"Simone questioned Mateo about the roll of money he was flashing around and the flashy way he was dressed. Mateo told her that Brooke had paid for the engagement party in cash and that the way he was dressed showed success. Simone did not believe Mateo and questioned him further. Mateo then told her that she was sexy when she was worried -- and kissed her. Cackling, Mateo walked out of the bar. Zeke questioned Simone about what was going on between her and Mateo and why Mateo had so much cash. Simone told Zeke that he couldn't be there and needed to leave.
Mateo showed up at the boathouse, where Roger greeted him. Roger admonished Mateo for being late, saying that Proteus didn't like it when people were not on time. On top of the warning, Roger also brandished a gun. Mateo tried to hand over the money to Roger, but Roger feared that Mateo might pull a gun or try something else to get the upper hand. Roger reached into Mateo's pocket and was stunned to find more cash that he'd expected. Mateo beamed and explained that he'd made more money for Proteus.
Roger nervously explained that Mateo wasn't supposed to go above and beyond what he was ordered to do. Roger tried to give the money back to Mateo, but Mateo refused. Mateo stated that he wanted Roger to deliver all of the money to Proteus and deliver a message that he wanted a face-to-face meeting with him. Roger replied that a meeting was not possible -- he hadn't even seen Proteus. Nevertheless, Mateo insisted, and Roger headed on his way.
Ryan confronted Adam about the private investigator that he'd encountered at the boathouse. Adam told Ryan that he was just protecting his daughter from Ryan. Ryan then told Adam that his actions were making Liza physically ill. Adam appeared legitimately concerned about Liza and backed down from his confrontational stance. He scribbled a name and number on a piece of paper for Ryan. The number, he said, would connect Ryan to the private investigator he had hired to dig into Ryan's background. Ryan was initially dubious of Adam's willingness to help, but he ultimately realized that Adam was being sincere.
Hayley was just leaving her apartment when a fuming Liza approached her. Liza was upset and told Hayley that she had left Adam for good. Hayley was confused and asked what was going on. Liza explained that Adam was going after custody of Colby and had a private investigator following her. Just then, Stuart walked up to Hayley. Liza started to yell and hit him, thinking that he was really Adam pretending to be Stuart.
When Liza finally realized that she was really hitting Stuart, she broke down in tears. Liza asked for Hayley and Stuart's support in fighting Adam. Neither Hayley nor Stuart was willing to cut Adam out of their lives. Hayley reminded Liza that Adam would always be her father. Stuart told Liza that he couldn't cut off Adam, either, but stated that before she did anything she regretted, he would talk to Adam.
Marian dropped by the Pine Cone to see Ryan, but instead found Mia wearing one of Ryan's T-shirts. Marian tried to convince Mia that she and Ryan should leave town together and start a new life somewhere. Mia, however, said that she wasn't about to leave town just to make life easier for Liza. When a knock sounded, Mia opened the door. In the blink of an eye, Liza hauled off and smacked Mia across the cheek. Mia was furious but didn't have time to fight back.
Marian stepped between Mia and Liza and prevented any further violence. Liza was convinced that Mia had told Adam that she and Ryan had been at the boathouse the night before. Mia told Liza that she no longer worked for Adam, but Liza didn't believe her. Liza referred to Mia as her enemy, saying that she'd chosen the wrong side. Before Liza stormed away, she vowed that she would do anything necessary to stop anyone who posed a threat to her daughter.
Stuart showed up at Chandler Mansion and gave his twin brother a forceful tweak on the arm. Stuart vented his frustration with his brother and the way that he'd broken his promise that he wouldn't resort to his old tricks. Stuart thought that Liza and Ryan were "just friends," but Adam briefed him on the fact that Liza and Ryan had had an affair. Adam also claimed that Ryan had a "violent past," which could pose a threat to Colby.
When Stuart left, Adam remembered what Ryan had said about Liza being ill. He recalled how Liza had fainted when he'd caught her and Ryan in bed and immediately wondered if Liza could be pregnant. He placed a call to Seaview to speak to the obstetrician that Liza had met with. Adam tried to pry information out of the doctor, but the doctor refused to say anything, citing doctor-patient confidentiality. A short time later, Liza returned to the mansion. Upon seeing her, Adam grinned slightly."
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