David had a DNA test and found out that neither Roger nor Burke was his father. His inheritance hinged on him officially being a Collins. When Collins family lawyer, Frank Garner learned the news, he conveniently found a codicill to Liz's will that specifically addressed such an event. David was cut out of the will. At first saddened by the news, David eventually decided to leave Collinwood and Maine forever. To this day, he lives with his wife somewhere in the mountains of New Mexico.