07/31/1997



"As soon as Tad found out that Gloria had stumbled across Liza in his bed, he instantly knew what she must have thought: Tad and Liza were sleeping together. Tad raced off to find Gloria and hopefully clear the air of any misunderstanding.

Janet asked Trevor about "the kiss." She claimed that the kiss was not the most monumental moment of her life, but it did make her feel closer to Trevor than ever before. She asked Trevor to stop her if she sounded like a fool, but he told Jane that she should keep talking. It looked like a breakthrough. Trevor listened to Janet's explanation, but soon he could take no more. He labeled Janet's statement ridiculous and told her that she was "blowing everything out of proportion." Besides, there was no kiss. It was "just a peck." Janet disagreed. The kiss was a heck of a lot more than a peck on the cheek! Belinda picked that moment to drop by Trevor's house. Belinda knew almost immediately that she had interrupted something, but neither Trevor nor Janet was talking. Janet stomped off in one direction and Trevor went in another. When Trevor settled down, he had a great deal of trouble concentrating on Erica's case. Belinda implied that Trevor was preoccupied with Janet, but Trevor wouldn't admit to that! Belinda left, but not before telling Trevor that she'd be back to discuss the case with him when he was able to keep his mind on business. Then with a smile, Belinda waltzed away.

Dimitri escorted Gloria to his room at the Valley Inn. He pried for the details on why Gloria was so upset. Gloria repeatedly said that Tad had promised that he had changed his libidinous ways. Dimitri reminded Gloria that Tad was unfaithful to Dixie. He also said that Adam believes that Tad and Liza are having an affair because he found them together at Liza's loft.With that, Tad showed up at Dimitri's door. After several minutes of allowing Tad o bang on his door---and nearly knocking the door down---Dimitri allowed Tad into his room. By this time, however, Gloria had managed to hide.Tad accused Dimitri of hiding Gloria from him . Dimitri played ignorant and claimed that he had no idea why Gloria had run away. He then asked Tad why he and Gloria had not gone on their vacation to Nantucket. Tad wondered how Dimitri could know about the trip if he had not talked to Gloria. Dimitri backtracked and said that he did not know where Gloria was, but said that he had spoken to her earlier in the day. And if Tad did not believe him, he could search the room. Tad didn't see a need to search for Gloria and left the scene. Once Tad was safely out of the way, Gloria emerged from hiding. Dimitri gave her an embrace and told her that he will always keep her safe.

At Holidays, Maria informed Jack that she will not be testifying at Erica's trial. Jack was amazed. If Maria walks on him, he said, that means that Erica will walk too. Jack tried to impress upon Maria the need for her to testify, but Maria was adamant in her decision. Mateo overheard the conversation and told Maria that she needs to speak out for Madelyn's sake. Maria began to think about her daughter and how she would be unable to speak for herself. She thought about the time she lost with her child and reversed her decision. From across the restaurant Skye spotted Edmund's satchel. She had no way of knowing that Maria had removed the letter. Janet pulled Jack aside and told him that she was going to be leaving town for a few days. She wasn't about to stick around and battle it out with Trevor. Only one problem, though. Janet had no idea where she was going. Fortunately for her, Jack knew of a conference in New York that might interest her. He told her that a group of reformed ex-cons were meeting in The Big Apple and he felt that Janet would make a good speaker. Janet smiled and decided that she would leave town immediately so that she could attend the conference.

Hayley asked Adam if she could speak to Liza and thank her for helping to organize the impromptu wedding in Virginia. Adam told Hayley that she need not thank Liza because Liza had no interest in Hayley's welfare. According to Adam, Liza only feigned concern to get in good with Adam. Hayley knew better. Hayley defended Liza, saying that Liza can be a very caring woman. She also stated that Adam loves Liza---and for some reason Liza loves Adam. With that, Liza returned home to gather her belongings. Hayley showed Liza some of her honeymoon photos. She asked Liza and Adam to dinner with her and Mateo, but Adam turned down the offer. Adam left the room to tend to some business. In his absence, Hayley was able to get to the heart of the problem. Liza told her that she was pregnant, but that instead of celebrating, she is feuding with Adam over the paternity of the baby. Hayley believed Liza when she said that the baby was Adam's child. Hayley urged Liza to fight and not to let Adam push her away. Hayley gave Liza a hug and told her that she is very happy for her and will be glad to have a new baby brother or sister. Liza went upstairs to gather her things and Hayley wasted no time in scolding her father for "dumping" on Liza. Hayley warned her dad that he risks losing Liza for ever if he continues his evil ways. She told him that he can wake up every morning next to a woman that he loves---and a woman who loves him---but he risks losing that dream if he doesn't change. Hayley left and Liza returned downstairs. She walked slowly towards the door. For some reason, she turned to look at Adam. Adam rose to his feet and gave Liza some words of advice. He asked that she take care of herself and to take it easy. Then, he turned and walked away. Liza left the mansion without further comment. As Liza left, Adam walked towards the door, but he didn't chase after Liza and he didn't call out for her to stop.

Tad placed calls to everyone he knew to find out if anyone had seen Gloria. Finally he called the Valley Inn to speak to Dimitri. When he asked the front desk to transfer him to Dimitri's room, he got a stunning response. Dimitri had left for several days and would not be back. Tad slammed down the phone. It was then that he knew that Dimitri and Gloria had gone off together."

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