JULY 1, 1986 (EP. #5598)
Cecile took her frustrations out on Gloria and Marcia because their search for Cass had been fruitless. Kathleen snapped at Rachel, Felicia, and M.J. for believing that she was depressed over Cass. Michael and Donna argued over whether or not a relationship could work between the two of them. Mr. Waller informed Kathleen and M.J. that Cass's landlord had threatened to throw out his personal effects, but Kathleen maintained that Cass's possessions and fate were none of her concern. Cecile vowed to get pregnant by Cass and decided to head to Bay City. Donna was appalled when Michael arranged to have his car towed and rented a pickup truck. M.J. warned a group of teenagers to quit being disruptive to other customers while they ate at Mary's Place. Kathleen mused to Felicia that Cass's disappearance seemed similar to her mother's mysterious death. Brittany told Rachel and Felicia that Catlin was out of town and, while Peter frightens her on occasion, he had not done anything that would make Brittany a battered wife. Vince forced the group of unruly teenagers to leave after they set off fireworks in Mary's Place. Cecile vowed to discredit Cass in Kathleen's eyes in Bay City. Felicia, Kathleen, and M.J., packed Cass's belongings. Donna grew worried when Michael ordered food and drinks on another man's tab as they tried to trace Vicky's whereabouts. Cecile agreed that Cjaza and LaRusso should accompany her to Bay City since Gloria and Marcia would be easily recognized by the police. Michael lost a high-stakes pool game against a man named Bill Bell. Kathleen wept over Cass betraying her trust. Rachel urged Brittany to be honest with Peter about her love for Catlin, but Brittany swore that she would not risk being separated from the baby. Kathleen plotted her next novel. M.J. received a call from Adam that reported Cecile's movements. Michael agreed to use Donna as "collateral" in another pool game against Bill.
Notes: First appearance of James McDonald as Blade. The character's birth name was Hank Rafferty.
JULY 2, 1986 (EP. #5599)
While enjoying caviar and champagne on her plane, Cecile made cryptic remarks about putting women like Kathleen to shame while she evaded Cjaza and LaRusso's inquiry into her plans in Bay City. Kathleen acted indifferent upon learning from M.J. that Cecile had chartered a plane and was on her way to Bay City. Adam arrived at Mary's Place to take M.J. to the airport. Nancy told Maisie that she did well on her chemistry exam and was anxious to tell Greg about it. Donna was unenthusiastic when Michael won a pool game against Bill. Adam questioned M.J.'s friendship with Cass, but insisted that he wished to befriend M.J. Cecile was cordial but not cooperative when Adam and M.J. tried to interrogate her on the plane. Lt. Samuels was displeased to learn that M.J. had driven Adam to the airport and maintained that Cecile should not be questioned by the authorities. Cecile dodged Adam's questions on whether Cass had been a passenger on her plane. Michael forced Bill to bet on his wallet, which had been stolen at the bar. A frustrated M.J. failed to recognize Czaja and LaRusso in photographs Adam had shown to her. Michael and Donna survived a bar fight that broke out when Bill refused to accept that Michael had won back his wallet in a pool game. Cecile asked Ravi, the U.S. ambassador for Tanquir, to release a press statement as they discussed the fate of Tanquir being in Cecile's hands and the murder of Gunter Hermann. Jake and Blade got into fights with Aces, who injured Nancy while harassing her. Cecile ordered LaRusso to look for Kathleen. Nancy expressed gratitude to Jake for rescuing her while Vince called the police. M.J. was intrigued by Adam's interest in Michael, who had a scheduled appointment with Adam. Blade was upset when Aces vowed revenge against Jake. Cecile worried about Cass while Kathleen denied that she cared about him. Michael and Donna danced as a jukebox played, "Stand by Your Man."
JULY 3 and 4, 1986: Pre-empted for NBC's coverage of the Wimbledon Tennis Semifinals.
JULY 7, 1986 (EP. #5600)
Nancy admitted to Jake and Greg that she was scared of guys like Blade and Aces. Zane discovered Cass hiding in Zane's boathouse. Michael boasted to Brittany about the way Donna had handled herself during the bar fight. Brittany insisted to Michael and Donna that Catlin was working hard to find Vicky and that Peter had gone on a business trip. Peter's arrival to the Love estate caused a nervous Brittany to drop a tea cup and saucer that she had placed in her lap. Michael and Brittany jumped to Catlin's defense when Peter insinuated that Catlin was incapable of finding Vicky. Peter suggested that Brittany should remain anxious. Adam theorized to M.J. that there may have been a reasonable explanation for catching Cass on the beach with Cecile. Adam decided against closing the case on Cass's kidnapping and talked to M.J. about Cecile ostensibly being in the United States for medical treatment. Peter told Brittany about his past with Cecile, but refused to answer Brittany's questions on his whereabouts before he left town with Mac. Michael intervened when an angry Peter manhandled Brittany. Greg told Nancy about Samantha's escapades in Europe and their parents' extramarital affairs. Cass insisted to Zane and Felicia that he must explain to Kathleen that Cecile had kidnapped him, but Felicia warned Cass that he should not lie to Kathleen. Nancy insisted to Jake that she shared Greg's desire to have nothing more than a summer fling. After Brittany refused to confide her marital troubles to Michael, Donna explained that Peter had been eavesdropping on their conversation. Adam asked M.J., about her singing while she searched for the Gomez file. Donna told Michael that Brittany secretly wished to skip town with Catlin, that Peter had paternity tests performed on the baby, and that Peter spies on Brittany frequently. Brittany screamed upon realizing that the baby was gone. M.J. attacked Cass for hurting Kathleen.
JULY 8, 1986 (EP. #5601)
Catlin arrived at the Love estate to find Brittany in a panic over the apparent kidnapping of her baby in front of Michael and Donna. Cass lambasted Adam and M.J. for failing to rescue him. Adam brought Cass to the police precinct for questioning. Mac could not deter Rachel from visiting Cecile. In front of Catlin, Peter accused Brittany of failing to take care of the baby properly, introduced a possessive new nursemaid by the name of Miss Weston, and warned Brittany not to be caught in Catlin's arms often. M.J. apologized to Cass for accosting him and stated that Kathleen was confused about the situation with Cecile. Cass was determined to see Kathleen. Cecile made disparaging remarks about Jamie and Sandy while she and Rachel exchanged barbs at each other. Mac approved of Kathleen's idea of writing a biography about her parents. Mac assured Kathleen that Adam turned her down for a date because of Cass. Kathleen vowed to forget about Cass. Cass was displeased by Adam and M.J.'s flow chart of his case and accused Adam of pursuing Kathleen. Adam laid into Cass for hurting Kathleen and for causing M.J. to be demoted. Rachel told Cecile that she was welcome to take Cass with her and leave Bay City. Kathleen refused to believe that Cecile had kidnapped Cass despite Zane and Felicia's concerted efforts. Lt. Samuels mocked Cass's claims that Cecile had kidnapped him so that he could sire an heir to the throne in Tanquir for Cecile. Cecile assured King Amir that she was pregnant by Cass. Cecile ordered LaRusso to find a man who could keep Cass away from Kathleen. Catlin told Brittany that he had considered moving to Chicago because his presence was causing problems for her and Peter. Brittany allowed Catlin to assume that he was the father of the baby. Michael and Donna were puzzled by Catlin and Brittany's nervous behavior. M.J. convinced Cass to delay meeting with Kathleen so that he could rest.
JULY 9, 1986 (EP. #5602)
Nancy told Ada and Jake that Greg was running her ragged. Adam and Michael inspected the Love stables. Felicia tried to ease Kathleen's anger towards Cass, who called to express his love and explained that he was coming to see her. Kathleen left a note before telling Felicia that she would not allow Cass to hurt her again. Zane urged Cass to give Kathleen space. Donna was suspicious when Michael and Adam claimed that they were ensuring diplomatic security with Cecile and downplayed the duration and nature of their friendship. Adam told Michael that Cecile is connected to "The Vulture," who made business deals in Bay City with the King of Tanquir. Greg coaxed Nancy into having a picnic on the beach. Jake told Greg that Nancy had matured and become self-reliant. Greg was amused when Samantha gifted Jake with a new watch. Ada and Nancy talked about Jake dating Samantha to forget about Marley. Michael and Adam planned to flush "The Vulture" out of hiding. Samantha decided that she and Jake should join Greg and Nancy on their picnic. Cass told Zane that it would be difficult to get reliable eye witnesses to prove to Kathleen that he had been kidnapped by Cecile and her henchmen. An unknown man tailed Cass. Michael accused Donna of having a suspicious nature and promised that he would not let anyone hurt Marley. Samantha ignored Greg's concerns about her pursuing Jake and accused Greg of being incapable of making commitments. Adam obtained the addresses of the guests who had attended the party at which Mary had drowned for Kathleen. Vince ordered Cass to stay away from Kathleen. Nancy and Samantha warned each other against dating Jake and Greg. Michael bought the Love stables from Donna. Wallingford talked to Felicia about a dinner party for the Sons and Daughters of the French Revolution. Cass spotted an armed waiter standing next to Kathleen's table at the Northwoods Inn.
JULY 10, 1986 (EP. #5603)
Peter laid into Brittany for neglecting their sick child. Felicia and Wallingford were puzzled when Cass fled the Northwoods Inn. Kathleen refused to believe Felicia's claims that Cass was resolute about seeing her and that Cass had a reason for fleeing the restaurant. Czaja told Cecile that Cass had escaped. Cecile told LaRusso that Cass loved her and that the opposition against the Tanquir's monarchy would die once Cecile had become pregnant with his child. Cass anonymously reported the armed waiter at the Northwoods Inn to the police, who were unable to locate the man. Peter disputed the legitimacy of Michael's purchase of the Love stables. Brittany accused Peter of lying about the baby's health and hiring Miss Weston to make Brittany seem like an incompetent mother. Catlin told Mac that he would not permit Peter to raise his son. Mac suggested to Catlin that Brittany reveal the baby's true paternity and forfeit the money. Kathleen told Felicia and Wallingford that she would have reconciled with Cass had he professed love to her. Cass fed Prometheus to lure him away from the McKinnon house. Michael's arrival prevented Catlin from getting Brittany to reveal the baby's true paternity. Mac told Adam, Rachel, and Nancy that the aerial photograph was taken in 1950 during a boundary dispute between the Love and Cory estates. Nancy invited Adam to the picnic on the beach. LaRusso and Cjaza questioned whether Cecile had embezzled money out of Tanquir. Catlin informed Michael that Vicky was in the area. Adam tried to assuage Michael's fears that many people would be hurt once "The Vulture" resurfaces. Peter and Brittany argued about the baby becoming too dependent on her. Kathleen expressed willingness to believe Cass's claims. Peter overheard Brittany tell Rachel that she was taking the baby and leaving him. Cass neutralized LaRusso and Cjaza and took Cecile hostage to force her to corroborate his kidnapping.
JULY 11, 1986 (EP. #5604)
Brittany recalled that Peter and Catlin both insisted that they were Peter Reginald's father. Over the phone while assuming an accent, Cass advised Kathleen to come to the Northwoods Inn and ask to speak to a troublemaker named Harvey should she want Prometheus returned alive. When Catlin proclaimed that he had rights and obligations if he was the father of the baby, Brittany planned to meet Catlin at Mary's Place so that she would be free of Peter's interference. Peter told Brittany that his mother had committed suicide and had been most concerned with self-preservation during her lifetime. Brittany left Peter Reginald with Bridget after instructing her not to give the baby to Miss Weston. Samantha decided to be patient with a quiet, reserved, and slightly annoyed Jake. Kathleen refused to listen to Cass's explanations about St. Thomas. Cass's plan to force Cecile into revealing the truth backfired when Cecile, wearing a Marie Antoinette costume, complained about being left in her underwear. Kathleen got confused when Cass went to confront the armed waiter who was in Cecile's employ. Nancy opined to Greg that Samantha was an assertive person who acted out of desperation. Adam, M.J., and Jake stopped a punk named Aces from pestering Samantha. Miss Weston threatened to report the incident to Peter when Brittany and Bridget refused to cooperate with her concerning Peter Reginald's care. Brittany tried to contact Rachel while making plans to escape Peter with her baby. Kathleen became murderous when Cecile made acerbic remarks about Kathleen's aborted wedding, middle-class lifestyle, and sexual appeal. Everyone was impressed when M.J. sang "Still Crazy After All These Years" with a guitar player named Scott. Peter insulted Brittany after finding her holding the baby and some luggage. Wallingford ran to Felicia for reinforcements once Cecile was captured on the sound system throwing barbs at Kathleen.
Notes: First appearance of Hank Cheyne as Scott LaSalle.