"A phone conversation with Adam's accountant about Scott's expenditures wasn't going the way Marian anticipated. Mr. Alexander refused to pay for any of Scott's video purchases. Stuart's early return home forced Marian to cut her phone call short. Marian told Stuart about her chat with the accountant. Stuart turned away from his wife and softly explained that he hadn't yet spoken to Adam about letting Scott handle his own finances. Marian thought that this was a perfect time to take care of everything. Stuart unenthusiastically told Marian that he'd talk to Scott about the plan. Stuart didn't really seem like he wanted to change anything, but he was forced into discussing the planned changes when Scott walked in on the conversation. Marian and Stuart took turns filling Scott in on the idea to let him handle his own finances. Surprisingly, Scott loved the idea and said that he thinks it's time to be more responsible. Scott wished he could talk more, but he had to run along to film another interview for his documentary. After Scott left, Marian could barely contain her enthusiasm. "I'm so happy Scott will be more independent," she chirped. Again, Stuart didn't appear at all happy.
While Tad poured over the results of his computer research, Liza snuck up behind him. She looked over his shoulder and asked him about his research. Before Tad could respond, Liza wondered if Tad was planning to pitch a new idea for a news feature. "Dixie's pregnant," Tad blurted out. Liza's face suddenly lit up. "You must be so happy!" she squeaked. Liza rattled on and on about how their children would grow up together. In her joyful blathering, Liza failed to realize that Tad was noticeably withdrawn. "She can't have the baby," Tad interrupted. Liza silenced herself quickly, She cocked her head to one side and asked Tad why he wouldn't want to have another little one around the house. "If she carries the baby to term it could kill her," he informed Liza. Liza had been aware that Dixie had given up one of her kidneys, but she was not aware of the limitations her donation placed upon her. Liza called the decision Tad and Dixie would have to make "unfair [because] there is not good choice." Tad agreed that the choice was not easy, be he vowed not to lose his wife. Liza optimistically noted that Dixie could be the exception to the rule and come through the pregnancy unscathed. That, said Tad, was wishful thinking. Liza gave Tad a hug and tried her best to offer him some support. Marian appeared a little while later and asked Liza if she like to join her for dinner. Liza said that she had to work late. Marian then learned that Adam would be free. Marian's wheels whirled into overdrive as she realized that she could invite Adam over to discuss Scott's financial arrangement. Marian pulled out her cellular phone and placed a call to Chandler Mansion. "Guess who's coming to out house for dinner?" Marian asked Adam. "You are!"
Brooke dropped by Wildwind to give Edmund some papers she'd been working on. She felt he needed to have the papers before she left the country to do an interview. Brooke claimed that the trip to London was partially for relaxation, but she was the first to admit that she would not venture outside of her hotel room except to do work. She urged Edmund to take time from his work to enjoy life. Dimitri listened quietly from the doorway. Brooke prodded Edmund to do a little social mingling. Edmund chuckled slightly and said that his attempt to mingle with Leslie Coulson had failed miserably; she'd been calling him non-stop ever since he said hello to her at SOS's grand opening. "Oh, the burden of eligibility," Dimitri snickered as he entered the room. Dimitri referred to his brother as a "rich, handsome, eligible" man that was too irresistible to hide away in Wildwind. Dimitri pledged to help Edmund return to the social scene as soon as he returned from a business trip. Edmund was surprised by Dimitri's announcement; he'd just gotten back from another business trip a few days ago. Dimitri claimed that he needed to visit Vadzel. Edmund said that it would be quiet without his too friends to liven up Wildwind. "Dimitri and I are such hellraisers," Brooke quipped. Dimitri offered Brooke some dining suggestions, but again Brooke said that she probably wouldn't leave her hotel room. Brooke bid the two men farewell and headed on her way. Later, Edmund accused Dimitri of trying to plan a romantic rendezvous with Brooke. Dimitri denied the charges and implied that he was acting on Jack's behalf. Edmund thought that Dimitri was acting peculiarly. He asked him to stay in Pine Valley, but Dimitri said that his business trips couldn't be helped. As in life, there was "always an unexpected twist" that could arise---and Dimitri said that he was the only one who could handle them. The time came for Dimitri to head to the airport. He walked slowly to his brother and gave him an embrace. Edmund was again taken aback by the peculiarity of his brother's behavior, but this time he said nothing about it.
Marian returned home and told Stuart that she'd arranged for Adam to join them for dinner. Scott returned home and learned of the "family confab," as Marian called it. He told Marian that he'd need to reschedule because he had a date with Becca. Marian was not at all happy that Scott was planning to go out with Becca. She tried to make Scott feel guilty about passing his family over for a girl---and it worked. Scott said that he'd phone Becca and postpone the date.
Opal implied that Palmer was going to try to make her and Petey's lives miserable now that he was reelected CEO of Cortlandt Electronics. Palmer argued that he's "never been anything but a respectable parent" and that that would not change. He then blasted Opal's attempt at an ouster as a way to get her hands on more of his money. Opal defended herself by saying that she was simply trying to secure her son's financial security. The implication that she was out for money prompted her to call Palmer selfish and coldhearted. As she blasted her former husband, Vanessa sauntered into the room and demanded that she stop talking that way to Palmer. Vanessa referred to Palmer as a man who was extremely loyal. She pointed to Palmer's impromptu trip to visit Erica in Brazil as an example. Opal snapped that Palmer only visited Erica because he wanted her votes in the CEO election. Vanessa shook her head and said that Palmer was there because he was concerned about Erica---and that she saw it with her own eyes. The announcement that Vanessa had accompanied Palmer to Rio hit Opal like a ton of bricks. She looked coldly at Palmer and said that the ink on their divorce papers wasn't even dry and he was already "smarming over another woman." She then proceeded to label Vanessa a gold digger. "You should know," Palmer sneered. Vanessa shook her head slightly and muttered that, "It's difficult to love a badly dressed harpy." Opal fired back at Vanessa. She asked Vanessa how she'd managed to get so close to Palmer. "Was it ego massage or just hot oil," she snipped. Vanessa rolled her eyes and asked if she had to sit and take Opal's abuse. "I suppose you could whistle in those flying monkeys, but to look at you you're probably a little too heavy even for them to hoist on out of here." Palmer apologized profusely to Vanessa for Opal's remarks. He explained that Opal was still bitter because her son had lost the election. Opal's remarks and postures hinted that she might be a tad jealous about Palmer and Vanessa's relationship. She thought hard for several moments before commenting that Palmer and Vanessa deserved each other. Vanessa and Palmer exchanged glances and smiled. Palmer took Vanessa by the arm and asked her if she'd like to join him for a drink. The two strolled out of the room. Opal was so angry that she picked up a vase and threw it against the door.
Gillian handed Jake a stack of papers given to her by Dr. Clader. Before Gillian could leave, Jake asked to have a few words with her. He said that it was time to talk about their relationship. Gillian was under the impression that things were progressing nicely. Jake confirmed that he cared about Gillian, but he said that he was concerned about the wall that was between them. This wall went by the name Ryan. He said that he "can't be so casual" about their relationship because he knew that there were men who would jump at the chance to be with Gillian. He went on to say that he knew that Gillian and Ryan were not entirely finished. "Ryan is still in your blood," he stated. Gillian swore that she was trying to fall out of love with Ryan, but Jake told her that she should not dismiss her feelings for her former husband. He said that it was possible for people to love one another without being married. Jake told Gillian to take some time to figure out how she really feels about Ryan. "Until then," he added, "I'm going to back off." The news shocked Gillian into stunned silence. "I hope things work out for you," Jake said softly as he left the room. Gillian staggered into the corridor. She stood frozen as a cheery Hayley skipped over to her side. Hayley offered to get a bite to eat with her friend, but Gillian said nothing. For a moment it wasn't even clear if Gillian knew that Hayley was there. Suddenly Gillian was hit by flashbacks of Ryan and Hayley's kiss. "No, I'm busy," Gillian mumbled as she brushed past Hayley. Hayley was stunned. She stood in the corridor trying to figure out what she'd said to upset Gillian. Meanwhile, Jake happened upon the scene and told Hayley that he was probably responsible for Gillian's foul mood. He gave Hayley a supportive embrace. But while the two were hugging, Gillian rounded the corner and spotted them."
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