"Bianca touched down in Pine Valley and was instantly whisked away to Wildwind. No sooner had she walked in the door and she was already asking if her belongings had been thrown away to make way for the new baby. Erica assured her daughter that she would never toss her toys into the garbage. Bianca raced upstairs to check on the condition of her dollhouse.
Erica asked Edmund if he could have a talk with Bianca and tell her that she need not worry about getting a new brother or sister. After all, Edmund was well into his twenties or thirties when he learned that Dimitri was his half-brother. Edmund declined, saying that his relationship with Dimitri has hardly been peachy. Erica pleaded with Edmund to reconsider. Bianca came back downstairs and told her mother that her dollhouse was in desperate need of some new furniture and a paint job. Erica said that the could work on that in the morning because she had to tend to a business phone call. Bianca was peeved that her mother was working during her visit. Edmund sat her down on the sofa and asked her how junior high school was treating her. Bianca complained about several of her classes and explained that she's a "no one" because she isn't invited to the cool kids'' parties. In her story, Bianca said that she worries that her mother will not have time for her once the baby is born. She said that she'll love being a big sister because, unlike in her encounters with Kendall, she can do the bossing around. She asked Edmund if she ever wished that Dimitri would "just go away." Edmund nodded, but said that Bianca should not compare her relationship with her siblings to his. Erica returned to chat it up with her daughter and Edmund excused himself from the room.
Mateo created a new chocolate pudding for Holidays' dessert menu. Hayley, the connoisseur of chocolate pudding, raved about the new concoction. When Matt saw Brooke and Pierce entering the club/restaurant, he called Pierce over to his table and asked if he could purchase some art work to "liven" up the place. Pierce said that he would be happy to put some of his paintings on display because it would be great publicity. Mateo looked ready to insist on shelling out money for the pieces, but Hayley interrupted and thanked Pierce for his generous offer.
Jack stopped by and asked Mateo why Tanner had not shown up at the police station. Both Hayley and Matt said that Tanner had left several hours ago to work on a sketch of the supposed thief.
Pierce asked Brooke if she ever thought about painting. When she learned that Pierce had seen some of her art work at Phoebe's, Brooke bashfully explained that she tried her hand at painting when she was a teenager and has not picked up a paintbrush since. Pierce instructed Brooke to close her eyes and led her through a "mental" self portrait. Brooke asked Pierce to stay put for a minute as she ran off to do something. Trevor quickly filled Brooke's spot on the couch and commented that Pierce was picking up where he left off. Pierce did not respond. He stared off into the distance and remained speechless. Trevor coaxed Pierce back from his war flashback and was surprised that Pierce still suffered from the flashbacks. The both joked about how they are both currently seeing "shrinks." Brooke returned and Trevor scampered off. Brooke told Pierce that she had to be going because she needed to help Laura with her studies. Pierce asked Brooke to let him know the next time Laura is able to babysit because he'd like to see her again.
Dimitri began packing his bags in an attempt to sign himself out of the hospital. Maria caught him in the act and told him that he is risking permanent injury if he engages in physical activity. Dimitri didn't back down and asked Maria if he could be released from the hospital. She said that if he promises not to doing any strenuous activity and avoids alcohol, he might be able to be released. She then told him that Edmund did not move out of Wildwind, but that he did move down the hall from their shared bedroom. She said that she hopes their family can stay together. Dimitri replied that they'd know soon enough because he plans on telling Erica about his affair as soon as he's released from the hospital. Dimitri wished that he had Maria's faith that everything would turn out all right. Maria advised her brother-in-law that he should wait until he finds that faith before telling Erica anything about the night they made love.
Skye apologized to Tanner and said that she must have the wrong room. Tanner rose from the bed and asked Skye if she asked for "Andy Faller's room" when she was checking in. Skye was stunned that Tanner knew she was looking for Andy. She tried to con Tanner into believing that she was working on an article for Tempo and that Andy was her main source of information. Tanner chuckled. He said that he knows of her test result swapping and that she is messing his "best mate's" sister. He did offer some reassuring news by telling Skye that Andy had been "deleted." No, Andy's not dead---just scared to death. Skye called Andy at the lab and found that he had been taken care of. Andy told Skye that he has too much to lose by being involved with her. He said that he will deny ever knowing Skye and that she is to do the same.. Skye was thankful that Tanner had taken care of her problem, but that sentiment didn't last very long. Tanner told Skye that his assistance is going to cost her.
Edmund went to the Marick family crypt and had a one on one discussion with the late Hugo Marick. His told Hugo that he did not hate him because he was a perpetual liar, but he did resent him because he never showed him the love that he deserved as his son. Now, he added, people have come into his life that have shown him love. He said that he could never reject Maria's baby just because it is not his. "To Hell with you Hugo," he growled. "History will not repeat itself."
While retrieving the money top pay off Tanner, Skye was approached from behind by someone who demanded all of her money. The would be-could be robber was actually Mateo. Skye blasted her sister's fiancé for scaring her. Matt apologized, but told Skye that it wasn't safe to be carrying around such a large sum of money. Skye explained that she was going to be picking up a used car. Mateo warned Skye that picking out a car at night isn't such a good idea because she cannot see what she's purchasing. Skye nodded and agreed that a personal check might be a better idea any way. Mateo pointed out that Skye has a problem when it comes to money. After all, she recently lost her purse. Skye wasn't thrilled by Mateo's praise of Tanner for returning Skye's purse. When Mateo asked Skye if he'd seen his bartender, Skye compared Tanner to a "bad penny" and said that he would eventually turn up.
Back at the Pine Cone, Skye forked over the cash to Tanner. She figured out that Tanner was the one who lifted the thousand dollars from Holidays' and started lecturing him on doing things that might get him into trouble. Tanner pawned his thievery off on a need to create excitement in the small town and told Skye that her involvement in paternity fraud hardly qualifies her as someone who can give out lectures on walking the straight and narrow.
Tanner returned to Holidays and received a prompt scolding by Hayley for not going to the police station. Tanner handed over the cash he had gotten from Skye and said that he managed to track down the thug who ripped off Holidays' and convinced him to give back to the money. Mateo said that he didn't care who had the money or how Tanner got the money. He was just overjoyed that money was back where it belonged.
Erica and Bianca talked about Bianca's concerns surrounding her forthcoming sibling. Erica told Bianca that it is okay having doubts about what will happen after the baby is born. She said that when Joe told her she was pregnant, she was filled with joy by recalling giving birth to her sweetheart, Bianca. Bianca was pleased and said that she would be willing to help her mother in any way she can.
Maria returned to Wildwind and Erica asked her if she could speak to her for a moment. Maria tried to avoid the conversation, but Erica insisted on talking now. She wanted Maria to give her some dates that she will be free to attend the released party for Erica's new book. Maria had no idea and said that Erica should plan around her. This led Erica to believe that something was wring between her and Edmund. Maria chalked up her comments to being overly cautious.
Skye arrived at Wildwind and was shocked and amazed that Maria answered the door. Skye explained that she had something important to talk to Edmund about. Maria said that Edmund should be home soon for dinner. Skye erupted and asked Maria how she and Edmund could be having dinner "what you did."
Edmund showed up at the hospital with a proposal for his brother. He said that he was only visiting his brother because Dimitri has promised to do "anything" to help him out. As far as Edmund was concerned, Dimitri had an affair with Maria even before the actual dirty deed. He said that Dimitri's offer to fly Maria to Hungary was a wrong doing. Edmund told Dimitri that he and Maria will raise Maria's baby as their own and that Dimitri will play the part of the Uncle. Dimitri wasn't sure that this would be in the best interest of the baby and that the child might become suspicious. Besides, he said that Erica might have other plans for the baby. Edmund shook his head. He said that Erica must never know that Maria is carrying Dimitri's baby. As the two bickered, Erica entered the room."
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