Vanessa: Oh.
Vanessa: Oh. Paolo, that was breathtaking. Oh. You really do love me a little, don't you, darling?
Paolo: Well, could I have made love to you like that if I didn't?
Vanessa: Well, there was that little kiss with Erica earlier.
Paolo: Oh, but I told you that was all for show.
Vanessa: Hmm.
Paolo: She's merely paying me to make your son David jealous. It's a mere business transaction.
Vanessa: Yes, and the fundraiser tonight's strictly business, too, right?
Paolo: Of course, yes. Every minute I'm with her, I will be thinking of you. I'm just her paid escort. In fact, I'll probably be counting the minutes until it's over. Maybe afterwards you can sneak away and come back, hmm?
Vanessa: Well, you had better be telling me the truth, lover, because I will never take second place to Erica Kane.

Reporter: Miss Kane, thank you so much for granting me this exclusive interview today.
Erica: Oh, certainly. I'm delighted to speak to such a prestigious publication, and I'm very happy to say a few words about my very favorite charity, teens against addiction.
Reporter: Would you like to say a little bit about "Wave's" and Enchantment's participation in this event?
Erica: Yes. Yes, of course. I'm thrilled that Hayley and "Wave" have joined Enchantment in supporting teens against addiction.

Maitre d': Good afternoon, Dr. Hayward.
David: Yes, good afternoon. We were expecting two more people from the Andrassy Foundation, but unfortunately my co-director and her guest had to leave the country, so they won't be attending.
Maitre d': Not a problem, Dr. Hayward. I'll take them off the guest list.
David: Thank you.

Erica: Nonprofit organizations' funds for these things are cut every single day, so I'm particularly proud to be hosting this fundraiser.
Reporter: Oh, I see that your date has arrived. How about a shot of you and Dr. Hayward?
Erica: Oh --
Photographer: Yes, good idea. How about it?
Erica: Well, I -- it's not advisable right now.
David: What Erica's trying to say is that she's very busy right now, trying to make preparations for her guests' arrival. But perhaps we could squeeze in one photograph. And since this evening is designed for Erica to raise funds for her charity, she and I will essentially be attending this function separately.
Reporter: Oh, really? No other reason?
David: No, none whatsoever. So, how about that photograph?
Photographer: Great. That's perfect.
David: Just go with it and smile.
Photographer: Hold it. Smile. Good.

Man: Packing up?
Ryan: Hey. Yeah.
Yeah, it's my -- my last day here.
Man: Lucked out. IncredibleDreams.Com already has a buzz on the internet. Maybe you'll let a buddy in on the ground floor before you go public?
Ryan: Oh, I don't know, man. I think it's going to be a long time before that happens. But -- I don't know. Now that things are finally going well for me, I think I might just take this trip solo for a bit, all right? Take it easy.
Man: You, too.
Ryan: All right.

Ryan: Oh.
Greenlee: Oh, sorry.
Ryan: Well, hello there. You're in a good mood. What was that for?
Greenlee: I hope you got your cool tux for tonight because the dress I'm wearing is so scorchingly hot, I might spontaneously combust.
Ryan: Ok. Well, I mean, you know that nothing's changed between us, right, Greenlee? I mean, we're going to this thing together tonight, but it's for work, right?
Greenlee: Absolutely.
Ryan: Ok.
Greenlee: I can still have fun though, right? I can wear a really nice dress? That's still allowed, isn't it?
Ryan: Yes, it's still allowed. Yes, it is. And don't worry, my tux is very cool.
Greenlee: Excellent.

Liza: I need to see Adam.
Dr. Benton: I'd rather he not have any visitors today.
Liza: Well, I'm afraid it's urgent. I need to speak to him right now.
Dr. Benton: I'll allow it. Just keep your visit brief.
Liza: Ok.
Liza: Adam. I need to speak to you. You were right about last night -- about Stuart. He's disappeared. Adam, did something happen when he saw you? Did he say anything? Adam? Adam.
Adam: Liza. Hello.
Liza: What have you done to my husband?

Man: Hey, buddy. Wake up. Hey. You all right?
Man: Dead.

Liza: Look at him. He's practically in a stupor. If I find out you have mistreated him --
Dr. Benton: Mrs. Chandler, please calm down. We had to sedate Mr. Chandler last night.
Liza: I didn't give you permission to drug him.
Dr. Benton: You committed him. Once he's in our care, we're responsible for his well-being.
Liza: Oh. Oh, I see. And making him into a baked potato is in his best interests. Look at him. He can't even say his own name.
Dr. Benton: You saw his behavior last night. I didn't think it was necessary to commit him till I saw how disturbed that he could be. Then I understood what your course of action was.
Liza: Yes, but --
Dr. Benton: Unfortunately, Mrs. Chandler, we had to sedate him for his own good. He tri to attack one of our staff members.
Liza: So he's been like this since last night? When is this going to wear off?
Dr. Benton: Don't worry. What you're seeing is the aftereffect of the drug. He'll be coming out of it very soon. Then I can continue with my evaluation.
Liza: You can forget your evaluation. I need to speak to him. This is an urgent matter. I need some time with him.
Dr. Benton: Very well. But if you need any help, we're right outside.
Liza: I'm sure I'll be fine.

Liza: Adam, I need your help. I need it now. I'll get you. Come on. Come on. Come on. We're going to get up. We're going to walk this off. You were right. You were right about Stuart. Stuart is missing. He's been missing since last night. What happened when you saw him? What happened?
Adam: Stuart? Is my brother missing?

Man: Nothing personal, fellow, but you sure don't need this stuff anymore. I sure don't need pictures. This might be worth something.
Man: Car keys. Car must be around here somewhere. Hope you got a full tank, buddy. Thanks again. I'll see you in the great beyond.

Esther: Mister? Mister, I saw that man take your things. It wasn't very nice. Stuart? Oh, my. Stuart, wake up. It's me, Esther! You're so cold. What happened? Oh. Oh. Please don't be hurt, Stuart. Wake up. Please?

Paolo: Hmm. No note. Good. Looking good.

[Telephone rings]

Paolo: Mama Mia. All right, I'm getting dressed. Just got out of the shower. I'll be down in about -- look, look, I told you I would have the money, ok? I'll have the money by the end of the week, all right? No, no, no, no. That's not necessary. No. I'll have it by the end of the week. I promise you. No. I got it covered.
Paolo: Payday's coming up. Got to get ready.

Erica: We have to do everything we can to save our children. And that means education, that means hands-on parenting, and it means programs like this. So I am extremely happy to have played a part in putting this fundraiser together. And I thank you. Thank you so much.
Reporter: Thank you, Miss Kane.
Erica: You're welcome.
Photographer: A pleasure.
Erica: Thank you. Enjoy your evening.
Photographer: Thank you.
Reporter: Thank you.

Erica: Well, as long as I'm expressing gratitude, I really should thank you for coming to my aid.
David: Well, this evening's not about our personal lives. It's about teens against addiction.
Erica: Yes, precisely. And you handled a very sticky situation very diplomatically.
David: Well, I guess working with Alex has a few fringe benefits. I've had to develop and hone diplomacy skills I never knew existed.
Erica: I bet. Well, maybe you should consider a big career move to the UN.
David: I was very impressed with what you said to that reporter. I'd almost forgotten how remarkable you are. I miss you, Erica. Can we end this standoff? We don't have to attend this function separately. We could be in each other's arms, dancing the night away.
Erica: David, I'd already made other plans.
David: Right. Paolo. Never mind.
Erica: David, please. Please understand. I can't just change my plans at the last minute, even if I'd rather do so. I hope we can dance together tonight once, at least. I mean, if you still would like to dance with me.
David: I would like that very much.

Erica: Excuse me. Could you check my evening wrap and my bag for me? I was waylaid by the reporter when I came in.
Maitre d': I'd be happy to, Miss Kane.
Erica: Thank you.

Vanessa: Well -- fine pickle you've gotten yourself into this time, isn't it, dear?

Greenlee: Need some help?
Ryan: Oh, no, I think I got everything. It's all fitting in one box.
Greenlee: Oh. Need a ride home?
Ryan: No, thank you. I drove myself. But thanks. Anyway, shouldn't you be heading home and getting ready for tonight? Find yourself some fireproof hair spray or something?
Greenlee: Very funny. So, are you going to miss this place?
Ryan: Yeah, I am. This place has been very good to me.
Greenlee: And you've been very good to it.
Ryan: Yeah. I've made a lot of good friends here. Good contacts. You know what's kind of wild is this thing we're going to tonight, this event -- I've been to things like this before, and -- I don't know -- for the first time I kind of feel like I'm on equal footing with everybody, like I kind of -- kind of fit in there now.
Greenlee: You do.
Ryan: Who knows? Maybe next year I'll be teens against addiction's biggest contributor.
Greenlee: That would be great, Ryan.
Ryan: Yeah, it would. So, what, I'll pick you up at your grandmother's place in -- I don't know -- about an hour? Is that going to give you enough time to get all smoldering?
Greenlee: If I hurry.
Ryan: Ok. See you in a bit.
Leo: Hey.
Ryan: Hey.
Leo: How you doing?
Ryan: All right.

Leo: So, Greens, how's about a little toast? It's the good stuff, and I know how you like the good stuff.
Greenlee: No, thanks. I'm going to wait for the party. Why don't you save that for later?
Leo: That's a good idea. I'll just finish this one off first.
Greenlee: What's going on with you? They were looking for you in editing an hour ago.
Leo: I don't give a damn about them. I shouldn't even have come here in the first place. But I am glad that I found you. Got any cash I can borrow?
Greenlee: Why? You need a cab to the Valley Inn? I can give you a ride on my way home.
Leo: I'm afraid I need more than cab fare, Greenlee. 30 Grand ought to do it.
Greenlee: I told you I can't get my hands on that kind of cash.
Leo: Ok. How about a bus ticket, one way, to New York City?
Greenlee: Look -- you know, Leo, you got to give Pine Valley a little more time. Adjust your expectations. You know, it's not Paris or Milan, but it grows on you.
Leo: It's too late. I've run out of time. I got to leave.
Greenlee: Then go, if all you're going to do is mope around, because I'm feeling too good. I have a great feeling about tonight. The dress I'm wearing is so fabulous. It's so sexy that Ryan's going to forget the word "platonic" even exists.
Leo: Would you look at yourself? Is that all that you can think about -- sex? Using it like some tool to get whatever you want? First with Scott, then with Ryan, and -- hell, you even used it with Kenny the pool boy. You know what that makes you, Greenlee? Huh? You know what that makes you? Just like her. You're a common tramp. You're no better than a whore.

Vanessa: People are talking behind your back, dear.
Erica: What else is new, Vanessa?
Vanessa: Loose lips steal more than illicit kisses. They also tell, you know.
Erica: What exactly are you saying?
Vanessa: I wouldn't have believed the rumors unless I'd seen you myself from the hallway. I mean, really, Erica, a woman of your stature, beauty, intelligence --
Erica: What rumors?
Vanessa: A lover for hire. I mean, really, Erica. Has it come to this? What happened between you and David? Does he understand you've stooped this low?
Erica: Vanessa, think whatever you like.
Vanessa: You know, Paolo Caselli has quite a reputation all through Europe. He's, well, extremely popular. Problem is he's not terribly discreet, you know. He -- loves to brag. I guess you're already being talked about in the international set. I was just wondering how long it's going to take for the news and the rumors to reach Pine Valley and -- dear, I certainly hope none of the reporters pick up on it tonight here. Oh, dear, I can never really make her happy.

Liza: How are you feeling?
Adam: Better. Better. When -- when was the last time anyone saw Stuart?
Liza: No one has seen him since you've seen him. His car is still in the parking lot here at the hospital. No one's seen Stuart since you did.
Adam: Did they check the cabin?
Liza: Scott went up to the cabin. He hasn't been there. He hasn't even been to the gallery.
Adam: What about the police?
Liza: They will not issue a missing persons report, not for a few hours at least.
Adam: Damn them! The man's life is at stake. Ok, I'll call the governor. I'll try to get the national guard involved. This is all -- this is all Tad Martin's fault. If he'd just kept his mouth shut.
Liza: Wait a second. You can't start assigning blame, all right? You're not in a position to point fingers, Adam.
Adam: Yeah, of course you're right. I guess I did my part. Thanks for coming back, Liza. I'm going to do everything I can to locate Stuart. I felt so badly seeing him hurting last night. I've got to make it up somehow.
Liza: All right. Well, let's go. Let's go find Stuart. Ok?
Adam: Yes. Thank you.

Liza: What's going on?
Dr. Benton: Mrs. Chandler, you're free to leave. But he's not going anywhere.
Adam: Move aside, both of you. My brother is missing, and I have to find him.
Liza: Adam, don't.
Orderly: Easy does it, buddy.
Adam: You get out of my way in 60 seconds, or I'm going to tear your head off!
Liza: Oh -- Dr. Benton: We don't need a repeat of last night, Mr. Chandler. This is precisely why we had to sedate him. He physically attacked roger after you left.
Adam: And I'm going to finish the job if you don't let me out.
Liza: Ok, wait a minute. Just calm down. His brother missing. It's his twin brother. Adam was the last person that Stuart visited before he disappeared.
Dr. Benton: I understand, but he can't help with the search.
Liza: Well, you must believe the psychic connection that twins have. Adam believed that something happened to Stuart last night. He could feel it in his heart. He tried to tell us, but none of us believed him.
Dr. Benton: I'm familiar with the phenomenon, but there's no way that I can release Mr. Chandler. Since he was committed, I have to conduct a thorough evaluation as ordered by the judge. Now, Mr. Chandler can dispute those findings when there's another hearing.
Liza: Ok, why don't we just forget about that because I'm his wife. I have power of attorney.
Dr. Benton: Mrs. Chandler, I'm sorry. Power of attorney is irrelevant.
Adam: Doctor, I am as sane as you are. This is all a mistake. Liza, tell them.
Dr. Benton: Mr. Chandler, you need help. Not only have I observed your violent outbursts, but I think that you suffer from paranoia as well. Mrs. Chandler, are you ready to go out?
Liza: In a minute, please.

Adam: Well, Liza, you see what you've done? Now that Stuart needs me more than ever, thanks to you I can't help him.

Esther: Can you hear me? Don't you recognize my voice? It's me, Esther. Oh, please wake up. Don't worry. I'll help you. Don't go anywhere, ok? I'll be right back.

Greenlee: What the hell is your problem? Don't you ever call me that again. You don't even know what you're talking about, do you? You're drunk.
Leo: Not yet. But I only know too well, Greenlee. You think that your charms are the ticket to make Ryan yours forever. But if that doesn't work, you've got dear old Gramps shelling out millions to Ryan's business as backup, right? Ryan's a kept man, and he doesn't even know it.
Greenlee: Keep your voice down, Leo.
Leo: It's all about control, isn't it, Greenlee? Sexual. Financial. Anything but the real deal. But I supposed you never know what the real deal is, do you? All you care about is the price tag -- what it's going to cost you to get what you want.
Greenlee: Maybe you're mad because you can't get anything you want, not even a little hick from West Virginia.
Leo: You think that Ryan's going to fall in love with you now? Get a grip, Greenlee. You bought him. What are you going to do in, say, 20 or 30 years when you're not the hot little vixen you used to be, huh? What are you going to do? I'm asking you, what are you going to do? Shell out more money, Greenlee? Favors to whatever little hot, young stud is available? Huh? What are you going to do, lie, pretend to yourself and pretend it's love? Is that it?
Greenlee: You know, you're disgusting. I don't know what's triggered all this, but you're the one who needs to get a grip because tonight I'll be snuggling up to Ryan and you'll be snuggling up to two empty bottles of champagne.

Becca: Greenlee, have you seen Scott?
Greenlee: Becca. Perfect timing. He's all yours.
Becca: What happened? Oh, my gosh. You look terrible.

[Knock on door]

Paolo: Hey, just on my way down. What do you think of the tux, huh? Perfecto.
Erica: You're fired!
Paolo: What?
Erica: I knew that I was hiring a gigolo. I did not know that I was hiring such a loudmouth.
Paolo: What are you talking about?
Erica: Our deal is off. You're fired.
Paolo: You can't do that.
Erica: I can, and I have. After what Vanessa Cortlandt just told me, I would be a fool to want to keep you around. I would never want to see you again as long as I live.
Paolo: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Vanessa? What does she have to do with this?
Erica: She told me what a notoriously indiscreet person you are.
Paolo: She said that?
Erica: Yes, and she told me that you are bragging that we were lovers.
Paolo: That is a lie, Erica.
Erica: You don't have to tell me it's a lie. I know it's a lie. A couple of phony, staged kisses to make David jealous. I wouldn't let you touch me.
Paolo: Ok, listen. Please, please just let me explain this. You have to hear me out, ok?
Erica: The only thing I have to do is attend to my guests, and that excludes you. I don't want you showing up at the fundraiser. I don't want you to ever try to contact me again. Is that understood? This is the end. Do I make myself clear? What --
Paolo: Nobody fires me.
Erica: You take your filthy hands off me. Don't you ever touch me again.
Paolo: I'm sorry. But, please, you haven't even given me any chance to explain, all right? Please, Erica, just hear me out on this.
Erica: I have heard everything I need to hear. I warned you to be discreet.
Paolo: Ok, well, you can't just fire me like that without any warning. I mean, what about severance pay?
Erica: What about jail time? Or have you forgotten about the tape I made of you trying to defraud me with your phony real estate deal?
Paolo: The tape. Ok, yeah, where -- where's the tape?
Erica: Oh, don't worry about the tape. The tape is safe. I keep the tape where I can always get my hands on it. And don't think I won't go straight to the police with that if you dare to start one more rumor about the two of us.
Paolo: Erica, you're making a big mistake.
Erica: The only mistake I ever made was to trust you. But you know what? That's over now, and so are you. You want severance pay? Keep the tux.

Paolo: Ok, she can't do this. She can't do this. She can't take -- I got to get the tape.

Leo: Sorry to disappoint you, Becca. It's just me. And, no, I don't know where Scott is.
Becca: What are you doing?
Leo: Well, I'm celebrating the end of the line. Thanks for the math test -- the math lessons, teach, but this is where I get off -- or on anything headed the hell out of Pine Valley.
Becca: You're leaving?
Leo: It's not like I have anything here to stay for. I mean, it's -- my family sure as hell doesn't care. I don't have any friends or a lover. You blew that. Yeah, I totally lost the bet.
Becca: Bet? What bet? What did I blow?
Leo: I may as well tell you since I'm leaving anyway. But Greenlee and I had a little bet about you. It was more like a challenge. There was no money involved.
Becca: What are you talking about?
Leo: Well, Greenlee said that I didn't have what it takes to get you into bed. And, of course, my pride was on the line, so I said I could. That's why I started coming on to you, Becca -- to prove that I could devirginize the virgin princess. But I couldn't do it. I don't know. Something weird happened, and I just realized that I couldn't go through with it. Sorry, Becca, I guess I'm just a shallow jerk after all.
Becca: Why?
Leo: I don't know. Stupid macho thing. I took a dare.
Becca: No. Why couldn't you go through with it?

Esther: You have always been so kind to me. Like that time that I was scared to go into that TV studio, and you gave me a chocolate bar. I wish I had one of those right now. You said that chocolate always made you feel better. But this is supposed to help, too. Here we go. Do you remember that time that we had a picnic, and you found out that it was my birthday a few days before, and you got me a cake? Ooh, Stuart, that was the best day of my life. And that present you gave me -- "Moonlight on Willow Lake." I look at that all the time. If you wake up, I'll show it to you. It's -- it's in my trailer. Would you please just open those kind eyes of yours? I knew you could do it. I knew you'd wake up. Hi, Stuart. It's me. It's Esther. Aren't you glad to see me? Huh? Thanks for waking up.

Erica: Wonderful to see you. Thank you. Bye.
Man: Bye.
Erica: Oh, thank you so much for bringing my bag back to me. I realized that I need to keep it with me all evening.
Maitre d': No problem, Miss Kane. May I bring you a glass of champagne?
Erica: No. No, thank you. I only drink sparkling cider. As a matter of fact, would you mind -- would you please alert your staff to that fact and instruct them to only serve me sparkling cider all evening long and nothing else.
Maitre d': I understand. I'll bring you a special glass personally.
Erica: Thank you.
Maitre d': For you. The swizzle stick indicates sparkling cider only.
Erica: Thank you so much. I'm just going to set it down here for the moment. There's something at the podium, actually, I'd like you to check out for me. I noticed earlier that this piece is a little bit loose. It's not going to go tumbling down, is it?

Greenlee: Oh, no. No, no, no, no. Come on. We're the first to arrive.
Ryan: What are you talking about? There's lots of people here.
Greenlee: Not enough to make an entrance. Come on, let's go.
Ryan: Greenlee, what, you want to leave, then you want to come back again?
Greenlee: Yes, yes. We'll come back in, like, 45 minutes. We'll wait in the car.
Ryan: You're kidding, right? You're not kidding. Greenlee, we have all night to make an impression, ok? And believe me, with that dress of yours, you're going to make an impression.
Greenlee: You really like the dress?
Ryan: Yes, I really like the dress. But tonight's all about business. Come on. And there's Erica Kane. So let's mingle.
Erica. Hi.
Erica: Hello, Ryan. Hello, Greenlee.
Greenlee: Hi.
Erica: How nice to see you. Thank you for coming.
Greenlee: We wouldn't miss it. You look fabulous, Erica.
Erica: Thank you.
Ryan: As always.
Erica: Thank you, Ryan.
Ryan: You're welcome. And I hear congratulations are in order. It's a sellout.
Erica: Yes, it is. It's a complete sellout. I'm so excited. Please, have some champagne.
Ryan: Oh.
Greenlee: Thank you. Ryan: Thank you.
Erica: And I understand congratulations are in order for you as well. What's the name of your new internet company?
Ryan: Thank you. IncredibleDreams.Com.
Eric oh, well. Then allow me to make a toast to your success.
Ryan: Thank you, and to yours. I know this cause is very close to your heart.
Erica: Oh, thank you, Ryan. That it is. It truly is. Well, I'll drink to that.
Ryan: Cheers.
Erica: Cheers.

Becca: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Where are you going? You can't just drop this on me and then take off.
Leo: I didn't think you could be able to stand the sight of me. What's up, Becca? Am I about to see what the divine power of forgiveness is like?
Becca: Answer my question.
Leo: Yeah, I didn't think so.
Becca: Why couldn't you do it?
Leo: Why couldn't I do what? Prove that I had what it took to seduce you? I don't know. It was a sucker bet. I was out of my league. I was outclassed by the lass from Pigeon Hollow. I just couldn't do it, ok? Just leave it at that.
Becca: So -- so everything -- anything that happened between us -- it was all a lie, even the math?
Leo: No, not everything. The math was real.
Becca: Oh. Well, at least something good came out of it, I guess.
Leo: Becca, you don't have to feel bad about any of this. All you ever did was be you. I never met anybody like you. You're completely genuine. And nobody ever believed in me like you did. Guess you'll never do that again, huh? Anyway, you were the best friend I ever had -- or the closest thing to a friend I ever had. And I'm sorry that I couldn't be one to you. I'm out of here.

Stuart: Who are you?
Esther: It's me. It's Esther. Don't you recognize me?
Stuart: No. I'm so -- so sleepy.
Esther: No! No, no, no, no. You can't go back to sleep. You have to stay awake. Stay awake. Come on, Stuart. No. Come on. Stuart.

Adam: All right, Liza. It's up to you to get me out of this hellhole. As long as I'm in here, I can't be any help to Stuart.
Liza: I will do everything I can. I will get Barry on it right away. But I think it's going to take some time, Adam.
Adam: Time? We don't have any time!
My God.
Liza: What is it?
Adam: Stuart. What happened?
Liza: What? What happened?
Adam: Stuart. He's gone. My brother's gone.

Esther: No, please, wake up, wake up. You -- you have to wake up. Please. Oh. Oh. Thank goodness. Oh, you scared me.
Stuart: I --
Esther: What's wrong?
Stuart: I -- who am I?



ON THE NEXT - - - ALL MY CHILDREN

Esther: It's my turn to take care of you now.

Leo: My mother's hardly the woman or the wife you think she is.

[Guests gasp]
Hayley: Erica?