"Liza was lying on the sofa when Adam came down the stairs and joined her. He told her Colby was sound asleep. She loved the fairy tale he told her. He knew Liza liked it, too, because he saw her listening in the mirror. She said it reminded her of her father. He used to tell her fairy tales and she used to believe them. Adam said they were true and would be for them. A skeptical Liza said, "We'll see." Adam tried another approach. He told her they always got along in bed and tried to convince her to go to bed with him. Liza said she wasn't ready yet. Adam disagreed and said he could see the desire in her eyes. Just then Liza's cell phone rang and Liza got up to answer it. It was Mia. She wanted her money from Liza and wanted it right now. Liza tried to put it off until the next day, but Mia was insistent. She said she was outside the door and if Liza didn't come out, she'd come in. After Liza had hung up, Adam asked if there was trouble. Liza told him she could handle it. She told him she was going outside for a minute and asked if she could trust him enough to stay inside and not follow her. Then she went outside and met Mia. She started to write out a check. Mia taunted Liza saying she should go inside and meet her husband. Liza laughed and said she should turn Adam loose on [Mia]. Mia told Liza she couldn't wait to see her face when the results came back showing they were sisters. Liza told her to check out the memo line on the check. Mia looked and saw Liza had written "Pest Control" on the line. Tearing up the check, Mia said if Liza wanted proof, she (Mia) wanted cash. Liza informed Mia she was only paying her in order to get her out of her life and her mother's. Mia stated again that she wanted cash and would be back the next day to get it. Liza told her the money would be in the office and she was never to come to the house again. Lisa appeared upset when she came back into the house. Adam asked if she wanted anything before the staff left. Liza said she wanted people to quit taking from her. She was sick of people lying to her. Thinking she meant him, he apologized to her. She went on to say that she had always known who she was and what she wanted. She always felt strong. Now she wasn't sure any more. She feared she was wrong and that she was holding on to the biggest lie of all. Adam apologized again. Liza finally told him it wasn't him. She wished she could tell him, but she couldn't. Adam felt it was obvious what was wrong - the phone call, the meeting - she had a fight with Ryan. Liza wanted to know if Adam really thought she and Ryan had a lover's quarrel. Liza continued to take her anger out on Adam. She told him she only wanted a normal life for herself and Colby. Adam disagreed. He told her if she really wanted a normal if she would have never married him. Liza accused Adam of not sharing what was in his heart. He insisted she was in his heart. He wanted to know what she was really angry about. She replied that she didn't want to doubt his words. Still positive that he knew what was wrong, Adam told Liza her world was shaky now. She had gone out and stormed back in. It was obvious that Ryan couldn't accept the fact it was over. That's why Liza had to go out to meet him. Liza told him she was amazed he had figured it out when she hadn't even said a word. Then Adam went on to say that she got together with Ryan to retaliate against him. Liza told Adam when she got together with Ryan, he was the farthest thing from her mind. Liza told Adam she and Ryan rescued each other when nothing else made sense. She didn't regret it. Adam wanted to know if she'd rather be with Ryan. She didn't think Adam wanted her to answer that question. Her response made Adam think she already had answered him. Both Adam and Liza looked forlorn. Adam felt they had a long way to go and Liza agreed. He said he'd keep his promise and continue to give her space. Liza started to tell Adam that it wasn't Ryan she had gone to see when there is a knock at the door. Adam went to answer it and was surprised to see Mia there. He wanted to know what she was there for, but she brushed past him and asked for Liza. Seeing Liza, Mia rushed towards her and told her Ryan had been arrested and she had to help him. Liza asked why Ryan was in jail. Mia told her he had roughed someone up or something. Liza wanted to know why Mia came to her. Exasperated, Mia said she thought Liza cared and would bail him out. Liza said she didn't care what Mia thought and ordered her out of the house. This made Mia angry again and she stated she wouldn't go without her money. Adam was very surprised o hear that Liza owed Mia money and wanted to know why. Mia told him Liza owed her $100,000. He wanted to know why Liza owed her that much money. Mia informed him that Liza was paying her to prove that they weren't sisters. Adam turned to Liza in disbelief.
Greenlee and Jake were sitting at the bar at The Pit. Greenlee was sorry to hear about Joe and hoped he'd be all right. She asked what actually happened. Jake explained that it had not been a heart attack, but arrhythmia. When Greenlee heard that, she felt it was not a big deal. After all, the Vice President also has that and he runs all over the country. Jake wanted to know when she became an expert on arrhythmia. They decided to change the subject and talk about something lighter. Jake said he'd go first. He told Greenlee he'd been offered a job in grant money. Just then Bianca walked up. After Jake greeted her, she told him she was on her way out. Jake wanted to know if she needed a ride. After Greenlee gave her the cold shoulder, Bianca said no. Once she was gone, Greenlee and Jake continued their conversation about the grant. Jake filled Greenlee in on the details of the grant and that it was a very prestigious position. Greenlee asked why he wasn't taking it. He told her it was David Hayward who had offered him the position. Greenlee thought it was amazing that Jake would deny himself this great opportunity just to punish David. They moved to a table and ordered beer. They continued discussing the grant. Greenlee asked if it was Jake's idea not to accept the grant or Tad's. Jake said he couldn't work with David when he couldn't stand him. Trying to reason with Jake, Greenlee told him he could be the "anti-David." He'd have the good mother and worthwhile brother. What better way to get back at David than to be his equal? That way he could watch David's every step and be ready to strike when he least expected it. Jake stared at Greenlee and shook his head. Greenlee wanted to know if he thought she was full of it. He said yes - full of common sense. Greenlee asked why Jake was so surprised that she could give him good advice. He said he wasn't surprised that she'd given advice, but was surprised that he was actually considering it. Greenlee told him to take the job. She felt he knew he wanted it. Jake said he'd tell her what he really, really wanted when they got back to the house. With that, they both jumped up and holding hands, they hurried to the door.
As Bianca left The Pit, a man approached her. He told her his name was Julian and that he had seen her inside with Erica Kane and knew she was Erica's daughter. He tried to hit on her. When Bianca told him no, be became more insistent and belligerent. Bianca was not so subtle saying no the second time. This made Julian angry and he started to harass her, asking her if she was one of those "man-hating lesbos." As she tried to leave, he grabbed her arm. Suddenly Ryan ran up to them and grabbed Julian, throwing him against the dumpster. He angrily shouted at Julian and continued to rough him up. Bianca begged Ryan to stop, but he didn't listen. In the background, Jesse and Gillian watched. Gillian wanted to do something to stop the fight, but Jesse reminded her they could only watch. When the police arrived, Julian loudly accused Ryan of trying to kill him. Ryan was being read his Miranda Rights and being handcuffed. Jake and Greenlee watch from the bar. Jake felt Ryan was still grieving. Greenlee asked if they should help, but Jake thought they were the last persons who should go to his aid. Julian wanted to throw the book at Ryan. Mia came in and asked what happened. Bianca explained and said she was going to the station to explain to the police what had happened. Mia told Ryan to hang tight. She was going to get help.
At the station, Julian continued to rant about Ryan. He accused Ryan of being all over him. An officer approached Ryan and asked for his side of the story. Ryan told the officer that what Julian said was true except he didn't do enough to his face. Then the officer asked Bianca her version. She told the officer Julian was all over her and Ryan was just trying to protect her. The officer asked if the attack was provoked. Bianca looked at Ryan and didn't answer the question. The officer wanted to know if Julian was attacking her. Bianca said Ryan might have thought so. She stated that Julian had had too much to drink and got way out of line. Julian was still shouting that Ryan should be locked up so he couldn't come after him. The officer told Julian to go to the hospital and get checked over, then come back to the station and sign the complaint. Ryan said they would let him go and he would go after Julian. The officer took Ryan to processing. When the officer stepped away for a minute, Ryan had a chance to thank Bianca for coming to the station. He wanted to know how she was getting home. She told him she was driving. She was fine and had never felt she'd been in any danger. Bianca said she could take care of herself. Ryan hadn't stopped to find out what was wrong. He'd been in the mood for a fight. As Ryan and Bianca continue to talk, Gillian and Jesse appear. Hearing Bianca tell Ryan he lost it when Julian called him "buddy", Gillian thinks she's hit upon something. She realized that wasn't the first time "buddy" had set Ryan off. As she and Jesse discussed "buddy", Ryan twitched. He told Bianca to quit talking. Bianca looked at him in confusion and told him she hadn't been talking. Gillian remembered Chris also got upset when someone used the word "buddy" to him, also. She realized "buddy" was the key and she had to find out what the connection was. As the officer led Ryan away, Gillian promised she'd make his pain go away.
At Enchantment, Roger was typing at Erica's computer. Inside Erica's dark office, Roger worked feverishly at the computer, stopping occasionally to wipe the sweat from his brow. Finally he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I'm in!" Making a call, he informs someone that he got in. Everything was in order and a shipment had arrived at Enchantment last night. It was scheduled for delivery this week - 50 kilos to Milwaukee and 100 kilos to Omaha.
Outside her office, Erica approached the office door cautiously and listened at the door. Suddenly she was grabbed from behind and a gloved hand covered her mouth. Trying to scream, Erica struggled with her attacker. As she is pulled into a closet, Erica realized her attacker was Chris Stamp. She kept struggling and trying to scream. Chris wouldn't let go of her until she promised to be quiet. Once she stopped her struggles, Chris let go of her. Erica angrily faced him and accused him of trying to rob her. She told him she was there because she had received a phone call that there was an intruder in her office. Glaring at him, she told him she now knew he was an industrial spy. Chris laughed at the thought of that and asked what he'd steal - the formula to her kissable lipstick? Erica stated again that she felt Chris was there to steal her industrial trade secrets. Chris looked into Erica's eyes and told her the only lipstick he was interested in was already in use. Erica wanted to know what he was doing at Enchantment at night. He told her Val asked him to deliver a package to her. He came back to get it. Erica said it would be easy to check that out with Val. Chris told her not to bother him. Then Erica accused Chris of lying. Chris finally admitted he wasn't telling her the truth. Erica wanted to know why he had dragged her into the closest. He thought it was obvious. She concluded it was because he loved her. Chris wanted to know if Erica thought the closet was cozy. Looking appalled, she told him she was choking on his cheap cologne. He told her he couldn't afford Enchantment for Men because she didn't pay him enough. Erica insisted he let her out. He said no. She ordered him to step aside. He refused and then told her Roger Smythe was in her office. Erica questioned Chris about this. He told her she'd just have to trust him. Feeling frustrated, Erica threatened to press the panic button on her phone. Chris insisted no one else could be involved. Chris confessed he was a federal agent. He was involved in an undercover investigation in town. That was why he got Erica to hire him and why he was sticking so close to her. Astonished, Erica asked, "Does that mean you really don't love me? Chris told Erica he had to tell her he loved her because she saw his gun. Erica wanted to know if that was the best he could come up with. They continued to argue. She tried to leave, but Chris stopped her again. Erica wanted to know what Roger Smythe was doing in her office. Chris replied that it was classified. Angry, Erica threatened to have him arrested for assault, kidnapping and holding her against her will. Chris told her he'd prevent that. He couldn't let her ruin his investigation. Erica threatened to blow his operation sky high. Chris couldn't let her do that because her interference could place innocent lives in jeopardy. Not one to take no for an answer, Erica demanded Chris tell her. Finally, he gave in. He told her it involved drugs. Erica couldn't believe it. He said there was an import/export source in the Enchantment warehouse and he had proof. He wanted her to keep her mouth shut and let them do their job. She finally settled down and agreed to listen to Chris. He heaved a sigh of relief. Once his guard was down, Erica dashed past Chris and ran from the closet towards her office. Running into her office, she found it empty. It seemed to be undisturbed. Chris assured her someone had been in there. Erica wanted proof. She had trouble believing Roger would be involved in drug trafficking. Chris asked Erica if Roger might have a connection in Enchantment. Erica immediately said Greenlee. Chris didn't want to jump to conclusions. Erica picked up the phone to call Jack, but Chris stopped her saying no one from the outside should be involved. Chris reached under Erica's desk and pulled a recorder out. Erica was shocked that her office had been bugged. Chris played the tape to show Erica what was going on. Erica listened to Roger's phone conversation regarding the shipment. She was visibly upset and wanted to arrest Roger immediately. Chris said they had to let him go. He wasn't the boss and probably didn't know much. They had to let him finish his business so they could gather more information. Erica's asked Chris about Greenlee's involvement, but before he could answer, the alarm sounded. Chris advanced towards the door with his gun drawn. Erica followed closely. A security guard ushered Roger into Erica's office. He explained that he found Roger trying to sneak out of the building. He did not have security clearance. He asked what Erica wanted to do with Roger. Surprised, Erica glanced at Chris and did not say a word."
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