Alexis is at Wyndemere going over papers with Nikolas.

Nikolas: Be honest. How bad is it?

Alexis: I know that I promised you that I would consult on this financial crisis, but I am having a hell of a time getting my head in this.

Nikolas: I'm sorry. I shouldn't be dragging you into this. It's not like you don't have problems of your own.

Alexis: Nikolas, I know that you're in charge of the family now, but why don't you call Stefan and ask him to consult. I'm sure he'd be happy to help if you call him.

Nikolas: I have called him repeatedly and left him dozens of messages, and he never calls back. I'm starting to get worried.

A.J. is mounting a video camera on a picture frame in the Quartermaine living room as Skye looks on.

Skye: Can't you go any faster?

A.J.: I'm doing the best I can.

Skye: Do you think it's going to work?

A.J.: Borderline brilliant.

Skye: Alexis makes adults uncomfortable with her high-strung neuroses. God only knows what effect she has on that baby.

A.J.: Right, and you're the model of tranquility.

Skye: Well, at least I'm not certifiably insane. Kristina knows me. Alexis is a virtual stranger to that child.

Skye turns toward the door startled when she hears the front door close in the foyer.

(Camera switches to Ned in the foyer)

Ned: Let's go see if we can find Skye, shall we? See if she's in the living room.

Skye and A.J. quickly move from the wall. A.J. dives under a table behind the couch and hides just as Ned walks in with the pram.

Skye: Oh, well, there she is, you little pumpkin. Did daddy take you for a walk?

Ned: She loves walking through the rose garden. I think it's fast becoming her favorite flower.

Skye: Well, we are next going to have to introduce her to Casablanca lilies.

A.J. slips out of the French doors unseen.

Ned: Oh. So you're developing her tastes for the more expensive things in life, huh?

Skye: Well, it's the least a Princess Brat deserves.

Ned: Hey, maybe the -- the three of us can spend some time together after Alexis' visit.

Skye: (Smiles) Yeah, if she ever gets here.

Skye and Ned coo over the baby in the pram just as Alexis appears in the doorway.

Ned: Sweet little girl. You're just so sweet.

Alexis gently knocks on the open door to let them know she's there.

Ned: Hey.

Skye: Oh, Alexis. We were just wondering when you were --

Ned: You're late again.

Alexis: Barely, but I'm here now. (She fusses over the baby) Hi! Hi, baby! Hi, baby. (Picks her up) Oh, my gosh. (Sniffs in the baby scene)

Alexis: Come here. You smell like flowers. um, yum. Did someone take you out in the garden? Huh? (Walks across the room away from Ned and Skye) Hello, sweetheart. Ooh. Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh.

Skye: (Whispers to Ned) You know, maybe we should give them some time alone.

Kristina coughs.

Ned: Since when do you want to leave Alexis alone with Kristina?

Alexis: Am I allowed to step out on the terrace with her, or would that be considered erratic behavior?

Ned: Well, actually, we just got back from a long walk. It might be better that she -- you know, she stay inside.

Alexis: Got it -- erratic.

Skye: You're right. I am worried about leaving Alexis alone with Kistina. But the most important person in the world right now is that little girl, and you know how sensitive and aware she is. I don't -- I don't want her to feel any tension among the grownups.

Ned: You might be right there.

Skye: Right. Like it or not, Alexis is Kristina's mother, and their time together should be pleasurable. So we should be big enough to give them some ample room. All right?

Ned: That's a good idea.

Skye: Ok.

Alexis smiles as Ned and Skye leave the room.

Alexis: I love you so much. I do. (Plays nosy with the baby) Whoo, nose. (Kisses her forehead) Lipstick kiss. (Wipes off the lipstick from her head) You know that mommy would do back handsprings down main street to be with you. Actually, you have no idea the lengths mommy has gone to to be with you.

Alexis, dressed as Dobson, rolls the pram into the living room with Alice following behind her.

Alice: You know, the baby was so over stimulated after her mother left that I thought a nice stroll around would just be perfect to tire her out before dinner.

Alexis: (As Dobson) Good. Why don't you heat the bottle and I'll watch the little one.

Alice: You know, I think it's wonderful the way you love children.

Alice walks out and looks at Dobson with devotion.

Alexis waits for the sound of the door closing.

She rushes up to the baby.

Alexis: (In her normal voice) Hello, sweet pea. (The baby coos) Hello, sweet pea.

(Camera switches to the foyer)

A.J. walks in the front door.

Skye: A.J., did you get the tape?

A.J.: There's been so much traffic in and out of the living room, I haven't had a chance to get to it. But it may be useless. You haven't heard the baby cry, have you?

Skye: No.

A.J.: Neither have I. And obviously no one else has or they would've come running. Look, this may be a great way to make Alexis look bad, but you might want to come up with another plan.

(Camera switches back to the living room and shows the camera perched on the picture frame)

Alexis giggles with the baby.

Alexis: Does it tickle? You know what? It itches mommy. It really does. Take that off.(She pulls the mustache off her face) Oh, oh -- just for a second. Watch it.

She slaps it on her lapel.

Alexis: We'll put it right there. We're going to be laughing about this years from now when I tell you why mommy had to dress up as an English butler so that I could spend more time with you.