"Dimitri suggested that he speak to Edmund on Maria's behalf, but Maria thought that that would be a bad idea. She said that Edmund has the impression that she and Dimitri are lovers and that Dimitri's intervention would only solidify Edmund's views. Dimitri told Maria that all commercial flights were grounded due to the severe weather, but said that his personal pilot is going to try to fly back to Pine Valley from Seattle in the morning. They'd then refuel the plane and head back out to Washington. Maria hoped that Erica would take the news better than Edmund had. Sam had a nightmare and Maria raced to check in on him. She brought him downstairs and assured Dimitri that Sammy was going to be okay. Dimitri and Maria both agreed that it would be improper for them to sleep in the same house together. Dimitri nodded and left. Maria clutched Sam and sang "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" to help lull his fears.
Pierce surprised Stuart with a visit. Stuart said that he was just writing Pierce a note, but since he's in town he might as well just tell him what it was that he was going to write in the letter. A woman bought one of Pierce's sculptures and Stuart went off to look for the check. While Stuart was gone, Adam dropped by to talk to his brother. When he saw Pierce, his demeanor quickly changed. The two remained civil. Adam realized that Pierce must be in town for Laura's adoption ceremony and made no further questions about why he returned to Pine Valley. A light bulb went on over Adam's head when he realized that Brooke did not know that Pierce was back in town. Adam quickly retreated and said that it was nice to see Pierce again. Before Adam could scamper out the front door, Pierce congratulated Adam on his recent marriage to Liza.
Stuart returned without the check. He said that he must have misplaced it somewhere but that he was sure it would turn up. Pierce told Stuart that Adam had paid a visit and said that he would catch up with him later. Pierce asked Stuart if Adam was still in love with Brooke. Rather than letting Pierce put the heat on Adam, Stuart said that Adam is not the only one with a soft spot for Ms. English. When Stuart asked Pierce if he had talked to Brooke yet, Pierce responded that Laura had invited him to the adoption ceremony, not Brooke. Scott returned from his date with Laura. While Scott was pleased to see Pierce, he said that he can only hope that Pierce does no "let Laura down" at a time when she is happier than she's ever been before.
Liza summoned Belinda for a late night conference. Liza said that Adam has been having a lot of late night meetings with his lawyers and fears that Adam could be up to something sinister. Belinda said that the meetings could be about nearly anything including domestic matters. She assured Liza that Adam can not divorce Liza without her knowledge. Liza was somewhat relieved, but focused her attention on the possibility that her marriage to Adam could be annulled. Belinda demanded that Liza tell her the whole story behind her marriage to Adam. Liza obliged, but only after making sure that everything she said was protected by attorney-client confidentiality. Belinda seemed somewhat amused by Liza and Adam's wedding shenanigans. She told Liza that since Liza cannot get half of WRCW, she could sue for equal compensation. That, she said, would not look good in the eyes of the court being that she is a new bride and would be suing her husband within a few weeks of their wedding day. Belinda said that Liza has one choice if she wants to bolster her claim to Adam's vast fortunes: consummate the marriage.
Janet dropped by Brooke's house to talk to Laura. An uneasy Brooke said that Laura was not home from her date and reluctantly invited Janet into her house. Brooke asked Janet if she was dropping by to interfere in the adoption proceedings. Janet shook her head. She said that she did not even know about the adoption until she learned of it at Trevor's house. Janet explained that Trevor's restraining order had not been rescinded, but that Janet and Amanda became friends since they both spend their days at Enchantment. Janet and Brooke talked of the adoption ceremony and as Janet asked Brooke if Pierce would be attending Laura returned home. Laura quickly chirped that she had called Pierce and told him about the adoption and that he passed on his best wishes to them both. Scott said that he an early class and returned home. Brooke went to her car to fetch some papers and to allow Janet and Laura to have a few moments alone. Laura thanked Janet for not blowing her "Pierce ambush" and apologized to Janet for not telling her first hand about the adoption . Laura explained that she has been avoiding Janet because she was not sure how she would take the news of the adoption. Janet praised Brooke as a mother and said that she could not wish for anyone better to look after Laura. Janet reached in her purse and handed Laura a small package as an adoption present. Laura opened the box and saw the doorknob she used to carry around. [History note[: Laura stole the "crystal" doorknob from a place she and her mother used to live at. She imagined that the clear doorknob was crystal and that she would eventually have a place of her own when she could use the doorknob] Laura pleaded with Janet to attend the ceremony in the morning. Janet said that she would do her best to attend, but did not make any promises.
A cold winter wind blew Brooke's papers from her hands. As she stopped down to pick them up, Adam snuck up from behind and told Brooke that he had arranged for a high profile interview. Brooke, however, would have to leave within the hour and fly to the West Coast. Brooke declined the interview because of her previous plans and also declined to allow Adam into her house. Brooke fell asleep while looking over her work and dreamed of Pierce.
Edmund figured out that Skye knew of Maria and Dimitri's affair and asked her how long she's known. Skye tried to duck the question saying that it was "not important." Edmund's brow wrinkled and he said that he would decide what was important and again asked Skye how long she's known about his wife's infidelity. Skye said that she saw Dimitri and Maria making love the night she escaped from Kinder's secret torture chamber. Edmund picked up on a vibe that Skye felt that Maria and Dimitri did not have sex only on one occasion. Skye denied Edmund's assumption and said that she believes Maria and Dimitri only had sex once. More pieces came together as Edmund realized that Skye tried to tell him about Maria's unfaithfulness while they were in New York to celebrate their journalism award. Skye said that she could not break the news because of her friendship with Erica. Skye assured Edmund that he could get back together with Maria because "Everyone makes mistakes." She continued on and said that Edmund would make things work for his children's sake. Suddenly her mouth dropped and she asked Edmund if Dimitri was the father of Maria's baby. Edmund nodded. He said that he does not want to talk anymore because there is nothing he can say or do to change what happened between his wife and his brother. Skye asked Edmund if Maria's affair was due to losing Sam. Again he nodded. Edmund said that Maria blamed her "mistake" on the pain she felt for losing Sam. Edmund said that he felt pain that night... and that he feels pains now. Skye kissed him on the forehead and then slowly moved down to his mouth. The two kissed for a few moments before Skye pulled back and apologized for her actions. Edmund did not mind, but he said that doing anything with Skye would not make his problems go away. Skye told Edmund that she will always be there for him if he needs someone to talk to.
The next morning, Adam woke from his sleep and found Liza, dressed in a frilly nightie, waiting at his door with a smile on her face.
Laura feared that her plans to thrust Pierce and Brooke together would explode in her face. Janet arrived at the ceremony and gave Laura a present to give to Jamie. She said that it was a "Congratulations on your new big sister" gift to prevent Jamie from feeling neglected. As Belinda presented Brooke and Laura with some final papers to sign, Pierce entered the courtroom. Brooke turned around and smiled at her former lover.
Edmund returned to his Tempo office and began picking up the pieces from his tirade the night before. He turned and saw Dimitri sitting on his couch. The two exchanged uncomfortable glances."
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