"Brooke and Phoebe met over coffee at McKay's. Pheebes pressed for details on Pierce and Brooke's budding relationship and would not accept it when Brooke said that she and Pierce were "rediscovering" themselves and taking things slowly. Laura arrived on the scene and told Brooke that she was nervous about a double date with Scott and two of his college friends. Laura sheepishly joined Scott and his friends and her fears were soon reality.
But back at Brooke's table, Phoebe continued her "Pierce Inquisition." In an effort to stop her aunt from hounding her, Brooke confessed that Pierce would be joining her for dinner. But it was not a romantic dinner as Phoebe had hoped, but rather a meatloaf dinner with the kids. Pierce tracked down Brooke and asked if he could have a few words. Phoebe never stands in the way of romance and quickly left the table. Pierce sat down and informed Brooke that he had a present for her. Brooke was flattered by the offering and awed by the gift inside the package. The present, a stunning handmade bracelet, came with a request: Pierce wanted Brooke to promise that they would communicate with each other. He said that if he is moving too fast or too slow, he wants Brooke to tell him. Brooke smiled and said that things are moving at a nice pace.
Scott's friends came across as snobby and Laura felt uncomfortable by their talk of Martha's Vineyard and private boarding schools. When she had all that she could handle, Laura told Scott's friends that she was from the streets and that "her" New York was not the same as "their" ballet and art museum filled New York. Now Scott was the one who was uncomfortable. His friends left for a calculus class, but thanked Laura for her candid conversation. Brooke and Pierce walked over to the table as Scott was asking Laura to dinner. She said that she'd like to have dinner with him, but she has to babysit. Pierce left to get a cup of coffee and Scott had to head off to a class. Brooke moved in close to Laura and asked her if she'd like to tell her the truth about why she does not want to dine with Scott and Stuart---she did not have babysitting detail. Laura refused and ran off to "study."
WRCW was hiring for a new position, but only one applicant showed up: Jake Martin. Thus infuriated Liza who told Jake that he had no experience in the field and was not a suitable applicant. Adam listened intently from the door with an evil smile on his face. Jake admitted that he may not be the most qualified candidate, but said Tad was put on as host of The Cutting Edge and that he had no previous television experience. Jake added that he did take some related courses in undergraduate school and he was not completely clueless to what was going on. Liza ordered him out of her office and said that he would never be hired by WRCW.
Never comes quick in Pine Valley. As Jake was leaving, Adam chased him down and asked him how the interview went. When Jake said that he was turned down for the position, Adam pretended to be concerned for Jake. He said that he sees a lot of potential in Jake and wants to hire him. He ordered a memo to be drawn up and handed out to all station workers announcing Jake's hiring.
Toting champagne, Marian entered Liza's office and prepared to celebrate the "joining" of two forces: Adam and Liza. She, of course, assumed that Liza and Adam had consummated their marriage at the Sleepy Hollow Inn. When she learned that nothing happened between her daughter and son-in-law, Marian pour the champagne she had poured into Liza's glass back into her own glass. As Marian consoled her daughter (and again reminded her that she risks losing claim to her hubby's fortune), Adam walked in an said that he had overruled Liza's decision to nix Jake for the production assistant position. Liza asked Adam why he was going to bat for "A Martin." When his first attempt to answer the question failed (he said that since Tad is good, Jake must be a natural as well), he said that he was hiring Jake to keep an eye on him and make sure that he is good for Skye. Adam left with a smile on his face. Marian told Liza not to go against Adam or she'll risk losing her home and marriage. Somehow, Marian knew that something could develop or had developed between Jake and Liza and warned Liza to steer clear of Tad's younger brother. Soon after Marian had left, Jake again approached Liza. She agreed to keep him on staff---but only on a day-to-day basis.
Trevor found drawings that Amanda had made showing Janet in jail. He flashed back to the time he had kidnapped and imprisoned Janet. His memories were interrupted by a doorbell. He told Janet that she was early and wasted no time in getting to the point of why he had summoned Janet to the house. He said that Amanda was on a play date and that she would not be coming home while Janet was around. Janet said that she wants to be a part of Amanda's life and "share" her with Trevor. "I don't want to share her with you," Trevor growled. He showed Janet Amanda's drawings. Amanda came through the door and said that she had forgotten something. She was overjoyed to see Janet, but had two questions for her: Was she in jail and was Janet mad at her. Janet said that she had not been in jail, she was just busy. Petra honked her car horn and Amanda scurried from the house. Trevor did not disallow the friendship between Janet and Amanda, but said that if Amanda knew the truth about Janet, she would never speak to her again. So, Trevor said, it is up to Amanda---as long as she wants Janet as a friend, it'll have to be okay by Trevor.
At Tad's house, Jamie and Amanda watched some movies on the VCR. One of the tapes didn't play properly, so Jamie grabbed a film from the family library. He popped it in the VCR, but ran off to find some cookies before pressing the play button. Amanda, thinking that the movie was going to be a cartoon, hit the play button and watched as the tape played Janet's appearance on The Cutting Edge where she talks of her past crimes."
- Soap Central