""Who let you in?" Erica gasped upon setting her eyes on David. David smiled wryly and told Erica that he'd gotten past the front desk by claiming that he needed to talk to Erica about Bianca's health. Erica was furious with David for using her daughter as part of his warped games. She was even more surprised when David announced that wanted a second chance to make a first impression with Erica. "We got off on the wrong foot," David said, his voice icy and tense. "We travel in the same circles [and] I'd life for us to be friends." A shocked chirp escaped Erica's mouth. "That's a scary thought," she said drolly. David implied that a friendship with him would be beneficial for Erica. He reminded her that many of his acquaintances have very deep pockets, pockets that could contain thousand and thousands of dollars worth of donations for Teens Against Addiction. Erica was unimpressed. She told David that she did not question whether or not he could be a good doctor. He did, after all, help Bianca. She warned him that his sweet talking would not fool her. "I'm on to you," Erica grinned. She knew that David hoped he could flatter her into silence about the incident in The Valley Inn's parking lot. "It's one thing to dislike me or disagree with me," David responded. "But going behind my back [to report his alleged misdoings] is another." Erica reminded David that he had walked away from a dying woman. David rolled his eyes and assured Erica that Vanessa had never been in danger. He also brought up the fact that he'd been paged. David's niceness was never convincing---so he opted to let his colder side come forward. The cardiologist slammed his hand on Erica's desk. "Don't cross me or I'll be obliged to return the favor," David snarled. The threat was enough to send shivers up one's spine---but not Erica's. She was not about to back down, reminding David that she had more money, connections, and media contacts than him. If he even thought of causing her problems, she'd level him in an instant. David again claimed that he'd prefer to be friends with Erica, but Erica told him that he blew his chances for friendship when he walked away from Vanessa Bennett. David warned Erica not to believe that Vanessa was a sweet, innocent woman. Everyone, he said, needs help at some time or another. And Erica was no different. The doctor also claimed that he and Erica were a lot alike, both having made their fair share of mistakes. He suggested that if their enemies assembled to share their thoughts on them (them being, Erica and David), they might use similar words to describe them. Erica shook her head and insisted that her enemies would not even mention her name in the same breath as David's. Seeing that the conversation was getting nowhere, David told Erica that he would pretend that they'd never met and hoped that she'd do the same. He went as far as to say that he would cross the street if he saw Erica approaching. He then filed out of the office with the same pompously frightening smile on his face. Erica immediately got on the phone and told her receptionist to call security should David return. She also asked the woman to track down Adam for her.
Scott called Stuart to asked about his father's wedding plans. Stuart had to cut the call short when several men entered the gallery toting chairs. Stuart informed the men that they were delivering the items to the wrong place. Adam entered and explained that the men had not made a mistake; They were delivering the items needed for Stuart's wedding. Stuart thanked his brother for coming around and making good on his promise to give him a wedding. Adam confessed that Liza had been the one to talk sense into him. Stuart gently warned Adam not to make life hard for Liza since Liza would soon be his step daughter. Adam smiled and professed that he would never dream of making Liza unhappy. He then hinted that he and Liza might be getting married again. Stuart was elated and gave his brother a big hug.
Across town, Marian paced nervously back and force in Liza's condo as she waited for Opal to show up. When Opal finally did arrive, Marian scolded her for being late and for not taking her wedding seriously. Opal explained that a lot of things had popped up in her life. Marian still had no idea that Adam had un-reneged on his offer to give her a dream wedding and she wanted to make alternate plans. Liza watched quietly from the background for several minutes. When she decided that her mother had stewed enough, she informed her that the wedding was back on. Marian embraced her daughter and thanked her for putting Adam back in line. Opal was forced to admit that she had not even thought about making plans for Marian's bridal shower. Marian was miffed and feared that Opal would host a rinky-dink gathering at Cortlandt Manor. Opal vowed to make good on her promise to deliver a high quality shower. Marian suggested that they rent a limo for the evening, saying that perhaps Adrian could act as the chauffeur. "There is no way I am going to ask my son to [drive around a bunch of] marinated matrons," Opal groused. Marian's jaw dropped. She hadn't heard the news that Opal was Adrian's mother. Opal took some time out to explain the events leading up to and following the huge revelation. She had assumed that Marian, an avid reader of The Intruder, had already seen the news. Marian apologized for not having been there for Opal in her time of need. Before allowing Opal to run off to finalize shower plans, Marian made Opal promise that they'd maintain communication between one another. They could talk "mother-to-mother," Marian beamed. Marian also had things to do. She wanted to go to the gallery and tell Stuart about Adam's change of heart. Shortly after the two women left, a knock sounded on Liza's door. Liza opened the door and found a man holding a huge box in front of his face. Liza told who she believed to be a delivery man that she had not ordered anything. The box dropped and revealed the man's face---it was Adam. Adam grinned happily and told Adam that he wanted to deliver her matron-of-honor gown. Liza thanked Adam for agreeing to plan the wedding. Adam chuckled and said that he hoped Liza would be so overcome with emotion that she'd agree to marry him. Liza quashed a smile and told Adam that she liked the old, devious Adam much better than the new-and-improved, honest version. Adam kissed Liza on the cheek and dashed out of the condo.
Raquel asked Mateo why he'd moved up his moving date. She implied that another move would throw Max's life into disarray. Hayley stepped forward and stated that Max could help them pick out a house. Raquel felt that the whole idea was "cruel." Hayley disagreed. Hayley argued that cruel was allowing Max to think that they'd all live together forever. Max returned home from school and presented his parents with a drawing. Max sensed that something was bothering his mother. Raquel angrily looked at Mateo and told Max that his father would explain everything. This was possibly the first time that Raquel had used the word "father" rather than "daddy." Mateo explained that Wildwind was Sam and Maddie's house. He went on to say that he wanted a house of his own. "One with you, me, and mommy?" Max asked. Mateo bowed his head. "Not exactly," he responded. He told Max that Raquel would be finding a house of her own---he even stated that he and Hayley would buy her one. It took him several minutes before he finally stated that he'd be living with Hayley in the new house. "Will you still be my daddy?" Max asked. It became obvious that he was worried that Mateo would get "lost" again if he was not living under the same roof as Raquel. Mateo smiled warmly and promised Max that he would always be his father. He touted the benefits of having his parents live in two different house, relying heavily on the idea of having two bedrooms to make Max receptive to the idea. "Your mom and I are good friends," Mateo said, casting a quick glance at Raquel. "But I live with Hayley." Raquel's heart fell to the floor and shattered into a million little pieces. Mateo assured his son that he and Raquel would both be there for him. That seemed to ease the boy's fears. Hayley told Max that they wanted him to help them find a new place to love. Max put on a big smile and said that he was ready to start looking for a new house. Max and Mateo headed off to the kitchen to get some cookies. Meanwhile, Raquel blasted Hayley for trying to "steal" her son away from her. Hayley denied the charges and angrily told Raquel that Max had nothing to do with her decision to force a move out of Wildwind. "If you had agreed to a divorce, you'd have joint custody," Hayley stated frigidly. "You wanted more. If you don't watch yourself, you'll get nothing." The phone rang and Hayley stomped over to answer it. Her face dropped as she listened to the person on the other end. When Max and Mateo returned to the room, Hayley informed Mateo that she needed to postpone their house hunt. The phone call was from Gillian and she alerted Hayley to Ryan's hospitalization. Since Gillian was barred from going near her husband, Hayley wanted to step in to help. Mateo nodded his head. Raquel smiled slightly. She hoped that this latest wrinkle would create more tension between Hayley and Mateo. After Hayley left, Mateo told Max to get his coat. In spite of Hayley's absence, they were still going out to look at house. Raquel was stunned.
Back at the gallery, a giddy Marian told Stuart that their wedding was back on. Of course, Stuart already knew that. He asked Marian to climb a ladder and look at one of the decorations Adam had ordered. Marian slowly crawled to the top of the ladder and looked inside a huge, wooden crate. She leaned over to far and fell head first into the crate. Stuart quickly dove in after her---and ended up trapped himself. But neither Marian nor Stuart were upset. A flurry of styrofoam peanuts flew out of the as did moans of pleasure and ecstasy.
When David remarked that he and Erica had a lot in common, he may have been right. Erica waltzed into Chandler Mansion as Adam was on the phone with a florist. She pressed down the receiver and abruptly ended the conversation, much the same way David had ended her phone chat. Erica asked Adam for he is thoughts on David. She was greeted with a barrage of negative feedback. "Is it true that he tried to kill you?" Erica asked. Adam nodded and filled his former wife in on his sordid past with David Hayward. Adam wasn't sure why Erica wanted to know so much dirt about the doctor. It was Erica's turn to speak of David's questionable medical procedure. She told her tale of how David had walked away from a dying woman. Adam wasn't surprised. Erica continued her story, but she was stopped mid-sentence when Erica mentioned that the victim was Vanessa Bennett. Erica cocked her head to one side and asked Adam if he knew the woman. "I know her," he grinned. "But not nearly as well as Dr. Hayward."
In her room at the hospital, Vanessa chatted away with a friend. She ended the phone call when David walked into the room. Vanessa smiled unconvincingly and told David that it was nice of him to drop me. "Hello, mother," David snarled."
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