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Will Edmund and
Alexandra's Combined Efforts Be Enough to Save Dimitri's Life? (SOU 9/28/99)
"Edmund is still reeling from the shock of finding that Dimitri is still alive and then seeing his brother. When Alexandra mentions the experimental treatment, Edmund wants to get started immediately. Alexandra wants him to think about it: the treatment could help prolong Dimitri's life, but may not improve it. Edmund and Alexandra decide it's okay for certain members of the family to know about Dimitri.
Edmund is impatient as he wants to do the therapy, so he calls David and explains the situation. David sees a way not only to help Dimitri, but also to destroy Adam. David knows that a DNA test is necessary before treatment can be done. David suggests that Edmund ask Liza for permission to use Colby's stem cells to help save Dimitri. Liza is understanding, but tells them the decision is not hers alone to make: She has to check with Colby's biological father, Jake.
Again, Edmund is impatient. He and David find Jake and explain the situation. Jake will talk to Liza and get back to them. Liza calls Jake just as Adam arrives and wants to know what's going on. Liza tells him that it has nothing to do with him. Later, Liza explains that Dimitri is alive and that Colby could help keep him that way. Adam isn't happy, as he realizes the secret he's been trying to keep hidden for so long is in jeopardy of coming out. Adam isn't getting anywhere with Liza- who reminds him that Jake is Colby's biological father- so Adam decides he must take things into his own hands (as only Adam can do!).
Meanwhile, Alexandra is furious with Edmund for going ahead without telling her. He tries to get her to trust him when they're interrupted by a phone call. Things aren't going well for Dimitri, as his condition worsens by the minute.
Adam tries to stop Liza and Jake from giving their permission, but it's useless. A DNA test must be performed before anything is done. Adam realizes that he only has one chance to save himself and he takes it, but he miscalculates things where David is concerned.
Later, Alexandra is informed that Colby's cells are compatible with Dimitri's. Edmund begs her to go ahead with the treatment, so she does. Then the waiting begins. During the long night, Alexandra has disturbing nightmares about Dimitri and can't wait to go to the hospital the next morning to see him. In the morning, she and Edmund go to the hospital. There's good news about Dimitri. Dr. Silbert tells them that Dimitri wants to see Alexandra. When she goes to his room, she's shocked to find that his bed is empty and he's nowhere to be found!"
