Friday, October 13, 2006
Asa called David a loser and said he doesn't have an ounce of Buchanan blood in him. "If you don't believe me, get a DNA test," he said. "Now get the hell out of here." After David left, Asa asked Nigel to take him to see Spencer.

Blair told Dorian that she is going to get back Todd, whatever it takes. Dorian told Blair Todd doesn't want her. Blair pointed out that Dorian is hell bent on getting Clint back when he doesn't want her. "Touché," Dorian replied. Blair told Dorian how Kelly mentioned catching Dorian and David getting it on in the kitchen. Dorian said it makes sense that something like that would happen now that he is living with her, but assured that nothing is going on. Blair thanked Dorian for giving her a brilliant idea and left. Dorian called to make a donation to the charitable trust the Buchanans set up in memory of John. She asked that her check be sent care of Clint Buchanan. David came in and told Dorian that he figured out why Spencer is after the Buchanans – because Asa is his father. Dorian asked David what good the info does for him. David said he can probably make some money with that information.

Evangeline visited Todd. He told her he'll never be able to get over Blair unless one of them dies or he winds up with someone else. Evangeline asked if Todd really thought he could open up his heart to someone else. Todd said yes, but admitted he can't get Blair out of his mind. They had a tense moment when she looked him in the eyes and said he was good looking and a good man, but then she changed the conversation to her fight with Cristian. She said she can't get over the rage and hate she saw in him. Todd told her any time she needs someone to lean on that he's there. They hugged and looked like they considered a kiss, but then Evangeline thanked Todd and said she's going to go find Cristian and try to work things out. Todd was surprised that she was so willing to forgive him, but Evangeline said she won't just cut and run.

Later, Blair showed up at the penthouse with movers in tow. "The kids are moving back in," she told an incredulous Todd. "And so am I."

Nash told Claudia he screwed up by getting drunk and being too hungover to spend his day with Brennan. He went outside to take a call and came back saying it was a vendor who needs to be paid. He ordered another drink — a double — and got angry when Claudia suggested that he's screwing up his life. He said he needs to talk to Jessica about things because she understands him. Cristian overheard from across the bar and walked over to tell Nash that even though he's having a hard time that he should back off from Jessica because she's marrying Antonio. Nash asked if Antonio sent Cristian there to beat him up. Cris said he's got it all wrong, but Nash started pushing him and eventually took a swing. Cristian shoved Nash and told him to just back off. Nash kept coming at him, and Cristian just defended himself. Claudia tried to break them up, but Nash kept swinging. Cristian finally swung back and connected just as Evangeline walked in to see it. "Oh, my God, not again!" she gasped.

Jessica told Antonio that of course she has feelings for Nash because he's her daughter's father. Antonio asked why she's so upset that Nash slept with Claudia. Jessica said she isn't jealous but just wishes he'd picked someone more trustworthy to be with. Antonio said that with all the Tess behaviors coming forward that maybe she has Tess's romantic feelings for Nash. Antonio said that Jessica's Tess behavior seems out of control to him. Jessica said she likes it. "I was too restrained before, and I don't think it's a bad thing if I want to throw back a shot once in a while," she said, adding that she'll keep on doing it whether he likes it or not. But she told him that acting like Tess is not the same as feeling like her and that she is not in love with Nash. She said kissing Nash didn't mean anything to her and that she only did it because it felt like Nash was trying to say good-bye to Tess one last time (which has got to be the LAMEST excuse for an engaged woman kissing another guy). Jessica asked Antonio to go back to their flat and take a shower with her, but he said he had to work. Before he left, he told Jessica from now on he's the only guy who kisses her. Jessica went home and took a shower and fantasized that Nash hopped in and kissed her.

Rex went to see Spencer in jail and asked where Todd's kid is. Naturally, Spencer played dumb and told Rex that he's nothing more than a punk and doesn't stand a chance finding Todd's kid. Rex told Spencer that he's good at finding kids — he found Hugh, his son, after all. He promised Spencer that when he finds Todd's kid he can add it to Spencer's list of crimes he's going to pay for. Rex left and went to visit Todd. He told him Spencer didn't give up any info but that he hopes he made him nervous enough that he'll spill something to someone. He said that Spencer did, however, talk about the kid as if he was alive.

Thursday, October 12, 2006
Rex and Adriana comforted a distraught Layla at the apartment. Vincent came knocking at the door and Layla said she doesn't ever want to see him again. Vincent threatened to knock the door down, so Rex finally put on a shirt and answered it. Vincent ordered Rex to step aside. Rex told Vincent to beat it. "You can't stop me," he responded. Cristian crept up behind Vincent and said, "Maybe he can't, but I can." Vincent told Cristian that he and Layla are the most important people in the world to him, but nobody was buying it. Vincent left.

Viki went to La Boulaie to find Dorian, but caught David strutting around in his underwear. He told her that he was living there now and suggested to Viki that he might "let" her offer him a job. Starr popped in and Viki asked why she wasn't in school. Starr said she's dropping out because of the "Britney Squad." She explained how she and Langston went to a party and were offered drinks and drugs but that they said no. She recounted how a boy named Cole told the boys to back off and how Britney got jealous and had some guy to spill his beer all over her. Starr added that she called Britney a bitch, and Viki said she handled herself very well, "Especially the bitch part. You nailed it. That's what she is." Starr said she is tired of fighting with people and wants to be a normal girl but that she never will be because of her parents. Viki told Starr she's a brilliant, unique young lady and should be proud of that.

Antonio and Bree paid a visit to Nash at the Llanview winery. They found him lying passed out on the floor with empty beer bottles littered about. Antonio said he won't leave the baby with him given his hung-over condition. Nash said Antonio's objection has nothing to do with Brennan but is because he kissed Jessica the previous night. Antonio said he doesn't believe that Jessica kissed him and took off. Later, Vincent dropped by to check on his investment. He saw all the empty bottles and told Nash to make sure he doesn't regret investing.

Jessica visited Asa, who was at home day trading on the computer. She told him she's happy he's home. Asa asked if Natalie was doing okay, and Jessica admitted she was worried about her. Asa said, "Natalie is a Buchanan. She'll get through this." Nigel came in and told Asa to tell Jessica about the picture. Jessica asked who was in the photo, and David walked into the room and said, "My mother." Asa said the woman's name was Emma Bradley, and David said, yes, that's his mother. Asa asked Jessica to leave. David questioned Asa about the connection was between him and his mother. "Your mother was one of the great loves of my life," Asa answered. David asked Asa if he was his father.

Cristian told Antonio about Vincent, and Antonio said he'd go arrest him. Cris said no, that he'd handle it. Jessica walked up and Antonio asked her if she kissed Nash. She said yes. Antonio asked Jessica if she had feelings for Nash.

Michael, Eve and Marcie asked Natalie if she would be Tommy's godmother. She was taken aback, but honored and agreed to do it. They told Natalie that the same pastor who performed John's funeral would also do the christening, but she said that was okay. Then Marcie and Michael went to see Rex and asked him to be Tommy's godfather. Rex was shocked, but Marcie said that even though they fight, "I know you can be kind and you can be loving." She said that the Killing Club experience kind of bonded them for life. Rex agreed and said he'd do it.

Natalie told Eve that she's surprised Marcie would ask Rex to be the godfather given how they push each other's buttons. Eve pointed out that it sounds like they behave like a brother and sister. Natalie noted that it was true and that it isn't much different from her relationship with Rex. Everyone met at the church and Tommy was christened. Michael said that John was looking out for little Tommy. Everyone left except for Rex and Natalie. Rex observed that John should've been there. Natalie said at first that John was there, in her heart, but then said that no, he isn't there at all.

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Todd told Blair that seeing her naked won't make him forget what she did to him. Blair said she's sick of the wounded victim routine and demanded Todd admit he loves her. Todd said fine, he loves her, but so what? "I also love pastrami, but pastrami gives me heartburn, and you're far worse for me than pastrami," he said. Blair told Todd she's tired of apologizing to a man who can't say thank you. Todd said she's right and thanked her, but he added that things just can't work out with them. He said he was leaving and wanted her gone when he returned. After he was gone, Blair poured herself some wine and said she was gonna get Todd back.

Evangeline finally got Cristian off of Ted. She asked if he was trying to kill the guy. "My God, Cristian," she gasped. "Who are you?" A bloody Ted stood up and told Cris not to tell Vincent he ratted him out or else he was a dead man. Cristian kicked a garbage can and cursed Vincent. Evangeline said she was seeing a side of Cris she thought was gone. Cristian was angry that Evangeline didn't understand how mad he was having heard that Vincent and Ted set him up. Evangeline said it's not about that, but that she doesn't know if she can be with someone who is capable of such violence. Cristian said it was the only way to get the info he needed. He apologized and asked what it means for them. "There is no us, Cristian," Evangeline answered. "There can't be."

Layla told Vincent it sounds like Cristian won't give up until he learns who set him up. Vincent said he hopes that whoever it is pays the price. Layla said she can tell he's lying. Vincent said he always tells her the truth, but that he doesn't want to talk to her about his business. Layla said fine, but asked if he was involved in anything illegal. Vincent dodged the question and Layla suggested they go back to her place to be alone.

Kelly walked in on Dorian pawing at a shirtless David. Dorian said they were just playing out some scenes in preparation for David's pending movie career. She sent David off and Kelly asked if David had moved in. Dorian said yes, but in his own room. She told Kelly she just wants to help him out. Kelly said she was glad. Later, she went to the penthouse and talked to Blair about what she just walked in on, and also about Blair's efforts to get Todd back.

David came downstairs from the shower and Dorian told him that she wants him to stay with him as her "dear and special friend." David realized that she wanted his help getting Clint and Adriana to forgive her. Dorian said yes, and that's her final offer.

Todd ran into Evangeline at Rodi's. He told her how Blair tried to seduce him, but that it didn't work. Evangeline told Todd that she broke up with Cristian. She told him what happened with Ted and how it freaked her out. Todd has a flashback to when he mentioned to Vincent how he heard he was setting Cristian up. Evangeline told Todd that if Vincent really did this, that she won't let him near her sister. She also realized Cristian had probably gone after Vincent.

Cole went and got some dry clothes for Starr to change into. He even gave her his belt when she asked. When Starr revealed that her parents were divorced, she asked Cole about his, and he answered, "Yeah, something like that." Britney watched Cole and Starr leave together and pledged that "this is so not over."

Vincent and Layla walked in on Rex and Adriana having sex in the living room of the apartment. Cristian came by and confronted Vincent about his role in the setup. Layla asked Vincent if he really set Cris up. He didn't answer so she smacked him. He still didn't answer.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Blair stripped for Todd and told him she'd do anything he wants. "Just name it," she whispered. Todd picked up her clothes, threw them at her and said, "Get the hell out of my house." Clearly crushed, Blair asked Todd why he still can't forgive her. Todd said it's because she didn't believe in him and mentioned how Evangeline always believed in him. Blair told Todd that he must have known she always loved him. Todd said that there comes a point when you have to just trust the person you say you love but that she didn't and instead jumped into Spencer's bed. He said that before he was executed the only thing on his mind was how much he needed her, but she wasn't there. "It's just too late," he said. "It was too late then, and it's too late now."

Starr and Langston went to a "crazy" party where teenagers were dancing and drinking. Starr took a liking to a football player she spotted. Britney walked over and told Starr that she regretted that they got off to such a bad start. Starr didn't buy the nice-girl routine, but Britney kept it up, reminding Starr that she has a lot of friends at their school. When Britney walked away she told her friends that she thinks the "bitches" believed she was really being nice. Later, the football player Starr was admiring came over to talk to Langston. He and his friend tried to get the girls to drink and go upstairs with them. When Starr said no, one of them got kind of rough. Some other kid walked up and told the guys to beat it. He said his name was Cole and asked the girls to walk outside for some air. Britney popped over to try to lure Cole away, but he said he was gonna stick around with Starr and Langston. Britney said fine and then "accidentally" bumped into a guy and spilled his drink on Starr.

Rex told Adriana that he's trying to find Todd's lost child. Adriana told Rex she's working on ways to make Dorian lose Craze and that after that she'd make her lose La Boulaie. Rex told her to stop and relax. "It's eating you up inside and you've got to let it go," he said. They made out a bit to help facilitate the relaxation process.

David came by Dorian's place with a pizza. He told her she was hot and that he wanted her. Dorian asked if David was trying to fix himself a place to stay and he admitted that he was. He said he'd gladly sleep on the couch. The subject of Adriana came up and Dorian agreed that she screwed up by paying someone to stalk her. David said it was wrong but that he understands why she did it. Dorian said that Adriana and Clint would both come around eventually. David massaged her shoulders and said that she should let him stay with her because she needs a friend right now. "What the hell — okay," Dorian answered. However, Dorian said there would be ground rules.

Cristian told Vincent, Evangeline and Layla that he was meeting someone who called with an anonymous tip about who set him up. Vincent told Cris he's wasting his time. He offered to go with Cristian as back up, but Cristian said he doesn't want anyone with him to screw things up. Later, Vincent talked to his bodyguard Shaun about Cristian. They agreed that if Cristian does get the truth he'll just wind up thinking Ted screwed him.

Cristian met a guy outside who said he had info on the Abbot fight, but that it would cost him. Cristian knew the guy and was angry that he was shaking him down. The guy let slip that Abbot's trainer laced Abbot's gloves with drugs and that Ted was the one who paid him to do it just before placing bets all over town. Cristian forced the guy to call Ted and say he has a hot tip and needs to meet. Cristian met Ted in an alley and started beating him up while hurling accusations that he set him up. He really worked the poor guy over, even threw a garbage can on him while he was lying on the ground. Ted eventually told Cris that Vincent was in on the fix and made a lot of money off of it.

Evangeline went to check on Cristian. She walked outside to see Cristian beating Ted within a few inches of his life. She tried to get him to stop, but Cristian just went on pummeling the guy.

Monday, October 9, 2006
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