"Dimitri opened his eyes momentarily and noticed that Erica was standing in the doorway. Brooke sensed that Dimitri was distracted when he stopped kissing her back. She slowly pulled away and looked to see what had come between her and Dimitri. Brooke took one look at Erica and flashed a cocky grin. Brooke asked Dimitri to save a dance for her and then headed for the exit. She stopped in the doorway and again flashed her grin. "You look beautiful," she said to Erica. "Pine Valley is lucky to have you." Erica's blinked her eyes in disbelief, her mouth still agape.
Dixie pursed her lips and told Tad that his imagination was in overdrive. Tad shook his head. He accused Dixie of stooping to the same meddling tactics that her Uncle Palmer has done. He went on to imply that Dixie was "torpedoing" his relationships. Dixie's brow wrinkled up as she denied partaking in "high school stunts." Even if she had stepped in to foil Tad's dates, what could she possibly have to gain? Tad reminded Dixie that his date at The Pit had suddenly vanished only moments after talking to her. "I hope you will not hold me responsible over all your failed romances," Dixie remarked, barely able to keep a straight face. She turned her back to Tad and started fidgeting around. Tad began to grin as he told Dixie how horribly she lied: she was unable to keep eye contact and she was stuttering. Tad offered Dixie's request to have him move into Cortlandt Manor as further proof that there was still a spark between them. Dixie insisted that she'd asked Tad to move in to Cortlandt Manor for Opal's sake---not hers. Tad remained convinced that Dixie was trying to interfere in his personal life because she still had feelings for him. Tad commented that Dixie should want nothing to do with him especially after their failed rooftop rendezvous in New York. It clearly upset Dixie to hear Tad hint that he meant nothing to her. "It's complicated," exclaimed Dixie, referring to the reason she'd not met up with Tad atop the Statler Building. Before Tad could find out what Dixie meant, Braden appeared at Dixie's side. He asked her for a dance, but Tad interjected that he and Dixie were talking. "And now we're done," Dixie replied coldly. Tad bowed his head and left without saying another word. Dixie breathed a sigh of relief and told Braden that she'd almost told Tad "everything." Braden asked Dixie to forget about Tad and focus on having a good time. He reminded her that she'd decided not to tell Tad about her health problems because she didn't want to put him through the pain of losing her. It wasn't really apparent whether Braden was trying to help Dixie or if he was trying to save his hide and honor Palmer's request to "make Dixie forget all about Tad Martin."
Elsewhere in Wildwind, Adam lavished Liza with compliments, prompting her to wonder what Adam was up to. Adam told Liza that he couldn't take his eyes off of her. He became anxious as he told her that there was something he desperately needed to tell her. "I love you," he gushed. He asked her to tell him that she felt the same way. His request bordered on begging. "You never ask the easy questions, do you?" Liza responded. She nodded her head and told Adam that a part of her does feel the same way. "You have no idea how much it means to hear you say that," Adam beamed. Liza smiled and asked Adam not to get "gooey." David watched from across the room, his face flashing his unhappiness. Adam told Liza that he knows that things will never be the way they once were for them, but he hoped that they could start over. Maybe, he commented, things would be even better. Adam told Liza that he doesn't want her to feel forced to raise her daughter by herself. "Let's raise her together... as partner," Adam said. Liza was stunned. Are you?" Liza said in disbelief. "Yes. I'm asking you to marry me," Adam replied. Adam was undaunted by Liza's failure to respond immediately. Liza asked him if it was possible for them to raise a child. Adam nodded and said that he'd love to have the chance to raise a child with Liza and commented that he had no intention of trying to "replace" the child they'd lost. Liza smiled slightly and told Adam that she would not be swayed by the candlelight and romantic music. She would give Adam an answer, but only when the time was right.
The ball continued. David and Raquel struck up a chat. Eugenia watched as Ryan and Gillian shared a kiss. Ryan told his bride that he felt as though his luck was changing for the better. Trevor and Janet "bumped" into Ryan. The planned collision allowed Trevor the opportunity to advise his client to leave while the getting was good. Trevor reminded Ryan that he was not one of Edmund's favorite people. Ryan disregarded Trevor's advice and danced on. Edmund, Hayley, and Mateo appeared at front of the room and announced that it was time for the raffle. One lucky winner would receive a trip for two to a tropical island destination. Mateo and Hayley reached into a bowl and plucked out one ticket. Everyone looked at their tickets in anticipation. Finally a voice called out that she was holding the winning ticket. Gillian grabbed Ryan by the hand and led him towards front of the room. Ryan was reluctant to claim the prize, but Gillian was overjoyed. Hayley was also pleased, but Edmund was not happy at all. He forced a smile and announced that "Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Lavery" were the winners. He then dropped the microphone and stormed out of the room. Ryan told Hayley that if it were not for her under-the-table invitation tot he party, they never would have won. Mateo shrugged and said that it wouldn't have looked very honest if they'd drawn the their own ticket. Brooke found Edmund in the corridor looking at a picture of Maria. She told him that he was "very gracious" to present Ryan and Gillian with the vacation. Edmund softly noted that Maria would have wanted him to act the way he had. Brooke looked around and noticed that Kit was missing. Edmund shrugged his shoulders indifferently and told Brooke that he had no idea where Kit had gone.
Outside in the clear but cold night, Kit walked down a path towards the mausoleum. There, she slowly walked around the crypt, taking time out to look at each end every vault. She stopped in front of Maria's tomb and rubbed her hand against the engraving on the tomb marker. Kit told Maria that Edmund still loves her dearly and that he was blessed by being able to "see" Maria in Maddie every day. She noted that Edmund's life would be complete if she were still alive. A single tear rolled down Kit's cheek as she said that she wanted Edmund to be happy. Something caused Kit to look up. When she did, she found Edmund standing in the doorway. Kit felt the need to apologize for intruding, but Edmund told her that she didn't have to explain anything. He told her that he often drops by the crypt to talk to Maria. Edmund took off his jacket and placed it around Kit to shield her from the elements.
David and Kyle, the lab technician he'd duped into giving him Liza's amniotic fluid sample, chatted briefly. After the cardiologist managed to get rid of Kyle, he began concocting a plan. A waiter passed by carrying a tray of drinks. David flashed some cash and asked the waiter if he could have the tray. The waiter gladly unloaded his freight and went on his way. David produced an empty glass and then fiddled with one of the drinks. He tracked down Adam and Liza and told the couple that he wanted to apologize to them for having doubted that their reunion would work out. David proposed a toast to their happiness. He and Adam clinked glasses, but when the glasses touched, David's glass shattered. Shards of glass went flying towards Adam and several of them cut into the billionaire's hand. Liza began to panic when blood trickled down Adam's arm. Adam, however, was unfazed. David rushed off to find his medical bag so that he could dress Adam's wound. In the meantime, Adam used a towel to help stop the bleeding. David followed protocol and bandaged Adam's injured hand. Adam thanked David for helping him and discarded the towel he'd been using. He and Liza then headed back to the party. David smiled sinisterly and he picked up the towel---the blood on which he planned to use to prove that Adam was the father of Liza's baby.
Back at the party, Gillian told Ryan that she wanted to go home for a little romance. Ryan assured her that they'd leave, but he wanted one more dance. Derek and a police officer appeared out of nowhere and began a search for Edmund. Opal knew that something was amiss and tried to delay Derek. Derek gave her the cold shoulder and continued about his way. Derek muttered something to Edmund. The two men then watched Ryan and Gillian with frowns on their faces. Derek walked over to Ryan and tapped him on the back. Ryan thought that Derek might be cutting in for a dance with Gillian. He was wrong. Ryan then surmised that the results of his DNA test had come back. He gave Gillian a smooch and told her that he knew things were looking up for him. Derek asked Ryan to accompany him to the police station, but Ryan refused. Derek took Ryan but the arm. Ryan immediately pushed the detective away and told him that he'd already been more than cooperative in their investigation. Trevor observed the minor altercation and jumped to his feet. Finally, Derek announced why he'd crashed the party. "Ryan Lavery you are under arrest for the rape of Christine Montgomery a.k.a Kit Fisher," he growled."
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