Emily is sitting in front of an open window in her bedroom. The wind howls outside. Alexis, as Dobson, walks in.

Alexis: (As Dobson) Miss Emily? Miss Emily? It is freezing! (Shuts the window) Are you all right, miss?

Emily: I -- I -- I was dreaming. I -- I must have - (she stands up slowly) I must have gotten up.

Alexis: Miss Emily, you're shaking. I'll make you some tea. (She starts to walk out when Emily stops her)

Emily: Dobson --

Alexis: Yes, miss?

Emily: Is your mother still alive?

Alexis: (Shakes her head slowly) No.

Emily: (Crying) How old were you when she died?

Alexis: I was 8, miss.

Emily: I was 11 when my -- when my birth mother died. I've been -- I've been thinking about her so much lately (sits on the bed) and missing her so much. I wish she could be here with me.

Alexis hands Emily a cup of tea.

Alexis: There you are.

Emily: Thank you.

Alexis: This will make you feel better.

Emily: Thank you. I feel much better. Please don't tell anyone what happened, Dobson.

Alexis: Forgive me, miss, for speaking personally, but you were clearly distressed when I came in here, Emily. Perhaps you should be speaking to Dr. Quartermaine.

Emily: It would only hurt her feelings to know how much I've been missing my birth mother.

Alexis: I'm quite sure she would be sympathetic.

Emily: Yeah. She'd listen, and she'd say all the right things, but inside she'd be wishing that she could fill that empty space. And as much as I love her, she can't.

Alexis: Were you thinking of your birth mother when I walked in?

Emily: Yeah. I had a dream about her. Zander was in it, too. I was -- I was being pulled in -- in two directions. Zander was on one side, and my mother was on the other. And it felt so real, you know, as if my mother were here, wanting to take me away.

Alexis: It must have been terrible for you when she died.

Emily: My birth father died when I was little. I don't even remember him. So my mother -- she was everything. She was my family. She was my best friend.

Alexis: Then of course you miss her.

Emily: (Stands up) I'm glad I got to spend the time with her that I did. I have so many memories, Dobson. Her reading to me every night, doing all of the -- the accents and the voices. And listening to all of her old Beatles records. And getting our hair cut at this funky little salon. Before she lost all of her hair. I'm so sorry, Dobson. I know that you must have better things to do --

Alexis: No, not at all. Not at all, miss. Your mother sounds very special.

Emily: She was. And I always miss her. But it's especially hard now.

Alexis: Why now, miss?

Emily: Well, things have happened that have -- that have made me think about her a lot lately. I -- I can't really explain it.

Alexis: Your mother may be gone from here physically, but she will always be there in your heart, Emily. There is a heaven, I do believe, Emily. And it stands to reason that your mother is watching over you and wanting what any mother would want for her daughter -- only for you to feel loved and for you to be happy.

Zander as arrived at the mansion to deliver soup to Emily. The Quartermaines won't let him go see her and an argument ensues. We catch up near the end.

Emily: Zander, we'll tell Emily that you stopped by, ok?

Alan She'll call you when she's better.

Emily: Mm-hmm.

Emily watches from the top of the stair railing as Alexis walks past her and starts to descend the steps.

Edward: Oh -- oh, god, when will you two lose this liberal, bleeding-heart attitude and tell that little girl that she is not to come in contact with this drug addict?

Emily: Will you put a sock in it!

Edward: I just don't want her to be hurt by him.

Zander: Ok, look, I don't give a damn what any of you think. You can't stop me from seeing Emily.

Emily: That may very well be true. But you just can't see her tonight.

Edward: You know something? Emily would never have had the problem with that deviant if she had had a proper example set for her.

Emily: Don't you know when to quit?

Edward: I know that there is a lesson to be learned here, lady. And I'll tell you one thing, folks -- little Kristina is going to be raised so that she knows she is way above dregs like that.

Skye and Ned walk into the living room with Kristina. Skye coos over the baby as Alexis tries not to lose her lunch while she listens and polishes some glasses at the bar.

Skye: You missed quite a scene there, little princess. Your great-grandfather and the entire family had a free-for-all.

Ned: Mm-hmm.

They sit down on the couch.

Skye: They do that a lot. But not to worry. We will teach you how to roll your eyes and just ignore them.

Ned: Yes. We will protect you, I promise. This family's dysfunction won't affect you.

Skye: Oh, we are going to show you what real love is.

Ned: No strings attached.

Skye: Oh, I think she's tired.

Ned: I think she is. I better take her up to bed.

Ned gets up.

Skye: Oh! I bought some new picture books today.

Ned: Oh, great. Want to come up and read one?

Skye: Oh, I'd love to. I'll be up in a minute.

Ned: Ok.

Skye: Ok.

Ned: Come on.

Ned takes the baby upstairs as Alexis watches. Skye notices two stuffed animals on the coffee table.

Skye: Oh.

Alexis and Skye reach for the toys at the same time but Alexis grabs them.

Alexis: Poor girl. She must miss her mother.

Skye: Well, if she does, it certainly doesn't show. She's a very happy baby.

Alexis: Every child needs their mother.

Skye: No, a child needs a mother. Kristina's biological parent is mentally unstable and poses a threat to her welfare. Trust me, I know what it's like to grow up in an unstable environment. But Kristina will be fine because I'm going to be her mother.

Skye tries to take the stuffed animals from Alexis but she won't let go at first. She plays like she didn't realize she was holding them at all.

Alexis: Oh. Sorry.

Skye takes the animals and leaves the room .

Alexis makes a face at Skye's back.

Alexis starts walking down the stairs and then stops. She looks around to see that nobody is watching and slides down the banister. When she gets off the banister she's clearly in pain. The doorbell rings and Alexis goes to answer the door. She's stunned to see Judge Farmer.

Alexis: May I help you?

Judge Farmer: Judge Farmer. I'm here regarding the custody of the infant Kristina Ashton Davis.

Alexis: Mr. Ashton is not available at the moment, but I will tell him of your visit.

Judge Farmer: Actually, I'm here to see Skye Quartermaine.

Alexis: Ms. Quartermaine is not available, either.

Judge Farmer: Could you check? She called and arranged this meeting over a week ago.

Alexis: I believe she's occupied --

Skye suddenly steps in front of Alexis.

Skye: Oh, Judge Farmer. Thank you so much for coming. Dobson, would you be so kind as to get us some coffee?

Alexis: Yes, ma'am.

The judge walks in and she and Skye head for the living room. Alexis follows them and listens at the door.

Judge Farmer: You wanted to discuss certain custody issues?

Skye: Judge farmer, I know that you've always had Kristina's best interests at heart, and I just -- I thought that you'd want to be informed.

Judge Farmer: Regarding?

Skye: Kristina's mother, Alexis Davis. Her behavior has become increasingly erratic. She claims to love the child and yet she's often late for visitation if she even shows up at all. And I am afraid that her visits are actually doing Kristina more harm than good, and perhaps it would be better if Alexis was denied visitation altogether.