"In the wake of Erica's departure as co-host of The Cutting Edge, WRCW has been receiving mail begging for Miss Kane to return. Dimitri assigned Tad to the task of reeling Erica back into the station. If she doesn't return, the station will be forced to sue her to make her honor her contact. Liza strolled into the room and asked Dimitri if they were still on for their dinner date. As Tad looked crossly at Liza, Dimitri nodded his head affirmatively. Dimitri left the room to pursue some other station matters. Immediately Tad demanded to know why Liza was cavorting with the enemy. Liza explained that her contract does not have an "out clause." That means she'll have to stick around the station and work under the new station owner. So rather than start off on the wrong foot, Liza said that she's decided to be as nice as possible to her new boss.
Dimitri phoned Gloria and asked if she'd like to join him for drinks. Gloria scrapped the idea in less than a minute. She blasted Dimitri for being "gutless" and "heartless" in his duping of Stuart.
Tad called Gloria a short time later. Gloria asked Tad if he wanted to go to the movies, but Tad said he was too busy to do anything with Gloria and abruptly hung up the phone. Myrtle was hosting a bridge game later in the evening and asked Gloria if she'd mind running to the store to pick up a few items. Gloria agreed.
Adam apologized to Skye for not supporting her in her battle against the malpractice claims against Jonathan. In an attempt to learn more about the situation, Adam asked his daughter what lawyer she'd used to settle the lawsuit. Needless to say, Adam was furious when Skye said she'd paid off the claim under the table. The information led Adam to believe that Skye was not honest about why she needed the money. Any competent attorney, Adam reckoned, could have gotten ten times the amount Skye borrowed in a lawsuit. Obviously the money was "hush money." Skye yelled at her father for not trusting her and commented that perhaps she can convince Erica to adopt her too.
Adam called Marian to try to locate Liza. Marian told him that Liza was at WRCW. Adam jumped to the conclusion that Liza was clearing her desk, but Marian wasn't so sure. She said she thinks Liza will stay on at the station.
Maria showed up at the police station and learned that Tanner had been blackmailing Skye. Edmund, however, saw things a bit differently. He labeled Skye a co-conspirator in Tanner's evil deeds. Everyone agreed that they needed to learn why Tanner was blackmailing Skye. A smug detective entered the scene and told Mateo that he's needed for questioning. Mateo looked amused by things until he learned that the district attorney's office was considering indicting Mateo on murder charges. Edmund raced to the phone to call Belinda and ask her to represent Matt.
At The Valley Inn, plans were being made for the senior prom. Kevin, the prom chairperson, asked his fellow classmates for theme ideas. Bobby wasn't interested in helping out. He was spouting off his after-prom plans. Palmer allowed him use of a beach house and he and Anita were going to slip off together after the prom. Scott asked Laura if she'd join him at the Sleepy Hollow Inn. Kevin, on the other hand, didn't have a date. But then again neither did Kelsey. She entered the restaurant and told her classmates that she had decided to skip to prom all together. Rather than stay at home, Kevin suggested that he and Kelsey go together. Kelsey happily agreed. After some heavy thought, Laura told Scott that she was nervous about spending the night with him. Scott vowed to move slowly and only go as far as Laura wants. He also commented that he'd be quite happy spending the night talking. Laura was moved by Scott's words and agreed to go to the inn with him.
Across the room, Dimitri and Liza smiled away. They toasted Dimitri's acquisition of WRCW and appeared quite cozy. Too cozy. Liza confessed that she is happy that Dimitri bought the station because working with the man she's married to caused a lot of problems. And speaking of the man she married, Adam entered the Valley Inn and saw Liza charming the enemy. He didn't make a scene. His face red as a beet, Adam turned and walked away.
Adam returned home and was greeted by Marian. He told her that Liza would not be allowed back in the house. Marian criticized Adam for picking fights and blamed Adam for causing the latest batch of problems. She said that when Liza owned the station, he wouldn't let Liza leave. Now that Dimitri owns the station, Liza is controlling her own destiny. Marian's question to Adam: What do you plan on doing about it?
Marian adjourned for the evening and Adam poured himself a glass of brandy. If looks could kill, Liza would have keeled over as soon as she entered the foyer as Adam was waiting for her.
Skye made it to Virginia and tried her darnedest to retrieve the money from Tanner's personal affects. She was denied. Mateo, Maria, and Edmund cornered her and asked her why she gave Tanner half a million dollars. Skye tried to dodge the question, but she said that keeping the secret was killing her. She claimed that Tanner drugged her and took her to the Pine Cone Motel. There, he took pornographic pictures of her and threatened to send the pictures to the tabloids. That's why, she said, she was paying Tanner.
Gloria returned from her trip to the market. As she was about to enter Myrtle's house, Dimitri approached her and asked if they could talk. She agreed and said that they could have a cup of tea together. As they walked inside, the lights suddenly flashed on and the word "Surprise!" sounded out. Everyone had a broad smile on the face. Everyone, that is, except Tad. He was less than pleased to see Dimitri by Gloria's side."
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