"Ryan comes home and Greenlee tells him that his timing is perfect. She has jazz playing and his favorite meal, from a local restaurant, warming in the kitchen. He is pleased when she tells him that the plan is to relax that evening. She says that she wants to ask him something and hands him some maps, suggesting a road trip. He ponders the idea while she gets dinner ready. While they eat, he starts to relax and they joke about where to visit on their trip. He tells her that he loves her. They start to kiss and she gets up to pull him into the bedroom. He hesitates and asks if she wants to make love...or make a baby. She tells him that she wants to be with him and misses him. He says that he wants the same, but not a baby. She agrees that they are on the same page. He gets up and grabs an appointment book that she left on a nearby table. He looks up that day and she has it marked as her ovulation period. She tells him that she marked it months ago. He asks if that is true and she confesses that it's not. She reminds him that he wanted this as badly as she did until he found out that he was a full-blooded Lavery and his brother was crazy. She asks him if he ever thought that Bianca should not of had Miranda because she would turn out like Michael Cambias. She tells him that he would be a wonderful father and they would be so lucky to have a family. She goes to say that he wanted this once, he'll want it again and she'll wait. He firmly says that there will be no baby...ever. He tells her that he won't be responsible for bringing a child into this world and if she wants things to be o.k., she won't mention this again. She asks since when does he run her life and their marriage and tells him that she wants to have a baby. He says that it's a deal-breaker and he means it. She asks if he is implying that he'll end their marriage over it. He says nothing and grabs his coat and leaves. She sits down in disbelief.
Kendall tells Ethan that she'll marry him of he signs over Cambias Industries to Zach. He is relieved that she still loves him. She replies that she does, but wants the man that loves her more than money or his hatred for his father. He asks if his only option is that Zach gets either Cambias or her. She tells him not to think about it, just go with his gut...will it be "Here Comes the Bride" or "There She Goes"? He says that he had nothing and now he is Cambias and wants to be able to treat her like a princess. She says that she doesn't like who he is, lately, and reminds him how he stopped development on the Miranda Center...along with bribing a witness, lying to the police and framing his father. Ethan tells her that he explained the situation with the Miranda Center and that it would be finished by the fall. He asks her again if she'll marry him. She tells him that he is the man that Zach warned him he'd become. She reminds him that he made her promise to not let him become that man and she is trying to keep that promise now. She wants to know if it has worked before she gives him an answer. He reminds her that she was the one to push him into claiming what was rightfully his. She tells him that she was wrong and that selling your soul is hard the first time, but gets easier after that. She goes on to say that if he hates his father that much, let him have Cambias and the curse that goes with it. He asks her if she wants Zach to win. She says that if he wants to win her, he has to let Zach win Cambias. He thinks that Zach has manipulated her into doing his dirty work for him. She says that he can save her from Zach by giving Cambias up. He tells her that by saying she wants the old Ethan, she is implying that he's changed. She replies that he has. He tells her that she thinks he is crossing over to the dark-side, but it's Zach's words that are convincing her of that. She says that Zach can't hurt them if they are together, but he needs to cut Cambias loose in order for them to move on. He asks how they are supposed to live. She reminds him that she fell in love with him when he had no money and she wants that Ethan back. He replies that that was Ethan Ramsey, who was kept from his parents and didn't belong, and he hoped to never see that Ethan again. She says that she doesn't care what he calls himself, she just wants him to give her back that man. He tells her that she doesn't want him the way he is and, to beat him, she'll go to Zach if she can't have him the way that she wants. He goes on to say that he loves her more than anything, but that isn't enough. She wants more than he can give her and he can't do it. He sadly tells her that he is sorry as he leaves her crying on the rooftop.
At the Valley Inn, Erica argues with the manager about her wedding arrangements. Zach walks up to their table and says that he can help. She dismisses the manager and asks how he can help. He offers to let her use his casino. She reminds him that it as been shut down. He tells her that Kendall has dumped Ethan. Erica is elated. Zach then tells her that he has asked Kendall to marry him. They move over to the bar. She tells him that Kendall will never love him. He agrees and says that is why he asked her and why she'll say yes. He explains how Kendall's share will secure Bianca and Miranda's future. Erica grabs a knife off the bar and calmly threatens that if he marries her daughter, his blood will be shed all over the altar. She then stabs a lime and walks out. He is approached by Anita, who asks if they can talk. She apologizes for accusing him of murdering Edmund. She admits that she overheard his conversation with Erica and wonders why he would propose to Kendall when he still loves Maria. She blames herself for pushing Maria to stay with Edmund, even though she didn't know what everybody felt or wanted in the situation. Zach replies that they ruined themselves and she is not to blame. She tells him that Maria still loves him and it's not too late. He says that Maria will always be the most compelling person to him, but this is where it ends. She makes an analogy about Maria being high-stakes poker and if he takes a risk, there could be a big pay-off.
Jackson and Lily arrive home from school with Maria and Sam. Jackson asks Lily what Autumn said to upset her. She says that Autumn was right, she is the Autistic Terminator and it's her fault that people died. She tells him that she incorrectly identified the killer and they couldn't understand her. He tries to explain that she did great and it was his fault that he didn't understand. He tells her that he is proud of her and she says the same to him. Jackson asks Sam to take Lily out for ice cream. After they are gone, he loses his composure and vents to Maria about his anger at Ryan for dragging Greenlee, Lily and Kendall into danger. Maria warns him that he'll push Greenlee away if he tries to come between her and Ryan. She uses herself as an example and says that she didn't listen to Edmund's demands to stay away from Zach. She wonders out loud about how things could have been different and starts to get upset. Jackson comforts her with a hug. Erica walks in and asks Jackson to take his hands off of her because she is to blame for all of this. She goes on to explain how Zach has proposed to Kendall. Erica realizes that Maria isn't surprise about the news and already knew. She asks her why she didn't talk some sense into Zach. Maria replies that he and Kendall are adults. Erica starts to explain the situation to Jackson, but asks him if they can do it in private. Maria takes the hint and leaves. Erica tells him that they need to form a united front to convince Kendall that this is a huge mistake. He agrees to help her if she will help him with Greenlee. Erica tells him that she is on Greenlee's side in the matter and doesn't think she should leave Ryan. They start to argue about it. Jackson tells her that if she doesn't help him with Greenlee, she is on her own with Kendall. Erica leaves.
Sam and Lily are eating ice cream in the park. He asks her if she is o.k. She explains that she is good at math, mysteries and puzzles...but not people. She tries to study their tone, expressions and body language, but she still gets it wrong sometimes. She says that she doesn't understand people and they don't understand her. Sam tells her that he has the same problem...especially with his mother. He asks her why she got so upset when Autumn touched her. She explains how she is uncomfortable with being touched. She goes on to say that she can be touched by people like her father, Bianca and her boyfriend. Sam seems disappointed and asks if her boyfriend goes to their school. He's surprised when she mentions Aidan's name. She tells him that Aidan didn't have the flutters for her, like she had for him, but he probably gets them for Anita. She says that she wants to get over him and that Greenlee and Kendall are helping her to do so. Sam smiles and thinks that it a good idea. Later, Maria is walking through the park and smiles when she see them talking."
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