As she exits the shop, Potter speaks up with "Shame about the gardens. I seriously hope the clock ticks out on Charming Heights." He's got a cigarette in his mouth, and Gemma lights it as she asks what clock that would be. Having sucked her in, Potter explains the eminent domain issue, and Gemma's all, "Really? Do I know you?" Potter introduces himself as Nick Stackhouse, humble zoning department employee, and then drifts off. I would love to discern Potter's motivations for what he's doing: Screwing over Mayor McCheese on general principle? Hoping to plant a bug in Gemma's ear so she prods Clay and the boys into doing more damage and therefore making Potter's case easier? Resorting to creating soap opera schemes because All My Children is off the air?