Matters of Life & Death
As Alexandra grows closer to Edmund, revelations from her past beg the question: Who is this dangerous beauty really?   (SID 2/22/2000)

"Two steps forward, three steps back- this week, that seems to be the direction in which AMC's dynamic duos are going. What's more, one false move, and some of these relationships- not to mention these very characters- might not survive! Which pairs will find their hearts beating faster, and which will have their tickers stopped altogether? Read on and find out!

Kiss Me Deadly
This week, the mystery of Alex's identity deepens as her life with Edmund begins to resemble one part romance novel, one part espionage thriller. 'They're thrown together trying to find out who she really is,' elaborates executive producer Jean Dadario Burke. 'And he's certainly more intrigued than most people- he's just got to know!'

When Alex can't recall why she killed Geoffrey, Edmund comforts her. Later, he uses a computer to research Geoffrey, but his access suddenly is denied by the government! Edmund does learn that Geoffrey was a diplomat with two kids. Hearing that one was named Cassandra, Alex remembers Geoffrey telling her, 'You didn't see or hear anything!'

Are they falling in love?
The next day, Edmund lets Alex know that he cares for her and is committed to helping her solve these riddles. Moves, she gazes at Dimitri's photo and asks, 'Is this what you meant when you asked Edmund to take care of me?' 'He's grown to the point of being protective of her,' notes Burke. 'And don't forget, investigative reporting is his thing; this [is] what he loves to do.

'Her being beautiful,' she adds, 'and a lovely person who loved his brother doesn't hurt either.'

With more hypnosis, Alex remembers witnessing Geoffrey's murder of her childhood friend- his daughter, Cassandra! That discovery leads Alex to think that her repressed memories are all accounted for. Yet Edmund suggests that they may have only just started to chip away at a government cover-up.

All the Right moves
More questions arise when Alex and Edmund take a trip to the mall- and a crazed gunman takes hold of the partial amnesiac! After she uses martial arts to subdue him, Edmund asks, 'Where did you learn those skills?' Her reply: 'I have no idea.'

Later, as the pair reenact the altercation, they find themselves physically close. Confused, Alex pulls away and warns Edmund to stay away- for his own sake. But he reiterates how much he cares for her and that they'll work to unlock her secrets together.

Identity Crisis
At the end of next week, Alex piques Edmund's interests with a fervent desire to move on with her life. But her nearly-fatal confrontation with a foe prompts her to worry more than ever: 'Who am I?'

'[What she means by "moving on"] is part of the mystery,' teases Burke. 'And boy, the mystery is just beginning.'"