"Stuart again issued a request to his brother to allow Esther to set up her trailer on Adam's property. Adam did hear his brother out, but in the end the reply was the same: A resounding no. Winifred entered the room with a large package wrapped in an elegant metallic gold wrapping paper. Since the package was from Liza's favorite fashion designer, both Stuart and Winifred thought that Adam had bought a new garment for his wife. Both were wrong. Adam informed them that the outfit was for Erica, not Liza. Suddenly a light went off in Stuart's head: Adam was using Erica to make Liza jealous! Adam cracked a wry smile and asked his brother what he would have to gain by doing something so transparent. "Four letters," replied Stuart, "L-O-V-E." Adam, caught in the act of another jealousy ploy, had four letters of his own for Stuart: E-X-I-T.
Laura pulled up a chair to Belinda's table at Holidays and asked for Belinda's help in finding a job. Laura explained that she's found plenty of places that are hiring. But those places aren't willing to hire someone who's been picked up by the police for shoplifting. Kevin overheard the discussion and advised Laura to plot a course of action. Rather than diluting her efforts and applying for a job at a dozen places, she should map out a strategy and pour her energy into three or four jobs that she really wants. Kelsey joined the fray, but her appearance didn't make things easier for Laura. Everyone who she had been friends with in school was headed off to college. She, on the other hand, had nowhere to go. Kevin handed out free samples of the latest concoction by Holidays' chef: strawberry shortcake brulee. Rudy dropped by to request large quantities of coffee for WRCW's staffers. They'll need plenty of caffeine if they are going to burn the midnight oil while covering Erica's case. Belinda overheard the comment and told Rudy to pass along the word that Erica's defense team will be watching the media's every move. Laura felt it was bad timing that WRCW was running helter-skelter, especially since Scott was out of town on station business and unable to help. Rudy cocked his head to one side and told Laura that Scott had taken a personal day. He wasn't on any business trip. Laura feared the worst. Was Scott cheating on her, Kelsey wondered. Laura ran out of the restaurant.
Trevor and Janet's kiss came as a surprise to everyone. That included Janet and Trevor as well as Amanda who had slipped out of her bedroom only to spy on her parents from the top of the steps. Trevor and Janet broke off the kiss. Then, both with stunned looks on their faces, leaned back in for another kiss. Amanda, squirming forward to get a better look at the action, inadvertently created a noise. The noise startled Trevor and Janet as well as squashing the romance. Janet looked at the clock and said that she needed to get to Holidays and relieve Kevin from duty. Amanda raced down the steps and asked her daddy why Janet had disappeared. It didn't take Trevor long to figure out that Amanda faked her illness earlier in the day. The six year-old showed no signs of malady and asked to stay up and watch television. Before Trevor convinced Amanda that it was time for her to go to bed, Amanda said that she saw Janet and Trevor kissing. Trevor stumbled for an explanation. Eventually he claimed that he and Janet had shared a "friendly kiss." Nothing more, nothing less.
Liza returned from the restroom, still weak and feeling nauseated. She tried to shift her mind off of her ailment and on to work, but Tad wouldn't allow the topic change. Maybe Liza should go to the hospital, Tad suggested. Liza agreed, but not for the reasons you might think. She said that the hospital might be the ideal place to stay for a while now that she has Erica living at Chandler Mansion, her mother hovering like "acid rain," and a husband who is "married to his cell phone." Before the discussion got any further, Adam entered the office and requested that his wife come home for dinner. Liza said that she has too much work to do and cannot leave the office early. Adam stepped in and volunteered Tad's time to help handle the extra workload. Liza said she'd try to get home in time. After Adam left, Liza begged Tad to turn on a fan because it was hot in the office. Tad looked at her with a perplexed look on his face. He told her that the air conditioner was already on full blast. Tad suggested that Liza take some time off of work now that she's pregnant. "What?" Liza growled. Or perhaps the cyst that Liza had removed last summer had returned. Liza didn't even want to think about that. Tad demanded that Liza see a doctor because he doesn't want to see anything happen to her. Tad's concern surprised Liza. She composed herself and readied for a return to Chandler Mansion and dinner with La.k.ane.
Stumbling into Holidays, it was apparent that Janet's mind was not on her work. She spilled a pot full of coffee all over Belinda's table. The attorney asked Janet why she was so upset. Janet said that she had been called over to Trevor's because Amanda was sick. She had gone because Trevor was up to his eyeballs in his "kiss." Janet's face blushed. "I mean case." Now Belinda really knew that something was up. Janet told Belinda the whole story---from being called Mommy to the kiss. Cupid Keefer, er, Belinda suddenly remembered that she had a file that Trevor needed and asked Janet if she could drop it off at Trevor's house.
In New York, Scott tracked down Virginia, the bag lady that he and Laura had bumped into a few days prior. Scott said that he needed Virginia's help. Help? No one ever asked Virginia for help. Virginia told Scott about Laura's last few days in New York. According to Virginia, Laura's mother wasn't exactly supportive of Laura. In fact, on the night of the fire, Laura had run out on her mother after a fight. When Laura returned home, it was already too late. Several firefighters had to prevent Laura from running into the burning building. Scott thanked the woman for her help by presenting her with some money. He then asked Virginia if she could put him in contact with "O'Brien." Virginia nodded her head and dashed off into the night.
Trevor found Janet's green scarf on the sofa and began twirling it around his fingers. Mike followed up on a phone call he had placed to Trevor. He claimed that Trevor sounded odd on the phone and he wanted to make sure that everything was okay. It was also learned that Brad, Mike's boyfriend, was en route to Europe for family and business matters.
Janet showed up a short time later to drop off the file folder from Belinda. When she got there, Michael told her that Trevor was gone---out of town for several days. He was working on Erica's case and examining some evidence in another state. Janet was crushed.
O'Brien wasn't the kindest man in New York City. He pleased himself by toying with Scott over Laura's mother's belongings. Even after Scott showed photo ID and several pictures of him and Laura together, O'Brien still wasn't sure that he should give up the items he was holding. O'Brien licked his lips as he made a comment that he was hoping to see Laura. What finally did convince the man to part with the item he was holding was a wad of cash that Scott flashed. O'Brien handed Scott a paper bag that contained an old notebook that Laura's mother used as a diary. The item cost Scott over one hundred dollars. As O'Brien disappeared into the dark of night, Laura ran over to Scott and yelled at him for making "everything worse."
Liza returned to the mansion and readied for dinner. Her stride was shortened and her voice softer. Beads of perspiration formed on her brow as she trade snide remarks with Adam. Adam was concerned for Liza's welfare and asked her if something was wrong. "As a matter of fact," Liza replied, "something is wrong.""
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