July 15, 2004 Transcript
"I certainly have no intention of ever thanking you again"

At the courthouse

Alexis: You're probably wondering about Skye Quartermaine's appeal, and I want you to know --

Ric: Well, I won't undo a postponement.

Alexis: And why would i want one?

Ric: My god, Alexis, Lila Quartermaine just passed away. Kristina's great-grandmother. I would think that you would want to take some time off so that kristina could be with her family at this time.

Alexis: Not that this is remotely any of your business, but I happen to hold Lila Quartermaine in the highest regard. However, my daughter barely knew her. My daughter is a child. I don't think it would be appropriate for her to be exposed to grieving strangers.

Ric: Well, the only reason that kristina is a stranger to the Quartermaines is because that's the way you seem to want it. And I've never really understood that. Yeah, true, the Quartermaines leave a lot to be desired in the family lottery, but they're no better or worse than any family that i can see. I mean, at least they're not dangerous, right? Ned, in particular -- he seems to be completely unobjectionable. He's a successful businessman. As far as I can see, he strikes me as a potentially loving father if you give him half a chance.

Alexis: Your speculation into my domestic arrangement is not only a personal violation of my privacy, but it is a breach of professional ethics, and I will never be too busy in any day to file a complaint with the bar association.

Ric: Whoa, whoa! Please -- please explain to me what you find so reprehensible about my belief that Kristina's family should be able to see her from time to time, once in a blue moon, even. Look, you just said that Lila Quartermaine was a beloved and admired woman. Now, what if kristina finds out about her one day, and she also finds out that you kept her from this woman who was so amazing that was her great-grandmother?

Alexis: I'm not worried. I don't know why you are. Kristina has all the family she needs.

Ric: Don't be so sure.

Alexis: I just wanted you to know that I'm taking a couple of days off.

Ric: You actually listened to what I said?

Alexis: You made a reasonable point about my daughter's relationship with Lila Quartermaine. And I owe it to Lila to make my daughter and myself available in case anyone needs us, and, of course, I will be attending the funeral.

Ric: I'll be damned.

Alexis: I'm not finished. It's possible that i was a tad ungracious -- not that I condone your excessive interest in my personal life, but i thank you just this once for pointing out my insensitivity.

Ric: You're welcome.

Alexis: Don't get smug. I certainly have no intention of ever thanking you again.

Ric: Counselor, just in case you hadn't noticed, you don't really hate me as much as you think you do.