I Heart "All My Children"

02/25/2010

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0000

"At Ryan's house, Jake arrived to ask about Greenlee; however, Ryan replied that Jake would have to ask David. Jake raged that Ryan had to fight for Greenlee. Ryan reasoned that he had to regain Greenlee's trust, and the best way to do that was to let her go. Jake countered that hope would only get Ryan so far, but Ryan felt that hope was all he had. Ryan left in a huff.

At police headquarters, Brot saw Natalia primping, dressed in club attire, and she said she was going undercover. Brot warned her against playing bait to catch an identity thief, but Natalia said that if she wanted to get gussied up for a drink at ConFusion, it was her business.

Later, Natalia settled onto a stool at ConFusion, and, calling herself Michelle, she met a man named Larry. She spotted Brot lurking in the back, and she excused herself from the bar to tell him to get lost. Brot doubted that she had backup or a gun hidden in that dress, but Natalia insisted that she could handle herself. "Don't say I didn't warn you," Brot replied and left.

Ryan arrived at the bar and ordered a bottle of bourbon. Jake followed Ryan in and claimed that he needed to help out Ryan's liver. Ryan poured Jake a glass and warned Jake not to mention Greenlee. As Jake vented about David, Ryan spied Larry doing something suspicious near the purse that Natalia had left on the bar.

Ryan left a ranting Jake and approached Natalia, who had just returned to her seat. Ryan offered to buy her a drink; however, Larry grabbed Ryan's shoulder and said she already had one. Ryan jerked away and socked Larry. Jake held Ryan back as Larry fled.

A bouncer dragged Larry back, and Ryan showed everyone a data reader that Larry had been using to scan data from Natalia's purse. Ryan claimed that the reader could work from across the room. Natalia advised Larry to cancel his plans for the evening, because he was spending the night with her-at the police station.

Jake congratulated Ryan, who said he could spot a con a mile away. Jake murmured that old habits died hard. Natalia thanked Ryan for his help. She said she'd be filing her own theft report instead of processing a criminal if Ryan hadn't intervened. Natalia left, and Jake remarked that Ryan's skills were going to waste. Jake wondered if Ryan would consider returning to his old business if David were Ryan's new mark.

Erica interrupted the Wildwind wedding to ask if they needed a witness, but Greenlee ordered Erica out. Erica was glad to go-once she got her new office keys. As the ladies argued, David exclaimed that he'd promised the minister that they'd finish the ceremony that time.

Jack waltzed in, and Greenlee asked him to get Erica out of Fusion and out of Greenlee's face. Jack wished that Ryan had talked some sense into Greenlee, and Greenlee was surprised that Jack knew about Ryan's stunt. Erica remarked that Ryan was too good for Greenlee, who huffed that Erica just wanted Ryan to herself. Erica claimed that she just wanted the keys, but Greenlee retorted, "Over my dead body." Narrowing her eyes, Erica warned, "Careful."

Jack pulled Greenlee aside, where he tried to persuade her to stop the wedding, but Greenlee wouldn't forgive Ryan for sleeping with her best friend and her best friend's mother. Jack said there might be no chance for heartbreak with David, but there was no chance for real love, either. She asked Jack to leave if he couldn't support the wedding, and Jack stormed out.

Erica pressured David to get her access to her office, and she warned that Gayle was edgy. David said he was working on it, but he had to put a ring on Greenlee's finger before Erica got the keys to the kingdom. Greenlee returned and said that since Erica was wearing an ugly dress, Erica might as well to stay as a bridesmaid. Erica wished David luck and left.

The minister resumed the ceremony and pronounced Greenlee and David husband and wife. David kissed Greenlee's teary cheek. Afterward, the newlyweds had champagne, and David worried about Greenlee's mood. She turned on some music and prodded him to dance with her. David welcomed her into his arms, and they swayed to the music. Afterward, David suggested that they take a break on a nice, secluded beach. Greenlee chuckled and said she really wanted David to clue her in on what was going on between him and Erica.

Later, Erica and Brot entered Fusion, and he wondered what she needed him to do. Handing him a huge axe, she said, "A little remodeling. How's your swing?" Erica explained that she'd been having trouble with her office lock, but Brot worried that he'd be breaking into the place. She assured him that it was okay, because it was her office. Brot stared precariously at the axe, and she prodded him to get started. Erica received a distressing phone call and left.

Erica rushed to her loft to find Gayle in a tizzy about David. Gayle insisted upon knowing if David had gotten married, and Erica affirmed it. Brot arrived, and Gayle hid. Brot said he'd love to help Erica, but he just couldn't. Erica hastily closed the door on Brot, and he looked worried. Erica checked around the loft and discovered that Gayle had slipped out.

At the police station, a disappointed Liza bailed Damon out of jail. Damon apologized for lying. Damon claimed that he'd committed the crimes because he'd feared that Bailey would leave with Stuart if he couldn't pay the bills. With Bailey gone anyway, Damon didn't care if he went to jail. He felt that he had no one, but Liza murmured that he still had her.

Damon wondered why she'd still help him. Liza said that she could see that Damon loved Stuart. She felt that Stuart needed his father, and once she got Damon's charges reduced, Damon could convince Bailey that he deserved to be in Stuart's life. Just then, Liza received a troubling call from Colby and rushed to meet her daughter at the hospital.

Annie arrived at the hospital to find her family celebrating finding a donor. Adam rushed into JR's room to announce the news. As Marissa and JR hugged, JR asked who the donor was.

Adam stammered, and the family poured into the room to hear how the donor had surfaced. Adam said he'd had a one-night stand with a woman he'd met in a California winery. Years later, Sonia had called him to say that he had an eight-year-old son, Miguel. Sonia hadn't wanted Adam in Miguel's life, but she'd needed money. Adam hadn't heard from Sonia since, but he'd instructed Tad to track down Miguel, who was flying to Pine Valley at that moment.

In the corridor, Tad and Brooke gave Krystal the news about Miguel. Brooke disappointedly said fidelity hadn't been Adam's strong suit, but she was surprised that he hadn't fought to be in Miguel's life. Tad was sure that Adam would make up for lost time. Krystal praised Tad's effort, but Tad said he couldn't have done it without Adam. Krystal hugged Tad. Liza arrived in time to see the embrace, but Colby intercepted Liza before Tad saw Liza.

In the waiting room, Marissa and Krystal marveled at JR's miracle. Krystal gushed that it was thanks to Tad, who wouldn't give up. Marissa realized that Krystal still loved Tad. Krystal reasoned that she'd always love him, because he'd given her Jenny. Marissa uttered that Tad and Krystal shared much more than a house and child. Marissa encouraged Krystal to express her feelings to Tad, and Krystal left to check on the children.

In JR's room after Tad had left to meet Miguel at the airport, Adam assumed that JR wondered how Adam could turn his back on Miguel. JR replied that he was only thinking one thing-that he owed Adam his life. Dr. Kahn entered to explain how they'd proceed with the transplant, and JR was anxious to get started. Liza and Marissa took the adoption papers to JR, but Adam thought that the adoption was no longer necessary. A weakened JR said he wanted Marissa to be AJ's mother, regardless of the transplant, and the parents signed the paperwork.

In the hallway, Colby pulled Liza aside to explain that she'd just found out that Adam had gotten some random woman pregnant. Colby stated that a brother that she'd never known about was on his way to save JR. To Liza's surprise, Brooke approached. Brooke said that she'd returned to town for the Tempo position, but it had already been filled.

Annie pulled Brooke away, and Liza told Colby that Bailey and Stuart had left for good. Damon arrived, and Liza explained that Damon was guilty of the burglaries. He apologized for lying, and Colby smacked him in the face. "Dammit! I believed you!" she cried and ran off.

Aside, Annie told Brooke that it wasn't the time to discuss business. Brooke strode off, saying that the etiquette lesson wasn't needed. Scott approached Annie and guessed that Adam hadn't really given Annie the job. Scott felt that Brooke had more experience for it. Annie retorted that she had Adam's ear, and the job was as good as hers. Annie wondered why Miguel, a child from a one-night stand, would be readily welcomed into the family. Scott thought that Annie just worried that Miguel would steal Adam's attention.

Annie approached Adam and asked how long Miguel would be in town. Adam noticed Brooke, and Annie remarked that Brooke couldn't take the hint that it was a family matter. Adam said that Brooke was part of the family, and he strode toward her. Annie hurried behind him.

When Adam spoke to Brooke, she mentioned that Annie had beaten her to the Tempo position. Adam replied that it was the first he'd heard about it. Annie corrected that she'd said she was in the running for the position. Adam decided that because Brooke was interested, they could call off the search. He said that Brooke could mentor Annie, and it would be a win-win situation for everyone. Brooke and Annie scowled.

Later, Marissa cuddled with JR and assured him that the transplant would work. In the corridor, Tad rushed up to Adam and said that Miguel had never gotten off the plane."

- Soap Central

03/21/2006

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 18:00:00 +0000

"Erin awoke with Aidan with a very satisfied smile on her face. Nervously, she gathered her things and thanked Aidan for his hospitality. She told him they should do it again sometime, but if he didn't want to it was fine because she wasn't a wait by the phone kind of girl. He pulled her to the bed again and told her that he would call her for dinner tonight. She said that she was going to go before she messed the whole thing up. Aidan told her that she could say whatever she wanted to him because she couldn't mess up anything and then pulled the covers over them.

Tad and Di were at his office and kept hearing a strange pounding. Tad went upstairs to investigate. He went into Aidan's room above the office and told Aidan that it was almost noon and it was time to get his lazy self out of bed. Tad pulled off the covers completely and was surprised and very apologetic when he found Aidan and Erin under them in compromising attire: None. Erin and Aidan came downstairs fully clothed and Tad and Di teased them. Tad and Aidan left the room and the girl talk began. Erin asked Di if it was possible that the first guy you fall for could be the one you spend the rest of your life with. Di told Erin that she had never had what she had with Tad before and thought that maybe love could last. As Erin was leaving she asked Tad if Aidan was as perfect as she thought he was. He told her that Aidan wasn't perfect just perfect for her. Aidan told Di that he hadn't seen Tad this happy in a long time and it was all because of her. Aidan left and Tad and Di were alone again in a very playful mood.

Erica was surprised by Myrtle when she went home. Myrtle said that Reggie had let her in the house. Myrtle said that she had a wild idea that Erica needed her. Myrtle told Erica that she knew she was up to something but Erica said that she missed Jack and had to fire Josh. She then told Myrtle about Kendall and that she was afraid for her because womb robbing Dr. Madden was still her doctor. Erica said that Madden had tried to adopt out her baby and Myrtle said that wasn't exactly womb robbing. Myrtle left and Erica called Greg's office. They told her that he wasn't feeling well but would return to the office tomorrow.

Josh insisted that Greg be examined at the hospital. David started to have him treated when Joe told him to get away from him. Josh took over and had Greg treated against his wishes. Greg thanked Josh for saving his life and asked if he did it as a doctor or a son. Joe asked David what he thought he was doing because he was no longer on staff. Palmer then appeared and informed Joe that David had been reinstated and insisted that Joe put him back on staff. Joe told them absolutely not and enlisted J.R. to jump on board. J.R. surprised everyone by telling them that the hospital could use a doctor like David. Joe said that he would not compromise the integrity of his hospital by putting David on staff but Palmer told Joe that he would hire David or he would no longer be chief of staff. Palmer told Joe that he could resign but Joe said he would not leave his staff and that someone had to stay and watch David. Palmer explained to J.R. that during the explosion he had an angina attack and David wouldn't save him if he didn't promise to put him back on staff. J.R. told David to keep his distance and if he wanted to start anything, he would make him pay.

J.R. went in to get Little Adam not knowing that Dixie was still lurking by the baby's bedside. Just as he was about to go into the room, Babe called him back to talk about the wedding. She made suggestions for the wedding/birthday party and J.R. agreed to her plans. She then told him that she wanted her dad to give her away. As Dixie was leaving Little A's room, Babe entered and Dixie scurried behind the door. As Babe was talking to the baby, Jamie came in to see her and Little Adam. He asked her if she was really in love with J.R. again. She said that she was and asked him if he had decided to be the best man. Jamie said he wanted to take some time to think about it and suggested to Babe that she do the same. Babe said she had thought long and hard about what she wanted and she wanted a life with J.R. When J.R. came back to the room he asked what was going on and Jamie said that his best man was just checking in. The two brothers embraced and they all left the room. Dixie suited up again in her doctor disguise but as she was leaving, David saw her and gave chase.

Jamie visited Amanda in the hospital but she told him he didn't have to pretend to care. She asked if her mom was dead too and he told her that Janet was fine. She said that Janet told her if she was put back in the hospital it would be like killing her. Jamie tried to comfort her but she was too filled with guilt for all her mother had done and grief for her dad. Jamie told her that after she left the hospital he wanted her to crash with him. Amanda told him no and he said if she needed a friend to give her a call and then left. Brooke came in and told Amanda that Trevor was a good friend and she wanted to help. Amanda said that she left home to find her own person, but now she didn't know who that person was. Brooke said that she wanted to help her. She told Amanda that she could stay with her until she figured out what she wanted to do. Amanda said she would like that and told Brooke she wanted to see her mom."

- Soap Central

03/16/2006

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:00:00 +0000

"As JR gets Babe settled into the VIP suite at the hospital, he once again details all the perks that she has been given - right down to the personal chef. She tells him that all he has done will mostly go to waste, as she is looking to check out of PVH in the morning. JR insists that what he'd done in the now is nothing compared to what he will do for the rest of their lives. With a seamless segue, he tells her that when she is ready, he'd like to talk about her hopes and dreams for their third and final wedding. She admits that she is ready now - but that she is sure what she wants, he won't give to her. She reminds him that although they both want to reinvent themselves and be the way they used to be - consumed by love for each other - it's difficult to change two years of behavior. They agree that they both did horrible things to each other, and JR tells her that even after all that, there is nothing that she could say that would make him stop loving her. Babe tells him that she would win if they are talking about unforgivable deeds, and further admits that she almost committed one more sin in that regard. Although she is hesitant to say, JR wants the slate to be wiped clean and encourages her to talk. She tells him that she wants him to trust her, and she wants to trust him in return - and JR says that he wants those things as well. Babe admits that she is confused as to why loving each other is so difficult for them, and JR is ready with an answer. He tells her that normally, people find that they trust each other in the moment that they fall in love. With him, he fell fast and hard for her long before he ever found that trust. His feelings scared him, and he didn't know how to recover from that fear. Now, he assures her, he has no questions about their trust, and he can prove it. He hands over an envelope, and in it, Babe finds another pre-nup. He tells her to remain calm - that the agreement in the envelope is a duplicate of the one that she gave him at the ball (that was subsequently blown up). He tells her that he already signed it and that she can take as long as she needs to review it. After finding out that he did indeed include the clause about joint custody should they ever divorce again, she tells him that she doesn't think she can sign, and rips the document in half. She tells him that signing the pre-nup is like going into the marriage expecting it to fail. Instead, she says that she wants to give back to him everything that he has given to her - complete faith and trust. JR promises that he will confirm those things with her every day. She looks at him, and sees the man that she first saw on the pier in San Francisco. She tells him that she was so lost that day, but was found when he touched her. He tells her that she did the same thing for him.

When Aidan pauses, Erin remains cradled in his arms as she questions why he isn't whisking her off to his bedroom. He admits that he isn't sure how she wants him to answer that. She turns around to face him, and assures him that she wants him to make love to her. They kiss for a few moments before Erin gets freaked out and pushes herself away. While Aidan sits back and watches her, mildly amused, she rants on about how she might want something to eat or drink instead. When she finally loses speed, she marvels at how she could be in the company of a gorgeous man and be doing anything other than being with him. She notes that he must think her crazy - but he tells her that he just believes she's scared. She laments over being a virgin at 26 - and being caught between her fear, and her desire to be completely ready. Aidan tells her that he understands and he has no problems waiting. She doesn't completely believe him but is, at the same time, amazed by his control. He offers to watch her play a game of pinball instead, but soon after she begins, he starts to distract her by kissing her neck and ear. It doesn't take long for Erin to change her mind about being completely ready. Smiling at his success, he picks her up and totes her off to the bedroom. Once there, after lighting a candle, he spares her the torture of dealing with the tedious things with her shaking hands, and slowly begins to make love to her.

As Dixie's fever breaks, she asks Zach's assistant where her boss is. She tells Dixie that Zach should return soon, and that she needs to continue to rest. The assistant then reveals that Zach went off to bring back the man that Dixie asked for - Tad.

Tad, irritated that Zach interrupted his face time with Di, seems less than interested that Zach wants to talk. He offers the option of email before trying to shut the door in Zach's face. Zach stops him, and as a stunned Di listens in, he informs Tad that someone needs to see him. Zach proceeds to invite Tad to come back to the casino with him, but it sounds more like a command. He then spots Di, and modifies his invitation to make it clear that Di isn't invited. Tad tells Zach that he won't be going, and that anything Zach has to say can be said in front of Di. Di asks Zach what the big emergency is and with their eyes locked, Di dares Zach to come clean. Zach tells her that his business doesn't concern her but Tad makes her a part of it by saying that he needs a witness. Resigned, he starts to tell the truth. It's at that moment that his cell phone rings. Dixie is on the other end of the line, hoping that she caught him before he did any damage. He confirms that he has been silent thus far, and she begs him to stay that way. Willing to do whatever she needs, he agrees and quickly ends the call. Tad is even more irritated because the situation now becomes an unnecessary interruption. Zach tells him that it's been a misunderstanding and apologizes. Di notes that he made his business sound important, and Zach uses that to make a turn in their discussion. He tells her that they have business of their own to discuss, and Tad's feathers ruffle at the idea of being left out. Di brings it out into the open and says that she knows Zach wants to fire her. Zach denies her claim, saying that he recognized her need to get at the truth, and that she used her old friend Marty to get it. He then tells her that he expects to see her first thing in the morning at the casino, and then turns to take his leave. Once they are alone again, they ponder what little information Zach gave them. They go back inside, and although Tad wants to get back to business, Di is lost in thought. She tells him that when a knock comes late at night, there is no telling who it could be. She then asks if he ever thought it might be Dixie. Tad is confused as to why Di would bring up her half-sister out of nowhere, but Di chalks it up to thinking a lot about Dixie during the ordeal with Babe and little Adam, and how it would have been great for JR to have his mother in such difficult times. Tad makes a note that Di is slipping in to her old habits of always looking at the dark side of things. He tells her that he wants to help change her ways because they have so much to be thankful for. She reminds him about the damage she has done thus far and he soothes her by saying that there isn't a person in town that hasn't done something similar. He then reminds her of when she offered to leave town if he would sleep with her, knowing he wouldn't, and knowing how he felt about her. He tells her that he hopes the offer still stands, sans the part where she leaves. Completely taken in, Di admits that she loves Tad, and that she has wanted to hear those words from him for a long time. Now that the moment's here, she can't seem to give in to that desire. Tad asks if it is because of Dixie, and she tells him yes. Tad tells her that although he loved Dixie with his whole heart, he had to accept that she was dead and never coming back. Di tries to tell him that bigger miracles have happened but he interrupts and says that if Dixie were alive, she would have made coming back her first priority. Tad declares that he's made his peace with the loss of Dixie, and that he wants to move on with Di. He kisses her, and pleads with her to want him back. She can resist but for a moment, and then gives in.

Zach returns to Dixie's suite in the casino and she asks if Tad suspects anything. He assures her that he never let on to the reason for his visit, which provides her with immediate relief. She apologizes for sending him off on such an errand, and notes that she isn't aware of what she'd said while in the grips of her fever. She tells him that telling Tad wouldn't be a good thing to do since she brought this situation on herself. She then asks after Zach's motivations: he saves her life, helps look for her son - and not once did he ask questions. Zach tells her that he isn't in a position to question her or pass judgment on why she is choosing to stay away from her family. However, he is willing to listen if she wants to confess anything. She thanks him again for being so kind in her hour of need. Then, she asks if Tad was alone when Zach went to see him. Met with silence, she surmises that not only did he have company - the company was Di. She confesses that she knows about the new couple, and goes on to say that she can't really blame her sister. She says that Di believes Dixie has turned her back on everything that she once knew and loved. Zach asks if she is okay with that, and Dixie tells him that she doesn't have much of a choice. She then tells him that she isn't sure how much longer she can stay away. She is beyond aching for her family, and Tad - even though they have gotten together and broken up more times than she can remember - will always be in her heart. She apologizes for giving Zach a hard time about accepting forgiveness - especially since she can't seem to follow her own advice. She admits to the sorrow that she feels about making Tad grieve by not telling the truth, but Zach tells her that perhaps it's not his truth to know - not now, in any case. She thinks that perhaps she is a coward, afraid of living...and that perhaps her sister was right when she called Dixie a fool.

Barely breaking away long enough to take a breath, Kendall manages to tell Ryan that she got the go ahead from Dr. Madden to make love whenever she was ready. Ryan doesn't have to wait long before she confirms that the time is now. He briefly gets swept up in the intensity of their kisses before he tries to stop them in their tracks. Ryan tells a frustrated Kendall that if he truly believed that the lovemaking she wants was about him, he would have no problem granting her wish. She counters and tells him that she has never wanted anything more. She manages him to pull him back in for a moment, and though they continue to kiss, he tells her that he thinks if they make love, she will wake up hating herself and him in the morning. He pulls himself out of her arms and although she follows him with kisses and promises, he manages to get to the heart of the matter - that Kendall wants to go back to the way things were. Without thinking, Kendall agrees to this, noting that things were the best with them when they were good to each other. Ryan agrees, but he also sees a more important point - that by sleeping with Ryan, she can forget about Zach. After a moment's consideration, Kendall gives up on trying to seduce Ryan and admits that he's right. She thinks that because of the position she is in, it makes sense that she would want to experience a little of how things were before. Ryan tells her that they are too complicated as individuals to have any success in the "friends with benefits department". Acknowledging as much, she reminds Ryan that she lost Zach because of him, and that everything hurts without him - therefore Ryan should owe her some relief. She then tells him that she needs to find a way to stop thinking about the person she thought was the love of her life. She asks if Ryan can help with that, but he tells her he doesn't think that's really possible. She apologizes for using him, but he tells her that he's seen it before. They reminisce about all of the things they have been to each other, and Kendall quips that he's trying to make light of everything so that she'll do something like agree to co-parent. Then, as they fall into talking about how they picture their son and what he will inherit from them, all becomes right in the world again. They settle in by the fire, and Ryan spots a book on the coffee table that he also owns a copy of. Kendall admits that she hasn't been able to read past "what happens in the third trimester". Ryan starts to run off at the mouth about how amazing babies are and how quickly they learn things in the first year. He soon notices the odd look on Kendall's face and asks her about it. She tells him that just wishes she could be as excited about the baby as he is.

As Erin and Aidan lie in bed, cherishing the experience they shared, Babe and JR reflect on happy times of the past, and then reconnect with a kiss. Across town, as Kendall sleeps on his lap, Ryan thinks back to when they were each other's everything...while Zach does the same as he exits Dixie's suite. On the other side of the wall, Dixie buries beneath covers and she remembers the early days with Tad, while her sister lays quietly with a sleeping Tad at his house. Then, the phone rings, and Di rushes to answer it, so as to not to disturb Tad. Dixie is on the other end of the line, and she says that she needs to see Di tomorrow...because she has made a decision about what she is going to do."

- Soap Central

12/18/2002

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Dec 2002 18:00:00 +0000

"Frank pays Mia a visit. He angrily tells her the adoption should never have happened. Mia begs Frank to leave William alone so he can be happy. She is worried that Frank will destroy William's life. Frank is furious that Mia made the decision to give away their child without consulting him. Mia won't apologize. She feels that she did the right thing. Frank tells her he has to know more about his son and see how he is. Mia says no. According to her lawyers, Frank's rights aren't as clear cut as he may think. This makes Frank wonder how many other people know he has a son. Mia admits she's told Adam, Liza, and Jake.

After Frank leaves, Jake appears with a dozen red roses in hand. When he sees Mia, Jake instantly senses something is wrong. Mia tells him about her encounter with Frank. Jake is sure Frank won't do anything stupid. Then, Jake changes the subject and talks about making Liza pay for what she's done to Mia. Though Mia feels it was probably an accident, Jake calls it attempted murder. Mia wonders if Jake is still angry with Liza about losing Colby.

Liza asks Stuart if he will ever be able to look at her the same way again. She is worried that every time Stuart sees her, he will remember what she did to Mia. Stuart counsels Liza that she has to forgive herself. Forgiveness is up to her. What happened to Mia was an accident. He tells Liza she has to accept this in order for Colby to have a happy mother.

Stuart leaves, and Liza gets another visitor. Frank. His only words to her are: You knew all about this, didn't you. Liza is confused until Frank repeats his question and adds, you knew all about my son. He asks Liza why she helped Mia with the cover up. Didn't Liza think he had a right to make a decision about his own child? Liza explains that they have to respect Mia's decision. Frank doesn't understand. He calls Mia a coward. Liza angrily defends her sister saying that Mia did the best she could at the time. Mia wanted William to have the best start in life possible and it is a painful decision to give up your child. Liza tries to comfort Frank by telling him that being Jesse's son, someday he'll make a great father. Frank replies, "I already AM a father!"

Maria tends to Aidan who refuses to see a doctor. She is worried about leaving him alone, but she needs to go to Hayley and Mateo's going away party. Otherwise, someone will come looking for her. Aidan tells Maria to go. He'll be fine. As soon as Maria is out the door, Aidan picks up the phone and asks when is the next bus to Montreal. He then begins to dress and pack his things. Before he can finish, there is a knock at the door and Edmund calls out, "Maria, are you there?"

At SOS, Hayley frets about taking Mateo away from his family. Adam takes Hayley aside and tells her she has no reason to feel bad. Her only crime is being a success. Adam points out that Mateo seems supportive of her career and she has a smart, healthy baby. To him, her future looks perfect. However, as Hayley watches Mateo saying goodbye to his mother and sister, she decides to call off their move to LA.

Meanwhile, as Mateo and Maria promise not to lose touch, Isabella bustles over and reminds Maria that she is supposed to be going to a pageant with the children. Edmund is coming to the motel to pick her up. Maria rushes out. She races to the motel and finds Edmund knocking at her door. When Maria asks for time to get ready, Edmund says no to rush. The Christmas pageant has been called off because the wise men got chicken pox. Instead, Edmund suggests they have dinner then go shopping. As Ed moves to open her door, Maria exclaims, "I can explain!!" "Explain what?" Edmund asks looking around her empty room. Seeing Aidan has disappeared, Maria says she needs to explain that her room is messy and she hasn't had time to clean it up yet. Maria then asks Edmund to leave her alone for awhile so she can shower. She promises to meet up with him later. As soon as Edmund leaves, Maria runs out to her car and starts the engine. She is startled when a hand clamps over her mouth.

At SOS, Isabella asks to speak to Hayley in private. Hayley tells her not to worry, the move is off. Nonsense, says Isabella. She explains to Hayley that Hayley is not taking Mateo away, she is taking him home. Hayley looks confused until Isabella explains that anywhere Hayley is, that is Mateo's home. Isabella tells a story about how Mateo always seemed to be searching for something. He found that something in Hayley. As Hayley gets teary eyed, Isabella presents her with a heart necklace. Isabella explains that it is a mother daughter necklace. The heart is open so love can flow in and out.

Mateo, Hayley, and Lorenzo prepare to leave. The show ends with a music montage showing Mateo and Hayley's relationship over the years."

- Soap Central

12/10/2002

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:00:00 +0000

"Mateo was watching from the bar as Hayley interviewed Jamie-Lynn Sigler on "The Wave", held at SOS. They were discussing Jamie's career, her role in Broadway's "Beauty and the Beast", and her fiancé. A man whispered in Mateo's ear, "Your wife's the best." Mateo nodded in agreement. Hayley concluded her interview by discussing Jamie's new book and the problems she has had to overcome. When they were finished, Jamie told her it was a fabulous interview and she should consider going national. She left the stage as Hayley told her stage manager what Jamie said. As she walked up to Mateo, he was talking to Marian on the phone and asking her if she still does commercial real estate. Hayley overheard him telling her that he was selling SOS. At first, Hayley played dumb and asked Mateo what he was up to. When he didn't come clean right away, she told him that she knows what he's up to. She was upset, and told him they were supposed to be partners. He said they are partners, and that's why he's selling their place. He said that he's seen how she is on camera, and he can't hold her back from the rest of the world. Hayley asked about his mother, but he told her that Maria is back and Edmund's around. Finally, Hayley relented and agreed with Mateo that they should move to L.A. Later, they reminisced about the opening of SOS as they drank some sparkling cider. In remembrance of the first day of SOS, they danced.

Liza was sitting quietly in her jail cell when Adam rushed in. He told her he thought it was a horrible joke when Barry told him she was arrested. He asked her what she did and why she didn't call him. She said she knew he would start the party, because he has her exactly where he wants her. He asked her again what she did, and she admitted she pushed Mia. Adam told her that it was an accident, and it couldn't be true, but Liza responded that it was attempted murder. She told him that it was all her fault and she went on to tell him the whole story. Adam tried to comfort her, but was shocked to hear she thought he was having an affair with Mia. She told him that he was having an affair, but she just had the wrong woman. She was extremely remorseful, and prepared to give up as she finished her story. She told Adam that he now had all the ammunition to get full custody of Colby. She fell to her knees and began crying, telling him not to take her daughter away from her. Adam bent down to her and led her to her feet, assuring her that he has no intention of taking Colby. Liza didn't believe him, and said that she's always been afraid he would take Colby from her, and that's why she was trying to protect her. Adam said that all he really wants is his family. He also assured Liza that it was not intentional when she pushed Mia. He forced Liza to admit that the thought of Adam with another woman affected her mind. When she saw Mia talking on the phone, all she could think about was what Adam did to her. She told him that she felt this way because she loves him. He was stunned to hear he say that, but she went on. She said that it's probably self-destructive of her, but she's never stopped loving him. She's tried to make herself stop, but it just wasn't happening. Sitting down on her cot, Liza told Adam that he's finally won.

David was pointing the gun at Aidan, and told Maria to give him the vial or he would shoot Aidan. She told him that he wasn't serious, but he continued to threaten Aidan with a trip to "7mm hell". Maria decided to call his bluff and told David to go ahead and shoot him. Aidan wasn't sure it would work, but Maria assured him that David isn't a cold blooded killer, and he wouldn't kill him. David decided to prove her wrong by shooting a whole in the wall behind Aidan. Maria freaked out and told him that his life would be ruined if he shot them. David told her that his life would be ruined anyway if she walked out with the serum. He also told her that any chance she had to regain her memory would be gone if he was locked up or dead. He ordered Aidan to turn around and told Maria to set the vial on the table. Maria was hesitant, but David was adamant and screaming at her to make her choice and put the vial down. Maria finally set the vial on the table. She and Aidan slowly walked to the door and left, as David continued to have his gun trained on them.

Maria drove Aidan to where he parked his car. Before he got out, he asked her if she wanted to talk about it. She told him that if he was so eager to talk, why he doesn't just tell her what he thought he would accomplish back there. He told her that he thought she wanted the same thing he did. She responded that she was happy neither one of them went through with it. She said that she never should have vented to him, because she was afraid he might do something like this. He said that he only wanted to scare him, but he would do whatever was necessary to make sure justice was done. She told him that she appreciates the help he's given her, but she doesn't need a guardian angel right now. He told her that he's not her guardian angel, and he knows she can take care of herself. He said that he wanted her in his life when he first met her, and he still does. He said that he's tried to get her out of his mind, but he can't. Maria said that she didn't want to think about this right now, and Aidan promised her that he would stay out of her way so she didn't have to worry about it. Before leaving her car, he said that he regrets not sticking it to David, because he deserves whatever he gets.

David found his lawyer, Kenny, nursing a drink at the bar of the Valley Inn. He told his lawyer that Maria said Jackson didn't have enough evidence to charge him. Kenny said that he'll just get a slap on the wrist, but David told him he'd rather negotiate a plea now, so he can stop looking over his shoulder. When Kenny asked him what the rush is, David told him that he hopes that Anna could get her job back if he's no longer wanted by the police. He asked Kenny what kind of deal he could get, and Kenny told him that he'd probably get a suspended sentence and community service. David asked Kenny to go make the call, and he left. When he returned, he repeated to David that he didn't think he was acting in his own best interests. He said, however, that the DA's office would go for a suspended sentence and 500 hours of community service working at the free clinic downtown. David was irate that he'd have to work in that "Third World hell hole". Kenny told him that those people deserve the same treatment he would give the "country club set", and if he didn't accept it, he'd be cleaning the highways with a toothbrush. David relented and told Kenny to make the deal."

- Soap Central

01/08/2001

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 08 Jan 2001 18:00:00 +0000

"Hayley caught up to Mateo at the Chandler mansion and apologized for him having to close SOS by himself. Hayley told him that she'd had to run over to the condo to pick up something for the bride. She had a bracelet in her hand to give to Liza for the "something borrowed." Mateo asked Hayley if she was feeling better, and she told him that she'd run into Stuart, and he'd helped her realize something about her mother that had completely changed the way she felt.

Mateo asked Hayley where she had seen Stuart, and she told him it had been at the Pine Cone Motel. She told Mateo that all of Arlene's stuff was still there. Hayley told Mateo that Stuart was keeping her room available because he thought she would return. Mateo said that was crazy. Hayley told Mateo that she felt Arlene was still alive in spirit only.

Hayley showed Mateo a necklace that she had given to Arlene when she had been a little kid to remind her mother of her. Hayley said that she could use the necklace to remind her of her mother. Mateo asked if that was what she really wanted. Hayley said that she finally had hope. Stuart had told her that the best of Arlene was in Hayley, and Hayley could go on with her life and try to be the best person she could possibly be. Mateo hugged her and told her that she already was the best.

Meanwhile, in the mansion, Marian was getting the room prepared for the wedding guests, and she had Winifred waving a branch of burning sage to put that scent into the room. Liza descended the stairs, smelled the incense, and asked her mother what she was doing. Marian's psychic, Frederick, told her that it was an old Native American ritual that was supposed to get rid of all of Arlene's bad vibrations. Liza told her mother that she could not get married the way she felt. Liza said that she felt she would be celebrating Arlene's death.

Liza wanted to cancel the wedding, but Marian tried to change her mind. She started to tell Liza about all the bad things that Arlene had done to her. Liza asked her mother if they could really go through with the wedding and live with themselves afterwards. Marian said that Liza couldn't cancel the wedding.

Hayley and Mateo entered the room, telling Liza that they could never get Arlene back. Hayley told Liza to marry Adam and give Colby the family that she had always wanted because then she could find some peace. Hayley told Liza that she had begun to find peace and handed Liza her charm bracelet in the hopes that Liza would wear it as her "something borrowed." Liza said that she didn't know if she could go through with the wedding.

Adam walked into the room with the judge, telling him that nothing was going to stop the wedding "this time." He said that the marriage license was valid, and there would be no unscheduled interruptions. Hayley went to her dad and told him that if he didn't want any interruptions, he'd better speak to his bride first. Hayley went to take care of Colby, and Adam had Marian take the judge into the study for some brandy.

Since they were alone, Liza told Adam that she could not play the "happy bride," and she was sorry. Adam told her that she was right. He said that their love would not be defeated by a dead person. Adam told Liza that together, they could conquer anything in the world. Adam said that nothing would ever defeat them if they faced it together, and he begged her to marry him. She agreed, and they hugged.

Laura and Bianca were at school, talking, when Laura asked if Bianca had been having a hard time. Bianca said that she was getting a lot of stares. Junior walked up to them and told Bianca that he'd heard what she had done at the Crystal Ball, and Bianca told Junior that all she'd done had been to tell the truth. Junior told her that if anyone gave her a hard time, she should let him know because he would use them for hockey practice. Bianca told Laura and Junior that everything was "pretty cool" as long as she didn't go home.

Junior said that he had to leave because his dad was getting married to Liza that day. Bianca said it was really weird to realize that all of their mothers had been married to Junior's dad. Laura said, "And all the parents think we are weird?"

Junior told Bianca that Donald Steele was heading down the hallway with his camera. Donald walked up to Bianca and asked her if her mother had made her lie about being gay. Bianca told him to "shut up." He wanted to know what it was like to "hang out" with the most famous lesbian daughter since Chastity. A lot of Bianca's schoolmates were gathering around Bianca, and Donald said that he was going to take a picture of all her gay friends then he snapped the picture.

Everyone defended Bianca. They grabbed Donald and threw him into a locker. Junior grabbed Donald's camera to get the film. Bianca just stood back with a smile on her face because everyone was helping her. A teacher stepped out of a classroom and told Donald that he had five minutes to get off the premises. He reminded her about freedom of speech, but she reminded him about trespassing and harassment. He left the school.

Miss Singer, the teacher, told Bianca that if Bianca ever needed to talk, she would be there for her. Bianca thanked everyone for sticking up for her. They all told her that Donald had also been trashing them. A couple of Bianca's classmates told her not to sweat "this gay thing."

After the others walked away, Bianca asked Laura what had just happened. Laura told Bianca that people were dealing with it, and it would not shock everyone. Laura insisted that Erica loved Bianca -- she just didn't know how to deal with it yet. Bianca said that she was a disappointment to her mother. She said that the only conversations they'd had since Bianca had disclosed that she was gay had been about "how she could fix" her.

Erica was on the phone at her office and insisted to the person on the other end that the campaign was not targeted for gay women. While she was on the phone, Dimitri entered, and he told Erica that he was in the area with the FBI and police, trying to get a handle on Alex's whereabouts. Erica again thanked Dimitri for the other night when he'd talked to her after the Crystal Ball. She told him that she would not have survived without him. He asked her how it had been going, and Erica told him that the whole world had nothing else to do but devour trash about Bianca.

Dimitri asked Erica how Bianca was that day, and she told him that she assumed Bianca was okay because she'd left home before Bianca had awoken. Dimitri asked Erica why she didn't take a few moments to be with Bianca after what Donald Steele had put her through. Erica told Dimitri that she had enough damage control to do at work. Dimitri asked Erica when her company started being more important than her daughter. Erica told him that the company wasn't.

Dimitri asked Erica if she was avoiding Bianca. Erica just stared at Dimitri, speechless. Erica told Dimitri that she'd tried to comfort Bianca, and if Bianca had just kept quiet, everything would have been okay. Erica told Dimitri that she had tried everything with Bianca, and Bianca had even refused to see the therapist that Erica had recommended, even though she had been able to tell Donald Steele everything. Erica told Dimitri that she didn't know how to handle "defiance."

Erica then mentioned to Dimitri that the "Teens Against Addiction" benefit was a couple of weeks away, and she was not ready to face the press alone. She asked if Dimitri would be her escort, and he agreed unless something happened with Alex, because that was his priority. Dimitri then asked Erica to do him a favor. He told her to get her coat, and they left the building.

Erica and Dimitri headed for Bianca's school and found her in the hallway. Erica called Bianca's name, and Bianca just looked at her. Bianca asked what her mother was doing at the school, and Erica replied that it hadn't been her idea. Dimitri told Bianca to be gentle with her mom and to listen to her.

Erica told Bianca that they needed to talk about the previous night, and Bianca agreed. Erica said that she was waiting, and Bianca asked what she was waiting for. Erica told Bianca that she was waiting for an apology. Bianca asked what kind of an apology she was waiting for. Erica replied that it was for her behavior. She asked why Bianca couldn't have just kept quiet about being gay.

Just then, Shannon and her boyfriend walked up to Erica. Shannon told Erica that she had purchased some of Erica's perfume and loved it. It made her feel very feminine. Erica said that Shannon was what Enchantment was looking for and asked if she would like to be the new Miss Enchantment, since Bianca felt it was not for her. Shannon was very appreciative, and she and Erica walked away. Bianca called to her mother, and Erica just said, "We'll talk later."

Leslie Coulson was in Tad and Dixie's bedroom, going through his closet, smelling his clothes and smelling the bottle of cologne on the table. She took one of his ties off the rack and was rubbing it across her face when she heard a noise. It was Dixie entering the room. Dixie was upset and threw her coat on the ground. Leslie hid in the closet. Dixie went to the closet and opened the door.

Just then, Tad called Dixie from downstairs. She slammed the closet door and waited for Tad to enter the room. When he walked in, she asked him if he'd had a nice lunch. Tad told Dixie that he'd had a good lunch. Tad asked Dixie what was wrong. Dixie asked him who he'd had lunch with. Tad asked if Dixie thought he was lying.

Dixie then asked Tad if he'd had lunch with Leslie Coulson, and he replied, "Yes." She asked him why he was lying to her and what his excuse was "this time." He told Dixie that he'd had to make sure that he could get rid of Leslie. Tad assured Dixie that Leslie Coulson was out of their lives. He gave her his word that Leslie Coulson was out of their lives for good.

Dixie asked Tad what made him think Leslie was out of their lives for good, and Tad replied that Leslie had accepted a job in Singapore that afternoon. He said that Liza had good connections. Dixie was surprised that Liza knew about them, and Tad told Dixie that Liza had done them a huge favor. Dixie wanted to know how soon Leslie would be leaving, and Tad told her right away. Dixie said he hadn't done her a favor by keeping things away from her. He apologized and said that he had been wrong. He wanted to know if they could look at the bright side of things.

Tad told Dixie that he felt "lucky" that afternoon, and that was why he was home early. He told Dixie that she was perfection. Dixie asked if Tad would like to take a long, hot shower. When they left to take their shower, Leslie stepped out of the closet and sprayed some of Dixie's cologne on herself then walked out the bedroom door. Just then, Dixie emerged from the shower with a towel wrapped around her, calling Junior's name. She apparently thought she'd heard him in the room.

When Dixie and Tad got out of the shower, they did the bedroom scene. Tad asked Dixie how he could show her that he loved her. She told him that he had jumped out of a plane and donned a chicken suit, but her favorite was when he held her hand at night. He leaned over to kiss her, and the hairs on his chin scratched Dixie. Tad told Dixie that he was going to shave because he didn't want the kids to think they'd been fighting.

While Tad was gone, his cell phone rang, and Dixie answered it. It was Leslie on the other end, but she didn't say anything. Leslie hung up on Dixie. Dixie called the number back and got the Valley Inn. She asked what room Leslie Coulson was in then said that it was time for Leslie to deal with her.

Tad finished shaving, and when he went back into the bedroom, he could not find Dixie. She was no place in sight. He started to get dressed but couldn't find his wedding ring. He knew he had placed it on the table, but it was gone.

Back at the Valley Inn, Leslie had Tad's ring and placed it on her hand. She then called a store to see if they carried a perfume called "Alluring." They did, and she ordered it to be delivered to her room. She used Tad's credit card to pay for the order and said that it was her husband's credit card. Dixie approached Leslie's room, very upset.

Adam and Liza's wedding was about ready to begin. The judge insisted that they start soon because he had another engagement. While they were waiting on Stuart, Liza pinned a flower bud on Junior's coat and told him that when Adam had told her that he had picked Junior for his best man, she'd told Adam that he couldn't have picked a better man. Junior thanked her and told Liza that he was glad she was marrying his dad again.

Stuart then showed up, and Adam asked him where he had been. Stuart replied that he had been at the gallery, and he had some good news to tell Adam. Adam asked Stuart to tell him later because he and Liza were getting married. Stuart said that Arlene was alive. Everyone just looked at Stuart."

- Soap Central