At John's room, Natalie and John share an awkward moment, following their kiss. They agree that neither may be ready for a relationship, but their friendship is very important. Natalie urges John to consider Bo's offer for the position with L.P.D. RJ and Evangeline set Nora up on a blind date, much to Nora's surprise. As Nora is enjoying dinner with her date, Roxy comes in and makes a scene, announcing that this man is married! Antonio and Jessica are in Puerto Rico, and Antonio finally connects with Adrianna's adoptive mother. He questions her, but she continues to confirm that Dorian is Adrianna's mother. Antonio still has doubts. Paul overhears Carlotta leaving a message for Dorian that Antonio is in Puerto Rico. Dorian and David arrive in Puerto Rico, see Antonio, but he doesn't see them. David vows that this situation will be resolved in their favor. Haver swipes his attorney's cell phone, and makes a call to Jessica. Eve sings at Capricorn, to a packed house.
Evangeline: Oh, oh, there she is, there she is. Nora, Nora, over here. Hi. Nora: Hi. R.J.: Nora Buchanan, I want you to meet Roger Evers. Nora: Oh. R.J.: Roger and I do business together from time to time. Roger: Hello, Nora. It's so nice to meet you. Nora: Nice to meet you. R.J.: Well, we're not quite finished with our business today, so come on, have a seat. Nora: Oh, actually, I need to talk to Evangeline about some documents. Over here. Evangeline: Oh, of course. If you'll excuse us. What documents? Nora: Is this a setup? Evangeline: What? Roger? Nora: Don't lie to me. You're a terrible liar. Is it a setup? Evangeline: All right, yes. Nora: Ok. Bye-bye. Evangeline: Ok, wait, wait, you're going to stay here and you're going to listen. Ok, now, what I heard was that you were tired of never going out. Nora: Who told you that? Evangeline: So to go out, you need company. Nora: I do? Evangeline: You are going to stay here, and you are going to sample an actual date. Nora: "Sample"? What do you mean? Like nibble on him? Evangeline: Start sampling and enjoy it. Ok. Jessica: Oh, my goodness. This is amazing. That phosphorescent bay was incredible. It's like a movie. Antonio: I told you. Jessica: I -- Puerto Rico's wonderful. And I'm so happy I got to meet your cousins. Antonio: Good, good. I just wish that Ramona and Cesar had been there. Jessica: Yeah, they must really miss Adriana a lot. Antonio: Oh, well, they raised her since she was a little baby. They love her very much. And if Dorian's up to something -- Jessica: Hey, hey, hey, hey. What did we agree on? Just for tonight, we're not going to think about our problems at all. See? I've been here for how many hours and I haven't mentioned Dr. Haver once. Antonio: Good. Jessica: Good, so for tonight, let's just concentrate on you and me. Bo: They tell me you threw a tantrum. How's your headache? Stephen: Excuse me, Commissioner. I need to talk to Agent McBain. Bo: He's busy. Stephen: Busy? Being booked for assaulting me? Bo: The D.A. Threw that out. Stephen: They threw that out? Bo: Yeah. We all know that you inflicted those injuries on yourself. Stephen: How about a replay, then? Let's look at the security tapes. Bo: Well, our cameras were out of commission when you did your face plant. Stephen: Really? How convenient? Bo: You knew they were out of commission, Haver. That's why you thought you could get away with this, but it's not going to work this time. Stephen: I still have a message for Agent McBain. Bo: Well, you save it. The arraignment's tomorrow. Stephen: Excellent. I'm looking forward to that. Michael: Mom. Eve: Oh, hey, baby. Hi, Marcie. Marcie: Hi. Michael: Are you ready for your opening night in Llanview? Eve: To tell you the truth, I'm nervous. This is the first time I have sung outside of the Jupiter Club in what, 14 years? Marcie: Wow. 14 years? I think I'd be a little nervous. Michael: Yeah, well, you have no reason to be nervous, because you're going to be great. Hey, you know, Marcie's a really great singer, too. Eve: I've heard that. Marcie: No, no, I just sing in the shower and sometimes in the car, but to sing in front of all these people, I get really nervous. Michael: Marcie, my mom's not going to be nervous, because she's been doing this her whole life. Eve: When's John coming? Michael: Whenever you told him to come. Eve: I didn't say anything. You didn't invite him? Michael: No. I thought you invited him. Marcie: Well, I'll give him a call right now. Eve: No, no, and you know what? I am going to go to his hotel and invite him in person. Michael: What are you talking about? Don't you have to get ready for your show? Eve: I have so much time, and if I stay here one more moment I am going to dissolve into a puddle of nerves. See ya. Marcie: Bye. Natalie: I've never been more embarrassed in my life. John: Hey, we're good enough friends that we can talk about this, right? Will you look at me? Please? You know I care about you. I need you to know that, right? Natalie: It's part of the job, right? John: No, it's not part of the job. You're bright and you're tough and you're pretty easy on the eyes, and who wouldn't like you? It's just -- Natalie: You're not looking for anything right now. John: Yeah, that's right. This thing with Haver -- it brought up a lot of this old stuff about losing Caitlin. Natalie: Right, and you're not ready to move on. I understand. John: I know you do. I know you do, and that's -- ah, hell, now, this is one of those things that I don't even know where I'm going to be next week after leaving the bureau. I don't know. Natalie: So, then, I guess you did make a decision. John: I was packing when you got in. See, anyone who's going to be with me, they're just asking for trouble, and I like you too much for that. We ok? Natalie: Yeah. Can we forget this ever happened? Dorian: The moonlight on the water is just spectacular. David: At these prices, it better be spectacular. Thank God you're rich. Dorian: And I want to stay that way. You don't think Ramona and Cesar are going to make any trouble, do you? David: Speaking of trouble, open the box. Dorian: What is it? David: Open the box. Dorian: You are full of surprises. Oh, David. Oh! It's gorgeous. David: It's only half-gorgeous. When you put it on, it will fulfill its potential. Why don't you do that right here, right now? Dorian: Yes, sir. David: This is David Vickers in the Presidential Suite. We don't want to be disturbed for any reason. Is that understood? Stop what you're doing. Dorian: I thought you wanted me to put this on. David: I do. And don't talk back. You're moving a little too quickly. Dorian: Oh -- I think you -- oh, David, this honeymoon is just what I needed. David: Yeah, that and 30 million bucks. Jessica: Any luck? Antonio: No, no. No messages. Jessica: Good. Then I have you all to myself. Antonio: I'm going to give Ramona and Cesar until tomorrow. Jessica: This is really bothering you. Antonio: Yeah, it's just that Dorian's hiding something or scamming something, and my mother and Adriana are in the middle. I'm just betting that the Colons love Adriana enough not to want to see her get hurt. Ramona: Antonio? Antonio: Ramona. For a second, I was thinking you were hiding from me. You remember Jessica, right? Ramona: Of course. I'm sorry to intrude on your beautiful night, but your message sounded so urgent, Antonio. Antonio: Well, it is. And thank you for coming. Jessica: I'm going to go and get changed. So nice to see you again, and I'll see you later. Antonio: Ok, baby. Ramona, por favor? Our families have known each other for so long, and I just -- I want to know that you and I -- we can tell each other the truth. Ramona: Yeah, well, why would you say such a thing? Antonio: Well -- I just feel like my own mother's been lying to me. Natalie: Well, talk about misreading signals. John: No, you didn't misread any signals, Natalie. You know, ever since we first met, playing pool, hanging out, just talking, I always felt like we got each other. Natalie: You're right. We did. Even Cristian -- he was jealous way back when. I told him he was nuts, but -- John: No, he wasn't nuts. It was something. But, I mean, you two were solid, and I was -- I was buried in my work, you know, trying to forget about Caitlin. Natalie: You were pretty intense. Still are. John: You think? Natalie: A little bit. John: I'm kind of funny sometimes. [Knock on door] John: Excuse me. Eve: Oh, hi, ba-- oh, I'm sorry. Am I interrupting? John: You're not interrupting. Please come in. Eve: Ok. I am making my debut at Club Capricorn in about an hour, and I would love for you to be there to protect me from hecklers. John: Well, I should bring my gun. Eve: Oh, yes. John: I would love to be there. Eve: Oh, good. John: It'll be great. You want to come? Eve: Come on. Natalie: I'd love to. Eve: Great. John: We'll see you down there. Eve: Bye. Antonio: Have you always known that Dorian was Adriana's mother? Look, who brought the child to you? How old was she? Come on, Ramona, you got to know where she came from. Ramona: A man brought her. Antonio: A man? What man? Ramona: I don't know. I didn't know who the birth mother was until Carlotta told me, and Adriana was 5 years old by then. Antonio: Oh. Ok, well, now -- now I'm a little bit confused because I was told a different story by David Vickers. Ramona: What did Vickers say? Antonio: Well, he said that Dorian was living in Mendorra with my mother, that Dorian was having an affair with a very powerful man. She felt she had to protect the baby, so she gave her away. She asked Mami to find her a home here. Ramona: Oh, of course, that is what Carlotta told me, but she didn't tell me the mother's name. Antonio: Oh, but you said a man brought her. Ramona: A man with Carlotta. Antonio: Huh. Ramona: You mixed me up a little bit. Antonio: Ramona, you're not mixed up. You're lying. Ramona: I'm not lying, Antonio. Antonio: Ramona, please. I need to know the truth. I know it already, don't I? Dorian's not really Adriana's mother, is she? Natalie: I know that you've been going through a lot, and I know you're pretty angry with what's going on at work. John: No, it's no big deal. Natalie: Well, it is a big deal. We're friends, right? John: Sure. Natalie: I just -- I don't think that you should be making this decision that could affect your entire future without talking to someone. John: What's your point? Natalie: Maybe that someone should be me. John: What do you say we talk about this on the ride over? Come on. Let's get out of here. Nora: And when I catch the polluters, you know, they just write the fine off as the cost of doing business. Roger: Corporate officers should have to pay out of their own pockets. It's the only way they'll learn. Nora: I like the way you think. You should run for Town Commissioner. Only do better than I did. Roger: Hey, you only lost by less than 20% of the vote. Nora: Hmm. Evangeline: Oh, I am brilliant. This is going so well. R.J.: Yeah, maybe a little too well. Evangeline: What are you talking about? What's wrong with that? R.J.: Well, he's feeding Nora everything she wants to hear. You know, maybe -- well, I just hope I haven't made a mistake. Evangeline: Oh, you are such a cynic. Roger: Man, it is great to have somebody that I can really talk to. Nora: Aw -- Roger: Nora, I'd really like to see you again. Roxy: And what the hell are you up to? Roger: I'm sorry? Roxy: Hey, don't play innocent with me. I know exactly who you are. Roger: Well, I do have a brother. Roxy: Yeah, I got a brother, too, and he's going to be the next pope. R.J.: Hey, hey, what's all this noise? Roxy: This crumb-bum is married to my best client. She pays his way; he two- times, breaks a couple of hearts a week, and leaves the little misses at home. Nora: You're married? Roxy: Yeah, maybe you lent your wedding ring to your brother. Roger: R.J., Who is this woman? Roxy: This is a girl whose mother told her to look out for a pig wearing sheep's clothing. She pointed you out a couple of days ago while she was bawling her eyes out. Roger: I'm sorry, Nora. There's obviously been some mistake. I'm -- Roxy: Oh, yeah, this is a big mistake, but let's just call her up and find out what kind of mistake has been made here. Roger: No, no -- Roxy: Oh, yeah. Roger: Excuse me. Roxy: Hey, not that I'm not going to tell her anyway, buddy! Nora: R.J.? R.J.: Nora, I'm sorry. I did not know that he was married. Evangeline: Ok, Nora, remember when I told you if this didn't work out, you can blame us? Nora: Mm-hmm. Evangeline: Blame R.J. Nora: Hey. Bo: What's all the drama? Nora: Oh, no. Oh, nothing. The usual track record, you know. First, there was Troy. Then I actually had drinks with Stephen Haver. Roxy: You know, honey, you know, you're not such a loser. You've got to look on the bright side. At least the guy wasn't a serial killer. Nora: Huh, thank you, Roxy. Thank you very much. Ramona: I'm sorry, Antonio. I only know what they tell me. Antonio: Ramona, are you concerned? Or the least bit curious? Ramona: What's important is that Adriana is happy now. Antonio: To suddenly switch mothers? You think that made Adriana happy? Ramona: Why are you so suspicious, Antonio? Could you leave it alone? Antonio: Ramona, I have known Adriana since she was this big. And you know what? It's just way too convenient for Dorian to claim Adriana just in time for her to be the heir to $30 million. Ramona: But isn't it wonderful for Adriana? Who has that much money? Antonio: Dorian! If she's the parent, Dorian is the one who controls it. You know what I don't understand is why my mother has gone along with this. Ramona: I can only assume because she told you the truth. Antonio: No. No. She figures she's helping Adriana. Ramona: Antonio, I have to go now. I've told you as much as I can, and it's late. Antonio: I didn't mean to upset you. Ramona, you can't run away. I'm going to find out the truth with or without you. Jessica: Antonio. I don't how -- how he called. Maybe he escaped. I don't know. Antonio: Now, look, I'll call the L.P.D. Right away, but I'm sure he's still in jail. He's under 24-hour surveillance. Jessica: Do you think that he'd try to come find me here? Does he know --? Antonio: He can't. And once I call, trust me, the Commissioner will make sure he goes nowhere near a phone again. Jessica: I'm sorry. I did it. I did it again. I shouldn't have listened to him. Antonio: Hey. Hey, look at me. You didn't do anything wrong. You had him admitting to the murders. All right, look, I'm going to call the Commissioner, and then we're going to get away from everything. Jessica: Where are we going? Antonio: I don't know. Take a walk on the beach; maybe grab a bite under the stars. All right? Natalie: So I think you guys should, you know, talk to John before he does something impulsive here, and then you can tell him what you think. Michael: Well, I'd understand if you took off, man. I mean, Llanview P.D.'s all right, but it's a huge step down from the F.B.I. Marcie: Yeah, but what if it's not about his career? You know, he finally has all his family all together in the same place. I'd kill to have that situation. Shannon: I say just dump both jobs. I mean, who wants a gig where people are shooting at you? John: Well, I'll keep that in mind, Shannon. Thank you. Bo: I think this young lady makes an excellent point, but I'd like to tell all of you what I told John. I think he'd make an incredible addition to the L.P.D., and I hope to god that he decides to take this job. John: Are these seats taken? Move down. Come on, what are you doing here? R.J.: Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please? Bo: Excuse me. R.J.: Tonight, we are privileged to have a special vocalist with us. Making her very first appearance here in Llanview, straight from Atlantic City, help me welcome Eve McBain. [Applause] Eve: Afraid to love but then your arms went around me afraid to love again so lucky you found me instantly, I knew a fantasy come true no need to be afraid to love your smile, your touch, your kiss so warm and so tender what is there for me to resist? Can't even remember all my fears have stopped disappeared like raindrops on a summer night of love Carlotta: Oh. Paul: Oh. Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I'm Paul Cramer. Kelly's brother? We met at the Christmas party? Carlotta: Yes, yes, I remember. Paul: And you're Carlotta Vega. You know, knowing Dorian, I would say Adriana gets her generosity from you. Carlotta: Generosity? Paul: Well, she's donating a huge chunk of that inheritance to her village in Puerto Rico, isn't she? Carlotta: Oh, I see. Paul: You know what village was it that she's from? Carlotta: You never heard of it. Tourists never go there. Paul: You know, I like Adriana -- Carlotta: Don't bother, Paul. I know who you are. Paul: Come again? Carlotta: You're the one who wanted to steal Adriana's money for himself. The sneaky one. I'm not telling you anything. Antonio: Ok. Spoke to Llanview P.D. Everything's under control. Jessica: So Professor Haver -- he's still in jail? Antonio: Yeah. Jessica: He sounded like a lunatic on the phone. Antonio: Yeah, well, you know what? His arraignment's tomorrow. He probably thought it was his last shot at the outside world before they strap him to a chair. Jessica: Oh. Lucky me. Great. Antonio: You know what, honey? Let's -- let's try to forget about everything and everyone for a night. What do you say? Jessica: I -- and you worked so hard on this case. I didn't really think about this. Are you sure that you want to be here right now? Antonio: Hmm, let me see. Llanview, Haver, Puerto Rico, you. I think I have everything I need right here. Stay tuned for scenes from the next "One Life To Live." [NEXT_ON] Natalie: Mom, I think you need to go see a doctor. Kevin: If my son doesn't want to see me, I think I'm entitled to know why. Todd: Duke? Yeah, hey, Todd Manning again. Stephen: John, I hope you enjoyed our little game together. Checkmate.