From: trish@tronsbox.xei.com (Trish)
Subject: AMC: Update Monday, August 31st
Organization: Xanadu Enterprises Inc.
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 23:42:33 GMT

Okay gang here goes my first attempt at an update so bear with me....

Derek tries to get Livia to come for the ride....
Derek asks Livia to go with him to talk to Terrence (and Taylor) but
she says she has too many depositions (?spelling) to do.  Derek says
that this doesn't make sense since she didnt go with Tom cause of her
son and now she won't go to help him?  She says she is too busy and
Derek says that he doesnt belive that.  Derek says it has nothing to
do with Terrence or her work it has to do with Lucas.

Livia tells Derek to take Mimi.  Derek responds with "you are afraid
of Lucas.  What has happened between you two that you haven't told me?
Did he make some advances and you are afraid you will give in?  Did
Lucas ask for you back? Tell me Livie."  She denies it and says it is
lack of interest on her part.  Derek tells her she is lying and that
she'd better get her feeling straight before Tom comes back.  Prove it
by going. 

Livia breaks down crying, saying "I can't be in love with Lucas -- it
is wrong."  Derek tells her that right and wrong are for her court
cases and that it isnt that clear cut.  He tells her that he thinks
she is terrific and that sometimes she just doesn't know what she
wants.  He also tells her that "he wants her to happy -- whether it be
with Tom, Lucas or the man on the moon..." Livia tells him that she
doesnt want to hurt Tom and Derek says better now then after you are
married.  Derek then give her his words of wisdom that cracked me up
-- "This is life; deal with it!"  She asks him "How?!" and he says "I
don't know but when you figure it out you will have that happiness
that you deserve."  He also tells her that he is on her side no matter
what happens.  They head to the cabin.  (see below for details)


Back at the cabin...
Terrence comes back from his walk and tells taylor that he spoke to
Uncle Derek and that he will be leaving with Derek and she can "have
her precious daddy all to herself!"

Taylor threatens Terrence that if he tells Daddy about An Li pregnancy
plan she make his life a living hell.  (My comment:isn't she doing
that already?!)  They argue back and forth some more.  Taylor asks him
not to tell Daddy cause he is all she has and he will hate her and
send her back to Mummy!  Terrence says "So what -- am i supposed to
feel sorry for you after you ruined Hailey and Brian's lives?  You are
so selfish.  You only think of yourself."  Lucas walks in on these
two arguing and asks "What the hell is going on here?"

Taylor apologizes.  Terrence tells him that Derek is on the way and
when he gets there terrence is leaving with him.  Lucas says something
like we are supposed to be getting to know each other better and
Taylor says "Terrence got to know me better and doesn't like me and I
cant blame him!"  Lucas then asks Terrence why Derek is coming.
Terrence tells him that it is for them to talk but then he will be
going back with him.  Taylor offers to go back with Derek instead.
Lucas says "Talking sounds like a resonable idea -- we don't need
Derek for that.  We are adults so let's talk."

Lucas suggests that they each look at things from the other's point of
view.  He asks them if they can do that and a few other questions and
he gets yes and no answers.  He gets annoyed and says he is goin to
lie down due to the headache they gave him.

Terrence tells Taylor she plays "daddy like a fiddle".  Taylor says he
is disappointed in them.  SHe also thanks him for not telling
realizing that she would have if she was him and he says "that is why
I didn't -- I don't want to be like you."

Later, there is a knock on the cabin door, Lucas yells to Taylor and 
Terrence "Derek is here." and opens the door to find Livia on the other
side.  She says, "Surprise!" <1st cliffhanger>


At the courtroom...
Angelique on the stand says that she doesn't think Edmund is lying.
Dimitri flips out, stands up and yells, "You are playing right into
his hands."  Edmund in turn yells things to the effect of "You can't
shut her up.  You declared her dead!  She isn't a Marick servant that
you can boss around." etc.  Erica listens in the doorway.  Dimitri and
Edmund lunge at each other and Dimitri yells "Come on, one more time!"
as Jack et. al. try to hold each of them back from fighting.

Erica leaves the doorway.  The judge says "Fighting will not be
tolerated in my courtroom."  Apologies all around.  Dimitri's lawyer
questions Angelique.  He states that she has no proof and then he brings 
up the money incident from years ago.  He asks her why Hugo didn't go
after Edmund for the money he stole and she says because she claimed
that she took it.  The lawyer responds with "So you lied to help a
friend?"  She admits yes she did.  He then asks if the coma has left
he mentally impaired in any way?  She denies this and from there he
discusses how sensitive she is -- her work at Clinic, hiring Mick to
work at Wildwind etc.  She gets upset and says so what is sensitivity
a crime?  He says no. But your theory of Edmund being Dimitri's brother
comes from her sympathic nature.  Jack of course rebuffs this saying
the lawyer cannot phsycoanalyze Ms. Marick.  Judge agrees.

Closing arguments are given -- Jack says that the exhumation and DNA
testing would give the most expedient end possible.  Dimitri's lawyer
goes on about how there is no proof and that the exhumation is just a
way that Mr. Gray can fuel his irrational hatred.

After the closing arguements, the judge calls Edmund and Dimitri to
the bench.  He says he would have them on comtempt of court due to
their violent outburst if it wasn't for the fact that emotions are
high due to the topic.  But he does say he will not put up with it
again.  Edmund again apologizes and Dimitri again says it won't happen
again.  The judge retires to his chambers to make a decision.

Angeligue trys to talk to Dimitri but he cuts her off saying "We will
talk later."  Helga commands that she will take Angelique home.
Edmund stops them on their way out and thanks Angel.  Helga escorts
her away. (see below)

Edmund is astonished -- he just keeps saying "She believes me!" and
the like.  Edmund and Brooke tell Jack that they will be at Brooke's
if a decision is made and he needs to contact Edmund. (see below)

Dimitri's lawyer asks where Dimitri will be if he needs to contact
him and Dimitri says home.  The lawyer leaves Dimitri in a now empty
courtroom. Erica reappears.

Dimitri asks, "Is Mona okay?"  To which Erica replies yes her surgery
is scheduled for tomorrow but Erica is upset cause she heard
everything from outside.  Erica apologizes to him about the situation
and says that she thinks it is a decretion.  She supports him and says
that Edmund probally only wants to have beer bashes in the ballroom!
Dimitri says "Only you could make me laugh at a time like this..."
There is a "moment" between them and I thought they were gonna kiss
but then Jack walked back into the courtroom and said "Why aren't I
surprised to see you two together?"

Erica says hello to Jack and says she must go.  Jack offers help but
Erica responds with "Representing a thief must keep you very busy."
turns and leaves (and heads for the hospital -- see below).  

Jack asks Dimitri if it means anything to him that Angelique believes
Edmund.  DImitri of course says that they got to her and forced her
into it.  Jack says that Angelique is far too strong for that and that
she loves Dimitri alot so why is Dimitri going to Erica for support?
Dimitri says he is tired of everyone being involved in his life and
who asked for Jack to be involved in his affairs?  Jack responds
snidely with "Perfect word -- affairs!"  Dim responds with "I've seen
you with Angelique so make sure your house is in order before you
attack mine again!" and storms off.


At Brooke's....(yes why does Edmund have an apartment?)
Phoebe offers to take Jamie to her house so that Brooke and Edmund can
be alone but Edmund asks her not to go because he has something to
say.

Edmund thanks Phoebe and Brooke for their support at court and
apologizes for the outburst and also for claming up in the car on the
way home.  Phoebe and Brooke say they understand.  Edmund picks up
Jamie and hugs him saying that he reverted back to his old bad habits
and that he is sorry.  Brooke asks what Edmund wants and he says that
he wants Jamie and Phoebe to stay and be a family.  Phoebe offers him
a beer and Brooke takes Jamie.

Edmund grills some hambergers and as they are all about to sit down
and eat he tells Brooke that it doesn't matter what the judge decides
-- all that matters is them. <2nd cliffhanger>


Erica rants and raves....
Erica arrives at the hospital with a suitcase full of the things her
mother requested from home.  Mona is out of the room getting some
x-rays but Nick is there.  He asks Erica where else she went.  SHe
goes on about the hearing.  She flips out on him saying that she wont
be sorry that she wasnt here with her mother because her mother wants
her to have a life.  She tells him he cant yell at her like Ruth --
she wont stand for it.  What she doesnt realize is that Nick is
agreeing with her. 

She breaks down and goes on about Angelique.  "How could she do that
to him?" and "Everyone who loves her thinks I am cold and unfeeling."
"If she is warm and generous I'm glad I am who I am!"  Nick hugs her
and she cries.

Erica pulls away a bit and says "Don't hug me cause then I'll cry."
Nick tells her that she deserves to cry and she should feel sorry for
herself as he does.  Erica yells at him "Don't you DARE feel sorry for
me! My mom has cancer but she will be fine!"  Nick says "Yes but you
won't because you love this man and you can't be with him."  Erica
gives in, "True.  I DO love him and I can't have him." <3rd
cliffhanger>


Helga and Angelique transport to Wildwind (and so does Dim)....
Back at their humble abode, Helga tells Angelique that Dimitri's
lawyer should not have allowed her to take the stand.  Angelique tells
her that she wanted to.  Helga is agast.  SHe says "You humilated your
husband and betrayed him.  You must BEG for his forgiveness."  "Do you
know what you have done -- we could be homeless.  Thrown out of
Wildwind and onto the street."  Angelique tells her mother that she
said what she felt had to be said and what she felt was the truth.

Helga grills Angelique further and says that she deserted her husband.
She says she is terrified that Dimitri won't forgive her.  Angelique
agrees.

Later, Dimitri arrives home and Angelique asks him, "Is it all over?"
<Final cliffhanger>



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