Emily: I want the picnic to be casual, but romantic.

Alexis: (As Dobson) Very good. What sort of food does your young man prefer?

Emily: Whatever's in front of him. Zander's not a very picky eater.

Alexis: Then may I suggest something simple yet elegant. Perhaps some French bread, brie, strawberries, chocolate? And a lovely bottle of wine with a corkscrew. Men love to open the bottle.

Emily: You're good at this.

Alexis: I do my best, miss.

Monica opens the living room door and pokes her head in.

Monica: Excuse me. Emily, could I see you a minute?

Emily: All right, coming. If you could get everything ready, that would be great, Dobson.

Alexis: Very good.

Emily: Ok.

Emily goes into the living room. Just then Skye walks into the foyer.

Skye: Dobson.

Alexis rolls her eyes and sticks out her tongue. She then turns around to see Skye.

Alexis: You summoned, madam?

Skye: I was listening to your ideas about Emily's picnic. I'd like for you to expand on them for me.

Alexis: You're having a picnic?

Skye: Actually, a romantic dinner might be more effective.

Alexis: Will Mr. Jacks be joining you?

Skye: No, but Mr. Ashton will.

Alexis steps out of the kitchen appearing very weary and holding her back . The front door opens and she immediately straightens as Ned walks in.

Ned: Good evening, Dobson.

Alexis: Good evening, sir.

Ned: Skye called and invited me for dinner.

Alexis is clearly disgusted.

Alexis: Ms. Quartermaine is in the living room, sir.

Ned: Thank you.

Just then Skye begins to walk down the stairs holding the baby.

Skye: Uh -- wrong way, Ned. I'm just about to put Kristina down. Would you like to join us?

Ned: Of course. Dobson, give us enough time for "Good night, Moon" and a lullaby, and then we'll be ready for dinner.

Ned and Skye go up the stairs as Alexis mockingly mouths Ned's words.

Alexis walks happily into the living room where the "romantic" dinner has been set up on a small table.

She begins to sprinkle more and more pepper onto Skye's salad. She then unscrews the cap of the pepper dispenser and pours some onto the salad. She takes off her gloves and tosses the salad up so the pepper and salt can't be seen.

She gestures indicating victory.