"Aidan finds Lily reading a book about baseball in the park, attempting to understand what Sam meant about "going to second base." As Lily tries to explain what she's figured out so far, they gather her things and take a walk over to the boat house. Aidan gently breaks it to her that Sam's reference to second base had nothing to do with baseball. When he falters trying to explain what it really means, Lily figures out that it has something to do with sex. Aidan is slightly taken aback at Lily's perceptiveness, but she simply tells him that she recognized his uneasiness as something her father displays when discussing the same thing. With that barrier down, Aidan informs her that while second base isn't sex, it's definitely the next level towards it.
Amanda shows up at the Chandler estate, asking for cash from JR. He offers her a single dollar, and she seems offended. He then tells her that it's severance pay, and that she is fired. She thinks he is kidding, but he squashes that hope rather quickly. He tells her that he is done paying her a ton of money for her to sit around and do nothing. Filled with indignation, Amanda claims that all she needs is a little more time to get the desired effect. She also believes that because she made the sacrifice to move into Jamie and Babe's place to get right between them, JR owes her. She asks for an additional month, maximum 6 weeks, to pry the lovebirds apart. JR then drops a bombshell and says that he has more of a mind to let them stay together and fall apart over time because of their own shortcomings. Shocked, Amanda thinks that there is something wrong with JR, but then a light dawns. She realizes that JR's change of mind is all because of Dixie. She surmises that his mom is the real reason JR is backing off the fight against his brother and ex-wife. JR refuses to take any of the bait that Amanda dangles in front of him, and frustrated, she insists that he needs her. JR simply suggests that she find a job if she wants money. He then tells her that she is as crazy as her mother if she thinks he is going to pay her for nothing. She goes to slap him, but he catches her arm and warns her not to be stupid. Furious, she tells him that when she came to town, she thought he was the total package but now she realizes that he's weak, afraid to do anything that might upset his mommy. She grabs her purse and storms out, and Adam appears, confirming Amanda's summation of JR. He warns his son to be careful, or his mother will cripple his life completely. JR thinks Adam's jealousy is showing, and notes that as a grown man, he chooses who he wants in his life, and he chooses to have his mother. Adam thinks his son is being manipulated and wants to end it. JR thinks that Adam's real problem is that he doesn't have control over the situation. JR admits that now that his mother is back, he just wants to spend time with her, and he feels that Adam should understand that. Adam doesn't think it's that simple, and that his son is leaving himself wide open for more hurt from Babe and Jamie. Adam reminds JR of the man he was a short time ago: exuding power, and hell bent on revenge against the people that stole his son and told him his child was dead. He is mortified that JR is falling into Dixie's plan to make her son 6 years old again, as if the past three years had never happened. He then reminds his son that he shouldn't be playing nice with Babe and Jamie because they are dangerous. JR breaks in and reminds his father that it wasn't long ago that playing nice with "the enemy" was something he wanted - when he thought it would help get Colby back. When it benefits Adam, he is all too willing to forget about the kidnapping. Fired up once again, JR lays the bombshell on his father: if he can't share his son's life with Dixie, his prayers are about to be answered. Adam is speechless as he waits for the other shoe to drop, and it drops hard. JR reveals that he is looking for a place of his own, and has an appointment with Marian to see several properties. When he finds one, he'll be moving his mother, his son and himself out of the Chandler estate.
Jamie tells his father that he refuses to let him marry Krystal. Tad wonders aloud why Jamie seems so surprised, especially given that this isn't the first time Tad has popped the question to Krystal. Jamie reminds him that it's the first time since the town found out that Dixie was alive. Jamie follows by saying he believes that Tad made this move because his love life wasn't going the way he wanted, and he now wants to prove something to Dixie. Tad counters by saying that he wants to marry Krystal solely because that's what he wants, and that he thinks Dixie will give them her blessing when it happens. Tad tells his son that he and Dixie have finally realized that they are not meant to be. He wants a chance to explain, and make some sense out of his proposal to Krystal. Tad admits that he and Dixie had a lot of wonderful times together, but he can also admit that their time to be together is over. Jamie thinks that his dad is just writing Dixie off because it can't be that easy to love someone else, but Tad assures him that his feelings are the real thing, and that he wants Krystal in his life forever. Jamie tells his father that he can't believe Tad wanting to marry Krystal would have happened if Dixie hadn't come back. Tad agrees, but says that they all have to face the fact that Dixie left the country to get away from him. Every time they got married, they thought they had to be perfect, because it was "written in the stars."..but they now know that to be part of the fairy tale. Jamie asks if Tad is just going to move on to "Love of Your Life #2" but Tad throws that idea out of the window. He tells his son that he's not looking for perfection anymore - he's looking for happiness with a woman that can love him as much as he loves her, despite their imperfections. As Brooke approaches the slightly open door, he announces that Krystal is the woman for him. Outraged, Brooke can't keep her low opinion of Krystal to herself. Tad, fed up with the people that he loves trying to keep him away from Krystal, demands that they ease up. Brooke is angry because Krystal swore that she would push Tad away, for his own good. Jamie is amazed that Brooke went to the jail to see her, but Tad is more concerned with what happened when she went. Brooke admits that she tried to bribe Krystal, and her admission is met with frustrated groans from both father and son. Brooke admits that while her tactics weren't completely above board, she felt that she needed to use extreme measures to protect Tad. Jamie reminds her that her actions were very similar to what JR and Phoebe tried to pull on him. Brooke concedes defeat again, and then Jamie asks what the outcome was of her run-in with Krystal. She admits that at the time, Krystal had already told Tad that they had no future. Tad admits as much, and then notes that he is glad he didn't listen. Brooke asserts that Krystal is not right for him, but Tad says that while she is allowed to have her own opinion, he is perfectly capable of deciding on his own who is right for him. He extends this to his son as well. Brooke starts to protest but Tad says that he is tired of defending Krystal against people who think that she is evil. Brooke corrects him and says that she thinks Krystal is trouble and has been since she came to town. Tad notes that Krystal made a mistake, for the love of her daughter (which Brooke should understand) and she's paying for it and learning from it. Brooke wonders aloud if that is a reason to marry her, and Tad tells her no. His reason for wanting to marry her is because she knows how to love him. After hearing his father out, Jamie apologizes for being so hard on him, and swears he understands.
At the jail, Krystal breaks the news to Babe that not only is "Dixie" an imposter, but that David hired Di Kirby, a former resident of the state pen, to play Dixie. Babe asks if she is sure, and Krystal assures her that after spending so much time with Di behind bars, there is no question. Babe questions how her father could do something so vicious, and Krystal tells her that he did it for his daughter's sake. Disbelieving, Babe stares at her mother, slightly slack-jawed as she hears what David's mission was: Get Di to play Dixie convincingly enough to spark what little conscience is left in JR, to help JR get over the grudge he has against Babe so that Babe can get more equal visitation. Babe is stunned, and tells her mother that the last thing that she wanted was for any more lives to be ruined because of her. Babe notes that once JR, Jamie and Tad find out the truth, it will be like Dixie died all over again. Krystal ponders that, and then tells Babe that Tad had recently visited her, told her that it was really over between him and Dixie, and that he was ready to start anew. She tells her daughter about the proposal, and Babe allows a minute amount of joy to flood her face. Krystal shuts her down though, telling her that everything that happened is a lie. Because the woman that let Tad go wasn't really Dixie, she can't be sure that his offer to start over would hold water. Krystal admits that if Tad finds out the truth, his offer will be off the table. Babe is once again stunned that her mother is even considering hiding the truth. Krystal admits that while she did swear off lying, David told her that if Di was allowed to continue to act as Dixie, she could work on JR to give in on the joint custody issue, as well as Adam, by convincing him to use his connections to get her out of jail early. Babe is certain that it could happen because Di has everyone convinced she is Dixie, and she has already worked a small miracle getting Tad, Jamie and Babe invited to the family 4th of July picnic. They both admit that with all of the good possibilities on the table, they can't decide if it would be better to tell the truth - or not. After a few moments, Krystal decides that she can't keep the secret from Tad. Even though confessing what she knows means that Babe will lose out, she hopes that Babe will understand. She does and Babe promises to stand behind her and support her all the way. Babe wishes that everyone could know what Krystal is giving up to blow the lid off the secret, and then an idea starts forming in her head. Krystal knows the look all too well and tries to discourage Babe from doing anything crazy. Babe makes Krystal promise not to tell anyone about the truth because it will come out, but Babe is going to do it her own way. Krystal wants to know what she is planning, but Babe tells her not to worry about it. She hugs and kisses her mother goodbye before grabbing her purse and making a mad dash out of the jail.
David, worried about who Krystal will shoot her mouth off to, calls the jail again in an attempt to gain access to her. He is told that she is still refusing to see him. As he hangs up the phone and starts to consider his next move, there is a knock at his door. He finds Di on the other side, and she gives him back every cent he ever paid her. According to Di, she is taking control of this operation away from David - effective immediately. David thinks that she is overreacting, but she tells him that she is sick and tired of him "having fun" while doing things specifically to hurt Tad and JR. David tells her that he won't let her quit because Dixie can't leave with so much up in the air. Smugly, Di explains to him what she said: "Dixie" isn't going anywhere. She plans to stay in the Chandler house playing the role. The only thing that will change is that she won't answer to him. She tells him to stay away from her, and the rest of the people in "her" life. David, never one to bend so easily, refuses to accept her word as law. She clarifies that their deal is off, but David refuses to let her walk out on him. He reminds her that he helped her out when she desperately needed it when she got out of jail - and she tells him that she hasn't forgotten who she is or the sins she has committed. She has simply changed her motives for getting involved with Dixie's family. She then tells him about how she got JR to agree to let Tad, Jamie and Babe join them at the family 4th of July picnic. David is somewhat impressed, but tells her that even if she manages to pull off the miracle she has in mind, what is her next step? She tells him that she plans to do whatever it takes to stop the pain ricocheting around Dixie's family. A realization dawns, and David thinks that Di has fallen in love with Dixie's family. He accuses her of cutting off his plan not because her conscience is bothering her, but because she doesn't like the way the story ends. David thinks that she wants to live Dixie's life. Di admits that she feels for Dixie's family, despite how screwed up everyone is. David then thinks that maybe it's Tad that she is falling in love with. Di tells him that she won't make any moves on Tad because he's already had his heart broken too many times by Dixie. Instead of making him guess anymore, she tells him that JR is the real reason she is sticking around. She believes that even though she isn't the real deal, she can be the mother he needs, and be there for Little Adam as well. She then informs David that once she reunites Tad and JR, she will leave town again - staying in touch with JR and letting him continue to believe she is his mother. David thinks that she will only keep the connection so that JR can support her financially, but she swears she won't take his money. David reminds her that he is responsible for getting her where she is, and she tells him that the connection is severed. She is going to finish what she plans to do in her own time and way. She warns him against interfering because if he does, she will expose him for who and what he is. David waits until she has had her say, and then tells her that she can't cut the ties because he is the only one that can control Krystal. Shocked, Di wants to know what Krystal's role is in their plans. He tells her that Krystal knows everything. Di asks how David is going to keep Krystal from talking, and he admits that even though he has been trying to get in to see her, she has refused to see him. The one good thing is that he knows Krystal is thinking about every thing they discussed. As reprehensible as his plan is, David knows that Krystal realizes the plan will make things a lot easier for Babe, and that she will do anything for their daughter. He believes that after thinking about it, Krystal will keep quiet and from there, he can keep her in line. He then demands that the plan go back to the way it was, because he is still needed in the equation. Realizing that he is right, Di grabs her purse and walks out.
As Lily and Aidan continue to talk at the boathouse, Amanda comes along the path and happens upon them. She intrudes upon their conversation with a favor to ask Aidan. Mildly annoyed, Aidan asks Amanda to give him a few more minutes alone with Lily so they can wrap up their conversation. Amanda, never patient, says it can't wait. She asks Aidan to hire her, and Lily pipes up and says that Amanda can't work for Aidan. Automatically on the defensive, Amanda tries to dismiss Lily, but Aidan won't have it. He tells her to stop being patronizing, or she can leave. Still needing him, she switches to a less caustic tone, and asks why Lily doesn't think she can have the job. Lily notes that you have to have a PI license in order to do what Aidan does. Amanda reverts to her old tactics of flirting, and Lily picks up on her moves because she learned about it in class. She says as much, and Amanda calls her weird. This upsets Lily and she starts to run off. Aidan calls her back and asks her not to leave - because Amanda will. Just then, Amanda realizes that she recognizes Lily's name. She confirms it, and then announces that they are actually stepsisters (Trevor, Amanda's dad and Laurel, Lily's mom, used to be married). Lily realizes who she is, and then asks why she's so different. Amanda thinks she is referring to how they are grown up, but Lily corrects her and says that she is mean and that none of her other stepsisters call her weird. Amanda tries her hand at being apologetic but to no avail. Lily tells her that Aidan has already said he doesn't want to work with her, so she should leave. Upset, Amanda refuses, saying that Aidan doesn't own the park. At that, Aidan offers his hand to Lily so they can leave. Lily considers it for a moment, takes his hand and they walk off.
JR walks out, leaving his father alone in the living room. Adam stops for a moment, and then spies a picture on the mantle of his son and grandson with Di. He walks over, plucks it from its perch, and walks toward the hearth, muttering that she won't take his son from him. In a flash of anger, he throws the picture, smashing the glass and frame it was housed in. He turns and finds Babe standing in the archway, watching him. He demands to know what she's doing there, and Babe asks if Dixie is home. Adam tells her that Dixie is out, and Babe returns the favor by telling him that she can make Dixie disappear.
David is on the phone to the jail again, claiming that the last time he saw Krystal, she complained of chest pains. By using his now defunct medical license and skills, he cons admittance out of the warden.
Di shows up at the prison to see Krystal."
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