Edmund: Hey, Alex. I got your message. Gillian's test results come back yet? What happened?
Alex: It slipped out of my hand.
Edmund: What is it with you and clocks? Hey, it's got your name engraved on it. Looks kind of new.
Alex: Yeah, it is. It's a gift from David.
Edmund: From Hayward to you?
Alex: Yeah. He's just being nice to me because he wants me gone
Edmund: So what did you do? You smash the clock so he wouldn't be so nice?
Alex: No, no, no. No, I didn't. It was an accident. It started to chime, and it slipped out of my hand.
Edmund: Ok.
Alex: I'd have probably smashed it, though, wouldn't I, myself, if I had the chance?
Edmund: You know, I don't think this is going to work. Maybe it's not a good idea.
Alex: What?
Edmund: You and David being co-directors of Dimitri's foundation.
Alex: No, it's perfect. I hate him and he hates me.
Edmund: What's the matter? You got a headache?
Alex: Yeah.
Edmund: Catching the flu?
Alex: No. No, I had a shot.
Edmund: What is it? You think it's David or what?
Alex: Oh, I think it's everything. It's everything. I'm doing things I swore I'd never do again -- practicing medicine, looking into research. I can't even sleep anymore. I can't shut my mind up.
Alex: I've been having these really weird feelings lately. It's like I'm too scared to go to sleep. These nightmares.
Edmund: What kind of nightmares?
Alex: I can't remember. Alex: I have this overwhelming feeling that something dreadful is going to happen.

Erica: Oh. I hate it when people sneak up on me.
David: I'm sorry about that.
Erica: How did you know I was here?
David: Your assistant told me.
Erica: So, did your plan work?
David: My plan?
Erica: Your plan to neutralize Alex Devane with random acts of kindness. Is she eating out of your hands?
David: No, not yet. It's not going to happen overnight. But I'm convinced that sooner or later she'll hear Big Ben calling.
Erica: Is tomorrow too soon?
David: Didn't we discuss this at the hospital? If I make nice with Alex and I score some points with the foundation, she'll pick up her toys and she'll go back to England.
Erica: And what if she wants you gone? David, she's already killed Dimitri and his magnificent horse.
David: Erica, if I can survive the legendary Erica Kane, Alex Marick will be a stroll on the Riviera.

[Vanessa laughs]

Reporter: Mrs. Cortlandt, could you get -- you mind if we get a couple shots of you and your son?
Leo: Absolutely.
Vanessa: Oh, gladly. Absolutely. Leo, stand right next to me.
David: What is Vanessa to now?

Boy: Merry Christmas.
Gillian: Good.
Joe: I got your note. What's this about you needing an emergency vacation?
Jake: Did I say emergency?
Joe: "Effective immediately"?
Jake: Oh. Well, actually, Gillian's leaving today. She's being released, and -- well, assuming her tests come back negative.
Joe: Oh. And you want to spend time with her.
Jake: Yeah. Well, yeah, for my sake as much as hers, I do.
Joe: Well, physically, at least, she seems fully recovered.
Jake: She's doing very well. The aphasia is still somewhat of a problem, though. Alex is concerned because she was hoping that Gillian would have more improvement by now. I don't know. It doesn't help that English isn't her first language.
Joe: Yes.
Jake: So, on the slight chance she has another C.V.A., I just -- I want to be there for her. I don't want her to be alone the first few days out of the hospital.
Joe: Well, there's no problem. You've got plenty of time coming to you, so take the rest of the week off. If you need more time, let me know.
Jake: Good. Thanks, Dad.
Joe: That's it?
Jake: There's one other thing. How would you and mom feel about sticking up a few more stockings on the mantel for Christmas this year?

[Colby cries]

Nanny: Time for your nap, Colby. Shh, shh, shh. Sweet dreams. Shh, shh, shh.

Adam: Barry, how much longer do I have to keep up this idiotic charade? My own child won't remember what I look like if I stay in this hellhole much longer. No, nobody suspects I know how to get out of here, but that doesn't mean you can slough off. You get me full custody of Colby, or I take things into my own hands.

Adam: Stop staring.
Marian: I thought you hated exercising, Adam.
Adam: I've been cooped up in here so long my muscles are beginning to atrophy. What do you want?
Marian: Well, there's no need to be nasty, darling, especially since I brought you a present.
Adam: What, poisoned cookies?
Marian: No, darling. I bought you a Christmas present.
Adam: Marian, you can't possibly keep me in here during Colby's first Christmas. Even you can't be that heartless.
Marian: Adam, you can always watch her on the monitor. Or if you really miss her, you can look at this. Happy holidays. Oh, of course you can't open this up, darling. I'll open it for you.
Adam: I don't want anything.
Marian: Yes, you do, Adam. You want the remote. But guess what -- you're not going to get the remote. You're just going to have to make do with this. See? One big happy family -- Stuart, Liza, Colby, and me. And you are not part of it. Of course, if you don't want it, I can just --
Adam: I'll never forget your kindness, Marian. Why is Colby alone with the nanny?
Marian: Why shouldn't she be alone with her nanny? That's what nannies are for.
Adam: Yes, but why isn't Colby with Liza or Stuart?
Marian: Liza's at WRCW, Stuart's at your office passing out Christmas bonuses, and I'm on my way to the Glamorama. Why do you ask?
Adam: Well, except for channel surfing, my only form of entertainment is watching the comings and goings of people in this house.

[Telephone rings]

Marian: What is that ringing? Do you have a telephone in there, Adam
Adam: How could I possibly have a phone? You've kept me imprisoned in here for weeks.
Marian: Well, then what's that ringing, Adam?
Adam: It's probably the monitors. Maybe the nanny's phone.
Marian: Well, those speakers must be amazingly sensitive.
Adam: I cut no corners when I built this room.
Marian: I'm sure you didn't. Well, I have to be going. I'm going to leave this here for you so you can look at it whenever you like. And I want to wish you a happy holiday, darling. Bye.

Adam: Barry, what the hell are you doing calling me back? Marian was here. No, I talked my way out of it. But it was close. I call you. You don't call me. Now, listen, I don't care what it costs or who you have to bribe. I want full custody of Colby without sending me to prison.

Adam: Leaving her alone again, are we? Colby, sweetheart, daddy's going to make you a very special Christmas present. Yeah, I'm on my way, honey. Here comes daddy.

Edmund: So you're having premonitions.
Alex: Oh, I don't know. Edmund: I didn't think you scientific types had that sort of stuff.
Alex: Well, no. I mean, of course not. That's what's so bizarre. I mean, as a neurologist, I realize that there are physiological reasons why you can have deja vu and premonitions to a certain extent. But this is -- oh, listen to me. I'm going to be talking to little green men soon.
Edmund: Alex, just tell me exactly what you're sensing. Are you -- you feel like you're in danger?
Alex: I don't know if it's me or it's someone -- well, it's probably Gillian because she's leaving the hospital soon. And I'm worried about her going to be on her own.
Edmund: Hey, nothing is going to happen to Gillian. She's going to be fine. She's got you and Jake watching out for her.
Alex: Maybe it's just the fact that I'm going to be sharing an office with David, then.
Edmund: That would give me a sleepless night.
Alex: Yeah.
Edmund: Come on. Let's go find Gillian, all right? We'll wait with her until the test results come in.

Reporter: Mrs. Cortlandt, tell us more about your new charity.
Vanessa: Oh, gladly, gladly. I have always wanted to help the homeless.
Reporter: Of course.

David: What a crock. She's never given a dime to a homeless person.

Vanessa: Which is going to be supporting the existing shelters. It's going to support the soup kitchens and provide medical care.
Reporter: Free medical care?
Vanessa: Absolutely.
Reporter: Well, that's revolutionary.
Vanessa: Absolutely. No one, not one single person will be turned away. Of course, the head of the foundation will be Mr. Leo Dupres, who is the new international vice president of Cortlandt Electronics international relations department, who also happens to be my son.

David: Does this have anything to do with Adam Chandler?
Vanessa: Excuse me?
David: His sudden generosity. Is it because Adam Chandler's been giving away millions? You trying to steal his thunder?
Leo: Certainly not. My mother and I have been discussing ways to help the needy every since our last trip to Rio. We were greatly moved by the plight of the street children there.
David: Greatly moved? Is that a fact?
Leo: Absolutely.
Vanessa: You know, no one can possibly look at those poor darlings scrounging around looking for food and a simple place to sleep without having tears come to their eyes. It did to me. Unfortunately, at the time, I didn't have the means to help. But now, thanks to my husband, I do.
Leo: And since Christmas is the season of giving --
Vanessa: Why not make the announcement right now? Because it won't be very long at all before we're able to help all those who can't help themselves.

David: Let's get out of here. I can't stomach any more of those two and their dribble.
Erica: I don't blame you. Oh, well, it's too late.

Adam: Colby? Hi ya, Colby. Hi. You remember me? I'm your father. Come here. Oh. I'm sorry to wake you up, but I don't have much time. Oh, you are growing so fast. Look at you, how big you are. I miss you so much. Talking to you, holding you. Oh, yeah, looking into those beautiful blue eyes. You know what? Your daddy's going to fix it so they can't keep us apart anymore. We'll be together whenever we want. Your grandmother and your mother, they're very angry at me. They think I've let them down. But I won't ever, ever let you down. I will love you with all the love you deserve forever. I promise.
Liza: What are you doing?

Jake: You know, Dad, I know it's short notice, but one of them won't be eating turkey. She kind of comes with her own food.
Joe: Colby.
Jake: Yeah. And Gillian and her grandmother, Eugenia.
Joe: Really? Why wouldn't they want to spend Christmas at Wildwind with Edmund and the kids?
Jake: I just think there's a lot of memories of Dimitri there, and a dose of the Martin family might cheer them up. What do you think?
Joe: Yeah, fine. Your mother won't mind. But, I mean, have you asked Gillian?
Jake: No, I haven't. But if she goes, I know she's going to want to bring Eugenia. They're very close.
Joe: Uh-huh.
Jake: So is that all right?
Joe: Sure, sure. I'll tell your mother.
Jake: Thanks, Dad.
Joe: Look, stop me if, you know, it's none of my business.
Jake: Ok.
Joe: But I know you care about Gillian, and not simply as doctor.
Jake: This is true, yes.
Joe: Well, is it reciprocal?
Jake: I'm not sure. I know that she was hung up on Ryan a while after they split up.
Joe: Yeah, well, be careful. You know, those feelings don't simply go away overnight.
Jake: I know they don't. But I got a good hunch that things are going to be ok.
Joe: Well, I hope you're right.
Jake: And you should see her with Colby. She's a natural.
Joe: Mm-hmm.

Alex: Hi.
Edmund: Hi.
Gillian: Home today?
Jake: Don't worry. I'm sure it'll be good news.
Alex: Yeah, we're going to just take a look at it now, ok?

David: Erica and I were just leaving.
Vanessa: Now, I would like to do an in-depth with you if you don't mind.
Leo: If you're going to attempt to publicly humiliate me and our mother, in front of the press, no less, the least you could do is hear me out.
David: Who's stopping you?
Leo: Go ahead and doubt me. But this charity is going to do good for a lot of people.
David: You don't honestly believe that?
Leo: Of course I do. Vanessa's generosity --
David: You mean her husband's generosity. Vanessa doesn't have any money.
Leo: What's his is hers. And Palmer wholly agrees with the idea.
David: That's because it's a tax write-off. All Vanessa cares about is having her picture in the paper.
Leo: Like you don't.
David: I didn't buy my reputation.
Leo: You don't know her at all.
David: Oh, I'm afraid I do. And I would say that you picked the wrong role model.
Leo: Are you suggesting that I should have chosen you? Be a gloomy genius who smashed up his car and nearly killed the famous Erica Kane, almost scarred her for life?
Erica: That is totally in the past.
Leo: The doctor who administered a very dangerous drug to Adam Chandler and nearly killed him?
David: You're making it very difficult to like you, kid.
Leo: Or how about the resident who drove a girl to suicide?
David: Oh, Vanessa's been filling your head with lies as usual. I wouldn't trust her version of the past history if I were you.
Leo: Like yours is any more reliable.

Erica: Oh, I'd like to strangle him.
David: That makes two of us. Obviously, Vanessa's been poisoning his mind about me since he was a child. He doesn't know which way is up. Come on.

Vanessa: Well, Leo, darling, we were absolutely brilliant. You know something? Palmer's going to be so thrilled when he hears about our entrepreneurial endeavor, our philanthropic endeavor.
Leo: He doesn't know?
Vanessa: Not yet.
Leo: But we just made a public announcement about giving away his money. We promised thousands of people that --
Vanessa: Palmer owes me big, remember? So don't worry about him. I'll take care of him. Now, in the meantime, I know it's just a teeny bit early, darling, but I have your Christmas present.
Leo: Cufflinks.
Vanessa: Yes. Yes, I thought it would be a nice memento of all our globetrotting. Don't you like them?
Leo: They're so -- large.
Vanessa: And, of course, here's the second part of the little gift -- the receipt.
Leo: Did you get them here or in New York?
Vanessa: Oh, here. Isn't that convenient?
Leo: Very. Are they open late tonight?
Vanessa: Oh, as a matter of fact, they are.
Leo: Thank you, mother. You're always so generous.
Vanessa: And you're always so appreciative. Well, my darling, I have some other gifts to deliver. How about you?
Leo: Well, now that you mention it, I do have some shopping to do.
Vanessa good.

Liza: Stuart, you're supposed to be at Chandler Enterprises handing out Christmas bonuses.
Adam: [As Stuart] Well, I'm back already. And I just thought I'd stop by and see my niece. Isn't she adorable?
Liza: Are you all right?
Adam: Oh, yeah. Yeah. Well, no, not really.
Liza: Are you coming down with a cold or something?
Adam: No, I'm just sad.
Liza: Really? About what?
Adam: About Adam. Locked up over Christmas missing all the people that he loves so very much. It just seems wrong.
Liza: Stuart, I thought you were mad at him.
Adam: Oh, I am. But in spite of all the bad things that he's done to me, I just -- well, he's still my brother. You know, and I think it's -- well, instead of hating each other all the time, I think we should be trying to get along as a family.
Liza: Stuart, I -- ok, you're going to forgive him for selling your stock and trying to lock up your wife?
Adam: Well, I've forgiven him for a lot worse. Believe me. I just saw him a little while ago, and he looks terrible, you know? He looks pale. He's not eating or sleeping, or --
Liza: Well, he looked ok when I last saw him.
Adam: Oh, well, that -- that was because he -- he still thought you might come back to him. But now that you won't, well, I think he's just given up the will to live. I think his spirit is just broken.
Liza: Stuart, you think I could break Adam Chandler?
Adam: Yes, I do. Yeah, Liza, I do. And he's just going to waste away if we keep this up.
Liza: All right, then, I'll go check on him.
Adam: No!
Liza: What do you mean, "no"? You just said that he's wasting away.
Adam: [As Stuart] I know. I meant -- I meant maybe you could just go upstairs and change.
Liza: Change? What's wrong with what I'm wearing?
Adam: Oh -- nothing. But I thought maybe you could take some time and maybe compose yourself.
Liza: Stuart, I'm not upset.

[Telephone rings]

Liza: Hang on. Hello.
Man: Mrs. Chandler?
Liza: Yes? Man: John Simpson, "Pine Valley Bulletin." I'd like to speak to your husband, if I may. I've got a couple of questions.
Liza: Can you let me know what this is in regards to? My husband likes to screen his calls.
John: Sure. Mrs. Palmer Cortlandt just announced that she and her husband are setting up a new charity for the homeless. She denied it, but I'm wondering if they're jumping on the bandwagon your husband started?
Liza: The bandwagon?
John: Yeah. You know, all the money he's been giving away recently? Maybe he's started a trend among the wealthy.
Liza: Could you hold on a minute? You're never going to believe this, but it's a reporter from the "Bulletin."
Adam: What does he want?
Liza: Well, evidently, Vanessa Cortlandt has started a charity, giving away money very much the way Adam did. And they want to talk to you about the trend. I mean, isn't that wonderful?
Adam: Oh, yes. It really is.
Liza: They just want a statement.
Adam: From me? From Adam, you mean? Uh -- no.
Liza: No, yes, yes. Stuart, you can do it. Just make it quick, and you'll be fine.
Adam: [Normal voice] This is Adam chandler.
John: Mr. Chandler, how does it feel to be responsible for this sudden rush of charitable donations? You certainly are promoting the Christmas spirit.
Adam: You really think I'm responsible?
John: You started it -- making all those instant millionaires on Tad Martin's TV show. Getting that banana cream pie in the face has made you a new person, it would seem.
Adam: Oh, you think so, do you?
John: Yes, sir.
Adam: Well, if I gave Vanessa Cortlandt or anyone else the idea for being kind to other people, then -- then I'm proud. Power to the people -- and all that. Good-bye.
Liza: I think you're working too hard, Stuart.
Adam: [As Stuart] why?
Liza: Because that was the worst imitation of Adam I have ever seen you do.
Nanny: Mrs. Chandler. You're home.
Liza: Yes.
Nanny: I was just going to take Colby up for her bath. Unless, of course, you'd rather do it.
Liza: Actually, I would, but in a few minutes. There's somebody I have to visit.
Nanny: Very well, then. Come on, Colby. Let's go find your rubber ducky. Yes.

Adam: Oh, what in God's name am I going to do now?

Leo: Becca. Wait up. I'm so glad I ran into you. Do you have time for a latte?
Becca: Oh, not really. Oh, you waited till the last minute to do your Christmas shopping?
Leo: Actually, I was exchanging a gift for my mother. She gave me this really tacky pair of cufflinks.
Becca: And you returned them?
Leo: I couldn't wear them.
Becca: Unbelievable. It didn't hurt her feelings that you returned her present? She knows?
Leo: Sure.
Becca: And she doesn't mind?
Leo: Of course not. She encouraged me to do it.
Becca: Wow. I would never return something after someone spent the time to buy something they thought I'd like.
Leo: Good, because that means you have to accept what I picked out for you for saving my life.
Becca: Um -- first of all, I didn't save your life. Therefore, I don't have to accept anything.
Leo: All right, then consider it a token of my admiration.
Becca: Why would you admire me? You don't even know me.
Leo: Because you have principles, ideals. I don't know many people like you. Now, come on. Didn't your mother ever tell you that it's rude to refuse a gift given in the spirit of the season? Come on. Just lighten up and take it.
Becca: Fine. Ok, thank you. But I really do have to go.
Leo: Aren't you going to open it?
Becca: Well, I wait till Christmas morning to open my presents.
Leo: But it isn't a Christmas present. Pretend it's your birthday. I don't care. Just, please -- just humor me and open it now. I'll be crushed if you don't.
Becca: You're impossible. Gosh. Ok, I'll open it.
Becca: Um -- a halter top.
Leo: What do you think? It's great, huh?

Eugenia: Oh, my dears. What's going on?
Edmund: They're looking over Gillian's test results. And with any luck, she'll be home for Christmas.

Jake: Looks like the angiogram shows no further clotting.
Alex: The heparin is working quite well, I think.
Joe: No brain damage.
Alex: No.
Jake: Well?
Alex: I see no reason why she can't be discharged. Really. But I do think we should talk to her about the fact that her speech isn't coming back so quickly.
Jake: Can I -- can I tell her? Ok. Good news. You can be released today.
Gillian: Thank you.
Jake: What did I tell you? I promised you I'd have you strong by Christmas Eve, didn't I?
Gillian: Yes.
Jake: And there's something else. How would you like -- if you like -- to spend Christmas -- you and your grandmother -- with me at the Martin house?

David: All right, Joe. Put us to work. Erica and I are here to help decorate for the kids' party.
Alex: You really are on your best behavior.
Erica: Well, we have the Christmas spirit. Where is yours?
David: Let it go. So, what can we do?
Joe: Well -- well, you can always string some lights. They're right over here.
David: All right, great.
Joe: Come on, help me out.
David: I'll go do that.

Erica: Ok. Well, tell me something, Alex. What are your plans for Christmas?
Alex: I was hoping for a frost.
Erica: Oh, I think you can handle that. I'm sure your mother would be very surprised if you decided to go home and surprise her.
Alex: My mother? I think there's too much work here at the foundation. You and David are stuck with me.
Erica: Oh, no. David and I won't be stuck with you.

David: And what brings you here, mother?
Vanessa: You have to ask? The children's party, naturally.
David: Without your press entourage?
Vanessa: I happen to be married to a very prestigious member of the hospital board. It's my duty to make certain these children have the merriest Christmas possible.
Hello, darling. How are you? Oh, my goodness. Well, have you seen this Santa? What are you doing that's so complicated?

Eugenia: How very kind of you to ask me. Of course, I'd be delighted to spend Christmas with your parents. What shall I bring?
Jake: Just bring yourself and the lovely Princess here. And maybe a couple of earplugs. Things get kind of rowdy at the Martin house on Christmas.
Eugenia: Oh, it's going to be a glorious Christmas. My granddaughter out of the hospital at last. It's the best present I could ever have -- Gillian well and happy.
Jake: It's all I want, too.

David: Need any help?
Alex: No, I can manage.
David: Oh, come on. Let me. I am taller than you are.

Vanessa: Well, I'm impressed, Erica. I mean, considering your current lover's history with that woman, allowing them to work together side by side -- I'm afraid I couldn't be quite so tolerant.
Erica: Well, I don't tell David what to do.
Vanessa: Good thinking because he always does exactly what he wants. Always has.

David: Whoa, whoa. You be careful. It's all right. I got you.

Leo: You see it everywhere in Paris -- purses, jackets.
Becca: This is amazing.
Leo: What is?
Becca: My cousin in Pigeon Hollow lined his pickup truck with the exact same material.
Leo: Faux pony fur?
Becca: Yeah, the steering wheel and the hubcaps.
Leo: Touché. But now I know your theory on receiving gifts. You have no choice but to accept mine, given in the spirit of the season.

Liza: Adam? Are you sleeping in the middle of the day? What, are you sick?
Adam: No, I just -- can't get warm. Is it Christmas yet?
Liza: No.
Adam: Have you divorced me yet?
Liza: Stuart was wrong. You look fine to me.

Becca: Whoo. Thanks, but no, thanks.
Leo: But you said that --
Becca: I know what I said, but I just --
Leo: Is it the wrong size?
Becca: No, it's just not really my style.
Leo: Becca, wait. Hold on. Please, just take it home and try it on in the privacy of your own bedroom. If you don't like it, you can send it to your cousin back home.
Becca: He's not into cross-dressing, last I heard.
Leo: Well, maybe he can hang it on his rearview mirror.
Becca: You don't think it would clash with the giant dice and the hula girl?
Leo: Ok, you win. But, please, just try it on as a personal favor. Or just a laugh.
Becca: Well, maybe that. But I'm still not going to keep it.
Leo: Well, you might just change your mind about that once you see how good it looks on you. For that matter, you just might change your mind about me, too. I'll see you around.
Becca: I doubt that.

David: All right. Look, you know, you better get down from there. This ladder isn't too steady, ok? You're going to fall and hurt yourself. Look -- wait. No, no, here. Take my hand.

Voices: Auld acquaintance be forgot and --

Alex: Really, I can manage. Thank you.

Vanessa: Oh, dear. Wouldn't you just love to hear what they're saying? You know, I don't care how much those two deny it, they definitely have chemistry.
Erica: Oh, she's an unstable element, I'll give you that.

Edmund: Hey.
Alex: I have to go. I'm going to sign Gillian's release, and then Jake will take care of the rest.
Edmund: What about the party? You're not going to stick around?

Adam: I'm certainly not fine. What did Stuart tell you?
Liza: Never mind.
Adam: That I'm sick at heart? Because I am. Since you took Colby from me, I've lost my reason for living. I can't eat, I can't sleep.
Liza: You have family, Adam. You have Hayley and Skye and Junior.
Adam: Yes, and I love all my children. But losing you and Colby has been a crippling blow, Liza. I may never recover from it. You were my hope. And since I've been in here, I've had so much time to do nothing but think. I realize that I deserved everything you did to me. Every bit of it. And if I could just make it up to you, if I could -- if I could just have one more chance.
Liza: You always get another chance. I'm not giving you another chance. You don't learn.
Adam: But that was before Marian locked me in here and I had to face what I am, the way I treat the people I love. Liza, please, just give me one more chance. I will prove to you how much I love you and Colby.
Liza: I wish I could trust that. But I can't.

Adam: She wants to believe me. She still loves me. She just needs a little push.
Barry, did you get that Christmas present I ordered for Liza several weeks ago? Good. Bring it over here right away. Because it's going to help me get Liza and Colby back, that's why.