ALL MY CHILDREN

FEBRUARY 25, 2000



Hayley: What are you doing here?
Arlene: Well, the minute I heard about Trevor, I knew where I belonged. Why didn't you call me so I could be here in your time of need?
Hayley: So you just popped in to help?
Arlene: Well, where else could I possibly be but right here, hmm?
Janet: Can I get everyone some coffee?
Arlene: Thanks.

Hayley: All right. What do you want?
Arlene: Well, just to make your time easier. You know, who told you that brunettes have more fun? With your color tones, with your skin tones, a lighter shade would be better.
Hayley: Hey, Arlene, can the beauty tips, all right, and the BS. You're not here for me. You're not here for Trevor. You're here for yourself. You going to tell me what happened?
Arlene: Why is it so hard for you to believe that I'm concerned about my brother?
Hayley: Look at who I'm speaking to. Go ahead. Let me hear it. You got fired? You need money? You in some kind of trouble. I know. I know. There's a camera crew outside, isn't there? "Surprise Reunions, the Sequel."

Becca: I saw you talk to Paolo at BJ's and then I found you in his room at the Valley Inn.
Leo: What, so that makes me guilty?
Becca: I don't know. You tell me. Did you help him drug Marian?
Leo: I swear to you, my only connection with that man was to give him directions to the restroom.
Becca: Look, don't play me, Leo. You talked to him like you knew him. And then after the sleaze seduced Marian, I found you in his room.
Leo: So how did you come up with this drug scenario?
Becca: She said she didn't have much to drink, but after she had her last one, she passed out in his room. It means Paolo slipped her a Mickey.
Leo: And what do you know about Mickey's?
Becca: Everyone knows about date rape drugs.
Leo: Even in Pigeon Hollow?
Becca: Look, a woman was humiliated and her marriage could have been destroyed. And what about her reputation if someone else had found her there?
Leo: I heard she already had a reputation.
Becca: Oh, that's low, Leo. If you were a part of what happened to Marian Chandler, how can you live with yourself?

Marian: Oh, Scott.
Scott: Marian. May I come in?
Marian: Yeah, of course. Please do.
Scott: I want to apologize. Marian: That's not necessary.
Scott: Yes, it is. Yes, it is. I hate it when people jump to conclusions about my dad. That's exactly what I did with you.
Marian: It was understandable, though, that --
Scott: No excuses. Look, when I came in here, I didn't even bother to hear your side of the story. I just marched in and started slamming you. I said some terrible things. Can you forgive me?

Liza: Why are you here?
Dixie: We figured it out.
Liza: I don't know what you're talking about.
Tad: Well, does the word "fraud" mean anything to you?
Liza: I am doing everything exactly the way that I -- just trust me.
Tad: Trust you? Liza, how can you say that? That's what got Jake in this mess in the first place. He couldn't imagine you deceiving him on this kind of level.
Liza: Everybody should just stay out of it. Just leave it alone.
Adam: Leave what alone?

Gillian: So what do you think? Do you think this is conservative enough? You think the judge will think I'm good mommy material?
Eugenia: Oh, but, dear, you will do that on your own.
Gillian: Oh, I have so much work to do if I'm going to b the best doctor's wife ever. And please, God, when we get Colby, I'm going to be the best mommy ever. I'll make Jake so happy.
Adam: What is it you're leaving alone?
Dixie: Well, actually, Liza's trying to convince us to talk to Jake and get him to drop the custody suit.
Adam: Really?
Tad: Yes. And it's impossible. He's made up his mind. There's no changing it.
Adam: Yes, I've noticed that.
Dixie: There's something else, of course.
Adam: Naturally.
Dixie: Summer camp for Junior. We need to discuss it.
Adam: I think we can discuss that some other time.
Dixie: No, we need to discuss it now, Adam. He's going to get shut out of all the best camps if we wait too long. Even the waiting list gets filled before spring.
Liza: Sounds to me like you should make a decision.
Adam: Fine, fine. Do you have the brochures?
Dixie: You know, I forgot them at home, but we can go by my house and pick them up and look at them.
Liza: You should go.
Adam: All right. We won't be long.
Dixie: See you soon.

Tad: I know what he's done, Liza.
Liza: What is it exactly that you think you know?
Tad: Everything. Stuart told me.
Liza: Oh, well. The WRCW fiasco -- I mean, that's old news.
Tad: No, it's not about WRCW, and you know it. It's about Colby. What I can't believe is that he would do it to you, that he would be willing to put you through something like this.
Liza: You know? He lied to me for so long.
Tad: So what happened, hmm? He just dropped the truth in a moment of weakness?
Liza: I confronted him about the fact that he swapped Colby's stem cells, and then he just confessed to buying the fertility clinic and -- and swapping his sperm with Jake's.
Tad: He did what?
Liza: You said you knew.
Tad: I lied.

Marian: I want you to listen to me. There's nothing to forgive.
Scott: The things I said --
Marian: Look, not another word, ok? Look, in the old days, I -- I was a good time had by all, I'm afraid, and that kind of reputation is hard to overcome. And you saw me with Paolo, and naturally you suspected the worst of me.
Scott: I shouldn't have.
Marian: Look, it's over, please. Ok, it's forgiven. Oh, thank you.
Scott: Thanks for understanding.
Marian: We can thank your father for that, because he's taught me an awful lot about -- about love and forgiveness.
Scott: You know, Dad trusts you like he trusted my mom. And that kind of love -- I don't think either of you would do anything to hurt each other.
Marian: You know, Scott, what happened was really horrendous. But in a funny way, Stuart and I -- our love is even stronger.
Scott: Who would want to hurt you like that and why? I mean, who would be so evil?

Leo: You're cutting off my circulation.
Becca: You're avoiding the question. Do the right thing, Leo. It'll help everyone, including yourself.
Leo: Ok. Now, I'm not saying that I was involved, but if -- hypothetically speaking, if I did participate in something like you're describing, it would've been because I had no choice in the matter.
Becca: We always have a choice.
Leo: Uh, not always. Sometimes you make a wrong decision. You get in too deep, and the next thing you know, you're doing something you thought you were totally incapable of.
Becca: What are you saying?
Leo: I would never drug somebody against their will. I know what it's like. I would never put another person through that. You have to believe me, Becca.

Ryan: Hey, guys.
Becca: Hey.
Ryan: What's up in TV biz?
Leo: Well, Becca's pitching an idea for a new show -- "True Confessions." Sounds tedious, doesn't it?
Becca: Hey, how are you doing?
Ryan: I'm great. I'm great, I'm great. I got some potential cash cows for a piece of "Nothing but the Truth." Everything's great.
Becca: Great.
Ryan: You guys seen Tad?
Becca: Actually, I saw him a second ago.
Leo: I'll go look for him.

Arlene: I haven't been the best sister or mother, but this is a perfect chance for me, Hayley, to start over again.
Hayley: Only you would see Trevor's life unraveling as a perfect chance for yourself.
Janet: Trevor said that you work in a carpet factory in Georgia.
Arlene: Well, I'm sure Trevor said a lot of things, but that happens to be true.
Hayley: Really? They didn't fire you yet?
Arlene: On the contrary, being the company bookkeeper has been the stepping stone for bigger things. I am the soon-to-be controller.
Janet: Oh, congratulations.
Arlene: Yeah, I finally found a boss who recognized talent and rewards it.
Hayley: Wow. Slept your way to middle management, huh?
Arlene: I've missed that droll sense of humor. These are delicious. Homemade?
Janet: Yes.
Arlene: With cooking like this, I bet you made Trevor fat and happy.
Hayley: Well, it's been real interesting, Arlene, and I'm sure if you hurry now, you can catch the next bus out of town.
Arlene: Hey, we haven't had time to dish. I'm sure you have lots to tell me. Come on.
Hayley: No, I don't. And with, you know, a woman of your high position and everything, I'm sure you're indispensable to the company -- unless you feel that your boss found a new piece of talent.
Arlene: Nothing is more important than family, not even the job of a lifetime.
Hayley: Oh, but if you get back now, maybe you can convince him to bring back shag carpeting.
Arlene: Now, don't you worry. I got a leave of absence so I can stay here in Pine Valley and look after the family. Macaroon?
Hayley: You know, Janet and I are doing just fine without you.
Arlene: But I could support --
Hayley: Arlene, I've been taking care of myself my whole life. I don't need you to do it.

Janet: Hey, look who's home.
Hayley: Hi, babe.
Amanda: Mom, I taught Smokey a new trick. You want to see it?
Janet: Maybe in a little while. This is Hayley's mother. You've probably seen pictures of her.
Amanda: How do you do, Mrs. Vaughan?
Arlene: Well, Auntie Arlene to you.
Amanda: I can't breathe.
Hayley: Arlene, lighten up!
Arlene: I can't believe this is little Amanda.
Janet: Yeah, she's not so little anymore.
Arlene: You know, you look just like your daddy did at this age. And so pretty. Oh, it brings tears to my eyes. You know, I bought you a present, but, silly me, I left it on the bus. You want to share a cookie, hmm?
Amanda: No thank you. It'll spoil my dinner.
Arlene: Oh, such a good little girl.
Amanda: Are you staying for dinner?
Arlene: I'd love to.
Amanda: Great.
Arlene: That's a great-looking yo-yo. Can you walk the dog?
Amanda: No. Mom and Hayley tried to teach me, but they're not very good at yo-yos.
Arlene: You know, your daddy, he was a whiz at yo-yo's when he was kid.
Amanda: Really?
Arlene: Mm-hmm. He knew all the trick -- around the world, rock the baby. He even taught me.
Amanda: Do you remember any?
Arlene: I'm a little rusty, but once you learn, you never forget.
Amanda: Do you think you could teach me some?
Arlene: I'd like to, but --
Amanda: Are you staying here for a while?
Arlene: Well, that's the plan.
Hayley: Plans change, don't they?
Arlene: I haven't even looked for a hotel room yet.
Amanda: Hotel room? You can stay here. We have plenty of room, don't we, Mom?

Jake: I love this.
Gillian: Hey.
Jake: Is it new?
Gillian: Yeah. Grandmama and I went shopping, and I was hoping you would like it.
Jake: Oh, I love it. It's beautiful.
Gillian: Thank you.
Jake: Yeah. You guys look kind of dry here. Want something to drink?
Eugenia: Oh, yes, indeed. I'd like an aperitif, please.
Gillian: And I'd like the same.
Jake: You like the sugar on the rim, though, right?
Gillian: Mm-hmm.
Jake: Yeah, mm-hmm. All right, I'll be right back.

Eugenia: You and Jake seem very happy.
Gillian: Yeah. I didn't know it was possible to be this content.
Eugenia: You can't know how happy and relieved I am to hear that. When Ryan interrupted your wedding, that fire in his eyes -- I thought perhaps he would sweep you up, take you away, or that that was what you would want.
Gillian: No. No, no, no, it's -- it's over between me and Ryan. You know, I don't want that anymore, no more craziness, no more drama. Ryan was my past and Jake is my now, my forever.
Eugenia: But Ryan is very persistent. Are you sure he will respect your decision?
Gillian: I chose Jake, and Ryan must accept that.

Jake: All right, dos aperitivos. Sugar --
Eugenia: Thank you.
Gillian: Thank you.
Eugenia: Aren't you going to join us?
Jake: I can't, actually. I forgot I have an appointment.
Gillian: Oh, but you haven't even had something to drink with us.
Jake: How long you guys going to be here?
Gillian: Well, I've really exhausted Grandmama, so I'm going to buy her dinner, so we'll be here for a while.
Jake: All right. Well, good. I'll come by -- I'll come by later.
Gillian: Ok.
Jake: Ok? All right, one more. Bye.
Gillian: Bye, honey.

Dixie: Oh, hi! How's the honeymoon?
Gillian: Oh, it's just going to last forever.
Dixie: Oh, that's great. Well, mine has.
Adam: Oh, what a tasteful suit.
Gillian: Yeah. You know, we hit this wonderful sale at Lacey's. You want to go tomorrow? You want to go shop?
Dixie: Yeah, call me.
Gillian: All right.
Dixie: All right, I'll see you later. Hi. Nice to see you.

Dixie: Where to sit? Ah. Here's a spot.
Adam: Why did you insist we come back here instead of going back to my house?
Dixie: Why, what's wrong with it?
Adam: I'm not fond of the clientele.
Dixie: Well, ignore them. Focus on the camps. Now, this one is a soccer camp with lots of star players, star coaches. I think Junior is really going to like to go this one. But I also thought maybe he should be bilingual, you know, so this one's a language camp. There's also a arts camp, a computer camp, a surfing camp.
Adam: No. No son of mine is going to be a surfer. All that saltwater and sun fries the brain.
Dixie: Well, maybe we should just send him to an all-around, hiking, skiing, canoeing, fun-in-the-sun, stories-around-the-campfire camp, hmm?
Adam: Uh, yes. Sure.
Dixie: Adam, you know, I could have made this decision with Junior, but I thought you'd like to be involved, considering this new good-father phase you're going through.
Adam: It's not a phase.
Dixie: Well, then put up or shut up. Pay attention. Get involved.

Tad: I don't believe it.
Liza: It's hard to accept.
Tad: "Hard to accept"? No. No, hard to accept is when you steal your wife's TV station. Hard to accept is when you cancel my show and try to railroad your son off to some boarding school in the middle of God-knows-where. That's -- that's hard to accept. This is -- this is obscene.
Liza: Among other things.
Tad: How long have you known?
Liza: A few months.
Tad: And you didn't tell Jake?
Liza: I couldn't tell him. He loves her.
Tad: So you lied to him. You lied to all of us for months?
Liza: I had no choice -- for Colby's sake.
Tad: No, no, no. Don't you say that.
Liza: What?
Tad: Don't you tell me that. I overheard you talking to Adam. He's the one that wanted to tell the truth, and you --
Liza: What?
Tad: You were dead-set against it.
Liza: What?
Tad: Yeah, seems to me like you were more concerned about saving your butt than you were about Colby.
Liza: That is entirely unfair.
Tad: I think it's right on the money! You're my best friend. How could you possibly be part of something this malignant?
Liza: Part of it? Part of it? When Adam bought that fertility clinic, he invaded me. He took away every single option. I didn't have any control. He might as well have raped me.
Tad: What are you doing? What is going on? Why are you here? Come on, tell me, why you living with him? I want to know. Why didn't you just pick up the damn phone? Have him arrested!
Liza: Colby.
Tad: Oh, my God. Colby's Adam's daughter.
Liza: Not if I can help it.
Tad: Oh. What's that supposed to mean?
Liza: If I don't press charges, Adam's paternity is not revealed. If I can keep it a secret, Jake will continue to be Colby's legal father. Help me keep it that way.
Tad: Whoa. Whoa. If what you are asking me to do is what I think you're asking me to do, then you have been in this house way too long.
Liza: Tad, I just want Jake to be --
Tad: No, I don't care what you want. What you want is to use Jake, to just go on using him, huh? Go on letting him believe he's that little baby's father just because, what, you think she's going to be safe from Adam?
Liza: You think that's so terrible? It's what Jake and I agreed to.
Tad: Don't you realize when he finds out the truth, it's going to kill him?
Liza: What am I supposed to do? If Adam's paternity is revealed, then Jake loses a daughter that he cherishes and Colby loses a father that she should've had all along.
Tad: And if it's not revealed, then what, huh? Then what? Adam's just going to waltz away -- again -- unpunished.
Liza: Well, you think another man raising his daughter isn't punishment? There is no worse punishment for Adam Chandler. Please, I want Jake to be Colby's father. Jake has shown me how important it is for a child to have a mother and father. I can't imagine Colby's life without Jake in it.
Tad: That's a pretty speech. It's too bad it doesn't solve anything.
Liza: What Adam has done could shatter a lot of lives. Please help me preserve everyone's chance at happiness.
Tad: You are asking me to deceive my brother.
Liza: Let me ask you a question. What would your life be like if you were raised by your biological father instead of Joe Martin?
Tad: That's completely different --
Liza: No, it's not. Asking me to hand Colby over to Adam Chandler is like asking to turn back time and throw you into the hands of Ray Gardner. Is that the kind of life that you want for your godchild?
Tad: Don't be ridiculous. Ray Gardner was a complete psychopath.
Liza: You think Adam Chandler's any better? Unless Jake remains Colby's legal father, Colby will be in Adam's world.
Tad: Whether or not Colby -- Jake remains Colby's legal father has got to be Jake's choice.
Liza: It was his choice. He chose to be her father.
Tad: Well, your husband didn't let that happen.
Liza: No, he didn't. And do you think that we should allow him to continue to manipulate Colby for the rest of her life? Junior is afraid of him. His daughters have been raised to -- look at their lives. They're alcoholics. They're unhappy. Jake would -- do you want Adam to be the central, controlling influence in Colby's life? Because Jake would allow Colby to explore and understand who she was as a person.
Tad: Liza --
Liza: Adam doesn't even understand the concept.
Tad: Liza! I'm sorry. I don't think I can keep a secret like that from my brother, even for Colby's sake it's just too much to ask. Liza: I know it's horrible. But in this one instance, I truly believe that the end justifies the means.
Tad: Well, how much do you want to bet that's exactly what Adam said just before he switched the samples?
Liza: That's unfair.
Tad: No, it's not. It's the truth. That's always been your problem. You're too much like him for your own good. And that's the reason he loves you so much and that's the reason you can't break away.
Liza: I'm leaving him when all this is over.
Tad: How the hell can you expect me to believe that? You've lied to Jake for months. You've manipulated my family. The only thing that concerns me right now is whether or not you enjoyed it. You know, the thrill of the game?
Liza: How can you say that?
Tad: Because, Liza, you didn't use Adam's tactics against Adam. You used them against us.
Liza: I hate him. How do you think it makes me feel to play out this charade, prancing around in this happy marriage just so I can hang on to my daughter? If the court gave me custody, the first thing I would do is arrange a custody arrangement for Jake so that he could see Colby anytime he wanted to.
Tad: I have a better idea. You're so intent on Jake being Colby's father? Then concede. Don't contest the suit. Give him full custody, ok? Colby gets the father she deserves and you are rid of Adam, once and for all. Done.
Liza: It wouldn't work. Because Adam would never let it get that far. The truth would come out and people's lives would be ruined -- mine and Jake's and Colby's. Please don't tell him.

Ryan: I guess Leo's not having a whole lot of luck finding Tad.
Becca: Sometimes he likes to take the scenic route.
Jake: Hey, Becca.
Becca: Hey, congrat-- congratulations on your marriage.
Jake: Well, thank you. Thanks. Can I talk to you for a minute?
Ryan: Sure.
Becca: Um, I'm going to go find Leo.

Ryan: So what's on your mind, Jake?
Jake: What's on -- oh, my wife, my wedding. You remember my wedding. You barged in on it unexpectedly. Yeah, I really didn't appreciate that, Ryan. In fact, you've done a few things lately that I don't really like. Neither does Gillian. I mean, I'd prefer that we have a civil relationship, but if you keep doing these things, I'm going to find it real hard to be polite.
Ryan: I understand that. Would an apology make any difference?
Jake: No, not really. Stay away from my wife. Don't show up unexpected. You see her in public, you just walk away. It's that simple.
Ryan: Ok. But isn't this something that Gillian should decide?
Jake: It's what she wants.
Ryan: Really? Well, then she can tell me herself.
Jake: She's told me. I'm telling you. You seem to be laboring under the illusion that she still loves you. Let me be clear about this -- we're married. She loves me.
Ryan: She has made her choice and I won't bother either one of you again.
Jake: Thank you.
[Telephone rings]

Jake: Yeah?
Tad: Jake, it's me. I need to see you right away.
Jake: Why?
Tad: Look, I'm with Liza over at Adam's.
Jake: You're -- is Colby ok?
Tad: Jake, just get here as soon as you can, all right?
Jake: Ok. I'll be right there.

Janet: Sweetheart, Arlene might be more comfortable staying in a hotel.
Arlene: Oh, I'd take a home-cooked meal over room service any day.
Amanda: Please, Mom? If Aunt Arlene stays here, she can teach me yo-yo tricks dad used to know. And when he comes home, I can show them to him. Wouldn't that be great?
Janet: All right. Arlene can stay the night. We'll talk about your future plans tomorrow.
Arlene: That is so kind of you. A hotel room, no matter how deluxe, can't compare to the warm fuzzies of family.
Janet: I'd better go get dinner started.
Hayley: Well. I am sure Auntie Arlene would just love it if you made her one of your special salads. Let's go see if we all the ingredients, ok?
Arlene: Just like I remembered.

Arlene: Come on, warm fuzzies.
Hayley: What are you doing?
Arlene: Soaking up memories. It's been a long time.
Hayley: Can it with the nostalgia, ok?
Arlene: I'm here -- I'm here because my family's in crisis.
Hayley: Your family doesn't exist to you, and your being here makes it that much worse. Uncle Trevor is on the lam and wanted for murder, and Janet is such a wreck, she's seeing a shrink, and the last thing she needs in this house is you, the infiltrator from hell.
Arlene: Georgia, baby. Dalton, Georgia.
Hayley: When are you going back?
Arlene: I can see we're not making any progress here.
Hayley: You and I are too different to make progress here.
Arlene: No, you're wrong, sweetie. You are so wrong. Our troubles are because we're too much alike. And the sooner you admit that, the better off you'll be.
Hayley: What, are you sober now? How long's it been, a minute?
Arlene: It's been a good solid year.
Hayley: Going to meetings and all?
Arlene: I'm a regular. We could go together, work the steps. What do you say, Hayley? I've cleaned up my side of the street. Let's make amends.
Hayley: I want you to leave.
Arlene: Sweetie, I know this is painful. But you're part of my healing, and I can be a part of yours.
Hayley: No, I can't. Uh-uh.
Arlene: I -- I've learned from my mistakes, believe me. You and I, we haven't seen each other in so long.
Hayley: That works for me.
Arlene: This -- this is for both of us, Hayley. What's this, huh? Mateo? I thought you two were having trouble.
Hayley: We did. We're fine now.
Arlene: You're getting married again. The brass ring always seems to come around, doesn't it? When's the big day?
Hayley: We haven't decided yet.
Arlene: Well, Mateo. What a hunk. Can't wait to see him.
Hayley: Not a good idea.
Arlene: You know, he always misunderstood me.
Hayley: No, I don't think he did. Listen -- if you love me like you say you do, then you'll be happy for me from afar. Now leave.
Arlene: We could get to know each other again, huh? Maybe -- maybe you'd even like me.
Hayley: No, I don't think so. There's too much going on in my life right now, ok? I have a wedding to plan and I have a television show that I'm trying to get off the ground.
Arlene: You're a star, huh? I always knew singing those show tunes to you would pay off.
Hayley: And anyway, my free time isn't my free time anymore because I've been called to testify in a custody hearing, so I really have no time for this.
Arlene: For who?
Hayley: Adam, ok?
Arlene: Adam? Are you kidding me? Why? Hayley: Well, not that it's any of your business, but Adam's wife, Liza, had a baby with another man, and now that man is suing them for custody.
Arlene: So how are you involved?
Hayley: Adam wants me to go there and testify as to how he's such this great dad that they shouldn't give custody of the baby to the other man. There. Now will you go, please?
Arlene: So you doing to spill the truth, baby?

Dixie: All right. Well, that pretty much clears it up. Narrows it down. Now Junior can decide.
Adam: No, no, soccer camp. Yeah, that way he could get a leg up. He could be captain of his team next fall. Besides, he needs some toughening up.
Dixie: Oh, well, that settles it. We should send him to boot camp.
Adam: You asked me to come here to give you my opinion. I've given it to you. Now I'm going home.
Dixie: Oh, Adam, wait a second. I mean, you know, even though he's going to go to camp, I mean, I'm sure you're going to want to see him, right, spend time with him? So I need your schedule. I need to know where you're going to be and when you're going to want to see him.
Adam: Good grief, woman, there's still snow on the ground.
Dixie: Oh.
Adam: What are you doing?
Dixie: Well, have another drink, you know? We could toast this wonderful new dedication you have to fatherhood.
Adam: This is ridiculous, Dixie. What are you up to? I know you don't enjoy spending time with me. Are you, by any chance, trying to keep me away from my house?
Dixie: Don't be ridiculous. Of course not.
Adam: Then you won't mind if I go home now. Bye.
Dixie: But -- shoot.

Liza: Since when have you become such a champion of the truth?
Tad: Liza, look at it from my point of view, would you? No matter what happens, you've got your daughter. What has Jake got? At least he's going to know he has a brother that loves him enough to be honest with him. It's a family thing. You wouldn't understand.
Liza: And once Jake knows the truth, you've become one of Adam's puppets.
Tad: I'm nobody's puppet. I just choose to tell the truth and deal with it.
Liza: That's what Adam wants, anyway. He's been desperate for some truth-sayer to announce to the world that he's Colby's father.
Tad: If that's the case, why doesn't he just do it himself? At this point, I'm sure he'd love to crush a Martin or two.
Liza: Because he can't.
Tad: Oh, yeah. Since when has Adam Chandler ever been hesitant to be the bearer of bad news?
Liza: Since I told him that he could not reveal the truth. Otherwise, I would pick Colby up and I'd go so far away, he would never see either one of us again. Don't let Adam turn you against your brother. Because once Jake learns the truth that he's not Colby's father, Adam will have everything he's ever wanted. Do you want to help Adam or Jake?

[Door closes]

[Colby cries]

Jake: Door was unlocked. Baby's crying. No, I'll get her, I'll get her.

Marian: Thank you so very much for coming over.
Scott: Yeah, well, this was more important, I think. Marian? Thank you. Thank you for loving dad the way you do.
Marian: Well, you may not have Stuart's blood, but you certainly have his heart. Thank you, Scott, so much for understanding.
Scott: Well, I certainly learned something. That's for sure.
Marian: Yeah, so have I. Your father has been so supportive, and even your friend Leo Du Pres. He has, too.
Scott: What? What does Leo have to do with this?
Marian: He was in the room when I woke up.
Scott: Really?
Marian: And he was very kind and very helpful.
Scott: He was in your hotel room when you woke up?
Marian: Yes, he said he was passing by and the door was open.
Scott: You don't think Leo and Paolo know each other, do you?
Marian: No, he never mentioned it.
Scott: What has dad found out about this Paolo creep?
Marian: Only that he's made a career of preying on wealthy older women all over the continent.
Scott: Eurotrash. I got to go.
Marian: Scott, thank you very much.

Becca: Here is tomorrow's schedule, the copies for them. Thank you. Appreciate it. You know, if you finish this research before tomorrow, tad might forgive you for missing the meeting today.
Leo: How about if you forgive me?
Scott: Leo.

Eugenia: Life with Jake seems to agree with you. You're already much calmer, you feel secure with your place in the world. All right, I'll credit Jake with your new serenity.
Gillian: We're going to have a perfect life together, especially after Colby comes to live with us.
Eugenia: That requires a toast. Won't you join me in another?
Gillian: Yeah. I'll be right back. Hi. Can we get another round, please?
Bartender: Sure. You're Princess Andrassy, aren't you?
Gillian: Actually, it's Mrs. Martin now.

Arlene: That was delicious. That was the best salad I've had in -- well, I don't remember when.
Amanda: I'm glad you liked it. The secret's golden raisins.
Janet: Sweetheart, we've got to get going, so grab your project and brush your teeth.
Amanda: Ok.
Arlene: Oh, what's the rush?
Amanda: My mom's taking me to the school science fair. And are you still going to be up when I get back? I'd like to show you my ribbon, if I win one.
Arlene: Ooh, pretty and smart. Sure I'll wait up for you.
Hayley: I'm going to clear the table.
Arlene: Well, let me help. I'm an expert.

Image: Well, that Arlene's a piece of work, huh?
Janet: She's trouble.
Image: Well, things were getting pretty dull around here without Brooke English preaching at you 24/7. Maybe now we'll have some action.

[Image laughs]

Liza: I'm begging you. Despite what Adam did, Jake is still Colby's father.

Jake: She's dry. I think she just wanted to socialize. Well, I'm here. What were you so urgent to talk to me about face-to-face?
Adam: I hope I'm not interrupting. You wanted to say something to Jake? Whatever it was, don't let me stop you.





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