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[Soft dramatic music] [Dramatic music] [Cell phone beeps] Paul: I think I might have something. Sonny: Did Deimos charter a plane? Paul: Maybe, maybe not. See I talked to a guy at this charter place, and he wasn't being very forthcoming. He didn't say no, but he didn't hang up. He just kept hinting that he might know something. Sonny: He also kept hinting he wanted some incentive? Paul: Yeah, exactly. Sonny: Where is this place? Paul: Well, it's not too far from here. Just off country road L. Sonny: All right, I'll grab the money, then we'll head over. Paul: No, you stay here. I'll go get it. Sonny: No. Paul: Sonny, isn't that why you hired me and Steve in the first place? To do the leg work? What if Deimos finds out you've been asking questions, bribing charter owners? You can't antagonize him any more than you already have. I mean, eventually, Deimos is gonna find out what you're up to, but until then, just leave it to me. Sonny: I'll get you the money. Paul: Okay. Sonny: But you need to be careful yourself. Paul: No, I got this. I'll be okay. And together, we'll both get Deimos. [Soft music] Brady: Mm, hi. Nicole: Hi. Brady, you know... I meant what I said. I think we are starting something great here. I mean, I have a baby now. Me. Brady: Yes, you do. Nicole: Yes. And now I have you and Tate. Everything is perfect. Brady: They call that heaven on earth. Nicole: [Laughs softly] I love that. Brady: Yeah, I know. Nicole: It's nice and cheesy. [Both laugh] Brady: That's the way I like it. [Suspenseful music] Brady: [Scoffs] [Musical electronic beeping] Brady: What? [Musical electronic beeping] Nicole: What was that? Joey: Hey. Jade: Hi. Joey: How's the move going? Jade: Kinda slow. But don't worry. Everything'll be out by tonight. Joey: No worries. There's no rush. Jade: Yeah, there is a rush. I mean, I don't wanna be cluttering up your place anymore. I know I took up way too much drawer space, closet space. Not to mention all my stuff in the medicine cabinet. Must have driven you crazy. Joey: No, that didn't bother me. Jade: Well, at least there was something about me being there that didn't bother you. Oh, I just remembered I have some stuff in the kitchen too. Some tea, granola, a few jars of red Diablo sauce. I mean, unless you want them. Joey: I don't. Jade: Right. Of course not. 'Cause you only like marinara sauce, right? Joey: Yeah. Jade: Okay, I'll just grab those then. Joey: Jade... Jade: What? Joey: I just wanna make sure you know that you're moving out is for the best. [Soft dramatic music] Jade: Maybe for you, but not for me. Some day you'll love me as much as I love you. [Upbeat music] Kayla: I know you're nervous. Steve: How? Kayla: Why don't you try to relax and enjoy yourself, huh? Steve: [Exhales slowly] I am really happy that you put this thing together, but I gotta tell you, having both boys here trying to act like a family, yeah, it's making me nervous. I mean, every time I've tried to connect with Tripp, it's blown up in my face. He believes I killed his mother. I guess I should understand how hard that must be for him to get past. Kayla: Well, it doesn't help having Ava's family fanning the flames. But like I told you before, don't give up. Just keep doing what you're doing, and eventually he's gonna see who you really are and who Ava was. Steve: I hope you're right, baby. Kayla: I know I'm right. I know the man I married. The man I love. [Soft dramatic music] Brady: You know what, that sounds like Tate's toy car. Nicole: Oh. Brady: You don't think he got out of bed, do you? Nicole: Uh-oh. Brady: I'm gonna go see if he's causing some trouble. [Musical electronic beeping] [Suspenseful music] [Musical electronic beeping] Beyond is a natural pet food [Soft dramatic music] [Clangs] Eli: Abigail? Are you okay? Abigail: Yeah, I'm fine. Fine. I was just walking through the park. Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt. [Cell phone ringing] Gabi: No, it's okay. No problem. Eli: Hey, I'm sorry. I gotta take this. Gabi: Okay. [Cell phone beeps] Abigail: I didn't realize that you and Eli were dating. Gabi: You were the one who set us up. You thought it was great, as I recall. Abigail: Yeah, I did. Gabi: So why are you surprised that we're still seeing each other? Abigail: I think that's probably pretty obvious. Gabi: No, it's not obvious to me, unless you think that Eli and I are not a good match, but you played matchmaker. Right, so...? Abigail: Don't play games with me, Gabi. You know that I left Chad so that the two of you could be together. So I'm sorry if I think it's a little bit strange that now you seem to be moving on with my cousin. Gabi: Well, I think it's strange that you even did that at all. I mean, no one asked you to. I didn't ask you. That was your choice. Abigail: I know it was, and I did it-- I already told you why I did it. Gabi: Right, so that you could be out of the way and Chad and I could be together, but that's not the case. Abigail, that has never been the case. Chad was committed to you. He was committed to renewing his vows with you. You're his wife. Not me. You need to stop living this imaginary life and you need to work things out with your husband. Tripp: [Clears throat] Kayla: Oh. Tripp: Hey. Kayla: Tripp, sorry. Steve: Whoa. Kayla: Sorry, we didn't hear you come in. Steve: We got a little distracted. Kayla: [Laughs] Tripp: I saw. You know, I have to be honest, it's a little weird seeing a married couple get along so well. I mean, there wasn't a lot of "getting along" in the house I grew up in. [Door closes] Joey: Hey, guys, sorry I'm late. Both: Hey. Joey: I was studying for finals, lost track of time. Kayla: That's okay. Joey: Hey, heard what you did for my uncle roman. Thanks. Mom says you were pretty awesome. Kayla: He was. I was thinking, "our son the doctor." Steve: [Chuckles] Kayla: Or is that too much? Tripp: I guess not. Steve: What do you think about that, Tripp? You interested in being a doctor? Tripp: I don't know. Kayla: You have a knack for it. I mean, you handled the pressure beautifully. You took instruction. I think you have a gift for it. Joey: Of course, you'd have to get your undergraduate degree first. Tripp: How do you know I don't already have one? Joey: I guess I don't. I just thought-- Tripp: I'm 21, you know. I mean, what do you think I've just been bumming around getting myself into trouble? Joey: I mean, you never mentioned college. Tripp: I graduated from Arizona state. I put myself through. Steve: Wow. Kayla: Good for you. We would have liked to have been at that graduation. Tripp: Thanks. I appreciate your confidence in me. And if I do decide to go to med school, it's nice to know that you'd be in my corner. Kayla: Absolutely. Your dad and I would be behind you all the way. [Holly fussing] Brady: This stupid toy woke her up, didn't it? She was sound asleep. Nicole: Oh, so it was the car toy? Brady: This thing has a mind of its own. God, it's ridiculous. Nicole: [Laughs] How's Tate? Brady: He's asleep. Nicole: Oh, well... since both kids are asleep, I had an idea. Brady: Oh, god, I have an idea too. Why are you dressed? What's going on? Nicole: Okay, okay. [Chuckles] All right, that's not my idea. Brady: That's not your idea? Nicole: No. Brady: What? Nicole: I thought maybe we could make something to eat. Brady: She's hungry. Okay, how about the world's greatest frittata? Nicole: Ooh, frittata. Yes, always, frittata. Brady: Frittata, yeah, molto bene. Nicole: Ooh, molto, yes. Brady: Mangi-mangi? Nicole: Okay, ditto, ditto. Brady: You wanna mangi? Nicole: Sure. [Both laugh] [Suspenseful music] Nicole: Oh. Brady: What can I do? I can boil water for pasta. Nicole: Well, yeah, that would be an enormous help. Brady: And that's sarcastic so I will... I can open a jar of the-- what's it called? "Bowling-nowadays"? Nicole: Oh, my gosh, you're totally scaring me right now. Yes, okay, that's great. Let's do that. [Laughs] You okay? Brady: I got it. Nicole: Are you sure? Steve: So, this year we got married for the third and last time. Kayla: Last. [Both giggle] Tripp: Wow. You've two had quite the life. Gone all over the world, and battling bad guys. Seems pretty awesome. Steve: Something's bothering you? Tripp: Well, to be honest, I'm actually glad you told me all that. Steve: Okay. Tripp: It's clear that you thought of my mother as one of those bad guys. Kayla: I'm sorry. Tripp: No, no, don't be. I asked. It's that I... and I know what everybody has told me about my mother. That she was this sociopath, but... I mean, hearing, you know, the way you two met... falling in love. It'd have just been nice to hear these stories coming from her. Steve: I get that. Tripp: But I can never hear her side of the things because she's dead. And all I have are these pre-recorded messages from beyond the grave, which brings me to my next point. If I'm having dinner with my father, and I'm--at the same time I'm having dinner with the per-- [Sniffles, clears throat] I'm sorry. I can't do this. I need to go. Steve: Tripp, can we just talk a little bit? Tripp: No, no. I'm sorry, Pops, but... [Sighs] It's kind of a deal breaker. [Chuckles wryly] I really would like to still be friends, but... I just can't see having anything to do with you. [Somber music] [Door slams] Kayla: I'll go talk to him. Joey: Dad. You've gotta let me help you. Sonny: I take it the guy at the charter office was no help. Paul: No, he wasn't, but the pilot was, and it cost you absolutely nothing. Sonny: How'd you do that? Paul: Well, it helps that your private investigator boyfriend is a famous ex- MLB pitcher. [Chuckles] I traded some autographs for some information. Sonny: What'd you find? Paul: Well, the pilot said he flew a passenger that matched Deimos' description to Canada. Sonny: So Deimos was telling the truth? He has business in Quebec? Paul: No, 'cause the pilot flew a guy not to Quebec, but he flew him to Manitoba. It's a little airstrip near a mountain town. See, the pilot said that when they got there, there was a tall, lanky guy with salt and pepper hair waiting for him, and when the guy turned around, the pilot said he had a scar on his right cheek. Sonny: I know that guy. He works for Titan. His name's Lyle. Paul: Lyle. What're you doing? Sonny: I'm gonna track down Lyle right now and find out why Deimos is in Manitoba. Nicole: Oh, my goodness. Brady: Did you like it? Nicole: Okay, I didn't know that you could make a frittata, let alone a great frittata. That was so good. Brady: I can't take all the credit. It's the freshness of the eggs. When I was negotiating for the hardware store, I ran into this lady and she sells cage free eggs. Nicole: Mm-hmm. Brady: I'm like, "what are cage free eggs?" Nicole: What are ca-- Brady: She tells me about this farmers market where you can go, and the neighbors, they literally sell food to each other. I'm thinking to myself, how beautiful is that environment for kids to grow up in? Nicole: That's amazing. You wanna know what I was thinking about? Brady: Can't imagine. Nicole: A dog. Yes, come on, come on, look! Brady: I knew you were gonna do this to me. Nicole: I loved pookie. She was so sweet, and she was my first pet, and I really think that the kids should grow up with a dog. Brady: One dog. Nicole: A few dogs. Brady: "A few dogs." Nicole: Some dogs. Please? Brady: We can have dogs. Yeah, let's have dogs. Nicole: Okay. Brady: You know they can ride their bikes anywhere around here? Nicole: The dogs? [Laughs] I'm just kidding. Brady: The kids. Nicole: Brady, what if we were happy? Brady: Stop it. You mean, like, happy as if we went on the run and landed in some random city in Canada and became happy and just loved every minute of it? Nicole: Mm-hmm. Just you, me, Tate, and-- [Baby crying] Brady: There she is. Nicole: Ah, yeah. Brady: There she is. She is always on cue. Nicole: Shh. I have an idea. Why don't you clean up and I will get our daughter. Brady: Yep. Nicole: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm, okay. I'm gonna go get our daughter. Brady: Go get your daughter. [Suspenseful music] Abigail: Okay, but I don't understand because I know that you and Chad love each other. Gabi: You act like that's the whole story, but it's not. Okay? Chad and I, we got involved because you were not there. Think about that. I mean, he never cheated on you. It's not like we were sneaking behind your back. Abigail: I know that, and that's why I'm not angry with either one of you. I do not feel the least bit betrayed. Gabi: And yet you're still ending your marriage. Abigail: Yeah, I am because marriage doesn't really work if someone's heart isn't totally in it. If they are harboring feelings for somebody else. Gabi: Have you ever heard about feelings changing or fading? Because it seems to me that if you don't spend time with someone, if you don't talk to them, if you don't have that touch, then, yeah, those feelings will go away. Abigail: Really? You really think that? Gabi: Yeah. Abigail: 'Cause I've watched a lot of movies and I've read a whole lot of novels, and people fall in love and they stay in love, Gabi. It doesn't matter how long they've been separated or if some other person comes into the picture. Gabi: What do you-- you are not other people. You are Chad's wife. You are the mother of his child. Okay, his place, his life, that's with you and your son. Abigail: Well, there are a variety of reasons why that is not true. Gabi: What does that even mean, Abigail? Abigail: I walked in on him and Kate doing business, and it was just old time, high profit DiMera business, as in, like, totally not legal. Gabi: And what, that disgusted you? Abigail: It certainly bothers me, yes. Gabi: You're very difficult to figure out. You know that? Abigail: Excuse me? Gabi: I mean, the guy turns himself inside out to become the man you can love, he turns his back on his family, he saves you from some maniac fiancé, he's with you through a breakdown, you make him forgive you for making him think that you're dead, and then you guys make up, you decide to renew your vows, and the day of, in front of your families, Abigail, you say, "you know what? That's it. I don't wanna be here anymore." Abigail: Yeah, but you know what you're glossing over? You're glossing over months and months of having a front row seat to the Chad and Gabi yearning for each other show. Gabi: Yeah. Abigail: Yeah. Gabi: Point taken. Abigail: Mm-hmm. Gabi: All I know is that Chad has done everything humanly possible to prove his love to you. He's been dealt a rough hand and he's trying to do his best. Abigail: Yeah, well, you know what, it got to the point where trying wasn't really good enough for me anymore. Kayla: Tripp, wait. Wait. Look. I know that this is hard for you, and you're really still trying to process everything, but as your friend, and I do feel like I'm your friend, maybe you could help me out here. Is there anything that Steve could do to fix this? Because I'll tell you, he will do anything. Tripp: He can't bring my mom back from the dead. Kayla: No, he can't do that. Tripp: Look, you and all of these people have told me what she did to you. That she killed your father. I get how you can't forgive her, you know. You know, bringing down that whole plane, what she did. All those other people. That defines unforgivable. Kayla: I forgive her. Tripp: That is very big of you. I wish I could be like you. 'Cause I'd like to forgive your husband who seems like a nice person, but that woman on those DVDs also seems like a nice person. And I'm sorry what she did to you and your family, but the fact is my own father killed my mother... and I just don't think I could ever let that go. Steve: We've been through this. The only thing you can do would be to tell Tripp the truth, and you can't do that. That would just make things worse. I know you wanna help me, but think what that would do to your mother. Joey: I know. Damn. I just--I wish Tripp could see what kind of person you are. What kind of dad. A dad that would do anything for his kids. Steve: That's right. I would do anything for my kids, and he's my kid too. So I am gonna find a way to get through to him. I'm not gonna give up. Sonny: Hey, is this Lyle? Lyle: Who's this? Sonny: This is Sonny Kiriakis. I'm calling you with a heads up. Lyle: What about? Sonny: My uncle Victor is extremely upset with you, and I think you know the kind of things that happen to people and employees who upset him. Lyle: Oh, I ain't done nothing. Sonny: Well, I think you have, and maybe I can help you out, but you gotta explain a few things to me, Lyle, okay? Number one, why did Deimos charter his own jet? And two, why did he lie about where he was going? Lyle: I don't know. He doesn't exactly confide in me, you know. Sonny: And I'm sure that's true, Lyle. I am, but what if uncle Vic thinks you're helping Deimos go behind his back? Lyle: Well, I'm not. Sonny: Again, it's uncle Victor's perception of what you're doing that matters. Now, I can smooth everything over for you, Lyle, but... you need to tell me what Deimos is doing in Manitoba. Lyle: I don't know. Sonny: But you were at the airport, right? Now, if I know that, how long do you think it's gonna take for uncle Victor to figure that out? You know the kind of tactics he's gonna employ. The gentlemen that he will send to go talk to you, Lyle. They're not gonna be as patient as I am. They're not gonna be as nice as me either. Is this sinking in? Do you feel me, Lyle? You are not in a very good position. Lyle: I wouldn't do what you said. I would never go against your uncle Victor. This isn't about titan. Sonny: He's not gonna believe that. Your only hope is to tell me why Deimos is in Manitoba. Lyle: That broad. The one with the kid. He's come for her and the grandson. Sonny: Brady black and Nicole walker are there? Lyle: Yeah. Deimos has come for them. [Suspenseful music] Nicole: Oh, my god. [Door closes] [Baby crying] Nicole: Oh, my god. Who are you? What are you doing here? What do you want? You're working for Deimos, aren't you? Aren't you? Abigail: So do you finally understand? Gabi: I understand that he needs you. That he loves you. I mean, how can you toss aside such a wonderful man? Abigail: I did not toss him aside. I gave him his freedom. Gabi: He doesn't wanna be free of you. I mean, has he not made that clear? Abigail: You know what he's made clear? He's made it clear that he's willing to work it out with me. Okay, it doesn't really feel that great when someone loves you and is devoted to you, but they've gotta work at it. I don't want him to have to try. I don't want to be spending time with my husband while he's working it out trying to get you out of his mind. I don't want him to have to try not to think about you when he's looking at me or touching me or holding me in his arms. Gabi: I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you, Abigail. Abigail: Yeah, I never meant to hurt you either, and I didn't wanna hurt Chad, but I'm just trying to do what's right. Not just for him, but for me, and for you. Gabi: This is not what I want. You're my friend. I want you to be happy. I want you and Chad and Thomas to be a family. I just want you to please stop playing god. I want you to stop making decisions for Chad and for me 'cause it's not right. It's not okay. [Cell phone ringing] Gabi: It's not okay for you to do that. [Cell phone beeps] Gabi: Lucy, is everything okay with Ari? [Soft dramatic music] Eli: Everything okay? Abigail: Yeah, I think she just needed to go, and she's talking to the sitter. Eli: I meant between you two. Look, as a trained observer, I couldn't help but notice that things seemed a bit intense. Abigail: [Sighs] Yeah, I guess it was. Look, Eli, I don't really know you that well, but Gabi is definitely-- Eli: In love with your husband. Abigail: She told you that, huh? Eli: Look, I don't really wanna get into what she told me or didn't tell me, but I know what I'm up against. Abigail: And so you're just okay with that? You're okay with maybe being her rebound? Eli: [Chuckles] You're right. You don't know me that well. Look, I've been around, all right. I can handle myself. Gabi and I are both moving into this... well, whatever this is, with our eyes open. You like Jane Austen? Abigail: What? Eli: Nah, you remind me of Emma. She's always running around trying to control everyone else's life, but... she's clueless about her own. Abigail: Okay, Gabi just told me I was playing god. I guess it's a little nicer that I'm, like, Emma. Eli: I'm a nice guy. Abigail: Mm. Look, I'm sorry about your date. I hope you guys have a great time. I didn't mean to butt in. Um... will you tell Gabi I said good-bye? Eli: Yeah. Abigail: Thank you. Gabi: She's gone. That was exhausting. I mean, I know we have a reputation, us women, for wanting to talk about our feelings, but it-- I don't know, I was thinking when I was talking to Abigail that it would have been less stressful if it was two guys. Eli: You think? Gabi: Oh, yeah, the conversation would have been, like, "Eli, you guys dating? Is that what it is?" And then I would have said, "well, what's it to ya?" And that would have been it. That would have been done. Eli: It sounds about right. Gabi: Oh, I totally think so, and then all that weird, confusing stuff, it would have been left unsaid. Eli: Probably. Well, sounds like you and Abigail have a pretty complicated relationship. Gabi: Oh, yeah, that is the understatement of the year. Sonny: That's good to know. I need to talk to them as well. I need to know you're exact location. I'm flying there right now. Lyle: Should I tell Deimos you're on your way? Sonny: No, no need for that. I don't want you getting in trouble with Deimos. Just tell me the address. Great. Thank you, Lyle. Pleasure doing business with ya. We'll be in touch. Paul: So Deimos has tracked down Brady and Nicole? Sonny: Which means they are in a lot of danger. Deimos is scary. Jealous Deimos is terrifying. Paul: Brady's my brother. I'm going too. [Cell phone beeps] Sonny: The more the merrier. Hey, this is Sonny Kiriakis. Fuel up the jet. Manitoba, Canada. [Cell phone beeps] Sonny: Let's hope it's not too late. Nicole: Please. You're working for Deimos, aren't you? [Baby crying] Nicole: Okay, just don't-- don't hurt my baby, okay? Please, don't hurt holly. For god's sake, talk to me, please! Brady: Nicole, did you say something? Nic? Hey-- what the hell? Nicole: Brady, I think he's working for Deimos. Just don't hurt holly. Don't. Don't. The in-laws have moved in with us. [Soft dramatic music] Steve: How'd it go? Kayla: Well, he talked to me, and that's a good thing. But this is gonna take a while, and you're gonna need to be patient. Steve: I'll try. Kayla: But don't give up 'cause I still have hope. He explained to me how he felt, and he is struggling with what we've told him about Ava. But I believe when he gets to know this family, he'll wanna be a part of it, and then it'll make it easier for him to let go of his mother's death. Jade: I thought you had dinner with Joey's family. Tripp: I kinda cut things short. Jade: I can understand that. They're not exactly the most fun group. Tripp: It's not that. Jade: You wanna talk about it? Tripp: I just don't know how I can ever forgive him for killing my mother. Jade: Who? Tripp: "Who"? Jade: Right, you mean Joey's dad. Tripp: Yeah, who else would I mean? Jade: I don't know. I just got confused for a minute. Look, I know how tough it must have been to hear all that stuff. Not just tough, it's a nightmare, but, Tripp, Mr. Johnson's basically a good guy. Tripp: Yeah, yeah, he seems like one. A good dad too. Till you throw in the part of him murdering my mother. Jade: Yeah, I guess that's kind of a tricky one to get over. Tripp: Could you? Jade: I doubt it. I mean, as much as I hate both my parents, I think if one of them killed the other one, I'd have a hard time being understanding and forgiving. No matter what the circumstances. Tripp: Yeah, well, for me, it's impossible, all right? If they think I can just go back to feeling the way I did when we first met in phoenix. Just, like, that we could be one big, happy family. They are so wrong. I don't think that could ever happen. Brady: All right, just listen, listen. If you're working for Deimos, let's talk about it. Let's talk about it rationally, okay? Take the mask off. There's not reason for anyone to get hurt here, okay? If you want money, I have money, okay? I can give you whatever you want, but don't hurt anybody, okay? Not her or the kids. Nicole: [Whimpering] Brady: Sit down, sit down. It's all right. It's all right. You're not gonna say anything, huh? [Baby crying] Nicole: Oh. Brady: What do you want? Nicole: Please, please. Brady: Stop moving. Nicole: Okay. Look, she's... she's crying for me. Please, please, let me just hold her. Please. [Quietly] Brady. [Gunshot] Nicole: [Screams] [Thumps] Nicole: Oh, my god. Brady: [Gasping] Nicole: Oh. Oh, Brady, Brady, Brady, Brady. Brady: Oh, god. Nicole: Brady, no. Don't leave me. Oh, my god. Brady: [Groans] Nicole: What have you done? [Crying] What have you done? Oh, my god. Gabi: So Abigail said I was on the rebound? What nerve. I mean, you know, I love Abigail, but she can really get on my nerves sometimes. Eli: You know, don't you wanna know what I had to say? Gabi: Yeah, of course. Eli: I told her that I can take care of myself, and that you've been completely upfront with me about Chad. Gabi: Look, Eli, if you wanna get out of this, then you can. Eli: Get out? Who said anything about getting out? Gabi, if you're nursing a broken heart, I got the antidote. [Soft music] Gabi: That was a nice antidote. Eli: Yeah, well, I prescribe three times a day at least... Gabi: [Laughs] Stop. Eli: And you'll be over that heartache in no time. [Soft dramatic music] [Cell phone beeps] Steve: Thanks for putting this dinner together, baby. Kayla: Well, even though it wasn't exactly successful, I am optimistic. I'm gonna keep talking to Tripp, and eventually he's gonna let go of that anger. Steve: I hope so. I'll tell you what I do know. Kayla: Hmm? Steve: If I get my son back, it'll be because of you. Jade: You have to look at the big picture here. Your dad's not a monster. He's a good guy. Bottom line is he did what he did to protect someone that he loves. So just try to give him a break. Tripp: But you just said that if it was your dad who killed your mom, you could never get past it. Jade: Yeah, I know I said that, but... this is different. Tripp: How? Jade: It just is. Look, I gotta go get the rest of my stuff out of the loft, so see you later. Tripp: [Mumbles] "He did what he did to protect someone he loves." What? "This is different." What does all that mean? Brady: [Coughing] Nicole: Oh, Brady. [Baby crying] Nicole: Oh, that's Tate. Deimos would not let Brady die. You-- [Gasps] No. Xander: Surprise. Nicole: Oh, my god.

Tripp had dinner with Steve, Kayla, and Joey. Abby and Gabi got into an argument over Gabi being with Eli. Abby told Gabi that she broke up with Chad so Gabi could be with him. Abby was upset that she was with Eli. The masked person was in Nicole and Brady's house. Tripp brought up Ava during dinner. He said he would have liked to have heard stories from Ava. He told Steve that he didn't want anything to do with him. Kayla went after him. Paul told Sonny that Deimos met someone in Canada. Abby and Gabi argued over Chad.

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[ Tephphone rings ] John: John black. Roman: Yeah, john, it's roman. John: Roman. What's up? Roman: Listen, I'm sorry to bother you at home, but I'm trying to track kate down, and she's not at her office, not answering her cell phone, and I thought maybe you had some idea where she might be. John: Yeah, I do. Roman: All right. John: She asked me not to tell you. Roman: Ha ha ha! What, are you kidding me? What is this -- high school? John: Take it up with her Roman: You know, I would if I could, john. John: Wish I could help. Roman: Yeah, well, thanks a lot. Kate's voice: You have reached the voicemail of kate roberts. I'm not available to take your call right now. Please leave a message at the sound of the tone. [ Beep ] Roman: Katie, I need to talko o you. Call me when you get this message, okay? Take care of yourself. Sami: If I wait up for you, do you think you'll be too tired to... I was hoping you'd say that. Brandon! Ha ha. Well, hurry up and come home. I love you. Bye. John: I wish kate wouldn't put me in the middle of her love life. Marlena: Well, you didn't have to send her off to rome. John: I didn'T. She volunteered. Marlena: Oh, I see. Well, I wish -- no, never mind. John: Mm-hmm. Marlena: None of my business. John: Mm-hmm. Marlena: Oh! I'm so glad you're all right, that nothing happened to you because of tony. John: Hey. John: I'm okay. Okay? Marlena: Well, I'm not. How could he leave you in that sauna to die and then try to tell me it didn't happen -- expect me to believe his word er my husband's? I'm not sure why I'm so surprised. I'm a therapist. I'm supposed to anticipate behavior. John: Look, don't be so hard on yourself, all right? You just want to make sure that cassie and rex are safe around their father. Marlena: I can't deprive the man of his children. He tells me they are his only saving grace. John: Mm-hmm. Yeah, I'm sure he says the same thing about you, too, right? Marlena: I've done nothing at all to help him, have I? Rex and cassie need their father in their lives. They care about him, even though he's a -- a would-be murderer and a millionaire who uses all of his money and his intelligence to run a brothel. Ohh... I'm being awfully judgmental, aren't I? I guess I haven't been the best parent myself, have I? John: Oh, yes, you have. Come on. Marlena: Do you think tony believes he can defend what he's doing... that he really believes that he is helping women advance themselves? What, that you can get through law school by being an exotic dancer, or you can sleep your way to the top? How about the unhealthy behavior he enables -- sexual satisfaction, no attachment? Look, rex and cassie don't have any adult social skills. There was no one to teach them right from wrong. They learn by watching the people around them. They learn by example. And what kind of example is their father setting? Lucas: Hey. Tony: Lucas. Woman: You two know each other? Lucas: Yeah. We keep meeting in the most interesting places. Woman: Hmm. Chaz: I'm not going to sit here and wait for your daddy to come pick up some soda you spilled. Shawn-d: Ha ha. You know, if you don't shut the hell up, I'm going to make you lick it off the carpet, all right? This could've been a lot worse. She could've died. Belle: I almost drank that, chaz. What were you trying to do to him? Chaz: I didn't do anything. Shawn-d: Okay, you know what? Why don't you answer something for me? Did ramsell want me high and miserable or dead, chaz? Cassie: You're treating him like a criminal. Shawn-d: He is a criminal! Bo: Shawn, what's going on here? Chaz. What are you up to this time? Shawn-d: You want my dad to drag it out of you, or are you just going to confess? You know, chaz, all he has to do is take a sample of the carpet right here, this stain, and he's going to know exactly how you tried to poison me. Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. John: Not to defend dimera, but there's a lot worse than echelon going on out there. I mean, compared to other thgs he's done. Marlena: Like trying to kill you. John: You are cassie and rex's mother, and you can make a difference in their life. I know that for a fact. Marlena: Thanks for caring. John: Of course I care. Marlena: It means a lot to me that you reached out to them tonight. John: Well, I know what it means to me to havthat damn tattoo off my back. It's like I don't have a dimera looking over my shoulder for the first time since... since I can remember. I-I felt that cassie and rex deserve the same. We're in this together. Love can do anything. [ Telephone rings ] John: Always. Marlena: Yeah. John: Mm-hmm. Marlena: Oh, I'll get it. [ Ring ] Marlena: Hello? Belle: Mom. Marlena: Belle, are you all right? Belle: Yeah. Marlena: Oh, honey, your dating show -- how was it? Belle: It was kind of ugly, but, um, I didn't get booted. Cassie did. Marlena: Oh. Belle: Mom, look, um, she threw a party at tony's tonight so tt we could all watch the show together and, uh, things got kind of weird. Something bad almost happened, but don't worry. Everyone's okay. Marlena: Honey, your voice is shaking. Is tony home yet? Belle: Um, no, but, uh, bo and hope came over. Marlena: Bo and hope came over. Um, honey, daddy and I will be there in just a few minutes, okay? Belle: Thanks, mom. Marlena: I'm loving you. Belle: I love you, too. John: So what was that about? Marlena: Belle said cassie threw a party at the mansion and things got a little out of control. John: And bo and hope are there, so somebody called the cops, right? Marlena: Tony's not home yet. John: Let's go on over. Marlena: Yeah, okay. Just -- give me just a minute, okay? John: Mm-hmm. Marlena: Just a second. Lucas: Thanks, baby. She's a gem, isn't she? Her name is jewel. Get it? Ha ha! Tony: Thank you. [ Cellular phone rings ] Tony: Excuse me. Lucas: Sure. [ Ring ] Tony: Hello? Marlena: Tony, where are you? Tony: Uh, I'm meeting with a business associate. Marlena: Can you get home now? Tony: Well, what's wrong? Marlena: Belle called. She's with cassie. They were watching that dating show tonight, and apparently something has happened -- some kind of incident. Tony: Well, what happened? Marlena: I don't know exactly. Belle said everybody was okay, but -- Tony: I'm on my way. Dasha! Dasha: Yes? Yes? Tony: Sorry, I have to go. Lucas: Is everything okay? Tony: Yes. No rest for the wicked. Lucas: Oh. Well, I'll see you later. Tony: [ Murmurs ] Yes. Jewel: Can I get you anything else? Lucas: Uh, no. I think that'll do it. Thanks. There you go. Jewel: But you've already paid for the evening. Lucas: Yeah, I know. Just a little something extra 'cause you are so good to me. Jewel: Ha ha. Well, thank you. Lucas: Oh, no, please. Uh... thank you. Lucas: Mmm. I'll see you soon, okay? Mimi: What's wrong? Rex: Did you hear something? Mimi: No. Rex: No, wait. Downstairs. Mimi: You must have, like, bionic hearing, too. Rex: Something's wrong. Hope: He tried to poison you? Bo: Listen up. I'm detective brady. I'm going to need a statement from each one of you. Go out into the kitchen -- hey, shut up. Go out in the kitchen. Don't talk to each other. An officer will be here very shortly. If you cooperate, we'll get out of here sooner. Rex: Hey, what's going on? Shawn-d: Chaz and ramsell tried to poison my drink. Belle almost drank it instead. Cassie: Chaz didn't do anything. He's been with me all night. Rex: Ramsell the drug dealer? He was here? Shawn-d: Yeah. Now we know why. Bo: Did he leave? Shawn-d: Little while ago. He ran out, yeah. Bo: Where'd he go? Hope: Bo. Bo: I should've known something like this was going to happen. Hope: How could you know? Bo: The bastard's out on bail, and he's a coward. He wouldn't come after me man-to-man. He goes after our son. Mimi: Belle, are you okay? Belle: Yeah, I'm fine. Shawn knocked the glass out of my hand before I drank any of it. Chaz: You know, you're going to question a bunch of people 'cause your son spilled a soda? And we wonder why the salem P.D. Never gets anything done around here. Bo: Shut up. Chaz: You know, you got nothing to hold me on. Even if there was something in that soda, you can't prove I had anything to do with it... 'cause I didn'T. You know, in fact, you're lucky I've hung around this long. I'm outta here. Bo: Okay, we'll just add resisting arrest to your charges. Sit down. Roman: Captain brady. Bo: Ramsell tried to poison my son. Roman: What? Bo: I knew we shouldn't have let him out on bail. Roman: You got him? Bo: No, he's long gone. I'm going to need backup and forensics down here at dimera mansion. Puan A.P.B. Out on ramsell. Roman: You got it. Bo: It's powerful stuff. Okay...want to name your poison? Chaz: Hey, I don't know what that is, and I'm not answering any questions. Bo: All right, well, you're out on bail. The way I see it, uh, you'll be in lockup till your teeth fall out when we add attempted murder -- Chaz: Attempted murder?! No way I'm going down for that! Bo: Then tell me where ramsell is, and tell me now! Roman: All right, don't let up on me here, all right? Give me all you got. I need information. Cop: Captain brady, someone on the horn for you -- chief of detectives from brookfield P.D. Roman: All right. Uh, give her the bulletin on ramsell. We already faxed theugug shot over there. Cop: Yes, sir. Roman: Any other calls? Cop: No, sir. Roman's voice: Katie, I need to talk to you. Call me when you get this message, okay? Take care of yourself. [ Cellular phone rings ] Lucas: Hello? Kate: Hi. Lucas: Oh, mom. Where are you? Kate: I am at the airport. I have to go on a business trip. Lucas: Oh. Well, will you be gone long? Kate: Yes, I will be, and I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say gobybye to you and will. Lucas: Oh, that's all right. Uh, will's at sami's grandparents' tonight, but I'll tell him you called. Is everything okay? Kate: Okay? Of course I am. Lucas: Is roman going with you? Kate: No. Lucas: This is all kind of last-minute, isn't it, mom? Kate: It's a good time to get away. That's all I really want to say. Listen, um, my flight's about to board, so you take care of yourself. You know where to reach me if you need anything. Love to will and to you. Lucas: Well, you, too. Have a good time. Be safe. Sami: Lucas! Lucas, get in here. Lucas: Sami -- Sami: I need you now! Bo: Get over there. Shawn-d: I'm sorry. We should have left as soon as we saw vin was here. Belle: No, no. He would have tried again, shawn. He still could. Shawn-d: I'm not going to let anything happen. Don't worry. Hope: I'm not going to let anything happen to either one of you. Vin ramsell's going back to jail, and this time he's going to stay there. Rex: Why would you invite a criminal like ramsell to your party? Cassie: I didn'T. I guess he came with chaz. Mimi: Yeah -- the criminal you did invite. Even you don't deserve a loser like that, cassie. Cassie: Who's calling who a loser? Rex: Thanks, cass. Cassie: Look, mimi, only one of us is getting satisfied, and it's not you. Tony: What's going on here? Bo: Your daughter threw a party. An alleged drug dealer -- vin ramsell -- you may know him. Tony: I follow the news. Bo: Uh-huh. Well, he showed up -- apparently, uninvited -- and then, somehow, shawn's drink was tainted with a toxic substance. Chaz, get over here. This is one of ramsell's good friends. Chaz, I'd like to introduce you to tony dimera. By the way, he's not someone you want to cross. Marlena: Shawn, are you all right? Shawn-d: Yeah, I'm fine. It was belle I was worried about. Bo: She almost drank the poison that was meant for shawn. Tonight on global national A dying breed. Once a necessity on the coastline, are they no longer needed? It's been my life for a long time. Why the longest serving lithouse keeper is set to retire. Tonight on global national. Lucas: Sorry, sami, I-I really don't feel like having sex with you right now, or ever. Sami: Is that all you ever think about? Lucas: Why else would you drag me in here in the middle of the night, huh? Oh, by the way, where's buff boy? I don't see him around. Did he come to his senses and bail on you, too, scami? Sami: Look, there could be a murderer on my fire escape, and you're just going to stand here and argue with me? Lucas: A murderer? Sami: Look, I heard a noise outside. I think there's someone out there. Lucas: Oh, don't worry. All he has to do icocome in here and take one look at you and he'll run away scared, screaming. He'll never come back. Sami: Stop it, lucas. I'm serious. [ Clattering sound ] Did you just hear that? Lucas: Yeah. Sami: Okay, I'm sure you're probably cheering for some guy to break in and kill me, so if you won't do it for me, at least you could prove for your son's sake that you're not the coward everyone says you are. I'm scared. Lucas: Sami brady's scared. That's amazing. Well, don't worry about it, all right? I'm not, like, hoping someone breaks in here to kill you or anything. Sami: Oh, you're not? Lucas: No, I'm not. You're will's mother. Of course, that's the only reason. All right, boogey man, here I come! Sami: Well, lucas, what do you see? Lucas? Lucas: Aah! Aah! Sami: Oh, god! Marlena: Honey. John: You all right, izzy? Belle: I'm fine, I'm fine. I didn't drink any of the stuff, but it's just scary to think of what could have happened. Tony: So, what went on here tonight? You told me you were going to have a few friends over to watch the dating show. This drug dealer vin ramsell is your friend? Cassie: No. I didn't invite him. Tony: Yeah, but you were drinking. You were serving others. And what about him? Did you invite him? Cassie: He's my boyfriend, daddy, and he -- Tony: Your boyfriend?! I don't even know him, and the first time I see him, he's about to be arrested?! Bo: And it's not the first time, tony. He was busted in the police raid on ramsell's drug house. But not to worry. He'll be spending the rest of his misguided youth in the lockup, so he won't be around to influence your daughter. Cassie: You can't take him back to jail! Tony: Listen to me. Just get ahold of yourself. Now, your sister and shawn could have been killed tonight. You dismissed the staff, you misled me. Now you invite this drug dealer here? Cassie: I didn't mean for this to happen. I would die if anything happened to belle because of me. She's my sister! Belle: Go be with cassie. Marlena: Honey, I'm a little more worried about you right W.W. Belle: Why, because you think I was drinking? I wasn't! Marlena: Come on. Come on. Belle: We just came to have fun. I don't know why I even tried. Marlena: I understand. I understand. John: Before you lay into your daughter again, maybe you ought to ask yourself, where were you tonight when your kids turned this place into party central -- the gentlemen's club, living it up? Tony: Where were you, john? Did you know where your daughter was? John: My daughter's an adult. She's responsible. She didn't invite these lowlifes here. She didn't serve them alcohol. I trust her. But cassie and rex -- they don't have any experience with this kind of a situation. Therefore, they should not be left to their own devices. Tony: And everything's rosy under your roof, is it, john? Bo: In here. A bunch of glass on the floor. Bo: His name's chaz. He's all yours. Read him his rights. Cop: Chaz, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be used in court as evidence against you. You are entitled to... Bo: I need you to analyze a stain on the carpet -- prints and contents. The glass also. Man: I heard your son was involved in all of this? Bo: Yeah. Ramsell tried to poison him -- ramsell and his buddy. They'll live to regret it. Maybe. Get him outta here. I'll be right with ya. A b @ @ ?óaó Sami: Lucas! Sami: Lucas! Oh, my god! Oh, my god, lucas! Lucas: Boo! Sami: [ Screams ] Aah! Oh, my god! Oh! Oh! You idiot! Are you trying to give me a heart attack? Lucas: Oh, relax. Here's your maniacal serial killer, sami, right here. Wind chimes! Don't you pay attention to what your son's doing? Sami: Will's wind chimes? Lucas: That's right -- wind chimes. They need wind to work. Sami: Get out of here! Lucas: You're welcome. Sami: And never come back! Lucas: Oh, why? Was it something I said? Man: We are now boarding those passengers needing special assistance and those traveling with small children. Please proceed to the gate. Have your photo I.D. And ticket ready for inspection. Kate: Now, here, give me your hand. Roman: Ha ha ha ha! Kate: Give me your hand. Roman: Wait a minute. What the hell is that? Kate: Oh, you are a baby, aren't you? It's only going to sting for a minute. Roman: Ow! Well, hell, it does sting! And what the hell is that smell? Kate: Jasmine paradise. It's a perfume. Roman: You put perfume on a bite? Kate: Perfume contains alcohol. Alcohol is a disinfectant. Roman: I'll tell you what, kate, if I end up in a hospital smelling like a french poodle, I am coming after you. Okay, it's over. It's over. You can wake up now. We made it. Now you can give me your undying gratitude. Sami: [ Grunts ] Damn it! Lucas: You're stuck with me, sami? Sami: Open the window. Lucas: No, I think you've ordered me around enough for one night. Is this the thanks I get? Sami: What kind of thanks did you want? Lucas: What's the matter with you? I mean, aren't you grateful for anything? Are you even grateful to be alive now? I mean, look at it, man -- it's springtime, sami. It's -- it's beautiful. Look at the moon and the stars. I mean, how many years did man think that we were the center of the universe? But, no, everything happens according to nature's laws. Sami: Are you on drugs? Bo: Have a seat. Roman: Well, chaz, we meet again. Chaz: Did you guys get vin yet? Roman: Not yet. Bo: But I guarantee you we will. I got to tell you something. He's going to rat you out in a second, so you're not doing yourself any favors by protecting him. Csi is working on the contents of that drink. Roman: Good. Let me talk to you a second. Looks like our boy's a little scared there. Bo: Yeah. He hasn't lawyered up yet, so I want to talk to him. He's young. He's made a couple mistakes, but he's no vin ramsell. I think I might be able to gethrhrough to him. Roman: Okay. Bo: Chaz, get in here. Belle: When is this going to end, shawn? You never did anything to this guy. If he tries hurting you again -- Shawn-d: I'm not going to let anything happen to you, okay? I love Y.. Belle: I love you, too. Roman: I, uh, need statements from you two -- one at a time. Shawn-d: Yeah. I'll go first. John: You going to talk to cassie? Marlena: Of course I am. John: You know, I don't blame her for what happened tonight. Marlena: No,I know you don't blame her. You blame tony. John: You don't think I should? Marlena: I'm a parent of hers also. I did nothing to stop this. John: You don't have custody. Belle: You couldn't have done anything, mom. You can't say anything to cassie. She's completely out of control. Cassie: Wrere's chaz? John: Whoa. Slow down. Cassie: He's my boyfriend. Please don't tell me how I should feel. Marlena: Well, how do you feel? I mean, to know that the police have good reason to think that your boyfriend nearly killed shawn and your sister? Belle: Oh, who knows, mom? Maybe she put him up to it. Cassie: You want them to hate me. You're just loving this, aren't you? W? So, it was called cattle point. Of the nation, and subsequentlyne of th here. Your cruise director, ron Mimi: There it is. Rex: Hey, you okay? Mimi: Not really. I was up here with you, oblivious to the rest of the world, while downstairs, somebody was trying to kill my best friends. Rex: Yeah, I-I'm sorry. Mimi: It's not your fault. Rex: No, but it's my sister'S...kind of. I-I don't know what to do with her, mimi. Mimi: She's not your responsibility, rex. You're two different people. Rex: Yeah, but at least I put my energy into useful endeavors. Mimi: As opposed to dating and partying and stuff? Rex: Look, that's fine if it's not all you do, okay? But cassie's priorities are just -- well, they're not right, okay? She could be done with school right now, too. Mimi: What do you mean, "too"? Rex: Oh, I didn't tell you? Mimi: I knew you were ahead in your classes. Rex: Yeah, I took my finals weeks ago. I'm done for the year. I've already got a head start -- Mimi: Whoa! Stop, rex. You scare me. Marlena: Cassie... how well do you know chaz? How long have you known him -- two weeks? Do you think that you have real feelings for him? Cassie: How long have I known anyone, mom? Do I have true feelings for anybody -- except for hateful ones? Marlena: I think you feel things more deeply than the rest of us. I think you're trying very hard to find your place. I think you want to fit in. I'm guessing that you -- you threw a party for your friends and you showed them that you were on the dating show, and you must have been embarrassed when you weren't chosen. Cassie: What am I doing wrong? All I want is for people to like me. And the harder I try, the harder the-- the more they hate me. John: They're going to get this guy. Hope: I just wish there was something I could do. John: I know what you mean. Hope: Your reaching out to cassie and rex -- that's going to make all the difference in the world when tony's their father. John: Tony's too distracted to be a good father. Hope: Just make sure he doesn't distract you from what's important. John: I never take my eyes off what's most important. Tony: Cassie. Cassie: I was just talking to mom. Tony: That's good. That's good. Anyway, I think we should go home. John: You're welcome to come home with us if you like, cassie. Tony: Have you forgotten who's got custody? John: Have you forgotten she has free will? Tony: Too much free will, free reign -- that was your contention earlier. Can't have it both ways, john. John: You're an unfit parent. Marlena: Uh, john, please. Cassie is confused enough already. She must know that she has a family she can count on. John: Well, she has a family that she can count on. Belle: You'd think she was the one who almost died tonight instead of the one who started everything. Hope: I remember you being very protective of cassie when she first came to salem. Belle: Yeah, well, now I know better. I tried to help her, but all she ever wanted to do was hurt me and hurt shawn. What cassie needs now is tough love, but everyone here feels too guilty to give it to her. Bo: You know who you remind me of? Chaz: Charles manson? Bo: Me. Chaz: Ha! That's really an insult. Bo: Shut up and listen. When I was a kid -- Chaz: I'm not a kid. Bo: Okay. You don't want to hear this. You hate authority. So did I. Still do. My big brother out there -- the career cop -- I gave him a stolen microwave for a wedding gift. I did so many things. Bottom line, I was looking for attention in the wrong ways. I hated when someone tried to tell me what to do. I resented peoee who said they wanted to help me, but these people -- they hung in there because they cared about me a lot more than my so-called friends. You're here in custody. Where's vinnie? He's out there, running around free. He left you here to take the rap for something that he did. You said you didn't want to poison my son, you didn want to hurt anybody. I'd like to believe you. This is your last chance, chaz. Tell me what you know. Don't blow it this time. Lucas: You know what, sami? Your whole life really does flash before your eyes when you're dying. Sami: Tell me about it. Thanks to you, I found that out before you did when I was on death row. Lucas: No, no. When you were on death row, I saved your life. You sat at my bedside, yelling at me to die. You know what, sami? I wouldn't give you the satisfaction. Man, when I was lying in that coma, I had a chance to think about something besides myself. Sami: You were a vegetable! You couldn't think about anything. Now open the damn window! Lucas: You're wrong. I could think. I could hear everything that was going on around me. I could hear my mom pleading with me to get well. I could hear the fact that she loved me so much, and do you know what else I heard? I heard will. Sami: Yeah, for the record, crispy-critter-coma-boy, that gave him nightmares. I should never have let him see you. Lucas: Oh... love does amazing things, sami. It brought me back. Sami: What, are you going to preach? If you start singing hymns, I'm throwing myself off the fire escape! Lucas: Oh, really? You promise? I was just kidding. Sami: Yeah, right. Lucas: Do you have any regrets? Any regrets at all? Or are you happy the way you lived your life? Sami: Absolutely, I have regrets. I should never have let you have joint custody of my son! Lucas: Oh, yeah? And I should have let you fry on death row when I had the chance! Sami: You really mean that, don't you? You really wish that I was dead. Lucas: What about you? Do you wish I was dead? Sami: Well...will loves you. Lucas: Yeah. He loves you, too. Sami: Are you going to open the window, or do I have to break it with the baseball bat? It's freezing out here, and if I have to spend one more second alone with you... Lucas: Yeah.. the feeling's mutual. Sami: Goodbye, lucas. Lucas: Goodbye -- nice. Well, don't worry about thanking me for saving you from the wind chimes. Sami: Go to hell! Lucas: Oh, go to hell -- that's very sweet, sami. Lucas: Thanks a lot, sami. This started out to be a pretty good night, too. Women. Rex: I scare you? Mimi: I mean your brain scares me. It's like you keep getting smarter. How am I supposed to be with an einstein? Babarely passed algebra. Rex: So you're freaked out because I'm a freak. Mimi: No, that is not what I said. Rex: Well, then stop saying you're not smart enough for me. You're very smart. Mimi: You're very sweet. Rex: Thank you. Look, whatever is going on cerebrally here, I hope increased intelligence isn't crowding other important areas, like personality -- I mean, not that I had much of one to begin with. Mimi: Stop. Rex: Look, I do think the key to who I am is inside of me. I mean, no one else can decipher my genetic code. I think I have to do it myself. I think I was designed to be able to. I want to know who I am, mimi -- why I am. How else can I plan my future? How else can I be the person I was created to be? I want to live up to my full potential. Mimi: Me too. Rex: You can help me. Mimi: I can? Chaz: Will you help me out if I tell you atat I know? Bo: You got my word. Chaz: Okay. But I don't know much. I don't know what vin put in shawn's drink. I don't know where he is, either. Bo: But you hang with him. You know his habits, his friends. Chaz: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Bo: Okay. I'm going to need a formal statement from you. Let's go. Hey, take him to interrogation. Roman: Did he, uh, agree to cooperate? Bo: Yeah. Roman: Good job. Bo: Is this the forensics report? Roman: Yeah. The junk tt t was in shawn's drink was grade-a stuff. Bo: Cocaine? Roman: Cut with arsenic. You were right. He was not fooling around. His aim was to kill. Bo: Son-of-a-bitch! He tried to kill my son. I want him. I want him bad. [ Cellular phone rings ] [ Ring ] [ Ring ] [ Turns phone off ] Hope: Roman got the lab report? Bo: Yeah. It was cocaine laced with arsenic. One sip could have killed shawn. Hope: Oh, my god. Bo: Yeah. Tony: All right, I think that's enough now. John: Relax, tony. She's a girl. She's had a rough day. Cassie: Thank you. At least somebody here understands how I feel. Hope: Hey, any word on ramsell? >Oman: Well, we set up roadblocks, put out an A.P.B. Hope: Oh, god. It's been too long. He's gone, isn't he? Roman: I'm afraid he is. Bo: Great. So he made a fool of us again. Damn it! Jennifer: Good morning, everyone, and welcome! Jack: Yeah, welcome to, uh, wedding central. Belle: I got one for both of us. Shawn-d: This is? Belle: A purity ring -- or a symbol of my love for you. Sami: Brandon is going to propose to me. Belle: He is? Roman: Lolove you very much, and I'm not going to leave this spot until you come here and you let me say that to your face.

Roman realizes that he loves Kate just as she's leaving the country. Lucas bumps into Tony, and later Sami brings him in her apartment to investigate a sound she heard. They both get trapped on the fire escape and have a heated argument. Tony, Marlena, Bo, and Hope go to the Dimera Mansion after Shawn's call. They find out that Chaz drugged the drink Belle was about to have and it makes Bo even more furious to do something about the drugs in the city...

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Daniel: And how are you on this fine morning? Maxine: Very well, thank you. I'd say saving a life before 8:00 a.m. is a good start to the day. Daniel: Indeed it is. Hey, have you seen-- Maxine: Jennifer just called, said she'd be in shortly. Daniel: And what about our good friend Anne Milbauer? Maxine: Anne is...not here. And she's usually cracking the whip by now. Daniel: Hmm. Maxine: [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: Purse, purse--oh. Purse. Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristen: Oh, hi, Eric. Eric: Hello. Kristen: Oh, I hope you don't mind. Sister Annabel said it was okay for me to wait here. Eric: No, not a problem. I assume you want to talk about the wedding. Kristen: Yes. Now of course, Brady and I don't expect you to bless our union, but it would mean an awful lot to your brother if you were there. And, I mean, I'm not trying to pressure you or anything, but-- Eric: Of course. Kristen... I do want to be there for Brady. The problem is-- Kristen: You can go ahead and say her name--Marlena. It always comes back to Marlena. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: Oh! Roman: [Laughs] Marlena: Oh, gosh. Roman: Hey. Marlena: Sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Hey, John. John: [Gulps] Nicole: Are you alone? John: Yep. Nicole: I heard about Brady and Kristen getting married, and, um, I know this can't be easy for you. [Gasps] Oh, my God. Are you okay? John: Do I look okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: Thank you for meeting me, and I appreciate your discretion. Of course. Does this conclude our business then? Brady: In fact, this meeting never happened. What meeting? EJ: My goodness, like father, like son. Brady: I beg your pardon? EJ: This is all very cloak and dagger, isn't it? So why the intrigue? [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: The better question is why do you care what the hell I do? EJ: Well, you're marrying my sister. Brady: You coming to the wedding? EJ: I wouldn't miss it for the world. Brady: With Sami? EJ: [Chuckles] I admit, we haven't really discussed it, but I hope so. Brady: Well, that's terrific then. EJ: Okay, Brady. Why don't you tell me how you really feel? Brady: EJ, you know that happy toast that you're preparing for me and Kristen? EJ: Yes. Brady: All the glowing words that you're planning to say and the well wishes delivered through gritted teeth? EJ: Mm-hmm. Brady: Then you understand exactly how I feel about you and Sami. [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: I really don't want to discuss my mother with you. Kristen: Because you're a smart man. And no good can come from discussing religion, politics, or Marlena, who in her very own strange way, kind of embodies both those things, huh? Eric: Religion is a safe topic in here. Kristen: Oh, of course it is. And to that end, what more do you advise me to do? I've tried so hard to make amends. I really have. Make up for the heartache that I've caused people in your family, especially Marlena. Eric: Okay, and I thought we weren't talking about that. Kristen: No, we're not. I just wanted your professional opinion. I mean, what do you think is more important--the sin or owning it? Eric: More important? Kristen: Oh, maybe I misspoke. You know, I've tried so hard to take responsibility for the hurt that I've caused people. I want to know if I've been absolved. Or do you think that my sins are so egregious that no amount of regret or contrition could-- Eric: All right, Kristen, please stop. I'm not discussing this with you. Kristen: Okay. Because you can't be objective? Eric: Yeah. That is it. But I will say that confession and true repentance must come before absolution. Kristen: Well, I completely concur with that. And I have had my confession heard. One question-- do you think that Marlena ever had her confession heard in regard to this? Eric: That is none of your business. Kristen: It's absolutely my business. Absolutely. Are you aware that she has never shown me even the slightest bit of compassion in all these years? She's never apologized to me for ripping my world apart... Eric: Okay. Kristen: Tearing it upside-down. Eric: Kristen, that's none of my business. Kristen: That's where you're wrong, Father. This is exactly your business. I mean, aren't you in the business of comforting people that are lost and confused? Eric: Yes, I am. And when I feel that somebody is sincere and non- manipulative. And what we are not supposed to do is take sides or disclose information that has been told to me in confidence. Kristen: Of course. I understand that. I get you. Rhetorical question, okay? I mean, just for the hell of it. Am I alone here? Did Roman ever receive an apology from Marlena for tearing his life apart? I mean, did Sami? And as a matter of fact, did you? [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: Well, I can certainly say for myself that my mother owes me no apology. Never has for anything. Kristen: I mean, you certainly have found your calling, haven't you? Eric: And what is that supposed to mean? Kristen: Only a man of God could be so forgiving. Eric: There's nothing to forgive. Kristen: Well, I disagree with that. I've seen it with my own eyes. I've seen your sister, Sami, struggling with the horror of walking in on your mother and John--you know, on the conference room table. And what about your father? Still struggling to this day with being lonely and miserable. Eric: Hey. My father-- Kristen: Your life was destroyed, your family was decimated, but I guess that's okay with you, huh? Yes? No? Eric: You know what, like I said, I am not discussing this with you. Kristen: I hit a nerve, huh? Oh, of course I hit a nerve. Eric: Kristen, I think you should leave. Kristen: But it's not so shocking that you'd be so unfailingly loyal to your mother. Eric: Okay, go. Kristen: She does kind of portray herself as a saint, doesn't she? I have one last question. Do you think Satan made her commit adultery? Because I know for a fact it's on God's top ten list. Eric: Yeah, well, I can think of a few other things that can make that list. Kristen: Yeah, but did you ever think of what pushed me to such desperation, father? I mean, I take responsibility for my actions, but I was a woman in love. Until... whatever Marlena wants, Marlena gets. Eric: Okay, that is enough! [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: Sorry. Roman: Doc, what's wrong? Marlena: I wasn't watching where I was going, that's all. Roman: John, right? What's he done now? Marlena: You know I won't discuss John with you. Roman: Which is why you're not answering my calls. And I totally understand that. So let's talk about something else. Marlena: Roman-- Roman: Let me take you to breakfast. Marlena: I'm not hungry. Roman: Look, you gotta eat. Besides, I think you need a friend. Am I wrong? [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: John, I'm-- I'm sorry. If it's any consolation, I'm having a hard time with this too. I mean, the wedding-- Brady is my friend. And Kristen is-- well-- you know what, maybe this isn't as bad as it seems. I mean, maybe it's possible that she's changed, right? I mean, look at you. Mogul, priest, spy-- John: There's a point in all this, isn't there? Nicole: If Brady loves her, then maybe that's all that matters. It's not like you still want her, right? John: I'm gonna seduce her, Vic. I'm gonna sleep with her before Brady can marry her. And then and only then will I be able to open my son's eyes to who she really is. Victor: You realize no matter how you try and justify this to her, Marlena is never gonna forgive you. You're gonna lose her and Brady. John: I know that. Nicole: John. You're not saying anything. John: Well, what do you expect me to say? You know, in the last couple years, Brady has lost not one but two women he had planned to spend the rest of his life with. And in between, there was-- Nicole: He was with the likes of me. Yeah, I know. You can say it. John: No, no, no, no. What I'm saying is he's not in a healthy place. And then you got Kristen doing what she does best. Eh, what the hell. You know what, he's a big boy. It's his life. I'm always gonna love him. And I think a part of you is always gonna love him. And all we want is for him to be happy, right? Nicole: Right. John: Right. I gotta get someone to clean this up. Nicole: And how are you gonna clean up the real mess? John, what are you going to do to stop Kristen? [SCENE_BREAK] Abe: Hey, Danny. Daniel: Hey. Abe: Hey, you're just the man I was looking for. I was wondering if I could ask you a favor. Daniel: Yeah, sure. You know, anything. Abe: I've got an old friend, Jarrod Grant, and he's been admitted for tests. Yet nobody seems to know what the hell is wrong with him. And I think he's more scared than he's letting on. Daniel: Look, I'd be happy to check in on him after my rounds, so just make sure he knows that he can call me anytime. Abe: Yeah, I was hoping you were gonna say that. Thank you. Daniel: I learned from the best--Lexie. Abe: Yeah. Thanks, man. Daniel: You bet, buddy. Abe: See you tomorrow. Daniel: Okay. [Exhales] Joanna: [Clears throat] Daniel: Oh, my goodness! Joanna: He wanted to say good morning to his daddy. Daniel: Good morning! Good morning, little dude. What's happening, man? You just made a great day even better. Joanna: He woke up so happy. Daniel: Did you? Did you have a good time last night hanging out with Jennifer? 'Cause you know what? I did too. Where's the love? Yeah. Jennifer: Keys. What did I do with my keys? Oh. It's funny. Why are these doors open? [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: Anyway, EJ, it's been real, uh-- it's been real, uh-- let's just leave it at that. EJ: No, I think it's very touching that you stand up for Samantha, especially since you spent a better part of your lives at one another's throats. Brady: And you? You never knew Kristen at all. She had been excommunicated from your family. EJ: I admit freely, I never heard a good thing about Kristen, especially not from my father. Fortunately, as it turns out, some of our preconceived notions are wrong. Brady: And sometimes they're not. EJ: Brady, I love my sister, and I support her in anything she does. Brady: See, likewise. EJ: There you go, see. We have something in common. Brady: What do you know. Let's quit while we're ahead. See you back at the ranch. EJ: Well, daddy's going to be waiting for you there. And you and he...have nothing in common. [SCENE_BREAK] John: So let me ask you, Nicole, what more can I do about Kristen, huh? I've talked to Brady. Everybody has talked to Brady. Begged, pleaded, threatened. He's made his mind up. He's not gonna change it. Nicole: Because he's stubborn as hell. Gee, I wonder where he gets that from? You don't give up either. John: You know, sometimes there's nothing you can do but accept that life has changed. [Door closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to lose my control. Kristen: Oh, please. Don't apologize to me. I mean, priests are people too. Actually, you know what? I think I like you better, having seen this side of you. The side that's mad as hell and not gonna take it anymore. I mean, if you just sat there so saccharine sweet and patronizing, it would've been awfully boring. But you're not a bore at all. Father Eric has an edge, doesn't he? Eric: Getting back to the wedding, and since you can see that priests are human, which is why I think you'll understand why I won't be able to be there. The wedding is more about you and Brady and God and no one else. Kristen: You make it sound so selfless. You've actually turned out quite well, considering where you came from. Eric: Kristen, please. Kristen: I meant it completely as a compliment. Really, your mother would be so proud of you, even if deep down, you can't possibly be proud of her. I'm going to save you a piece of cake. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Why don't you show me where Caroline keeps the dustpan? John: Tom will get it. Well, you two look... close. Marlena: Would that make a difference to you? [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Are you ticklish right there? Jennifer: Hello, there. Good morning. Daniel: There's no tickle bone right--holy barnacles. Look who's here. Jennifer: I found something. I actually sat on something when I was getting dressed this morning. Daniel: Oh, my--sorry about that. Jennifer: What? Daniel: Whoops. Our bad. Jennifer: You know what, I kind of miss the days of stepping on Tinkertoys and finding cookie crumbs in my sofa cushion. Daniel: [Laughs] Whoops-a-daisy. Jennifer: There you go. Daniel: Oh, what do we say? Jennifer: [Laughs] Daniel: Thank you. Jennifer: You're welcome. Daniel: My goodness. Give me one second. Well, good morning to you. Jennifer: Good morning to you. Daniel: Mm. Hi. Jennifer: Hi. I can't believe I slept through my alarm. Daniel: Really? Jennifer: Yes. Daniel: Had kind of a little rough night last night, did you? Jennifer: No, not at all. Daniel: No? Anne: Well, good thing I didn't eat my breakfast. I don't think I could keep it down. Maxine: Dr. Dan's been looking for you. Where have you been? Anne: Attending to some personal business. There are women who sacrifice so much. Jennifer: Okay, I really should get back to work. Daniel: All right, and I need to get to post-op. Grab that little bad boy. You know what that is? That is when we pick somebody up, and then they get to hang out there for a while. You know, I'll show you in a minute, all right? Hold on. Yeah. And you, if you're free for lunch... Jennifer: Yeah, stop by. Daniel: Ah, famous chef to a pizza from Vinnie's to the hospital cafeteria in less than 24 hours. Jennifer: You know what, it's the company that counts. Daniel: Ah. Jennifer: And you giving up our date for Abigail and Cameron, so they could have a special night together, that was a great thing to do. Daniel: Well, I can't say it was totally selfless. I got a quiet night with you and parker, and that is just what the doctor ordered. Mwah. And you--I am so glad you are back to work where you belong. Jennifer: Me too. Daniel: Yeah? Jennifer: I'm glad too. Daniel: Okay, all right. Jennifer: Okay. Daniel: Bye. Come on, dude. Let me show you. Jennifer: Okay, have a good day. Daniel: All right, we will. Come here. Jennifer: Bye, Parker. Bye-bye. See you later. Anne: No, Jennifer. You don't belong here at all. Jennifer: Anne, what are you doing here? Anne: Well, just you wait and see. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Hi, Marlena, Roman. John, it's nice to see you. I'll see you later. John: Bye. Nicole: Okay. Roman: John, why don't you give Marlena a break? John: Why don't you go? Marlena: Why don't we not do this right here? Roman and I can leave. John: No. Roman and I need to have a little talk. Marlena: A talk? Or a fight? John: We need to settle something, once and for all. Roman: Anytime, anywhere. Marlena: No, no, please. Roman: It's all right, Doc. John, why don't you and I take a little walk? Marlena: Oh, stop, John. Please, don't. Please don't do-- Victor: Let them go. Marlena: I'm afraid they're going to kill each other. Roman: And what would you do to stop them? Every time you've opened your mouth, you've made things worse, haven't you? Leave well enough alone, Marlena, for everyone's sake. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristen: Well, we can cross Father Eric's name off of the guest list. Stefano: Pity. Kristen: It is, actually. Stefano: [Laughs] Why? There's not actually going to be a marriage. Kristen: I'm aware of that, but I really wanted all of Marlena's family and friends to be on hand to witness her ultimate humiliation. Can you imagine the look on her face when Brady tells her that he found me in bed with John? Stefano: Now your revenge will be complete? Kristen: Yes, it will. You know, I think that self-righteous little Eric probably would've attended the wedding if I'd been able to control my temper when his sainted mother's name was mentioned. Brady's going to be very disappointed. Stefano: [Laughs] Brady's going to be a hell of a lot more than disappointed when you break his heart into a million little pieces. Kristen: As I said before, collateral damage. He'll get over it and me eventually. Stefano: And how about you? [Knock on door] Kristen: I have to go. Yeah? Brady: Good. You're here. Kristen: I am here. Brady: Come here. Kristen: Mm. And you're here. I was just talking about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: Are you really going to do this again? Anne: You know, you may think you can quit your job and come back and then quit your job and come back-- Jennifer: I'm not quitting. Anne: Well, who would know the difference, Jennifer? You're always late or detained, or you're having some PDA in the nurses' station with your hero/protector. Jennifer: I was just kissing Daniel good morning, Anne. Anne: Oh, so you admit it. Jennifer: Admit what? Anne: Let me tell you something. As long as I am stuck in H.R., I plan to fully enforce the codes of conduct in this hospital. So next time you see Dr. Jonas, do yourself a favor--hands off. Jennifer: Okay, did Chloe put you up to this? Anne: I'm just doing my job, jenny. Jennifer: Okay, Annie. Well, maybe part of my job involves requesting a mental health consultation. Anne: For you, an outstanding idea. Jennifer: No, for you, because you are so strangely obsessed with my personal and professional life. And that is not normal. Anne: I'm sorry. You are gonna pronounce judgment on what's normal? Don't you dare presume to tell me how to act. It is my job to tell you how to act. Jennifer: Okay. Daniel: Is it? Jennifer: Daniel, it's fine. Really. [Phone rings] Jennifer: Excuse me for one second. Hello. Oh, yes. I'll be right there. Okay, we are obviously finished here, so if you have another problem with me, just go straight to Mr. Burns. Anne: Oh, don't think I won't. Jennifer: Oh, I'm sure you will. Daniel: No. No, no, no, you won't. [SCENE_BREAK] EJ: [Exhales] Stefano: Oh, don't disturb the pieces. Don't you see I'm in the middle of a game? Come on. EJ: Oh, I'm so sorry. I don't know what I was thinking. Stefano: All right. So what's on your mind? EJ: I bumped into Brady Black earlier. Stefano: Lucky you. EJ: Well, it was the first time he and I've really been able to have a conversation about Kristen and the wedding. Stefano: Mm-hmm. And? EJ: I-- I just never really imagined that he would be my brother-in-law. You know? I mean, are you not concerned about Kristen joining the Kiriakis family? Stefano: See, I am concerned about a lot of things, but I don't see any reason why I should get my blood pressure up on something that may not even happen, right? EJ: It's funny the way you say that, you make it sound like you think it's not going to happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristen: So guess what. I sent Jenna down to graphics. She's not going to be back for 20 minutes. I could lock the door, and we could get started on our honeymoon a little early. Come on. Come on, handsome one. Brady? What's wrong? Brady: Nothing, but we should talk. Kristen: Sounds kind of serious. Brady: It is. [SCENE_BREAK] Anne: Listen, golden boy. You may think your magic hands are special, but you are not the boss of me. Daniel: Well, you're not my boss or Jennifer's boss. And if you keep this up, the only place you'll be reporting for work will be the unemployment line. Anne: How dare you. Daniel: You know, I talked to Chloe last night, so she could talk to Parker. And before we hung up with each other, she said some very interesting things about you, Anne. Oh, yeah, every shady thing you had done to help her bury Jennifer. Anne: That bitch. Daniel: Still interested in calling the morality police? Anne: Wait a minute, why would she say those things about me? I'm her friend. Daniel: They're true. And she's trying to face up to what she's done, so she can put her life back together. Anne: Yeah, well, she can leave me out of it. Daniel: A little too late for that. Yeah. I'm sure Mr. Burns and the hospital board will be happy to hear what Chloe told me, yeah. Anne: Well, are you going to-- Daniel: Mm, no, no. I don't see any reason to say anything to them now. Unless you give me one. So what's it gonna be? Jennifer: Sorry, false alarm. Is there a problem? [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Hey, Eric. I thought you were gonna visit Mrs. Monninger this morning. Eric: I told her I'd come by later. Nicole: Well, look, I'm glad you're here. You need to know about something that happened earlier. Eric: With Vargas? Nicole: No. With your family. Eric: My family? Nicole: Yeah, I was at the pub, and I ran into John, and your dad was with Marlena and-- Eric: It sounds like Armageddon. Nicole: Pretty close. But Brady and Kristen's wedding is driving everybody crazy. Eric: I know the feeling. Nicole: Me too. Are you going? Eric: I've decided the best thing that I can do for them is pray for them. Keep my distance, which is what I'd advise you to do too. Nicole: Sure, I don't have a problem doing that, but I'm not sure you have a choice. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be so blunt. Marlena: Didn't you? Victor: But I do hope you're self-aware enough to know that you pushed Brady into that temptress's arms and kept him there. Marlena: Believe this or not, I care as much about Brady as you do. Victor: I believe you. And I believe that this outcome is not what you wanted at all. But tell me, what do you suppose a good psychiatrist would advise a woman in your shoes? Marlena: I wish I knew. Victor: I know. What's the one thing you haven't tried? Walking away. Do it, Marlena. Accept the fact that you've lost John and move on before things get worse. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Let's not waste any time. I'll just cut to the chase. I know you still care about her. You've always have. Roman: You're right, but we've already talked that. More importantly, what about you? John, look. You slept with my wife. You got her pregnant. Our marriage--over, done, boom. Now you hit a little bump in the road, and you're just gonna throw her away? I'm gonna ask you one last time. Do you have any idea what you're doing to her? Do you even care? John: Of course I care. Roman: Well, then stop treating her like the enemy. John: It stops now. Roman: Good. John: You look after her, Roman. You take care of her. She's all yours. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: You know, before you know it, our wedding day is gonna be here. Kristen: I know, I can't wait. Brady: And there's a lot of things to do, a lot of things to think about. And I, um, I really want to get it right this time, starting with my gift to you. Kristen: Brady, I don't want any more gifts. Please, you've done more than enough. Brady: No, there's gonna be-- there's never enough. Kristen: Brady. Brady: Let me just say this to you. When you met me, I had pretty much given up on the future that I wanted. I just thought it wasn't going to happen, and then you-- you made me believe again. I thank God for that. Kristen: Me too. Brady: I love you more than words can say. You've changed my life. And now, I want to change yours. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: What's going on? Anne: Nothing. We're just-- we were just talking. So where did you get that lovely dress? It looks--it looks beautiful on you. Jennifer: I don't remember. Anne: Well, hi-ho. It's back to work I go. Jennifer: You know that I can fight my battles all by myself. Daniel: Oh, I've seen you in action, yeah. But sometimes two are better than one. Jennifer: Um, yes. I agree with you on that one. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxine: What is your problem now? Anne: What else? Jennifer Horton. Maxine: Of course. Anne: I mean, am I the only one who sees that overindulgent, spoiled, self- entitled witch for what she is? Maxine: Apparently so. Anne: No. Someone, somewhere is gonna teach her the lesson she's got coming. [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: If you have something to say, could you just please say it? Nicole: Okay. Well, when I was talking to John, I just got this really strange feeling that he literally wanted to kill someone with his bare hands. I mean, isn't that what he used to do for a living? Eric: What's your point, Nicole? Nicole: Well, it scared me. And with everyone so upset about Brady and Kristen's wedding, I'm afraid something terrible is gonna happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Abe: [Laughs] Hey, John. Hey, man. It's good to see you. John: Yeah. Abe: Hey, you know, I'd love to take you out for a beer and catch up sometime. John: Ah, can't. So sorry, Abraham. What I really meant to say was I would like to have a beer with you, but right now, I got a lot on my mind, okay? Abe: Yeah, I know. You know, at the risk of sounding presumptuous, I think you need to talk about it. John: Not now. Abe: Look, buddy. I'm worried about you. John: No problem. Don't be, I'm fine. Got everything under control. Abe: Somehow, I don't believe that. John: Abraham, now is not the time. Abe: Well, when will it ever be? Hey, look, man. I'm your friend. John: I know you are. And I'll call you when I'm ready. Abe: I hope that's soon. You take care, all right? John: Yeah, you too, Abraham. You get yourself ready, Kristen. I'm coming. No matter what it costs. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: No, as hard as these words are to hear, very often, your best weapon is preparation. Marlena: "Preparation"? Victor: You're in a tough situation, and you think, now surely, it can't get any worse. But it does. It can always get worse. It can, and it will. [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: Not even Stefano DiMera can predict the future. EJ: Possibly not. But you can certainly try like mad to change it. Stefano: You know what I think the best thing for all of us to do really is to live in the present. Totally, completely, no? EJ: I like that. Dante? Stefano: No. Me. EJ: [Laughs] I like it. It's trite. But things that are trite are usually true. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristen: Where is all this coming from, hmm? Brady: Oh, I think you'll understand it better if you read it yourself. Kristen: Uh-oh, prenup? Brady: Not a prenup. That's cold. Kristen: I was just kidding. Brady: [Clears throat] Kristen: What is it? These are-- Brady: Adoption papers. I called in a favor. I had us fast-tracked. Kristen: I didn't think I-- Brady: Kristen, we can't be turned down. There'll be no questions asked. Kristen: I mean, how-- Brady: It's in the brochure. Every single question you have is gonna be answered. Kristen: I can't believe you did this. Brady: I know how much you want to be a mom. Kristen: Um-- Brady: And I know that you thought it was impossible, but I'm standing here in front of you right now telling you... we can have a child together. We can do it. All you have to do is say the word.

Roman and Marlena ran into each other at the town square. The two agreed to go talk. At the pub, John and Nicole talked about Brady and Kristen getting together. Brady met with a woman about a personal matter. When she left, EJ wanted to know what was going on. They ended up talking about Brady's engagement. They also got on the subject of EJ and Sami's relationship. Kristen went to the rectory to talk to Eric. Things got tense between them when the subject of Marlena came up. Things took a turn for the worse when she brought up Marlena cheating on Roman for John. While John and Nicole were talking, Victor saw them together. Nicole wanted to know what John was going to do to Kristen. John was vague about what he was going to do. Roman and Marlena walked in the pub and saw John and Nicole. Eric let Kristen know he wasn't going to be at her wedding. Kristen finally left Eric's office. John approached Roman and Marlena.

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Kate: I didn't expect to see you for a few days. How was Houston? Lucas: Muggy. Kate: So can I ask about Sheryl? Lucas: Can I stop you? Kate: She wouldn't speak to you? Lucas: Oh, no, mom. She had plenty to say, thanks. Kate: Okay, look, I really am sorry, but, obviously, it was not meant to be or-- Lucas: Or she would have been great with you using her? I don't think that's the way it works. And if this is your version of pretending to care, you can skip that too. Kate: She was always a means to an end. Lucas: Yeah, for you, maybe. I hope it was worth it. Kate: Actually, it was. Jordan's leaving Salem. Rafe: So were you even gonna tell me that you were leaving? Jordan: Is this from Gabi? Because she misunderstood-- Rafe: Gabi didn't say a word. It was Ben. He's the one who told me you were leaving town. Ben: Can I ask you something? Abigail: Yeah, sure. Ben: This terrible thing you did before, was that about Nick? Because I wouldn't feel bad about anything you supposedly did to that guy. Abigail: You don't know my cousin either, do you? Ben: I don't have to. I watch. I pay attention. It's not just me--no one likes that guy. Will: You were going to shoot Nick, weren't you? Sonny: Yes. Sami: I do know what time it is. Do you? Because you were supposed to have those contracts in to new York two hours ago. Yes, you are going to get them done right now. You're not leaving until you do. EJ: Something wrong? Sami: Yeah, in fact, I'm about to fire stivik, so if you want to watch, we could make a night of it. EJ: I think you're finished for the evening. Sami: Why? I'm not gonna just sit around here waiting for the hit man to call and say that he's killed Nick. Julie: Nick. Nick: Aunt Julie. Julie: Oh, I'm so glad you answered my text. Nick: Of course I did. Julie: Come here, you. EJ: You didn't do this. If it helps, remember that. Sami: I didn't stop you. I put that phone in your hand. And when push came to shove, I didn't back away. EJ: It was my choice. Let it be that. Sami: I'm fine. Okay? I am, I just--I'm just-- you know, I can't help thinking about Nick... the fact that he's gonna be dead. Or maybe he already is or... I don't know, it's just so... EJ: Necessary. Nick made it necessary. He did that. What? Sami: We're no better than he is. Lucas: Did Jordan find out that you used Sheryl? Kate: No, but I don't think that would drive her away anyway. Lucas: But you found something that did. Kate: We had a little discussion about her multiple identities. Lucas: Did you tell her you broke into her apartment? Kate: You know, I think that's beside the point. Lucas: Not to you, maybe. Not to the law. Kate: Or to Joan cooper or whatever her name is. It's not like she could go to the police, Lucas. You know, and then she freaked out, and now she's running away. Doesn't that say something to you? Lucas: Yeah. Tells me you're every bit as scary as I thought. Kate: [Sighs] Lucas: You think that Rafe is just gonna thank you for this? Really? Kate: I'm not looking for thanks, actually. Lucas: What are you looking for? You think he's gonna come crawling back to you? Mom, if you think that, you're pathetic, and you're deluded. Jordan: Why would my brother tell you I was leaving? Rafe: Exactly. Because as you know, Ben and I aren't the best of friends, so why is he the one being honest with me and not you? Jordan: Oh, it sounds horrible when you put it like that. Rafe: Yeah, well, guess what. Jordan: Okay. If I could just explain-- Rafe: You can. Jordan: Okay. It's not-- Rafe: What is it not? Jordan: I do care about you. Rafe: Great. Yeah, Ben wants me to convince you not to leave town, actually. He-- he says you actually love me. Jordan: Okay. Rafe: Do you love me? Use your words. Jordan: [Laughs] Yes. I love you. Rafe: Okay. Great. I love you too. So you're not going anywhere. Ben: You never answered. Abigail: It's not about Nick. It's my own mess, and I have to figure it out on my own. Ben: Well, that sounds messy. Abigail: But it's only messy. Don't worry, you're not leaving me in any mortal danger or anything. Ben: But for the record, I mean, I can totally do that. Since you hate this whole hero, white horse-- Abigail: [Laughs] Hate is kind of a strong word, I think. Look, I don't need rescuing, but I shouldn't have been so rude to you either. Ben: Forget it. Abigail: So... friends? Ben: Friends. Sonny: Nick said he would put Gabi in prison if she doesn't do what he wants. Exactly. Things have escalated, will. It's one thing when Gabi wanted to be with Nick and she was with Nick. We thought that was creepy. But she's a grown woman, and she makes her own choices. But she doesn't want to be with him now. She's afraid, and she should be from what he said. Nick has come off the rails. And that's the guy who's gonna raise Ari? Your daughter? Our daughter? I am not gonna let that happen to Ari. Jordan: It's not fair. Rafe: What's not? Jordan: [Sighs] You don't understand. Rafe: Okay, well, then stay here and explain it to me. Jordan: [Sighs] I can't. Rafe: You just told me that you loved me. You know that I love you. Oh. Does this happen to you every day? In the physical therapy rooms, you have guys' broken hearts all over the place? Huh, do you? Jordan: Come on. Stop. Rafe: I'm not an idiot. Okay, I know there is something big that's got you spooked. And I don't know I don't know if it's a thing or if it's in your mind or if it's ten years from now or around the corner or what. But what I do know is that I can help... if you give me a chance. But not if you run away. Jordan: I don't want to. Rafe: Okay, so don't. Don't. Just listen to your brother and to me. Jordan: How do I get this? Rafe: What? Jordan: How I ever deserved such an amazing man, I-- Rafe: I know, it's true. You are really a pain. You caught me at a weak moment. Jordan: [Laughs] Rafe: We're okay together, and you're gonna be okay here. Kate: Darling, this is really so much fun, but perhaps we should focus on the real problem. Lucas: Oh, yeah, which is what? Kate: While you were away, Nick took Gabi to a lawyer to draw up a new custody agreement. Now your son will only be seeing his daughter every other weekend. Will: No. We have to find another way. Sonny: Will, there isn't another way. People would have to go to prison. Will: Have you ever shot somebody? Sonny: No. Will: I have. You can't live with that. I will not let you-- Sonny: You were a scared-- Will: I will not let you live with that. Sonny: You were a scared kid when that happened. Of course it's gonna haunt you. I didn't want you to know what I was about to do. Will: So you would lie about this for the rest of our lives? No. Nick is a problem. Nick is a big problem. But this would ruin our lives forever, and deep down, you know that. Nick: So is something wrong? You sounded urgent. Julie: I want to spend some time with you. Nick: Okay. Why? Julie: Do I need a reason? If I do, it's 'cause I'm worried about you, Nick. Nick: I'm fine. I told you. Julie: Yes, but I discovered you fighting with Abigail, and nobody fights with Abigail. Nick: It was nothing. Julie: Sweetheart, I'm really worried about you, concerned. Please, just tell me what's going on. Nick: It was a lousy day. That's all, you know? Every time I turned around, literally, somebody was in my face. Julie: Why? Nick: Because they hate me. Julie: [Laughs] Darling, that isn't true. Nick: What, you think I'm exaggerating? Julie, it's a fact. Honestly, beside you and aunt Maggie, I don't think there is one person in this town who would care if I live or die. EJ: Listen to me. We tried every legitimate way that we could think of to deal with Nick. What is the alternative? You'll go to prison for the rest of your life. Kate goes to prison for the rest of her life. Your granddaughter is taken away from William and raised by that man. Look at me. Even if you thought it was so important that that little monster stay alive-- important enough that you're willing to risk the rest of your life in prison? Neither one of us is gonna subject that little girl to a lifetime with Nicholas Fallon as her daddy. Sami: And I agree with you. We are justified. But I-- EJ: No buts. No buts. This was the only course. Sami: I'm just asking why you were the one who felt that you could deal with Nick a different way. Did we try every other alternative first? I'm just-- how did we end up here? EJ: He did this. We didn't do this. He did this. You and I are just defending the people who we love. And let me tell you, the world will be a much safer place without Nicholas Fallon in it. When you only have one hand, Abigail: I have to go. Ben: See you around. Abigail: Yeah. Ben: Abigail...listen. Maybe you don't need to hear this again, but I would stay clear of that Nick guy. He's trouble. EJ: I promise you, nobody is going to find anything out. Abigail: Maybe not much longer. Lucas: Well, how the hell did we do this? How the hell did we get from them living all three happily together to a courtroom? Kate: You know the answer to that. Lucas: Yeah, Nick. Kate: Of course. He's the one who hired the lawyer for Gabi. Anyway, I have a call in to a contact at the family court because we need to find out if they filed anything. Lucas: This has gotten out of control. This is way out of control. Who the hell does he think he is? He doesn't belong in the middle of our family like this. I mean, I'm not gonna let him use this baby as a pawn. Kate: I agree. He needs to be stopped. And we're not the only ones who feel that way. Will: Where did you get the gun... and the silencer? Sonny: It was in a gun case at my uncle Vic's. But no one saw me take it. No one saw me take it. Will: Put it back now before Victor knows it's gone. Sonny: I will. I promise. [Phone ringing] Will: I have to meet Abigail. I hate leaving this here with you. Sonny: It's okay. I got to get to work anyway. Will: Okay, can you drop it on the way? Sonny: Not now. Will: I don't want a weapon in the house! Sonny: Will, I will put it way at the top of the closet and first thing tomorrow, I will bring it back when Maggie and Victor leave. Okay, no one will ask any questions. Will: Okay. I love you. I can't believe you're willing to kill somebody for me. But you know that it's not right. Sonny: I do. It's out of here first thing tomorrow. Julie: Okay, Nick, who do you think hates you? Nick: Oh, you want a list? Julie: Yes. Nick: All right, so I go, and I make a list, and I apologize to every single person that I've ever upset for anything I've ever upset them for. I've been there, aunt Julie. It doesn't change anything. Julie: Gabi doesn't hate you. Nick: No. But if they had it their way-- I just--I love her so much. Julie: And I understand she's going to go to court over the baby's custody? Nick: Uh, yeah. It looks like. Julie: Your lawyer's really stirring things up there. Nick: It's not my lawyer. Julie: Well, you found him. Nick: Abigail recommended him, all right? And he's doing what lawyers do. You know, he took a negotiating position on a contract that will asked for. He's starting this, Julie. He's the one who wanted the custody agreement, you know? You talk to everybody else, and it's like--like I kidnapped Ari, and I sold her into child slavery or something. Julie: So everybody is overreacting? Nick: Yes. I don't want to be at war with everyone. Julie: There he is. Nick: What? Julie: The sweet boy that came to town eight years ago, who was kind to everybody, and such a good listener, really paid attention. You know, Nick, you are still one of the smartest guys I ever met. Nick: Yeah. Well, such a smart guy-- I've certainly done a lot of stupid things. Julie: And you paid dearly for it. So why do you keep beating yourself up? Nick: You know, all I want-- all I want is a life with just a little bit of happiness. Just a little bit. You know, every time I take two steps towards Gabi, I have 20 people start screaming at me. Julie: For no reason? I've been there, honey. I know you want to push it off on everybody else, but, darling, you have to deal with your own demons. Nick: Demons? What do you mean? What do you mean, "demons"? Julie: We all have them. Nick: No, no, no. We all have problems. We all have issues, but you said, "demons." That's what you said. Julie: Oh, I didn't mean-- Nick: No, you said "demons," aunt Julie. Do you think I'm crazy? Sami: Let's go do something. Come on. EJ: No. Sami: Let's just get out of the house. EJ: Samantha, it is best if we stay put. The servants have seen us. They know we're here. The cars are in the driveway. Sami: All right. All right, well, I'll just go play with the kids. EJ: No, you're not going to play with the kids, Samantha. They all sense that something is... why don't we go for a walk? How about that? Get some fresh air. It's a lovely night. Sami: For a murder. Kate: Okay, so when did the request come in? Did they get a date? That's next week. No, no, thanks, just keep me posted. Right. Nick Fallon, I am not kowtowing to you anymore. Jordan: I'll stay. Rafe: For? Jordan: For you. Rafe: Forever? Jordan: That's what I want. I won't go--I won't even think about going without talking to you. Rafe: Okay. Great. That's a start. Jordan: And I am really sorry. You shouldn't have had to hear something like that from my brother. Rafe: No, I shouldn't have. But I'm glad to hear it. I'm sure he will be too because, for whatever it's worth, he really seems to care about you. [Phone ringing] Rafe: Sorry, this could be work. Boy. Jordan: That doesn't look good. Rafe: No. Sorry, I got to go. I'll see you later, though. Promise? Jordan: I'll be here. I promise. Rafe: You'll be here? Like, right here? Jordan: [Laughs] Rafe: I'll see you. Allie: Daddy, are you mad? Lucas: No, no, no, honey. I'm not mad at you. I'm fine. Allie: Then who? Lucas: There's just a-- a very bad man doing a lot of bad things to a lot of people. Allie: Maybe he'll go away. Lucas: Yeah, yeah, I hope so. Jordan: Ah, hey, Lucas. Hi, Allie. Allie: Hi, Jordan. There's a bad man on the loose. Jordan: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Hey, I got a new app on my phone. Allie: Can I? Jordan: Sure. Hey. Lucas: Please. Jordan: Bad man? Lucas: Yeah, don't worry about it. You look chipper. Jordan: I am. Things are good. Lucas: Good to hear. Jordan: Yeah, well, I do miss double-dating with you and Sheryl though. Lucas: Yeah, yeah. I guess she just had a great job offer, you know, the kind you can't refuse. What about you? Jordan: I like my job. I like Salem. Lucas: And Rafe? Jordan: [Giggles] Lucas: So what? You're sticking around? Jordan: Yes, it looks like I'm finally going to be staying in one place for a while. Lucas: Oh. Julie: No, Nick. I did not say you are crazy. And it's not what I think. Nick: I killed a man, I kidnapped Melanie. Julie: You were taking drugs. You were addicted to pain killers, everybody knows-- Nick: I'm not crazy. I'm not crazy. Julie: No, you're not. But you do have demons, sweetheart. Not like your mom, but-- Nick: What? Julie: Oh, baby, I'm not qualified to have this conversation with you. You should be talking to a professional. Nick: [Sighs] I've done that. I've done that. Julie: Well, didn't it help? Nick: I don't know. I thought-- I thought it had, but, aunt Julie, in the end, we're on our own. Julie: No. No, you're not. We're there for you. And there are people trained to get you through this thing. Honey, why don't you just call Marlena? Nick: [Laughs] Oh, yeah, Marlena. I'm sure Marlena would love to help me. Julie: She can recommend someone, somebody who'd be objective, a place where you can be totally honest and get your hands around this thing that's inside of you and feel safe. What? Nick: [Cries] I just-- I just-- it's been a long time since I've felt safe. Julie: [Sighs] Nick: I don't... I don't want to be like this. I don't want to live like this. Julie: I know, baby. I know. And things are going to change. And you are gonna change. And you're not alone. Nick: Thank you. No, thank you... for not judging me. Julie: God would strike me dead. I have no right to judge anybody. But I'm exhibit "a" that things can get better. So what do you say I take you out to dinner? And then I'll astonish you with stories from my misspent youth. I promise you'll feel like a saint. Nick: [Laughs] That sounds good. Sounds good, but I think I'm gonna stay here. It's a pretty night. Julie: Really? Nick: Yeah. Julie: You'd rather be alone? Nick: I got to clear my head. Julie: Things get better. And it may take a lot of hard work, but then all at once, suddenly it changes just like that. Nick: See you soon. Julie: Kiss good-bye. Will: I shouldn't be too long with Abigail. Sonny: All right. I may have to close the club tonight, so I will let you know. Will: It'll be okay. This is better. Sonny: Will... if it came down to it, I wouldn't hesitate. I would do anything for you. Will: I know. Jordan: Is everything okay? Lucas: Uh, yeah. Yeah, yeah. It will be. [Phone ringing] Jordan: Lucas? Lucas: Listen, can you do me a favor? You're not busy right now, are you? Could you just watch Allie for, like, a half-hour for me? Jordan: I--sure. Lucas: Thank you. Thank you. Allie? Allie, honey? Oh, come here for a second. Daddy's got some business he has to take care of, so Jordan's gonna watch you real quick. Is that okay? Jordan: Maybe we can go get some fro-yo. Allie: Excellent. Lucas: Yeah, fro-yo's good. Thank you very much. You be good. Okay? I want a report. Kate: Hey. How you doing? How's will holding up? Sonny: As good as he can be with the stunt Gabi's pulling. Kate: So the court notified you? Sonny: What? Kate: Oh, my God. Brace yourself because it's about to get worse. Abigail: Hi, will. You look like hell. Will: Bad week. Abigail: I know. But that's what I wanted to talk to you about. I think that this could all be coming to an end soon. Will: What's that supposed to mean? Abigail: Well, I talked to someone who thinks that Nick is gonna come to his senses. Will: That's it? Some random person has a thought, and that's supposed to fix-- Abigail: No. I'm sorry. I just heard how that sounded when I said it out loud, but I'm just trying to say that I have hope, you know? It's not-- Will: Nick is a human wrecking ball. He won't stop. He won't change. He'd use anyone or anything to get what he wants. Abigail: Maybe not. Will: Where have you been these past four months? He'll hurt anyone, Abigail, even sweet you and-- Abigail: [Clears throat] Will: Abigail, does he have something on you too? Nick: You mean the world to Gabi. And I hope that someday, you and I can even be friends. Rafe: Maybe. Gabi: You see? He bends over backwards, and they still don't listen. Abigail: Right. Well, it's really great that you're being so understanding, Nick. Kate: I was going to say that you did a good job. Sami: My little girl tells me that you've been helping her with her homework. Nick: Allie's a great kid. Sami: And I saw the gift that you gave will and Sonny for their wedding. It's beautiful. It's thoughtful. Nick: I will not let you down, not after everything that we've been through together. You believe me, right? Gabi: I do. Nick: Hi, Marlena. It's Nick Fallon. exact date, but my source did say that they're on the court calendar for next week. Sonny: Doesn't the court have to tell us? Forget that. Gabi didn't say anything. Kate: It's an ambush, Sonny. Sonny: She acted like we would settle out of court. Kate: Yeah, of course she did. Sonny: Gabi meant it. Kate: Well, then, what does that say? Gabi is not the one in control. Sonny: We know who's behind this, all of it. Kate: Yes, we do. Gabi: Hey. Jordan: Gabi, how are you? Gabi: Good, I'm on my way to pick up Arianna. Did you speak to Rafe tonight? Jordan: I did. And I'm staying. Gabi: Thank God. [Phone ringing] Gabi: You know, you two have fun. Jordan: Bye. Will: Don't lie. I can see that I'm right. Does this have to do with that guy that you were seeing? He always kind of seemed like he was married or something. Abigail: Or something. Will: Let me guess. Nick tells you he knows. But it's okay, he's going to keep it to himself as long as you do... whatever, fill in the blank. Abigail: Actually, no, it's not nearly that polite. God, will, this is so bad. I mean, if this got out, it would hurt so many people and for no good reason. I mean, it's just-- [Sighs] Will: You're a mess. Abigail: Yeah, I know. Will: So tell me. Tell a guy that won't hold you hostage. [Phone ringing] Abigail: You can get it. It's okay. Will: I'm sorry. I really should. Abigail: No, it's fine. Will: Yeah. Sonny: Are you sitting down? Will: Yeah, what? Sonny: Gabi has hearing date next week in family court. Will: What? Sonny: Yeah. Will: But I-- no, I thought-- I thought that they were-- Sonny: I know. It has to be Nick pushing her. Will: Yeah, listen. I got to go. I got to-- Sonny: Okay. Will: Okay. Abigail: Are you okay? It's looks like you're going to break this table. What happened? Will: I got to go. Abigail: Will. Jordan: All right, there's a bartender here named Ben, and he makes the best fro-yo sundae. Here you go. Can I help you? Jordan: Oh, isn't Ben working tonight? He was, but he left in a big hurry a while ago. Jordan: Oh, did he say where he was going or why? No, but he was pretty upset. Sami: No, I'm not saying they have to be huge ice sculptures, just, you know, smaller, medium-sized ones. EJ: Small swans. Tabletop swans. Sami: Why does that sound even worse? EJ: [Laughs] Sami: There's not that many people here. Is this working? EJ: It's okay. They heard me laugh. They know we're here. Sami: Okay. EJ: How about the music for the wedding reception? We haven't talked about that. Sami: EJ... EJ: Tell me, what would you like for the first dance? Sami: I can't do this. I just can't. EJ: Hey, Samantha, look at me. Look at me. It is almost over. Don't think about anything except us right here, okay? Okay? So you tell me about that first dance. What would you like? Sami: Well, it has to be a tango. EJ: It has to be. Nick: Julie suggested that I--that I call you. She thought you might... you might be able to recommend somebody for me to see, you know, professionally. Professionally. You know, I just--I don't-- I don't think... I don't think I can go on like this, and, um... I just got to shut it all down. You know, it's --it's time. I know that I'm hurting people. I know that, and I'm hurting me. I'm hurting myself, and I don't want to do that. And I can--I can change it. It feels really good just actually saying that, you know, like, like maybe there's hope. [Quiet gunshot, gasps] [Quiet gunshots, gasps] Sami: Thanks, Gilda. So the kids are asleep. What would they think if they knew what we had done? EJ: We keep them safe and their niece. That's all they know. That's all they ever need to know. Lucas: Have you guys seen Allie and Jordan anywhere? Sami: I thought Allie was with you. You left her with Jordan Ridgeway? Lucas: I had some business to take care of. It's no big deal, really. Sonny: I'm sorry I had to give you the news. Will: I'm glad. At least we had some warning. Sonny: We had to hear about the court date from someone else? Gabi: I'm sorry, but it'll be okay. Kate: [Sighs] Julie: This place filled up fast. Allie: [Screams] Nick! Julie: Oh, my God! He's been shot! Oh, darling! Oh, darling! Rafe: We need a bus in Horton square now! Julie: Nick! I'm here. It's gonna be all right. Darling, who did this to you?

The contract killer was about to shoot Nick, but Julie showed up. Rafe questioned Jordan about leaving town. EJ and Sami talked about putting the hit out on Nick. Rafe told Jordan she wasn't going anywhere. Sonny tried to convince Will that Gabi is afraid of Nick and that he wasn't going to let Nick raise Arianna. Will didn't want Sonny to kill Nick. Kate told Lucas that Nick is trying to keep Will from Arianna. Nick told Julie how everyone hated him except for her and Maggie. EJ tried to convince Sami that killing Nick was the right thing to do. She thought it was, but she had doubts. Lucas was upset that Nick was trying to keep Will from Arianna. Kate said other people were upset with Nick. Will wanted Sonny to get rid of the gun. Sonny wanted to get rid of it later. Nick talked to Julie about the custody agreement and the mistakes he made.

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Lucas: Come on, Sami. We have to go inside. Sami: No. Lucas: You're not going to go to your mom's funeral? Sami: My mom's not dead, and I am not going to let them bury her. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: So, this is where my mom is going to be for the rest of my life. Next to Roman. Philip: We should go in and find your dad. Come on. Belle: You know, I really wish that more people could have been here today. I understand it's best that it's just close friends and family, but a lot of people used to love my mom. Even though now they think that her being killed is justice. They're happy about it. They're not even going to miss her. Philip: Hey. I'm going to miss her. And a lot of us are. Belle: I thought for sure Shawn would call today. You know, that he'd wake up and finally get my message and come straight here. Shawn, where are you? God... why has he left me alone like this? [Soft music playing] [SCENE_BREAK] [Keys rattling] Jan: Good morning, sunshine. Now let's start the day off right with a good, hearty breakfast for my strong, healthy man. Hey, Shawn! You want to make sure you eat up. You're gonna need all your strength for what we have planned for today. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Good morning. Brady: What the hell are you doing up before noon? Nicole: I'm going to Marlena's funeral. Brady: Oh, really? You do realize only close personal friends and family were invited. Nicole: I'm a friend of the family, aren't I? Brady: Nicole, no offence, but my family thinks you wanted Marlena dead. Nicole: No offence taken. [Telephone rings] Brady: Hello? Yes, hang on. Nicole, it's for you. Nicole: Who is it? Brady: She says she's your new best friend. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: How long has he been here? Jansen: Since dawn. John: I love you so much, pretty lady. And I will always love you forever. [Insects buzzing] [Birds chirping] Celeste: The creatures are restless today. What are you trying to tell me? Marlena's voice: Don't let them take me. It's not my time. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: Please don't do this to yourself. Belle: You know, it wasn't that long ago that Shawn and I were talking about our future. And now... I can't even imagine a future without my mom. Philip: You just need to concentrate on getting through today. And you will. And then tomorrow, and you will. Belle: I wasn't there for my mom when she needed me, Philip. If I had told the truth, things would have been different -- for Mrs. Horton, for Shawn, for my mom. Philip: No, Shawn's problems have nothing to do with you. He's grieving right now. We all are. And we all do it in different ways. We don't even know for sure why he's not here. Maybe he pitched a tent at a campground somewhere. Maybe he can't charge his cell phone. Maybe he's away from TV and radio. We don't know. Belle: Do you think that Shawn is staying away because his dad is the one that ordered the police to kill my mom? Maybe he thinks that I blame his family. Philip: Like he blamed you for what your mom did? Belle: Philip, I understand why Shawn felt he needed to get away. I just don't get why he's not coming back. Philip: Well, believe me, I don't get it, either. I am so sorry about what's happened with your mom, Belle. No one should lose a parent this young. But, hey, I know you, and you're strong. And whether Shawn is here or not, you can get through this, and you will. Belle: Philip, that is not what I need to hear right now! I'm s-- I'm sorry. I didn't mean -- Philip: It's okay. I understand. Belle: You don't know how grateful I am that you're here. I mean, I couldn't get through this without you. Philip: Sure, you could. Belle: It's just -- Philip: It's just that you'd rather have Shawn. I understand. Belle: I'm just so worried about him, Philip. I mean, why isn't he here? What if something happened to him? [SCENE_BREAK] Jan: [Sighs] I made all your favorite foods, just like when we used to live together. Fresh-squeezed juice, beautiful breakfast sausage, and a multivitamin to make sure you are in perfect shape from head to toe. Now, I slaved over all this to make sure it is as yummy as you. Please tell me that you're going to eat it and like it. Please tell me that you're not going to make me upset with you again. Shawn-D: I'm sorry, Jan. I haven't been very grateful, but I had a long night to think about the things that I said to you yesterday. And my head was spinning from those drugs that you gave me, but I really shouldn't have brought up all those things about wanting to be with -- Jan: Please do not say the "b" word. You know, all that talk about you loving her and needing to go back to her... ugh. I was scared I was going to have to do something drastic. Shawn-D: What do you mean? Jan: You know, to keep Belle out of our lives for good. But now you seem to remember what we have. So I don't think I could bear to separated from you one more day. Not even if it was to get rid of Belle. Just look at this amazing place that I've built for us. Shawn-D: Oh, it's amazing. Jan: Everything we'll ever need is right here. My whole world is you, Shawn. I want to spend the rest of my life in your arms. Shawn-D: Well, come here, baby. I want to hold you in my arms. But it's not gonna work like this. You have to take me out of these handcuffs. That way we can really spend the rest of our lives together... forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Oh, God, I can't believe this is happening. I can't believe I'm going to my mother's funeral today. Lucas: All right, look, Sami, if it's too hard for you, you don't have to go in, all right? Sami: Of course I do. Lucas, I always try to do something to make things better, to make things go my way. My mother's gone, and there's nothing I can do that will ever change that. God, why d-- why does everybody that I love have to die? Lucas: Sami, you're not alone. Sami: My parents are dead, Lucas. My grandmother's gone. Who's gonna be there to get angry with me for messing up my life? Who's gonna try to understand and give me another chance, love me for who I am? Who, you? Will: Yeah, Mom. Us. That's what families do. Sami: Will, I love you so much. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: John? John: She's beautiful, isn't she? Hope: She's one of the most beautiful women I ever knew, inside and out. John: Thank you for saying that. Hope: I meant it. John: The funeral home did an amazing job, didn't they? It's almost as if she could wake up any second. Hope: Is there anything I can do? Even if you just want to talk about her. John: You know, Hope, it's been so many nights since she was home, and before that, since I was, but... when I woke up this morning, I could still smell her perfume on the sheets. She's still so present to me. Hope: Of course she is. She always will be. John: Last night, Celeste carried on a conversation with Marlena. Hope: What? John: You know I'm skeptical of all those vibes and visions, but for a minute there, she really had me believing doc could be alive. Hope: John -- John: I know. I know she's gone, she died in my arms, but still, I worry about her. Celeste feels that her spirit isn't at peace. You know, and why should it be? I know that somehow she's innocent, and now she's never gonna have a chance to know the truth here. And what should be a celebration of her life today -- Hope: It will be. Your family and friends, we are here to celebrate Marlena's life. John: Izzy. Belle: Dad. I can't even make myself look. John: You don't have to, honey. Belle: How are we going to say goodbye to her, Dad? [SCENE_BREAK] [Insects buzzing loudly] [Birds chirping loudly ] Marlena's voice: Don't let them take me. It's not my time to go. Celeste: Marlena, what do you want me to do? Marlena's voice: Help me before it's too late. Celeste: [Gasps] I have to stop John from burying Marlena! [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Hello? Crystal: So, are you packed and ready to be my cellmate, Nicole? Nicole: Excuse me a sec. Yes, Brady, I actually do have friends. We grew up together. We go way back. So you can go ahead to that funeral, where you didn't want me in the first place. This could take a while. Brady: Sounds good to me. Nicole: Good. How dare you call me again, and at this number! Crystal: You won't get phone privileges in here, and I will never let you use mine. Nicole: Could you be a little bit patient, crystal? I am working on getting your bail money together. And you've spent enough of your life in that joint. Another day won't kill you. Crystal: Yeah, well, it might kill you. You'll go to death row for murder one, you know. Nicole: And so will you. If you breathe one word to anyone that we plotted to get Marlena killed -- Crystal: We? It wasn't my idea, and I didn't pull the trigger. I think the police would show me a lot of appreciation if I came forward with what I know. You know me, Nicky. If your offer doesn't pan out, I'll just find me another, better one. Don't worry, I won't call you ever again. Goodbye. Nicole: Oh, my God, crystal! Why can't I ever find myself a useful accomplice? Now I gotta keep you from talking, too. Well, believe me, I know how to do that better than anyone. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn-D: Let me go. Let me be here for you. Let me love you. Jan: Oh, yes, Shawn. Yes. Love me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Did you stay with Belle all night? Philip: Yes. Kate: And Shawn never called, did he? Philip: No. Kate: And you knew that he wouldn't, didn't you? I don't know why you're being so noble. Belle needs more than a friend right now. She needs to know how much you really care. [SCENE_BREAK] Will: Isn't anyone else going to go to Grandma Marlena's funeral? Sami: She deserves so much better than this. She made a difference in so many people's lives -- in a good way, not in the way people are saying now. Lucas: We know, Sami. We know. Sami: Yeah, well, some people don't. How could you even be here right now? Stupid police murdered my mother! Now get out! Lucas: Um... will, sport, why don't you find us a place to sit, okay, buddy? Will: Okay. Lucas: Come on. Sami, what happened to your mother was not Hope's fault. Sami: You're right. You're right. It was Bo's fault. And it was John and Kate's fault. Hope: Sami -- Sami: God, I can't believe this. I don't care what anyone else says. Grandma Caroline was right. John killed my mother, and Kate helped him do it. I tried to tell everyone. I tried to warn everyone, and no one would listen to me. My mother is dead because of you! [SCENE_BREAK] Jan: Shawn, what's wrong? I thought you said you wanted me. Shawn-D: Oh, I do. I do so much, but it shouldn't happen this way. I want us to talk all day long. Um, laugh together, watch movies. Jan: Ooh, ooh, how about that one, "fatal attraction"? Oh, that's my favorite. It's so Romantic. Shawn-D: Yeah, well, whatever you want. I just want you to be happy, and I don't think that you can be happy with me chained up like this. You want me here of my own free will, right? You want me to wrap both my arms around you. Jan: I do. Oh, Shawn, I do. Shawn-D: There you go. There you go. [Doorbell rings] Jan: Oh, God. Oh, my God, they're coming for me! Shawn-D: No! [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: [Sobbing] Belle: Sami. Sami: Belle. Brady: Why does Sami act like she's the only one who's lost someone she's loved? Kate: Well, as you might expect, Sami's decided to make her mother's funeral all about herself. [Cellular phone rings] [Ring] Hope: Hope Brady. Bo. Is everything all right? Crystal has more information about Marlena's escape? Okay, so you think she knows more than she's saying. Sami: Belle, I told Mom about all the awful things I had said to my dad before died, and I told her that I would regret it forever. But what I'll regret more than anything is that I can never be the daughter that either one of them deserved. Oh, God, I -- Mom, please don't go! Please don't leave me, Mom! Please! Please! [Sobbing] Celeste: I'm here, Marlena. I won't let them bury you. [SCENE_BREAK] [Doorbell rings repeatedly] Nicole: Open up, Jan. I know you're in there. Jan: Okay! Nicole: What the hell took you so long? What, are you and Shawn role-playing now? Shawn-D: Help! Help! I'm being held against my will! Jan: What is he saying? That is so not true! Nicole: Oh, my God! He didn't hear me, did he? Jan: Well, if you don't want him to hear you, maybe you should just leave. Nicole: Well, I will, and then you can get back to whatever you were doing, as soon as you give me what I came here for. So, do you have it? [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: [Sobbing] What is she talking about? Why won't everyone just leave my mother alone? John: What's going on? Celeste: Marlena spoke to me, John. John: No, no, no. I'm not gonna let you do this to me again. Now, this is the hardest day my family will ever face. Do you understand what I'm saying to you? I listened to you last night, and you gave me nothing but false hope. You hear dead people, Celeste. That's what you do. Shouldn't you be used to it by now? Look. Take a good look. She is gone forever. That is a fact. There is no doubt about it. Celeste: Listen to me, John. Don't you even care what your wife had to say? John: You're damn right I do. And last night you told me that you saw her in the park. And crazy me, spent half the night looking for her. I didn't see her, I didn't hear her, I didn't feel her, and she is my wife. Let me ask you something. If anybody senses her presence, why would it be you, and not those of us who love her? Celeste: She's trying to reach you, John, through me. John: And what was her message to you? What did she say? That we're not supposed to bury her? What do you suggest we do with her- no. Don't even tell me. We have prepared as best as we can for what we must do. And we are going to lay Marlena to rest now -- today. And if you don't approve of that, Celeste, you don't have to stay. I did the right thing, didn't I, doc? Oh, God, if I could just hear your voice one more time. Can you hear me? Can you hear me, Marlena? I love you. Hope: You must have very mixed emotions about being here. Kate: After I found out that Marlena was the one who took Roman away from me on my wedding night because she was jealous of me, my dear friend Marlena -- all I wanted to see was for her to -- but John. John's my dear friend, too. And if anything is worse than what I've been through, his life is now a living purgatory. And he doesn't deserve that. None of us does. Brady: I think it's time. Philip: Yeah. [Cellular phone rings] Belle: I knew he'd call! I knew it! Belle: Shawn? I'm sorry. Um, you have the wrong number. Brady: Sorry, Belle. Philip: We should go sit down. Belle: Yeah. Marlena's voice: Don't let them bury me. It's not my time. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn-D: Come on. Come on. Oh! Ahh! I got to get out of here! [Panting] Nicole: Come on, Jan, do you have it or not? Jan: Have what? Nicole: The money! My friend called again. I have to bail her out of jail today, or she's going to blab that I told her to have Marlena killed. Jan: So, I'm supposed to bail you out with my money? I didn't have anything to do with that. What do I care? Nicole: Well, you better care, 'cause if I go down for one murder, what's one more? And you don't want Shawn finding out that you crispy-fried his grandfather. He's already got enough to forgive you for. Jan: Hey, Shawn loves his love nest. Nicole: Oh, okay. Why do you want to keep him there? Jan: Okay, Nicole. I get your point. Nicole: Give me the money. Jan: I can't. See, I don't have any. [SCENE_BREAK] Jansen: John, would you like to say a few words? Sami: No! Lucas: Come on, Sami. Your mom would want this. John: It is -- it's very hurtful for those of us in her family to feel that we are alone in our grief today, that we had to arrange a service so quickly and quietly that friends and family couldn't attend, especially Carrie and Eric. But I want everyone to know that we are not grieving alone. Marlena's life touched so many people, and their lives touched so many others. That is how Marlena would like to be remembered through us. In our words. More important, our deeds. The things that she taught us, and the way that she loved us. And that is what she will never let us forget. Celeste: That's not all Marlena wants us to know. Marlena's voice: Don't let them bury me. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: You told me your parents left you a fortune when they died. What do you mean you don't have any money? Jan: I do. It's just not here. Nicole: Where is it? Jan: In a bank. Nicole: In Salem? Jan: Yes, in Salem. Nicole: Listen, you fruitcake -- Jan: Hey, watch with the name-calling. Nicole: Why didn't you go to the bank last night when I told you to? Jan: Because the bank was closed. Nicole: Then in the morning? Jan: Look, I am very, very, very busy. I've had to squeeze a dozen oranges, I had to bake Shawn his favorite dessert, I had to prepare for his shiatsu massage... Nicole: You know what? Hey, hey, hey. If you don't get with the program, Jan, the only person you're going to be massaging is your cellmate in the women's penitentiary. Now, get the cash and get it now. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: My mom was... the best listener. She did everything a mom was supposed to do. She did everything a mom wasn't supposed to do. She was the mom everything wished they had, only we didn't have her long enough. But the time we did have her was a gift. She was my best friend... truly. And she always will be. Hope: Family and friends meant everything to Marlena, but I don't need to tell you that. As a member of the Salem P.D., I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. And as friend and family, I'm here to say that I loved her. And I'll always miss her. Sami: Mom. Mom, I'm so sorry. I'm sorry that I was such a terrible daughter to you. I know I never treated you like a friend. You always had to clean up my messes for me, and -- and then I would make you feel guilty that I had made the mess in the first place. Of course, the worst thing that I ever did... I let you down. I knew... that John was going to take you from us. And I didn't do anything to stop it. Well, Mom, I can promise you this -- if it is the last thing I do, I will make sure that John and Kate and Bo all pay for what they've done to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn-D: I'm coming, Belle. Jan: All right, Nicole, I'll get the money. But first, I have to make sure that Shawn won't mind if I leave for a little while. Nicole: Uh, I'm sure he knows you're coming right back. Jan: Now, I am going to be getting this money back someday, right? Nicole: Of course. [Glass shatters] Jan: Oh, my God. Shawn! [SCENE_BREAK] Jansen: Merciful lord, turn toward us and listen to our prayers. Open the gates of paradise to your servant Marlena. And help us who remain to comfort one another with assurances of faith until we all meet in Christ and are with you with our sister forever. We ask this to Christ our lord, amen. In the name of the father and the son and the Holy Spirit, amen. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Lucas, I forgot to put will's teddy bear in the casket for him. I'm glad your mom took him away because he -- it's too much for him. Lucas, how am I supposed to do this? How am I supposed to live without my mom? Lucas: Let's go, okay? Sami: No. No, Lucas, I think I need... I'm not ready to say goodbye. Lucas: Sami, come on. Sami: I just need a few more minutes, please. Lucas: All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: Brady, thank you for saying such nice things about my mom. Brady: I just really wish I said them when she was alive. John: She knew, son. Philip: It was a very nice service and an honor to be here, John. John: Thanks for coming, Philip. Philip: Of course. Brady: Hey, Belle, do you want to get out of the house, or do you want to go home and get some sleep? Belle: I honestly don't know what to do with myself right now. Hope: Hey. John. Hope: Come here, sweetie. Belle. I just wanted to see if you needed anything before I go back to the station. John: No thanks. We appreciate everything you've done. Hope: I also wanted to say that, um, Bo really wanted to be here today. He just didn't feel that you'd appreciate it. John: Yeah, yeah. You think that's why your son didn't show up, either? Hope: I wish I knew. Belle: Wait. You haven't heard from Shawn, either? Hope: No, I haven't, and to be honest with you, I'm -- I'm a little worried. If he had heard about Marlena, I'm sure he would've come home. Belle: I'm really worried about him, too. Hope: We'll track him down. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Um, excuse me, sir. Uh, I need another minute with my mom, please. Milbauer: Certainly. Sami: Mom, I lost you once when I was a little girl, and... I got you back. But I spent all my time being angry that I had -- had to live without you in the first place. And... I never stopped and took time to appreciate what I'll never have again. [Insects buzzing] Sami: I would -- I would do anything. I would do anything to hear you say "I love you" one more time. [Insects buzzing] [Birds chirping] Sami: Mom. You weren't supposed to leave me. [Buzzing, chirping stop ] Celeste: She's here. Sami: Oh, God, why did you let them take my mom? [Thumping] Sami: Oh -- oh, my God. Mom? Mom? Marlena's voice: Sami. Let me out of here. Sami: [Gasps] Oh, my God. Oh, my God. [SCENE_BREAK] "Next on Days Of Our Lives" Jan: I'm going to teach you a lesson that lying is bad. Nicole: You can't resist me. Sami: I heard her. I heard her calling my name.

Marlena's family gathers at the church for her funeral. John has spent the entire morning standing at Marlena's casket. Belle worries about Shawn. Sami worries that no one is left to love her for who she is. Sami lashes out at Hope, Kate and John for attending the funeral. Sami vows to Marlena to make Kate, John, Hope, and Bo pay. Celeste hears Marlena's voice asking her to stop them from burying Marlena. John refuses to believe Celeste. Sami hears Marlena calling her name from inside the casket. Shawn plots to get let out of the handcuffs either by Jan or by stealing the keys. Nicole goes to Jan to retrieve the cash for Crystal's bail.

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Dean Robbins: Mr. Fallon, did I just hear you right? Nick: Yeah. Max is the one who did the work, so it's only fair that he should get the credit. Max: Nick, stop it. This is crazy. Nick: No, what's crazy is that I let this go on for so long, so it's ending now. Dean Robbins: Are you telling me that your bartender friend developed the alternative fuel source that your grant was based on? Nick: No, not exactly. Dean Robbins: Well, what exactly are you telling me, Mr. Fallon? Nick: I'm saying that Max made significant changes to my final proposal. Stephanie: He was only trying to help, Nick. Nick: By lying to me? Max: I didn't lie. I just cleaned it up before I turned it in. Nick: You did a hell of a lot more than clean it up, Max. You re-did calculations. Max: I double-checked some stuff to make sure I was copying it right. Nick: You're lying to me again. Max: Nick, come on. Think about what you're doing here. Nick: I knew something was wrong when I found out that you submitted my proposal without telling me, but I gave you the benefit of the doubt because that's what friends do. Now that I'm finding out that you changed my proposal without my approval -- that's why I'm giving the grant money back. Max earned it. I didn't. Max: You're over-reacting, Nick. Nick: I really don't think you're in a position to tell me how I should be acting right now. You've been manipulating me, Max, and I'm sick of it. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: I'm sorry, Philip. I just -- I should go. Chloe: Morgan, wait. There's something I need to tell you. [SCENE_BREAK] John: So, what do you think? Ava: Well, I like it. Your house is a lot like you. John: Strong and silent? Ava: Dark and masculine. John: That works. Ava: Actually, your house is a lot like the one that I grew up in. John: That doesn't surprise me. From what I know of your father, we were...a lot alike. Ava: You're nothing alike, John. And that's a very good thing. Look, don't get me wrong. I had a wonderful childhood. I went to all the best schools. I traveled the world. I had everything a girl could want. John: And that wasn't enough? Ava: It's not that. Daddy's generosity came at a price -- a very high one. I didn't know it then, but he used his money to control me. John: Well, daddy can't control you anymore. You are free to live any kind of life you want. Ava: Yes, I am. John: Are you sure that I can't interest you in a tour of my bedroom? Ava: [Chuckles] Oh, you know, maybe later. But right now, I think I want to see your kitchen. John: Well, that's a start. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Your dad sure left in a hurry. Must have had something to do with the sirens I heard earlier. Sami: You heard sirens here? Lucas: Yeah, my window was open upstairs. Sami: Where were you? Lucas: Just told you where I was. Want something to drink or something? Sami: No. No thanks. Um...Lucas, is there something you want to talk about? Lucas: Like what? Sami: Nothing. I just, uh...was wondering what you did tonight. Lucas: I...messed around on my computer a little bit. That's about all. Sami: Really? That's it? Lucas: I had dinner. Hung out with the kids. Sami: And that's it. Lucas: Yes, that's it. What is this about, Sami? Sami: I love you. Lucas: Okay. Sami: I love you no matter what. No matter what you do, I will always love you. And I just want you to trust me. I just want you to tell me the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Don't ask me to trust you, because I can't. Sami: Because of E.J. Lucas: Mm-hmm. Because you slept with him. Sami: Then give me the chance to earn your trust. Lucas: I don't even know if that's possible anymore. Sami: I can prove it to you. Lucas: How? Sami: I don't know. I don't know. Maybe you just have to tell me something, something that you don't want anyone else to know about. Lucas: Yeah, like that's gonna happen. Sami: What if I found something out? Something bad, you know, something that you didn't want anyone else to know? I wouldn't tell anyone, Lucas. I will keep your secret. Lucas: Until you got angry, right? You'd get mad and throw it back in my face. Sami: You really think I would do that? Lucas: Yes, I do think you'd do that. You've done it in the past. Why not do it again? Sami: Well, thanks for nothing, Lucas. Next time, I'll keep that in mind when you decide to leave the house. Lucas: "Next time"? What do you think you know? Just say it. Sami: I know that you're getting yourself into trouble, and I want to help you. Lucas: I don't want your help! John: We wouldn't be bickering, would we? [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: What do you need to tell me, Chloe? Chloe: You need to be careful and stay away from Philip. Philip: That's enough. Chloe: Hey, someone needs to warn her. Philip: Jealousy is beneath you. Chloe: This isn't jealousy. I'm trying to do something nice. Morgan: If this isn't about you being jealous, what's it about? Chloe: The feud between Philip and John Black. This whole thing could get very ugly. Morgan: Yeah, from what I hear, it already has. I don't trust John Black, but I trust Philip. And all he's trying to do is protect his family and his business. Chloe: I'm sure you heard that John was caught with a half-million dollars worth of cocaine. Morgan: Yeah, I did, and I also heard that John's claiming Philip planted it to frame him. Philip: Which isn't true. Morgan: I know that. Chloe: But it proves that John will do whatever he has to to get Philip, and anyone involved with him is not safe. Morgan: I appreciate the warning, Chloe. And don't worry -- I'll be careful. Chloe: Good. [Cellphone ringing] I wouldn't want you to get hurt. You should probably tell your dad to stay away from John, too. Morgan: Trust me, I've already told him many times. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: I need to get this. Philip Kiriakis. Paul: Hey, it's me. Philip: What can I do for you? Paul: Well, slick, I did what you wanted me to do. And John Black is not gonna know what hit him. Nick: I'll return the grant money first thing in the morning. [SCENE_BREAK] Dean Robbins: Just a minute, Mr. Fallon. I'd like to hear what your friend has to say. So, is this true? Did you alter Mr. Fallon's work without his knowledge? Max: I double-checked some equations with a calculator. It's not a big deal. Nick: The big deal is that you did it behind my back. Max: See, this is why I didn't want to tell you. Because you're willing to give up years of research and a chance to make something important because you're mad at me that I proofed your work? Nick: You did more than proof it, Max. You changed it. Dean Robbins: All right, did you review the changes? Nick: No, not all of them, but I intend to. Dean Robbins: You didn't do any of the original theorems or hypotheses, did you? Max: Are you kidding me? No, of course not. Dean Robbins: Come here for a second. Look, what we're talking about here is essentially the fact that someone double-checked your math. Nick: Without my knowledge or approval. Dean Robbins: Is this work that wouldn't have gotten done if he hadn't done it? Nick: No, not necessarily. He sent it in before I had a chance to proof it. Max: Yeah, to meet the deadline. Stephanie: He thought he was doing you a favor, Nick. Max: And now you're blowing this way out of proportion. Nick: I don't think so. Max: What's more important to you, huh? Getting your prototype or dotting all your I's and crossing all your T's yourself? Nick: I don't like what you did, Max. Max: I'm really sorry about that. But you know what seems a little foolish to me? That you're willing to throw everything away because I screwed up and stepped on your toes. Dean Robbins: I agree. There's no reason for you to stop moving forward with your prototype. Your research is important. Nick: It is, but there's an ethical issue here. Dean Robbins: Review the changes. If you still feel the same way, then we'll revisit this conversation. But I have to admit, it's highly improbable that your friend here could have made any significant impact on your work. I'm quite sure he did nothing more than plug the numbers in on a calculator and write down the results without even knowing what they meant. Stephanie: I think you're being a little unfair, Dean Robbins. Max isn't stupid. He's far from it. Dean Robbins: Not all that far from what I've seen. Stephanie: Why are you being so insulting? Max: What do you expect? He based his entire book on a faulty hypothesis. What does he know? Dean Robbins: I know enough to see...that you're a destructive person who's very jealous of your friend's success. Max: [Chuckles] Dean Robbins: Now, I can't tell Mr. Fallon who to associate with, but I will tell you -- keep your distance from me. Max: Don't worry. Dean Robbins: You harass me again and I will call the police. Nick: You don't need to worry about Max, Dean Robbins. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: Hey, baby. Stephanie: Uh, hey, um, will you be okay? Max: Mm-hmm. Stephanie: Excuse us. Student: Excuse me, Dean Robbins? I apologize for interrupting. I couldn't make it last night, but could you sign my copy of your book? Dean Robbins: Well, sure. What's your name? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Come on, Max. Let's get out of here. Max: Where are we going? Nick: Someplace where we can be in private. Max: Sorry, I can't. Nick: I think that you owe me an explanation, okay? Not the bull you just kicked out to try and save my grant. So we can either do it here in front of the dean or we can do it someplace private. It's your choice. Max: Fine. Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: I'm really glad you're here. Kayla: What's wrong? Stephanie: It's Max. He's going through something major right now and he won't let me help him. Kayla: Is he in some kind of trouble? Stephanie: That's just it. I don't know. Mom, he's been so angry lately. And every time I try to talk to him about it, he just pushes me away. And...on top of it, I just found out that he has this amazing gift he's been hiding from everyone. It's like I don't even know him anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Look, I know we agreed to meet in person, but I figured you'd want to know about this right now. Philip: What? Paul: You know that problem with that shipment? Well, it's been taken care of. Philip: I don't understand. Paul: You will. Philip: You need to be more specific. Paul: No, no, I don't. I think you'll be able to figure this one out. I got to go. Philip: Wait a minute. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: Is everything all right? Philip: Yeah, fine. Morgan: Well, it's getting late. I should go. Goodbye, Chloe. And, Philip, I don't know what's going on with you and John, but I do know that you're a good person, and you're gonna do what's right. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I asked a question. I expect an answer. Lucas: Don't look at me. Sami: It was nothing, John. John: Ever since you all moved in to my mansion, the noise has been nonstop. I've got this one yelling because he caught you and E.J. in bed, and all you and E.J. ever do is argue like an old married couple. And then there's the babies, crying morning, noon, and night. Can't a man get a little peace and quiet in his own mansion? Sami: I didn't know we were such an imposition to you. John: You are. I'm just trying to have a nice, quiet evening with my lady friend. Sami: And you understand how wrong that is, right? I mean, you're married to my Mother. John: If you want to get technical. Sami: I don't believe this. What about you? Aren't there enough single men in Salem? John: You need to leave. And you need to get her out of here. Lucas: Come on. Let's go. Sami: Fine. Fine. Can't wait till my Mom gets home. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I'm sorry you had to see that. Ava: Oh, is it always so exciting around here? John: Unfortunately. [Doorbell rings] Ava: You need to get that? John: No, Rolf will. Ava: Speaking of Rolf, he is quite a character. Where'd you find him? John: In a laboratory. [Door opens] [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Rolf: [Clears throat] [American accent] Hope Brady is here to see you, sir. John: Send her in. Hope: Ava. What are doing here? John: How may I help you, Hope? Hope: I asked her a question. John: I asked you a question. I'm busy. Ava's my friend. Now, please, state your business or I'll have to ask you to leave. Hope: I have some bad news. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: Okay, now I'm worried. What's wrong with Max? Stephanie: No, no, no. I didn't mean to worry you. Mom, how's Joey? Kayla: He's great. Your baby brother is getting stronger every day. Stephanie: That's so great. Kayla: Yeah, it is. Your father and I are so happy and incredibly relieved. Stephanie: Yeah, me too. Is Dad with him at the hospital now? Kayla: Yeah, we just want to make sure that one of us is with him at all times. Stephanie: Well, I can't wait for him to come home so I can tell him how much I love him. Kayla: I know. I really think he's gonna be fine. Stephanie: Thank God. Kayla: So, what about Max? What's going on with him? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Looks like there was a fire at the warehouse. You know what's in there? [Sirens wailing in distance] Max: They stored impound cargo there. Nick: Well, I hope everyone's okay. Max: Yeah, me too. Nick: Okay, Max, start talking. What's going on? Max: Nothing, really. Nick: We're way past this. If you're my friend, you need to be honest with me. Max: I have been. Nick: Okay. Max: Nick, okay. Wait. You were right. I understand more than people think I do. Nick: How? Max: I don't know. I just pick it up. Nick: You just don't pick up complex theories. Max: Yeah, I do. Nick: What do you mean? Max: I don't know. I just pick things up quickly, and I understand things that I haven't actually learned. Nick: Have you always been like this? Max: Pretty much. Nick: So, what, your teachers just didn't notice? Max: I hid it from them, too. Nick: Why? Max: Because I didn't want to be different. Nick: There's nothing wrong with being smart, Max. Max: But you know what? What's important to me is to be normal, okay? I didn't want everybody thinking that I was some kind of geek. Look, I didn't mean to call you a geek. That's not what I meant. Look, I'm proud of you, Nick -- your accomplishments. You're my friend. And you always know what's right and you try to do it. Nick: So you don't? Max: No, not really. Nick: You mean like lying to me about the way you fixed my work? Max: Yeah, and I didn't tell you because I hate that part of myself. You can deal with being smart. I can't. Nick: Yes, you can, and you should. Max: No. I don't want to go to college and hang around with some yuppie, self- absorbed person like Dean Robbins. Nick: What is wrong with Dean Robbins? Max: You know what? You have your opinion about him. I have mine, okay? I'm entitled to that. Nick: You weren't gonna tell me about this, were you? Max: No, not really. Nick: You have a gift, Max. And what I don't understand is why you wouldn't go to college and try to figure out how to use it. Max: No thanks. Nick: Well, will you at least go to the university with me and take an I.Q. test? Max: Why? Nick: Because I'm curious. Will you do it? [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: Don't worry about John. It's only a matter of time before the police have enough evidence to put him away. Morgan: I hope you're right. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: I'll have to get back to you. No, I'm there now. Philip: Hey, come on in. My Father's not here. Bo: You'll do. Morgan. Philip: What is it? Bo: There was a fire in a warehouse down near the docks. Philip: Was anyone hurt? Bo: We don't know yet. Philip: Was the warehouse one of ours? Bo: No. Philip: Then why are you here? Bo: Arson is suspected. Your name came up. Hope: The warehouse containing all the goods impounded from your ship burned down tonight. It looks like everything in it was a total loss. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Oh, I am so sorry, John. John: Philip. Philip: You're not gonna find anything to tie me to that cocaine, John. John: No? The way I see it, it's actually pretty simple. You paid a lot for that coke, but I will pay twice as much to clear my name, and I'm betting that your dealer will turn on you in a second if the price is right. Philip: You're fishing, John. And you're gonna come up empty. I had nothing to do with those drugs. John: You're lying. Philip: Prove it. John: I will. You know, in a way, I'm kind of sad that you're running things now. From what I hear, your old man was a formidable opponent. But you -- you're still wet behind the ears. Philip: I'd move fast if I were you, because with the evidence the police have, you'll be back in jail before you know it. John: I don't think so. Philip: You really do hate to be in small spaces, don't you? Remind you of the day Stefano and Rolf wrung out your mind like a wet sponge? John: Somewhat. That's why I'm not going back. Philip: We'll see. John: You made a stupid move planting that coke on me. Philip: And you made a bad move starting this turf war. John: Thanks for admitting you planted the coke. [SCENE_BREAK] John: That shipment was worth millions of dollars. Hope: You have insurance. John: Not the point. But since you brought it up, it may not be covered because it was suspect and impounded. Ava: No, they're not gonna cover anything if they can get out of it. John: Was it a total loss? Hope: It appears that way. But the extent of the damage is still being evaluated. John: You know Kiriakis was behind this. Hope: The cause of the fire is still under investigation. John: Let me translate for you -- you've got nothing. Ava: Or they're destroying the evidence as we speak. John, you really should get down there and you should check things out for yourself. Hope: No, I can't let you do that. John: And you're gonna stop me how? Hope: Stop, John. I know you're frustrated, but you have got to stay out of this. Let the police handle it. John: It's too late. This never should have happened in the first place. I told you that Philip and Hollingsworth are working together, you did nothing, and I suffered a major loss. Obviously, he's got you snowed. Hope: You know that's not true. John: So don't worry about it now. I'll take care of Philip... one way or another. Ava: It is amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it. I've got a lot of experience in business. Hope: Stay out of this. Ava: Look, I ran my Father's company for years. I dealt with all kinds of competition. John is my friend, and I don't want to see him getting snowed or railroaded by anyone -- this Philip Kiriakis or the cops. Hope: Don't make things worse for yourself. You know we're watching you. John: Good night, detective. Hope: Hear what I am saying. Do not interfere, stay home, and let us handle it. Good night. John: You had your chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: John's cargo was completely destroyed, so you know he's gonna accuse you. Philip: Of course he is. Morgan: I have to call my Father. Bo: You think he knows something about this? Philip: He works at the storage warehouses. Morgan: He's not answering. I got to go. Chloe: I hope her dad's all right. Philip: Me too. Bo: I need to ask you some questions. Philip: Okay. Bo: Alone. Philip: Chloe can stay. I have nothing to hide, Bo. Bo: Fine. Do you know anything about the fire? Philip: No, Bo, I don't. Bo: That's the answer I expected. Philip: Then why'd you even ask? Bo: Procedure. Philip: Yeah. Bo: I hope I don't find out you had anything to do with this, bro. But I do have a job to do. Philip: And you're a good cop, Bo. Bo: Yeah, well, John has accused me of giving you and Victor preferential treatment. Philip: I wouldn't worry about it. Bo: I'm not. I will run this investigation by the book. Philip: I understand. Bo: If I find out you had anything to do with this, I will arrest you. Philip: Okay. I've been officially warned. Is that it? Bo: Chloe. Chloe: Did you do it? [SCENE_BREAK] Max: I'm sorry, Nick. I can't work with you. Nick: Just a few tests. Max: I said no to tests. Nick: Why? Max: Because I don't want to be treated like a guinea pig, okay? I don't care how smart I am. I don't care what percentile my I.Q. falls under. I don't care how much I can do with my brain, okay? Nick: Okay, chill out, dude. Max: Look, my family either owns Irish Pubs like my Pop, or they were cops like Bo and Roman, and that's all I want. Nick: What about Kayla? She went to college and became a doctor. Max: Yeah, well, we're really proud of her. Nick: So then why can't you go to college? Max: I can. I just don't want to. Look, I don't need to go to college to succeed. My Pop didn't and look at how much he accomplished. He was a well- respected man in this community. Nick: I understand, okay? But I doubt that your dad would want you to deny your own God-given gifts. Max: "God-given"? Really? I think it's more like a curse. Nick: How do you figure? Max: You wouldn't understand. Nick: Try me. Max: I don't want to talk about it, Nick. Nick: Max. Max: No, just drop it, okay? And while you're at it, I need you to tell the dean that I didn't have anything to do with your grant project. Nick: Sorry, I don't think I can do that. Max: Sure you can. Nick: You're right. I can, but I won't. Max: Then you know what? You and I have nothing else to say to each other. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: I had no idea. Stephanie: No one did. Max has this amazing gift, but he refuses to acknowledge it. Kayla: Does grandma know? Stephanie: I doubt it. He won't talk to anyone about it. I mean, every time I try to bring it up, he just gets upset. Mom, he's just been so angry. He's been starting fights with people. Kayla: That doesn't sound like Max. Stephanie: I know. It's not. He's been moody and upset and just filled with this anger. And I don't understand it. And I don't know what to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: No, Chloe. I had nothing to do with the fire. Chloe: Do you know who started it? Philip: No. Chloe: I'm sorry, Philip, but I had to ask. Philip: Yeah, well, I guess that answers my question. Chloe: What? Philip: If you trust me. Chloe: Of course I do. Come on, you have to admit the fire is suspicious. Philip: Of course it is, but that doesn't mean I had anything to do with it. Chloe: True, but you didn't seem very surprised when Bo brought it up. Philip: Chloe, you know me well enough to know that nothing surprises me anymore. Chloe: Do you think John started it? Philip: It's possible. Chloe: But why? He lost a warehouse full of goods. Philip: 'Cause he's a victim now, and...that may have gained him sympathy with the police. Chloe: I didn't think about that. Well, the good news is my moving out of here makes it easier for you to keep seeing Morgan. Philip: Whoa. Where did that come from? Chloe: Well, I see how you two are together. Philip: Listen to me -- I'm not interested in her. Chloe: I'm not so sure about that. Philip: Come here. I mean it. You're the only one I want to be with. Chloe: Right. Philip: It's true. And listen -- I don't want you to worry about this business at the warehouse. It'll all get sorted out. I promise. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: I am so sorry about your shipment, John. John: So am I. And I want the man who did this. Ava: What are you gonna do? John: What I should have done a long time ago. Take care of the problem myself. Ava: You know, Daddy had to deal with this a lot in his business, and I know you're not asking for my advice, but if you need it... John: I will ask. And there's a good chance I will do that before this is over. Ava: You know, I don't know this Philip Kiriakis, but, uh, he seems serious. John: So am I. I'm not about to stand by and watch him ruin this...new life that I'm building for myself. Ava: Good for you. John: It may not be much, but it's all I got. Ava: Oh, come on. What are you talking about? Huh? Will you look at all of this? John: It's not bad, is it? Ava: Oh, come on. You should be very proud of what you've accomplished. I'm impressed. John: Are you? Ava: Come on, what woman wouldn't be? What woman doesn't like a man who knows how to take care of business? It is very...sexy. John: Is it? Ava: Oh, yes. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Hey. How are the twins? Sami: They're good. Lucas: Good. Sami: What's wrong? Lucas: Nothing. Sami: Lucas, you're pacing. Lucas: I didn't realize I was. Sami: You know, I meant what I said. You can trust me. You know, you can tell me anything. I'll -- I'll prove to you that you can trust me. Lucas: You're serious, right? Sami: Anything. Lucas: Well, I don't have any secrets I'd like to divulge right now. I'm sorry. Sami: Must be hard for you -- trapped here, stuck here under house arrest, not able to do anything, go anywhere. Lucas: Yeah. So? Sami: I don't know. I just -- Lucas: What? What are you getting at? Do you have something to ask me? Just ask me. Sami: No, but -- Lucas: But what? But nothing. Got it? [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: So, what happened? Nick: Oh, we had a little talk at the pier. Stephanie: How did it go? Nick: Not well. Stephanie: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Dean Robbins: You don't know what you're talking about, young man. Clearly, you are unable to grasp the concept of low-energy nuclear -- Max: Very possible. It's very possible because I'm a dumb bartender, right? But believe it or not, I understood what you were saying or what you were trying to say. Dean Robbins: Oh, then perhaps you would enlighten me as to where my theories went awry. Max: Let's start with the fact that you provided no explanation for how the barriers overcome, and then let's work our way up to how released nuclear energy is distributed within the atomic lattice. In sum, your ideas are seriously flawed, and I find your premise to be completely invalid. On top of which, I think you are a no-good son of a bitch. And I'm gonna let everyone at the university, as well as this town, know that. Cute poster. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: Hey. What are you doing there, little brother? Max: You mean Stephanie didn't tell you? Kayla: Well, she said you were pretty angry about things. Want to talk about it? Max: Not really. Kayla: Oh, I kind of figured you might say that. You know, I'm kind of worried about you. Max: Well, don't be. I'm fine. Excuse me. I've got to go do something. Kayla: Wait, where are you going? [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Mm. I'm gonna go home and unpack since you're not ready for dinner. Philip: You still want to get together later? Chloe: Sure. Call me. Philip: I will. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Well? Sami: Well, what? I just want you to know that if there's something that you want to tell me, you know, about tonight or about anything... Lucas: No, there isn't. Sami: Okay. Well, if there ever is, I want you to know that you can... that you can tell me. I mean it. [Baby crying] Okay? Lucas: All right. Sami: I'll go check on the twins. Lucas: Please. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Do I know you? Lucas: No. No. Why do you ask? Paul: You seem familiar to me. Lucas: Don't think so. Take care. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Talk about a long day. Bo: I say we go home and do our reports tomorrow. Hope: Now, that sounds like a plan. How'd things go with Philip? Bo: As expected. He denied having anything to do with those fires at the warehouse. Hope: You think he's lying? Bo: Is he a Kiriakis? How'd it go with John? Hope: How do you think? He's angry. He's frustrated. He's, of course, blaming Philip. We're gonna have to keep an eye on him. Bo: You know what? I'll have Abe put an extra man on the surveillance team. Hope: Good idea. On another note, you're never gonna believe who was at John's tonight. Bo: Who? Hope: Ava. Bo: You're kidding. Hope: No. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: Hey, guys. Bo: Hey, Kay. Hope: Oh, Kay, how are you, sweetheart? How's Joey? Kayla: He's doing much better. Thank you. Hope: He's coming off the ventilator tomorrow, right? Kayla: Yeah, tomorrow. We're very excited. Bo: Well, then, how come you don't look it? What's wrong? Kayla: I'm just worried about Max and Stephanie. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Oh, no. Nick: What? Stephanie: This can't be good. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: [Clears throat] You're gonna let Nick finish his prototype... or I'm gonna tell everyone who you really are. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: What the hell did you do, Paul? Paul: Exactly what you asked me to do, Philip. Philip: You -- I never asked you to burn down the warehouse. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: The only way that Lucas could have known I was crying was if he was on the pier watching me. Lucas: All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: I should go. John: Or stay. Ava: No, I don't think that's a really good idea. You seem distracted, John, and I really think you need to take care of your business. John: I do need to address this situation with Philip. Ava: Like I said, if you need me, you just call. John: Thank you. I let him get away with far too much. All my instincts said to bury him from the beginning, just fight back and fight dirty. Ava: Yeah, then why didn't you? Marlena: Because I didn't want him to. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: There's one thing you could give me that I'd like a whole lot. E.J.: What's that? Nicole: Your respect. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: I need you to tell me what is wrong with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Is that your new style? Intimidation? Philip: It's business. Victor: What about arson?

Nick continues to demand that Max be given credit for his work. Max confides in Nick that he has always been smart, but hid it so he wouldn't be labeled as a geek. Nick wants him to take an IQ test, but he refuses. Later, Max tells Robbins that if he doesn't let Nick keep the money, he will expose him. Morgan catches Chloe and Phillip kissing. John continues his date with Ava. Hope and Bo visit John and Phillip respectively, telling them that the warehouse where John's cargo was impounded was burned to the ground. John immediately suspects Phillip. Phillip calls Paul in a rage, yelling at him for burning the warehouse down. Marlena returns to find Ava at the mansion. Sami demands that Lucas tell her where he was earlier, but he claims he has been in the mansion and hasn't left. Chloe realizes that Lucas must have been spying on her at the pier. Lucas remembers running into Paul at the docks shortly before the fire. Hope and Bo compare notes and suspect that Phillip is lying.

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Chloe: Nicole, hey, it's Chloe. If I tell Daniel that I slept with another man, he is not gonna want to leave me, not after we're married. So I just want to say thank you for your advice, and I-- [Melanie clears throat] Chloe: I've, um, got to go. Okay, bye. Hey. Melanie. What's up? Melanie: What kind of games are you playing with my dad? Chloe: Uh, w-what do you mean, games? Melanie: The wedding's on, the wedding's off, the wedding's on, the wedding's off. What, do you think your last name is Kardashian? Chloe: I'm not playing any games here, Melanie. Your father is my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Well, Chloe's still pretty weak, so we don't need a long ceremony, just, you know, simple, classic. Yeah, no, that--that sounds perfect. Yeah. Yeah, I can't thank you enough, Kevin. All right, I'll see you soon. Thanks. Maxine: What, I wasn't invited to the big wedding? Daniel: No, you're on the guest list at the church affair, assuming we ever get there. Maxine: Well, we can make this one nice and special for you. I can round up the cake and the flowers-- Daniel: Uh, you know what? Thank you, Maxine, but we're, um--we're keeping this low-key. Maxine: Why? This is the happiest day of your life, right? Daniel: Absolutely. Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: Look at this one of Mike. A mere what--20 years ago? Laura: Yeah. Oh, those plaid pants. Can you believe it? He thought he was so hot in those. Jennifer: Well, he was, you know. My cute brother. Laura: What are you doing with all these, honey? Jennifer: Well, I am actually gonna finish this scrapbook. Allie's gonna help me. I started it years ago, but, of course, there are always more important things to do, a story to chase, and now I'm worried I'm not even gonna get it done in time. Laura: Sweetheart, it's not just for your grandma. It's--it's a lovely thing for the whole family. Jennifer: Yes, Mom, that is true, but when I started to make this, it was for Gram. I know what you're gonna say, that she's lived a very long, full life and that we are so blessed to have her, but... Laura: I know, honey. It's hard. Alice has been such a big part of all of our lives. Jennifer: I'm just--I'm not ready. I'm just--I'm not ready to say good-bye. Laura: Oh, sweetie. It's gonna be okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Now, now, I wonder what's in this. A deed? No. Maybe a proof of purchase of an environmentally sound SUV. [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: Of course you may have back what is yours. Madeline: Thank you. That safe deposit box that you broke into contained materials of a personal nature-- wills and family letters and such. Stefano: And I'll return them all to you. Madeline: Untouched? Stefano: Untouched... unread. You have my word. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Oh, my God. Madeline... Stefano can't possibly know about this... can he? [SCENE_BREAK] Caroline: Oh, Kayla... I'm so glad you're home. Kayla: Me too. I just wish it could have been for a happier occasion. Caroline: Yeah. So do I. Kayla: Well, who knows? Uh, maybe next time it will be. Nathan: Uh, next time? Kayla: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to embarrass you. Stephanie: No, no-- Nathan: No. That's okay. Stephanie: My mom just meant, you know, she'd rather come home for a happier reason, like a birthday or an anniversary. Kayla: Right. That's exactly what I meant. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: I just talked to Mike. He's delayed two hours in Boston. Laura: Oh, no. Jennifer: So hopefully, he'll get here by tonight. Bill: Mm...should I pick him up at the airport? Jennifer: No. He said he's gonna rent a car. Laura: I think your mom is hanging on just for Mike. Jennifer: You know, when I was up there earlier, it seemed like she was asleep, and... I just kept telling her how much we all love her and... I mean, I know it's not very original, but it just seems like that's the only thing I want to say to her right now. Bill: That's what we all say. Marie: I'm sure she heard you, dear. Jennifer: You know what? She did hear me. I know she did, because I went on to say that the only reason we're all feeling so strong is because we feel her love for us. And you know what? She opened her eyes at that moment... and she looked at me, and... I couldn't barely hear her. She was whispering, and she said, "More than you know, Jen." Marie: Oh... Jennifer: And that was it. That's all she said. Bill: I'm so glad you have that. It's a great memory. Jennifer: Yeah, it is. I'm gonna cherish it forever, Daddy. Jennifer: All right, here we go--mixer. Laura: All right. Jennifer: Fryer. Marie: Fryer. Jennifer: Cleanup, Dad. Sorry. And you, little lady, are responsible for stirring in the love. You think you can handle that? Allie: Uh-huh. Jennifer: Good. Bill: Okay, so what's my job until cleanup time? Jennifer: Well, you are the official taster, of course. Bill: Excellent! Jennifer: Well, don't be so sure--I've tried to make these a zillion times, Dad, and they always turn out flat. Laura: Maybe she left something out...on purpose. Marie: Mom never trusted me with that recipe. Bill: Or me. Laura: Yeah, well, you can't even make canned soup, Bill. Marie: Oh! Bill: Well, hey, I know we got a lot of smarts in this room. I think we can all figure it out, can't we? Jennifer: Yep. Laura: There you go. Jennifer: Thanks. All right. I won't let you down this time, Gram. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: So you think you might be able to stick around for a while? Lucas: Not easy being Mom's only kid in town, is it? Philip: Oh, man, you have no idea. Lucas: Oh, sure, I do. I know how it goes. I was talking to Grandma earlier, and she, uh... she made me see that I owe you an apology. Philip: Me? How? Lucas: Well, I was depressed about Chloe before I left. I was miserable. Philip: Who could blame you? Lucas: Yeah, but I was a downer at your wedding. That wasn't fair to you, man. I mean, obviously I was... I was wrong, right? Things are going great for you. Philip: Worst-case scenario... Daniel finds out that you slept with another guy from Carly. But she doesn't know who the guy is. Chloe: And she never will. I promise you that. Philip: She knows she's got nothing. That's why she's working you instead of going to him. You marry Daniel and forget about Carly. And every day you're happily married to Daniel is one day that what we did slips further and further away. Yeah... yeah, everything's terrific. Lucas: Good. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: Chloe, it's not that I don't like you. Chloe: Right. It's because you hate me. Melanie: No. I don't hate you. But I hate the way you're jerking my dad around. Chloe: Don't you remember what it feels like to be in this place on your wedding day-- being drugged up and in pain? Melanie: [Laughs] You're on antibiotics and maybe some aspirin. I don't think that's messing with your head. Chloe: Look, I almost died. And I know that I have been back and forth about a lot of things, mostly whether or not I deserve Daniel. But one thing that has never changed--never--is how much I love him. Since the moment that your father asked me to marry him, I have not doubted, not even for a second, that he's the only man that I want to spend the rest of my life with. You know what that feels like, right, Melanie? [SCENE_BREAK] Maxine: Are you worried about Chloe's health? Is that what this quickie wedding is about? Daniel: No, she's just, uh-- she's fragile right now. This is what she needs, and she's the woman that I love. So I'm gonna do whatever it takes to make her happy. [SCENE_BREAK] Madeline: I have your word? Stefano: I have no interest in your family feuds, your husband's indiscretions, and family debacles. Madeline: Yes, we're very boring. Stefano: Somehow, I doubt that. Madeline: Compared to you. Stefano: Go home... and wait for a special delivery. Madeline: So we're finished here? Stefano: We better be. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Now what the hell do I do with this? [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: I know when you and Philip got married that a lot of people were trying to tell you that it was a mistake, that you were rushing into things, that you still had feelings for Nathan. Melanie: What's your point, Chloe? Chloe: My point is you're happy now, aren't you? Melanie: Yeah. Yes, absol--I-I've never been happier. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: So Chloe and Daniel haven't tied the knot yet. Why, what's up with that? Philip: Not sure. Lucas: I'll tell you what's up--it's never gonna happen. Philip: Why would you say that? Lucas: Look what she did to you in high school, man. She left you for Brady. Philip: Because I treated her like dirt. Lucas: Then she left Brady when he needed her the most, cheated on me with Daniel. It's just a matter of time before she cheats again. Philip: Oh, my God, why did I leave my phone off? Lucas: Everything all right? Philip: Mm. I have a wedding to go to. Lucas: You do? Whose? Philip: Daniel and Chloe's. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: So is it kind of weird? Chloe: What? Melanie: Well... [Laughs] You and Philip used to date in high school. Now he's gonna be your... wait, your stepson-in-law? Chloe: [Chuckles] Well, it is Salem. Stranger things have happened. Melanie... I've known Philip for a really long time, and I care about him a lot. And I'm glad that we're friends, but I wasn't good for him. You are. I think you two are great together. Melanie: Thank you. Chloe: And I want you to know I'm so happy that you and Daniel found each other. Melanie: Really? Chloe: Yes, really. I actually had foster parents from hell. They weren't Trent, but close enough. They even sent me back to the orphanage when they decided that I was too much trouble. Melanie: Oh, my God. I'm so sorry. I had no idea. Chloe: No, I'm not telling you this to make you feel sorry for me. I'm telling you so that you know that I understand. I would never in a million years stand in the way of you and your father having a relationship. Melanie: That means a lot to me to hear you say that. And so you know, I just --I just want you and Daniel to be as happy as Philip and I are. Chloe: Thank you. That means a lot to me. Melanie: So... um... I guess I'm kind of your, um-- your default bridesmaid? And, um... Daniel gave this to me. And it was his mom's, so... I figured it could be your, um-- your something old and borrowed. You know, and there's your new and your blue, so I guess--you know, I guess you're set. Chloe: Thank you. Thank--thank you so much. Oh, my God, um... Melanie, I promise you... I'm gonna treat your father like gold. Melanie: Yeah, you better. I'm serious, though. If you hurt him... I will treat you like gum on the bottom of my shoe, and I hate violence, so, girl, please don't make me crush you. [SCENE_BREAK] Maggie: Okay. Hi, Chad. Chad: Hi. Maggie: It's been a long time. This is my daughter Melissa. Melissa: Hi. Nice to meet you. Chad: Nice to meet you too. Maggie: We're on our way out. Um, I don't need to remind you of the house rules. Mia: Uh, no, I got it. Maggie: Okay. Mia: Give Mistress Horton my best. Maggie: All right, we will. Melissa: See you later. Chad: [Clears throat] I'm--I'm sorry, house rules? Mia: Uh, yeah, you know, no PDAs, piercings, or, like, illegal substances. Chad: Ah, ah, duly noted. Mia: So, uh, have you made up your mind about Wake Forest yet? Chad: Yes. I'm going to Salem U. Mia: So you're staying, definitely? Chad: Yeah, definitely. Salem U. is a really good school and like I said, I want to stay in Salem... be near my friends and you. Mia: [Laughs] Chad... do you have any idea how happy you just made me? Chad: Mm... [Both chuckle] [SCENE_BREAK] Marie: [Giggling] Mmm! Laura: Yummy. Will: Mmm. Looks like I got here just in time. Bill: My God, Will, you're driving? Will: Yes, my mom taught me. So look out. Jennifer: Oh, hey, Will. Will: Jen, hi. Jennifer: Hi. All right, I just spoke to Mike. His flight took off from Boston, so with any luck, he'll be here in a couple hours. Laura: Whoo-hoo! Bill: The whole family together again. It's been a while. Jennifer: Yeah, it has. You know, Gram's always been so proud of the way that we've all lived our lives, you know, traveling, adventures, experiencing new things. Marie: You know that Mom was always so happy that her children and her grandchildren were adventurous. And, Bill, you could have had a cushy life right here-- prosperous practice and everything, but you went where you were needed the most. And Mom was always proud of you for that. Bill: [Voice breaking] I just wish I had more time with her, that's all. And I wish we... lived closer. Jennifer: Dad, don't do this, please. Look at me. Don't do this. Gram--you even told me--she's had a wonderful, long life. Bill: Yeah, she had a full life. She... [Laughs] Even after the stroke, she had an active life. Wouldn't let the damn cane stand in her way. Jennifer: No! She didn't. That cane was a fashion accessory. You know, after Abby broke her wrist, she had that cast, so Gram painted her cane with flowers all over it to look like Abby's cast. Laura: [Laughs] Speaking of flowers, Alice's room is starting to resemble a greenhouse. [Laughter] Marie: Well, the roses were late this year because of the snow. I so wanted her to see them bloom one more time. And you know something? This morning, lo and behold, there they were! Laura: Were they? Oh... I remember when she planted them. "Heirloom roses for my Jennifer Rose." Bill: Oh, Mom loved getting flowers, didn't she? Especially out of the blue for no occasion. Jennifer: You're right. She just loved to get them because we loved her. I remember Mike telling me... Mike: Okay, open your eyes. For you. Alice: Oh, what beautiful flowers. And it isn't even my birthday... or any special occasion. Mike: Well, do I need a reason to show you I love you? Alice: Of course you don't! [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: Hey. Melanie: Hi! Philip: Hi. Melanie: Did you get my text? Philip: I am sorry it took me so long--my phone was off. I hope I didn't miss the wedding. Melanie: No, it's okay. We're still waiting for the justice of the peace. Philip: Great. Daniel. Congrats, again. Daniel: [Laughing] Yes. Thank you. Thank you very much. Uh, hey, what happened to your necklace? Melanie: Oh, uh... I let Chloe have it. It's her something borrowed. I figured that was more appropriate than her beautiful hospital gown. Daniel: You didn't have to do that. Melanie: I'll be demanding it back the second the ceremony's over. [Both chuckle] Daniel: How did I get such an incredible daughter, hmm? Oh, come here. Philip: [Whispering] Hey, I'm going crazy over here. What's going on? Chloe: I'm sorry. I didn't know myself, but... I'm so relieved. Guess what-- Daniel's friend the justice of the peace, he's gonna come here tonight and marry us. Daniel: Okay. Hey, hey. Hey, Kevin, uh, this here is my, uh--my beautiful bride. Chloe: [Giggles] Hi. Thank you for coming on such short notice. Kevin: Oh, it's my pleasure. Well, you ready? Daniel: Well, I just have... uh, one thing. Are you absolutely sure... you want to do this? Chloe: Yeah. Of course. You don't have to keep asking me that. Oh, my--oh, my God, are... are you sure? Do you not want to marry me? [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Oh. Maggie: [Sniffles] Oh, is Alice alone? I'll--I'll go on up there. Bill: No, no, she's not alone at all. Marie and Laura are with her right now, and... Doug, Hope, and Julie are on their way up. And Nathan and Lucas are next in line. Maggie: [Laughs] Of course. I saw them all go up before. It just didn't register, that's all. Bill: Yeah, well, we're all a little distracted. Oh, Maggie, this must be especially difficult for you after just losing Mickey. Maggie: Yeah. But, Bill, Alice is your mother. Bill: She's our mother. She loves you dearly... as do I. You've taken such good care of her. Maggie: Well, she's always taken wonderful care of me. Bill: You know, no matter how far-flung her family's been, no matter what's torn us apart, we're all family... now and forever. Maggie: Amen to that. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: I can still picture Mrs. Horton coming up to the counter and ordering her Friday scrod. You know, I can't remember a time that you two weren't the best of friends. Caroline: No, neither can I. Well, Alice and I led different lives, but... the thing we both said was this is what it's all about-- family... love. Alice has much to be proud of, and so do I. Stephanie: [Laughs, sniffles] Kayla: So do we. We love you, Mom. Caroline: Oh, honey. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: Okay. Melissa: See? I told you we'd get this done. Jennifer: Yes, teamwork-- this is good. Melissa: Oh, my gosh, Jen. Look at you and Glenn! Jennifer: Oh, wow. That was a long time ago. Melissa: Look at your hair. Jennifer: I know, oh, boy. It's terrible. [Gasps] Look at this! Look at Grandpa and Calliope at the Beat Bar. Melissa: Oh, man, that was a long time ago. Jennifer: It was. It makes me sad. Melissa: Look, was this one of his poems? Jennifer: Oh, yeah, yeah. Oh, I heard all about that. Melissa: You know, Jen... wow. Grandpa really had a way with words, didn't he? Jennifer: Yeah, he did. You know what? So did Gram. Alice: People who like you because you give them things are not true friends. They're no friends at all. A real friend--which is the only kind to have-- likes you for what you are, not for what you do for them. Jennifer: Well, then, Grandma, I guess I'm never gonna have any friends. Alice: You will. But it may take time. Jennifer... you're a wonderful girl. You're a very special person. And nobody is going to know that unless you do. Jennifer: Gram always knew the right thing to say. Where do you get a gift like that? Melissa: I don't know. But I do know that she passed it on to you. Jennifer: Wow. Talk about knowing the right thing to say... [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Of course I want to marry you. Why would you even ask me that? Chloe: Well, if you could see the look on your face just now... Daniel: I just know that this isn't the wedding day that you want. Chloe: I don't care about that. All that matters to me is being your wife. Look, I almost died twice before I could marry you. I'm not gonna take that chance again. Daniel: You were not going to die. Chloe: Could we have a moment, please? I'm sorry. Philip: Sure. Sure. [Door closes] Chloe: I promise you that this is what I want. But I need you to promise me that this is what you want, that you're marrying me because you love me... and not because you feel sorry for me or you think I'm gonna fall apart if this doesn't happen. Daniel: I love you... with my whole heart. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Well? Stefano: Madeline does not want to see or hear from us ever again. Now, isn't that wonderful... since we both feel the same way? Kate: So what should we do with the rest of this? Stefano: Well, pack it up, send it back to her... by carrier pigeon, as far as I'm concerned. Kate: Are you sure you want to do that? [SCENE_BREAK] Madeline: Oh, Chad, I was just trying to track you down. Chad: Well, looks like you found me. Madeline: Well, did you know tomorrow is the deadline for your dorm deposit? Chad: Yeah, I know. Madeline: I--have you... done the paperwork? Have you chosen your classes? Chad: Yeah... at Salem U. I'm staying here, Mom. And don't bother trying to talk me out of it again. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: So you don't want to get out of Salem for a while, hang out with your dear old dad? Will: It's not that I don't want to see you. I-I just got a lot of stuff going on. Lucas: With Mia? Will: Old news, Dad. Lucas: Ah, got it. Will: Look, I know that you hate it that I live with Grandma Kate. But I feel like Johnny and Sydney really need their big brother there. Lucas: Well, I think they do. But I don't want you living there either. Since you don't care what your mom and I have to say, maybe you'll care about what Great-Gran had to say. Will: Great-Gran said something to you? Lucas: You think she wants a Horton--Will Horton--living in the DiMera mansion? Come on, man, nothing would make her happier than for you to leave that place in the dust. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Here you go. Bill: Thank you. Nathan: You got it. So Great-Gran gave me, uh, Great-Grandpa Tom's medical bag. Bill: Yeah, she told me. Nathan: I think you should have it. Bill: Really? You want to defy the wishes of Alice Horton? [Both chuckle] Nathan: Good point. Bill: You know, I trained under Dad when he was using that very bag. I'm so sorry you never had the privilege of knowing him. Nathan: Yeah, me too. Bill: Mom likes to give us a lot to live up to, you know? I remember a moment that was so special for Mike. He told me... Alice: So nice having a family with a doctor in it. Tom was so proud of you. [Chuckles] I have something of Tom's that I want to give to you. This is his watch... and he always said it keeps perfect time. Let's just hope that the accuracy continues, and it keeps perfect time for you too. Mike: [Sighs] Nathan: Bill? Uh, when does Mike get here? Bill: Apparently, very soon. He's en route from Boston as we speak. Jennifer: I hope it will be soon. Gram's gonna be so happy when she sees Mike walk through that door. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: So you gonna place odds on whether or not they're actually gonna go through with the wedding this time? Philip: Well, you gave Chloe your necklace. I thought that meant you were over all of this. Melanie: Well, I support my Dad, and I know that Chloe loves him. Philip: Yeah, she really does. Melanie: That doesn't explain why she's being so weird about the wedding. Do you know why she's being so weird about the wedding? Daniel: Hey! Hey. You ready to come to a wedding? For real this time. Melanie: [Giggling] [SCENE_BREAK] Madeline: Fine. Chad: Fine. Madeline: Well, as you say, there's no point in having the same argument again. Chad: [Chuckles] So my mother, who lives to argue, who argues for a living... Madeline: I concede defeat. And I have to admit that having you so far away was going to be difficult... and now it won't be. [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: Well, you examined the contents of the box, and you felt that the, uh, tape was the only thing that could possibly incriminate us, yes? Kate: Yes. Stefano: So I don't see why we should be concerned in her personal business, huh? It does not do us any good to have a third-tier judge in our pockets, all right? I want to make a clean break. I just want that woman out of our lives. Kate: You and me both. Stefano: Are you all right? Kate: No. I-I guess I didn't--I didn't realize how much this situation with Alice Horton was bothering me and... and then not being able to see my own son because of the whole situation with the other Hortons, I... Stefano: Is that all there is to it? Kate: Isn't that enough? Stefano: Eh... Kate: So... I'll deal with this. I'll be right back. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knocking on door] Mia: Judge, hi. Uh, if you're looking for Chad, he's not here. Madeline: Actually, Mia, I'm looking for you. Mia: Why? Madeline: We need to talk... about the past and the future. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Hi, Maxine. Maxine: Hey. I didn't expect to see you till morning. Carly: Well, I wanted to check on a few patients before I left. Do you have Chloe's chart? Maxine: Oh, you might want to wait till tomorrow. Carly: Why? Maxine: She's getting married as we speak. Carly: Really? [Telephone rings] Maxine: Nurses' station, Four West. Carly: She lied to me again. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Your lives will change. Your responsibilities will increase, but... your joy will be multiplied if you're sincere and earnest in your pledge to one another. [Door opens] Maxine: Excuse me, folks. A call came in for you, Kevin. Daniel: Okay, Maxine, we're in the middle of-- Maxine: I know, I know, but it was one of your associates. He--he said it was urgent. I told him you were busy, but... Kevin: I'm really sorry, folks, I'll be back in a minute. Daniel: Yeah, but whoever's calling, can it just wait? Kevin: I won't be long, I promise. Just don't--don't go away. Maxine: He said to be quick. Chloe: Is this really happening? Daniel: Wait. Okay, look, this--it's--you know what? It's gonna be okay. Chloe: We're halfway married. Daniel: In another five minutes, we're gonna be all the way married. Chloe: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: Oh, William. Will: Hi. Stefano: [Clears throat] [Sighs] I'm very sorry about your great-grandmother. Will: She's still alive. Stefano: Well, just-- I realize that, of course. It's just... I didn't expect to see you tonight. Will: I just came to pick up some of mom's old CDs in her room to play for Great-Gram later. Stefano: Good man. There is nothing better for the soul and the body than good music. Will: Actually, I think that what I might do most to help her would be to not worry her. Stefano: Not... not worry her? I don't--what are you talking about? Will: She hates it that I live here. Stefano: [Chuckles] Is that a surprise to you? Will: I just figure that, you know, she'd have enough other stuff on her mind, you know, if she wasn't focusing on me. Stefano: Oh. It feels that it's a... fight for your immortal soul... hmm? Alice Horton is a very wise woman... hmm? But she hardly knows me anymore. And I'm sure with all the things that people say about me in front of her, she probably thinks I am evil incarnate, huh? But you've lived under this roof with me. We've broken bread together. You even heard me sing your sister to sleep, huh? You don't think I'm that man that people say I am, do you? Will: I hope not. Stefano: [Chuckles] Young William, believe... believe as I believe in you. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: [Sighs] [Door opens, closes] Lucas: Hey, Mom. Kate: Ah, sweetie. I miss you. Lucas: I missed you. Kate: How's Alice? Lucas: Oh, she's about the same. Doug and Julie and Hope are with her now. We just wanted to get out, get some air. Kate: Sounds good. Lucas: Did you want to come in and hang out with us for a bit? Kate: Uh, no. I don't think I'm gonna do that to Laura. [Chuckles] They really are quite a family, aren't they? Lucas: Yeah. I hope Allie grows up like this. I mean, you know what I mean, right? Kate: Yes. I know exactly what you mean. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: It's done. It is done! We are a great team, huh? You little sweet thing, I could not have done this without you. Marie: Thank you both so much for doing it. Jennifer: Oh, I loved every minute of it. You know what? When we get back to Gram's, we're gonna go right upstairs and bring it to her, okay? [Cell phone rings] Jennifer: [Gasps] Oh! Oh, it's Mike, it's Mike. Hello, Mike? Great, great, you're here, good. Yes, yes, we're great. Uh, we're all at the pub. We're just having some dinner, but hope and Julie and Doug are with Gram right now. Okay, great. Hurry. Okay, I love you. Bye. Mike's here. He landed safely. Laura: Yay. Bill: Great. Jennifer: It's great. It's so great. Gram is gonna have her whole family all together. Bill: Don't worry, sweetie. Mom'll wait for Mike. Jennifer: She will. I know she will. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Where's Kevin? I thought this phone call was supposed to be brief. Daniel: Hey, deep breaths. I don't want your blood pressure going through the roof. Come on. [Door opens] Daniel: See? There he is now. Carly... what are you doing? Carly: Look, I know. I know there's a wedding in progress... again. Philip: Ah, this is like déja vu all over again. Carly: Except this time I'm actually gonna say what I came to say. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Carrie. Carrie: Sami. EJ: Nicole is behind this, and I'm definitely gonna prove it. Brady: Ari and I are through.

Melanie went to Chloe's room to try to find out why she wants to get married to Daniel so fast. Kate discovered Madeline's other secret. Jennifer wanted to make a photo album as a tribute to Alice. The Hortons were talking about Alice. Lucas and Philip spent time with each other. Lucas wanted to apologize for being a downer at the wedding. That didn't really matter to Philip because his mind was elsewhere. He was thinking about his conversation with Chloe. Maxine (hospital nurse) wanted to know why Daniel and Chloe are rushing the wedding. Stefano and Madeline came to an agreement about the rest of her things. Kate debated on whether she should tell Stefano about Madeline's secret. Madeline threatened to beat Chloe down if she hurts Daniel.

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[Wagner's "Here Comes The Bride" playing] Hope: Where's the minister? Aiden: Hmm? Hope: The minister. André: [Sighs] I'm sorry I'm late. I hope I haven't been keeping you too long at the alter. Hope: What the hell are you doing here? André: Dearly beloved... we are gathered here today to unite these two people... Hope: Aiden, what is he doing? André: In holy matrimony. Hope: What's going on? Aiden: What do you mean? We're getting married. Hope: No, no, no, no, no. Not by him. That's insane. André: Marriage is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, discreetly, soberly, and in the fear of God. I just love that bit. Hope: Ciara, oh, my God, what are you doing? Get away from her! Stop! Get away from her! André: Aiden Jennings, wilt thou take Hope to be your lawfully wedded wife? Wilt thou, forsaking all others, take thee only unto her, for as long as ye both shall live? Aiden: I will. Hope: Oh, my God. Someone tell me what the hell is going on here. Aiden: Honey, what's wrong? André: Hope, as usual, you are ruining everything. Aiden: Please, Hope, tell me, what more do I have to do? Hope: No. No, I can't marry you. Not like this. No! Aiden: [Sighs] All right, well... here we are. Okay. Chase: Why is that guy watching me like that? Aiden: There's got to be a special guard on you. Chase: What? Why? Aiden: Oh, look... DA made it part of the bargain to put you in here. Don't worry about it. I think it's a great idea. Have someone look out for you Chase: So I don't get beat up again? Aiden: You're safe here, okay? You're in a place where you're gonna get the help that you need. Okay? Chase: I guess. Aiden: Hey... just focus on being the Chase that I know. Okay? Put that awful day with Ciara behind you. Chase? This is for the best. You know that, right? You know me, I wouldn't say it if it weren't true. I love you. You know that, right? And you know I'd do anything for you. [Dramatic music] Ciara: So, do, uh, most shrinks take people out on walks after a session? Marlena: No, they don't. I think you're a rather special client. Ciara: Well, I really do feel better after talking to you. Marlena: That's the way it's meant to work. Ciara: In fact, seeing you has got me thinking about something. An idea I've had. Marlena: Really? Tell me about your idea. Ciara: It's not that big a deal. It's just...my whole future. [Marlena laughs] [monitors beeping] Abigail: Chad. JJ: Hey, it's me. Chad went home to shower and change. Abigail: [Whispers] JJ. JJ: He was here all night, though. Abigail: That's good. It's good he went home to be with Thomas. JJ: Well, you--you... probably shouldn't take that off. Abigail: No, it's okay. They said that I could-- I could take it off for... a few minutes here and there. [Sighs] Why you in your uniform? Did someone ass-- did they assign you here? To guard me? Is that why you're here? JJ: No. No, I was on duty and I came straight over here. And the only reason why I'm here is because you're my sister and I love you. Abigail: Even now? JJ: Especially now. And when you say you didn't start that fire... I don't care what anyone else says, I believe you. What? Abigail: I know what I said, but... what if I was wrong? What if I really did start that fire? Jennifer: I came to see the baby and Harold said I could wait for you. Chad: Yeah, I'm just... I'm here to hold Thomas, change my clothes, and then I'm gonna head right back to the hospital. Jennifer: Yeah, I want to go see Abigail, too, but I want to talk to you first. Chad: About what? Jennifer: About Abigail. I am not gonna let you do what I think you're planning. Blanca: Oh, good morning. Rafe: Good morning. Blanca: I didn't know you could cook. Rafe: Oh, I can't. It doesn't take a gourmet chef to whip up a couple eggs. You know, uh, coffee's ready. Help yourself. Blanca: Thank you. Rafe: Yeah. Blanca: Sorry. You know, I've been thinking. This house, it isn't that big. And your mom already has you, your brother, your sister, and little Arianna living here with her. Rafe: Too much chaos for you? Blanca: No, no, I like the noise. I'm asking if-- if it would be easier for you if I weren't here. [gentle music] Aiden: I just wanted you to start your day knowing that someone was thinking about you. Aiden. Dr. Robinson: There's a court-mandated period of no fewer than six months for evaluation. Chase: And then what? Dr. Robinson: Well, that depends on you. We have a lot of work to do together and much of it isn't gonna be easy, but... it's our goal to make you healthy and send you back out into the world. [Dramatic music] Marlena: Yeah, psychotherapy can be a very rewarding career. It can also be incredibly frustrating. Ciara: Yeah, I know, but... I know that at least I have to get a Master's degree to be a psychologist and an MD to be a psychiatrist, but, like, is there anything I can do now? Like read a book or something? Just to see if it's something I really want to do. Marlena: The quickest way might be some first hand experience. Ciara: How do I do that? Marlena: Well, you could volunteer at the hospital's psychiatric unit. Or there's a private institution not too far from here. You could volunteer there. Um, what's the name of the place? Marlena: Shady Hills. Ciara: That's where Abigail is? I'm babysitting for Chad and he told me a lot about it. It'd be nice if I could get a volunteer position there. And maybe I could be with Abigail when Chad isn't. Marlena: All righty. When I get back to my office I will call and see if we can get you an interview. Ciara: Really? Marlena: Mm-hmm. Ciara: That would be totally amazing. Thank you. [Marlena laughs] Chad: What--What exactly are you gonna stop me from doing? Jennifer: Chad, don't play games with me. You said last night that you were gonna get Abigail out of Shady Hills even if it meant you had to break her out. Chad: Yeah, well, they're thinking about putting her in a state mental institution. Is that what you want? Jennifer: No, it's not, but I don't-- I don't think that's gonna happen. Chad: How do you know? Jennifer: I don't know. I guess I don't. I'm not sure. Chad: Abby's scared to death of it. After her shutting down the last few weeks. Not wanting to see me or Thomas. I just got her back a little bit I'm gonna do whatever I can for her. Jennifer: Yes, of course, but what happened yesterday to Abigail has nothing to do with her being at Shady Hills. Chad: Well, Shady Hills is a joke. It's not doing any good for her. Jennifer: Okay, but she needs to be there to recover. Chad, I went through this with my mother. And as much as I hate to say it, she needs to be confined. She needs full-time treatment. And Shady Hills is right here. It's right by us. So please listen to what I am saying and come to your senses. Sorry I'm a little bit late. Um... do you have a minute? Roman: For you, always. Hope: Okay. Roman: You okay? Hope: Yeah, I just--I-- I didn't sleep very well last night. Roman: Well, I, um... sure you got a lot on your mind. Hope: And I'm leaving that at home. I have a job to do. And I want to run something by-- Are you, uh, checking my work? Roman: Yours and Rafe's, yeah. Quite a case you got against Nicole. Hope: No body... and except for the handkerchief found at the scene and some blood found on the tree-- where Deimos apparently hit his head, we only have Kate's word that she saw Nicole push Deimos into the river. We don't know for sure the guy's even dead. Of course I pray to God that he-- Roman: Not exactly an air-tight case, is it? Hope: Have the results come back on the handkerchief yet? Roman: Yeah, I actually had a message when I got in. They found trace amounts of blood spatter on it. DNA matches Deimos. Hope: That has all the ear marks of a solid lead. Roman: It does... Hope: Yeah. Roman: Indeed. Hope: Rafe's gonna want to know about this immediately. Where is he? He's usually here by now. Wow. I wonder what's keeping him. Rafe: You thinking of going back to Mexico? Blanca: Oh, no, I'm an American citizen and I like Salem. I'm asking if you would rather I found my own place to live. If that would make your life easier. [Footsteps approaching] Adriana: Oh, if I'm interrupting-- Rafe: No, you're not interrupting, actually, you are right on time. Adriana: On time for what? Rafe: For what? I made the two of you breakfast. Blanca: What? I thought you were making that for yourself. Rafe: Ha, no. I am late for work. Sit. Eat. While you do that, the two of you can talk things out. Like, how it's not nice to lie to people. [Dramatic music] Adriana: You see how he talks to me? [Door slams] Adriana: [Scoffs] Ugh. These eggs are too dry. Blanca: Why shouldn't he talk like that? He's right. Aiden: Okay. So I really like this Dr. Robinson. I trust her. You know, you just-- you just do the work she's talking about. You push through and I'll be proud to walk you out of here and help you start the rest of your life. Okay? Chase: You really think you're gonna do that? Aiden: Got a judge to put you in here instead of on trial for rape, didn't I? Chase: Yeah. Aiden: Yeah. You know, this really is for the best, Chase. Chase: I want to get better, Dad. Aiden: And you will. And you won't be alone, either. Not as long as I have breath in my body. Okay? All right. You're gonna be okay, you know? Chase: Yeah. Aiden: You remember that. Remember that I love you. Chase: I love you too. Aiden: Okay. [Gentle music] Aiden: All right. Okay. [Cell phone chirps] [Cell phone beeps] [Dramatic music] JJ: So... you're starting to remember more of what happened? Abigail: I-- I guess. I don't know. I just really tired. JJ: It's the sedatives. Abigail: I just want to know how far gone I am. I want to know how far I was pushed. I want to know if I... really did push... myself to a place where I could hurt myself and hurt other people. And I want to know if I really am crazy. JJ: You're not crazy, Abby. Abigail: JJ. JJ... I thought-- I thought Dad saved me from the fire, JJ. Dad's been dead for three years. I can't tell what's real and what's not anymore. Chad: [Sighs] Okay, look. When I said that I was gonna break her out, I-I was just--I was just blowing off steam. Jennifer: Yeah? Chad: Yes. I am worried about her in that place. That is a genuine concern, but when I--when I-- when I said that I- I didn't meant it. I was just having a rotten day. I wasn't thinking straight. I don't think any of us were. So I'm sorry if I caused you anymore stress. Her name is Hope. Hope Brady. Blanca: And he's in love with her. Adriana: And she's involved with another man. Blanca: And that's none of your business. And it doesn't excuse what you did. Adriana: Why are we sitting here talking about how Rafe feels about Hope? Why don't you tell me... how do you feel about Rafe? Roman: You know, when you first got here you said there was something you wanted to talk to me about. Hope: Oh, yeah, that's right. Aiden: Hi. I, uh, got your text. Hope: Hey. Yeah. Um, I'll catch you later. Roman: You got it. Aiden. Aiden: Roman. So... Hope: Let's go somewhere else and talk, okay? Uh, Roman, I'm going out. I won't be long. Roman: Sure. Hope: Let's go. [Dramatic music] Chad: So this would be for the summer? Ciara: Uh, yeah. I thought it would be good for Abigail to see someone she knows around that place. Chad: Yeah, well, what about Thomas? He's nuts about you and, you know, I was hoping that you would be on full-time over the summer. That's-- I mean, that's the reason why I asked you to live in our guest house, Ciara. Ciara: Look, I love Thomas, okay? And I love living in the guest house, but if I get the volunteer job, I'll just work around it so I can still help you. It just might not be full-time. Chad: Okay, well... it would be nice to have somebody in there I can trust until... Ciara: Until when? Is Abigail getting out? Chad: There's just a lot of things up in the air right now. Excuse me. Abigail: I want you to tell me the truth. If it turns out that I did start that fire, then I just want to know what's gonna happen to me. So I just want you to tell me. Are they gonna... They gonna arrest me? Are they gonna put me in handcuffs? JJ: Nobody's saying you set that fire. Abigail: JJ, please. It's okay. Just... please answer me. JJ: I heard something. If they prove that you set that fire... Maybe they'll, um... they'll send you to another facility. Abigail: What kind of facility? JJ: One with more security. [Gentle music] Abigail: Like... like a place with, like... padded walls and stuff? Where they'll lock me up and--and... My God, JJ. Am I really that dangerous? Am I? Dr. Robinson: There's gonna be intense therapy, Chase, but if you open yourself up to it, I think you're gonna start feeling better. Chase: Well, I wouldn't mind that. [Gentle music] Marlena: And we will be meeting with Mr. Brown and-- Oh, there he is now. Mr. Brown: Dr. Evans, good to see you again. Marlena: Good to see you again too. And this is Ciara Brady, the young woman of whom I spoke. Ciara: Hi. Mr. Brown: Dr. Evans tells me that you're considering a career as a therapist. Ciara: Yes, I am. Mr. Brown: Why don't we talk in my office? Ciara: Thank you for seeing me so soon. I know you're very busy. Marlena: I will catch up with you later. I'm gonna pop in and see Abigail. Ciara: Oh, can you tell her that I've been thinking about her? And that I've been taking really good care of Thomas. Marlena: I will. Ciara: Cool. I know I can learn a lot here. I hope it works out. Roman: If you're looking for your partner, she had to go out for a while. Rafe: I know. With Aiden. Roman: If it makes you feel any better-- Look, I hate this as much as you do. Rafe: Thanks. Roman: You okay? [Dramatic music] Rafe: Am I okay? [Chuckles] You mean, is this going to affect my ability to do my job? Come on. All this time... before Bo came back and certainly since he passed... I really just wanted one thing. One thing; and that's for Hope to be happy. As far as I can tell, she is. Aiden: So, the judge signed off on transferring Chase to a private psychiatric hospital. I just took him there. Hope: I see. Aiden: Yeah, the, uh, the doctor in charge of his case made it pretty clear they-- they don't want me to visit him for a while. I haven't drummed up any clients for the law practice, so, I'm... pretty much at liberty. Why'd you want to know? Hope: Let's sit down. Aiden: Yeah. Hope: We have a--a lot to figure out. Aiden: Yes, we do. Hope: So I was thinking that maybe... it would be good for us to go somewhere. Away together. Aiden: Well, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you just asked me to leave town with you. Is that a yes? Aiden: I love the idea. Hope: Good. Good. Aiden: Yeah. Hope: I just... I think we need some time away from all the craziness and distractions here. Aiden: Absolutely. You're absolu-- So any ideas where you-- you want to go? Hawaii? You want to go to Paris? Where would you like to-- Hope: This isn't a honeymoon, Aiden. Aiden: No? Hope: No, it's an escape. I was thinking the Green Mountain Lodge. Aiden: Green Mountain Lodge? Hope: Yeah. It's beautiful. Beautiful, beautiful setting. It's not far from here, actually. Aiden: In case things go south? Hope: I didn't say that. Aiden: Well, no, but I would be suspicious if you didn't at least think it. Hope: Let's not assume anything, okay? Aiden: You're right. No--no--no assuming. One day at a time. That's how we're gonna do it and I'd love a few of those. So while we're at this Green Martian Lounge, is it? Is that what it's called? Hope: Still a comedian. I missed that. It's Green Mountain. Aiden: Right. Right. Wow. Hope: So it's still a yes? Aiden: When do we leave? Hope: How about now? Tonight? Aiden: Wha-- Just like that? Hope: I have a lot of vacation time coming to me. Is there something wrong with being spontaneous? Aiden: No...[Laughs] Nothing--nothing at all. No, no. Not a thing. I just-- I'm--this day just took such a turn for the better. Um, so should I go get packed? Or what do you-- Hope: Yeah, go get packed. Yeah. Aiden: Yeah? Hope: Yeah, meet me at my place later. Aiden: Okay. Hope: I need to call Ciara, let her know and, of course, then clear the time with Roman. Aiden: Yeah, and there's some things I need to take care of too. Um...all right, I'll see you later. Hope: Okay. Aiden: All right. Aiden: You have no idea how happy you just made me. [Hope chuckles] Mr. Brown: The day room is down the hall. You might find it more comfortable there. Good-bye, Ciara. It's been very nice to meet you. Ciara: Very nice to meet you too. will Dr. Evans know where I am? Mr. Brown: I'm sure I'll run into her. I'll tell her. [Cell phone rings] Ciara: Hey, Mom, what's up? Hope: Where are you, honey? Ciara: I actually might have some very cool news for my plans for the summer. I just want to wait until I know if it's gonna happen or not. Hope: Am I gonna like this news? Ciara: Yes, Mom. Don't worry, it's a good thing. Hope: Then I can't wait to hear about it. Sweetie, the reason I called you is because I'm gonna go away for a few days. Ciara: Where are you going? Hope: Green Mountain Lodge... with Aiden. Ciara: Oh. Hope: Hey, if you're not okay with it, if it upsets you, I'll cancel. Ciara: No, I'm-- I'm fine, Mom. You go, okay? And don't worry about me. All right? Everything's cool. [Phone beeps] Marlena: Okay. There you go. Abigail: I don't know what's gonna happen to me if they send me to some state asylum. I just feel like-- I feel like I'm not gonna make it in a place like that and if they don't want me here, then... why can't they just send me home? Marlena: It doesn't work like that. Abigail: I know, but... I'm not gonna be a danger to anybody in my own home. Marlena: Abigail... The police have not finished their investigation yet. We don't know what conclusions they're gonna come to. So, for the moment, just don't worry about that. Abigail: [Sighs] Ben! Ben, please, don't do this! Ben! Ben! [Coughing] Chad: Come on! Abby, come on! Come on, it's gonna be soon. Okay, we're out of here. Abigail: Please stop! Chad: I know, I know, come on. Let's go find your little boy. Okay. [Dramatic music] Abigail: No! No, don't do this! Chad: Stop, Abby! Abigail: He's ruined everything. He's never gonna let me have my life back. Chad: Okay, now. No, there's nothing to do yet. I just need you to be ready. Uh-huh. No, there's no timeline yet. Just have a--have a cargo van. Make it unmarked. Uh-huh. Okay. Blanca: Feelings for Rafe? Your son has no interest in me. Adriana: You're just trying to avoid my question, but I already know the answer. I can see it in your eyes when you look at him. Blanca: I'm gonna say it again; what does it matter? Adriana: Patience, mija. I know that you already offered to move out of here. Blanca: Oh, so you were eavesdropping? Adriana: Yes. Sometimes a mother has no other choice. But he didn't take you up on it, did he? Enjoy your eggs. Roman: Hope, you have got to be kidding me. Hope: I have vacation time coming to me. Roman: You know damn well I'm not talking about the time. Hope: Look, Roman, I'm not gonna do a yelling match with you, okay? A simple yes or no, please? And you can't say no. Roman: Okay. Rafe: Say no to what? Hope: Rafe... Rafe: You seem surprised. Hope: Let's go in the interrogation room. Rafe: Yeah. Hope: Aiden and I are going to go away for a few days. Rafe: You're gonna be alone with him. Hope: I'll be fine. Rafe: No, no, I can see that. I mean, it is kind of hard to find privacy in this small town. I'm sorry. That, um... If that sounded a little sarcastic, I didn't mean-- Didn't mean that. Do you want me-- I can check with Roman. See if I can get things cleared up. I'll let him know that... I got it all covered for you. Hope: That would be great if you could. Rafe: [Chuckles] That must've come as a surprise for you, though, huh? When he asked you to go away. Hope: Rafe... [Sighs] If I want to figure things out, I-I need to spend some time alone with him. And it would help if we were away from here. Rafe: To see if you still click. You know what? That's-- That's good, though. I'm actually--I'm glad you're going away. Hope: Really? You are? What? Rafe: Oh, no, I am, 'cause... maybe you'll realize you're making a huge mistake. Hope: I'm sorry. Rafe: No, it's-- it's nothing to be sorry about. [Somber music] JJ: Abs, you're getting all worked up over something that's probably not even going to happen. Marlena: He's right. Abigail: You don't know that. You don't know that. Marlena: Why don't I talk to Dr. Robinson and see if she'll let me take you out in the garden? JJ: Yeah, that's a good idea. Let's get you some fresh air. Abigail: No--What? I don't want "fresh air." I don't want to go to the garden! I want to go home! [Crying] I want to go home. I just want to go home. [Dramatic music] Mr. Brown: Ciara? Ciara: Oh, hi. Mr. Brown: I just got out of my meeting and... we've decided to offer you a volunteer position. Ciara: What? You're kidding? I mean...that's really great. Mr. Brown: I told my staff that you seem to me extraordinarily mature for a person your age. Welcome aboard. Ciara: Wow. Thank you so much for this opportunity. Wow. Mr. Brown: Yeah. Ciara: I feel like my life's back on track. Mr. Brown: Pleased to hear that. My office will be in touch about your hours and other details. Congratulations. Ciara: Thank you. And this is the day room. You can hang out here. Read, play cards, talk to other patients. [Dramatic music] Hope: Hey, I am so sorry to keep you waiting. Aiden: Oh, no problem. How did everything go with Roman? Hope: Um, good. Aiden: Yeah? Hope: Yeah, it's all-- it's all arranged. I just need to pack. Aiden: All right, well, I'll give you a hand. Make it go faster. Hope: No, that's all right. [Cell phone ringing] Aiden: It's the, uh-- it's the office. I have to take this. Hope: Sure, I'll go pack. Aiden: Okay. Hope: Okay. [Cell phone rings] Aiden: What-- What do you want? André: I'm so tired of waiting around. Waiting makes me unhappy. And when I'm unhappy, I want to make other people unhappy. Aiden: Enough with the threats. Your plan is in motion. André: Are you sure? Aiden: Down to the last detail. Your wait is almost over. Monahan: Hey, Brady. I hear you're the commissioner now. Roman: And I hear you are the same low life you've always been. What the hell do you want, Monahan? Monahan: I'm here to confess. Rafe: To anything in particular? Monahan: Yeah, I'm the guy who wasted Stefano DiMera.

Jennifer tried to convince Chad to let Abby stay at the hospital. Chad wanted to get Abby out of it. Hope and Roman talked about Deimos' "murder". Aiden visited Chase at the hospital. Aiden assured Chase that he would get better. Hope sent Aiden a text asking him to meet her. JJ visited Abby at the hospital. Abby wasn't sure if she's crazy. She told JJ how she saw Jack at the hospital. Abby questioned whether she knew what was real or not. Chad said he wasn't going to break Abby out anymore. Aiden met Hope at the police station. Ciara arrived at the DiMera mansion and let Chad know that she wanted to volunteer at the hospital so she could help Abby as well as others. Chad wasn't overjoyed about it at first. Abby wanted to know what would happen to her if she started the fire. JJ let her know what would happen.

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Abe: Of course, Theo and I will be at the wedding. EJ: Wonderful! Abe: Thank you. EJ: Samantha will be absolutely thrilled. Abe: Well, she's like a daughter to me, EJ. EJ: I know, um... look, Abraham, I had something of a favor to ask you. How would you feel about performing the ceremony? Abe: Your wedding? EJ: It meant so much to sonny and William to have Marlena marry them. Samantha thought it was one of the best parts. So, I know she'd be very happy if you would do the honors. Abe: Why didn't she ask me herself? EJ: Well, because I would like it to be a surprise. And it's my contribution to the wedding. Sami: You've done enough, honey. I have some surprises of my own, for you and your little slut. Abigail: Okay, chairs, done. Florists, done. My sanity...is gone. Oh my God, I can't believe I got roped into doing this wedding. [Sighs] Oh, thank you. You are a lifesaver. Oh! Hey, T. Tad: Ha! That was one pitiful greeting. You were expecting Ben, weren't you? Well, Ben, is not here. Abigail: [Sputters] Jordan: Hey. I only have 15 minutes. What's up? Ben: I'll be quick. I just wanted to make sure you're doing okay. Jordan: I'm fine. Ben: No, you're not. Nothing's changed, has it? Things are still messed up between you and Rafe. Kate: Hey. Rafe: Well, hey. I was actually just-- Kate: Look...there's something I need to say. Rafe: [Exhales] Jennifer: Come on in, honey. I'm sorry, JJ isn't here. Paige: Oh, maybe he's on his way. JJ: Well, if he said he is, then I'm sure he is. 'Cause I know he wouldn't miss a chance of seeing you. Paige: Aw. Jennifer: How are you doing? Paige: Great, I'm done. Jennifer: Which would explain that grin. Paige: Um, that's half of it. My mom is home. JJ: Uh, Paige? [Knocks on door] Eve: Who are you? JJ: Hi, uh, um, I'm--I'm looking for Paige. Eve: Uh, she had to step out for a minute. But she should be back soon. JJ: Okay, uh, well maybe you could tell her that I-- Eve: Wait a minute. You are JJ, aren't you? JJ: Uh, yeah. Eve: [Laughs] Well, I am so glad to, to finally meet you. Paige: Mom was going to move here with me last year, but she couldn't make it work with her job. Jennifer: Oh, here, sit down, honey. Uh, what does she do? Paige: Oh, she's in sales, and she travels all the time. Jennifer: Wait, so who were you living with? Paige: My dad's cousin. Mom and I have barely seen each other. Jennifer: Oh, honey, that has to be hard. Paige: Yeah, it wasn't great. I was used to all the travel, but to not see her at all... Paige: Oh, honey, that would drive me crazy. I mean, it was hard for me with JJ, you know, when he was in London at school. Paige: Yeah, when it's just the breaks and holidays? But...that's all over. At least for now. Jennifer: Good, and you said she's moving to Salem? Paige: Mm-hmm. We'll have the whole summer to hang out. Jennifer: Good, you're gonna have a terrific time. I really can't wait to meet her! Paige: I can just see you two together. I think you'll really hit it off. JJ: Sorry, I didn't--I didn't mean to barge in, it's just that the door was open. Eve: No, no, you didn't. I left this door open on purpose. Come in, please. It's just so hot in here. I think the air conditioner is broken. JJ: Yeah, Paige mentioned that. If you want me to take a look at it, I can... Eve: Wow, you're on terms with tools? JJ: Well, um, I--I wouldn't go that far, it's just if it-- if it's something simple, I... Eve: [Laughs] Well that's sweet of you, but no, it's okay. I wouldn't want you to get all dirty, you know? But I tell you what I have, I've got some cold lemonade in the fridge. Can I pour you a glass? JJ: Uh, thank you. Yeah, if--if it's no trouble. Eve: No, no, no trouble at all. JJ: Uh, I'm glad to finally meet you. Uh, Paige is so grateful that you let her stay here this year. Eve: Oh, no, no... JJ: No really, she is. Eve: No, I really am not cousin Joan. JJ: You're not? Eve: No. Sweetheart, I'm Paige's mother. Ben: You and Rafe still aren't talking, are you? Jordan: I, I tried to get him to open up, but I could only push so much. And he knows that I'm here, and that I care, but... Ben: He's being a jerk, Jordan. Jordan: He's hurting. That's all. Ben: And you're the one person that could help him. Jordan: Well, maybe he doesn't see it that way. And you know what? Maybe he's right. Ben: What? Jordan: You know, this could be a blessing in disguise for me. Ben: No. Jordan: For you and me. Ben: No, Jordan. Jordan: I don't know why I thought I could move here and be... Ben: Happy? Jordan: Normal. We both know it's only a matter of time before he shows up and-- Ben: Don't! You have to stop thinking that way. Jordan: He nearly found us before. It could happen again. Kate: So you worked things out with Jordan. Rafe: [Grunts] Kate: Okay, see, now I'm gonna take that as a "no." Rafe: I'm not exactly sure what there is to work out, or how to do it. Just need some time. Kate: Mm. So how long are you going to sit in the corner? Rafe: Hmm? Kate: That's what you're doing. You are punishing yourself for things that Gabi did. Rafe: No, Gabi was on her own. Kate: No, that's not true. Rafe: And, she didn't--she didn't feel like she had anyone there to support her with nick. Kate: We all knew exactly what nick was, including you. Rafe: Listen, if I'd have been there, I could have prevented the whole damn thing. Kate: No, I'm sorry, but you're dead wrong. Abigail: I did not think that you were Ben. Tad: I don't know why you even try. I've seen you two together. Abigail: W--we're friends. We hang out sometimes. He's a nice guy. Tad: Yeah, and so am I. Abigail: Okay, I will keep that in mind. Tad: Why are you grumbling at your tablet? Abigail: Ugh, I--I'm planning Sami's wedding. Tad: Oh, excellent. That must pay top dollar. Abigail: Oh, no. I--I'm doing it as a favor. I'm her maid of honor. Tad: What? Abigail: Yeah, we're friends. Tad: Okay, two things. Weird that you're friends with Will's mom. Um, and Sami Brady doesn't make friends. Frenemies, maybe, but anything else... Abigail: You know, maybe-- maybe she's changed. Tad: Okay, for your sake, I hope so. Abigail: Wait, what do you mean, for my sake? Why? Tad: I've seen the woman work. You're planning a big day for a woman who takes no prisoners. You don't wanna get on her bad side, no. Abigail: Yeah. EJ: So, what do you say? Will you perform the ceremony? Sami: Please say yes, Abe. EJ: Ah, you're a hard girl to surprise! Abe: [Laughs] Sami: And yet, you have. Abe: Mm. Sami: Abe, I'm really just thrilled that you're even coming to the wedding. Abe: Oh, Theo and I wouldn't miss it. Sami: Well I have a big plan for the kids, you know, after the ceremony. Some surprises in store for them. It'll be fun. EJ: Now, if he will just agree to marry us. Sami: Please? [Laughs] Come on. Abe: Uh, what about Marlena? I mean, she's already a legal officiant. Wouldn't she want to be the one to perform the ceremony? Sami: Um, well, that's if she comes at all. I'm not sure, at this point, if my mom's gonna even be there. And you know how my dad feels. Um, I'm sort of running out of family, at this point. Please, Abe? Abe: I'd be honored. EJ: [Laughs] Sami: [Laughs] Thank you, thank you so much. EJ: Wonderful. Jennifer: If your mother is anything like you, I think we are going to be great friends. Paige: Uh, well, I'm not sure how alike we are. She's a singer, and really creative. She's more like JJ that way. There was always music in the house. Jennifer: Really, what kind of music? Paige: Mm-hmm. Oh, everything. Uh, classical, classic rock, indie music... Jennifer: [Laughs] Paige: Show tunes, uh, country music, world music... Jennifer: Oh, my goodness. Paige: Uh, r&b;, a little bit of rap, some hip-hop. Jennifer: That is quite a range. Paige: Yeah. Jennifer: That's fascinating. She sounds fascinating. Paige: She is. She really loves life, you know? And even though her taste is pretty sophisticated, she still loves pop culture. Jennifer: [Laughs] Paige: Um, sit? Jennifer: Yeah, sure honey. Paige: Um, when I was eight, she took me to see mamma mia! On Broadway. Jennifer: Wow. Paige: Waited in the freezing cold with me, outside the stage door, so I could get the autographs of all the actors. Jennifer: [Laughs] That's incredible. I can not wait to meet this woman. Paige: She reminds me of you. Jennifer: Really? Paige: Mm-hmm. I mean, not exactly, but, you're both really great moms. How you'd do anything for your kids. And she's pretty, too. Jennifer: Oh, do you have a picture of her? Paige: Oh, sure. Jennifer: Yeah. JJ: I'm sorry, I didn't-- I didn't think you were coming in until tomorrow. Eve: Well you know, I got an earlier flight, so I got lucky. JJ: Oh, cool! Paige must have been really excited to see you. Eve: Ah, I miss her so much. And we've got so much catching up to do. But I know that she's really loved being here in Salem this past year, and I think you are a big part of that, JJ. JJ: Really? Eve: Yeah. So why don't you sit, come on, sit. JJ: Do you mind? Eve: No. Now, tell me about yourself. JJ: Oh, I'm--I'm sure Paige has already told you... Eve: Absolutely nothing. My darling daughter has completely clammed up when it comes to you, so what-- what do you think that is? Why is that? JJ: I, mm, I--I don't know. Uh, maybe there's just not a whole lot to tell. Eve: I don't know about that. She says you're a musician. JJ: Yeah, yeah I am. I play guitar. Eve: Ah, which I'm a big fan. JJ: Oh yeah? Eve: Yeah. And she said that you're, um, very talented. JJ: Oh, I--I don't know about that, it's just... I don't know, I love music. Eve: Good. JJ: And I love writing, and I love playing, you know? Eve: Well, if my daughter is interested in you, you must be a very special young man. She thinks the world of you. JJ: Well, I think the world of her, too, ms. Larson. Eve: Oh, please, would you call me eve? JJ: Okay. Eve: [Laughs] All right. And you? JJ: Uh, my name? Eve: Yes, your name. And, forget the initials, I want the full name. First and last. Ben: That was almost two years ago, Jordan. It's been quiet since then. Jordan: You honestly think he stopped looking? Ben: Maybe. Jordan, we're safe here. Jordan: Why? Someone found all my aliases. Ben: They didn't say anything. Jordan: Yet. The woman who knows about me, she is relentless. She will keep digging. Ben: She's not gonna find anything. I backtracked those ids ten times, myself. Anybody who's gonna be looking is hitting a dead end. We've been careful. Jordan: It's not enough. You never know what random thing could happen. Ben: Then we'll handle it. Like I did last week. Some girl thought she recognized me from Miami. Jordan: Ben, why didn't you tell me that? Ben: Because I handled it. Jordan: It's a big risk. Ben: Maybe. Okay, but what's the alternative? We can't run forever. We can finally, like, make our stand here. Jordan: It's just a town. Ben: [Exhales] A town where a guy you love lives. You can't give up on that. We won't run. And you're not gonna duck out on Rafe. Kate: [Exhales] All of us feel that there are things that we would have done differently with Gabi, but none of us could ever have expected that she would have taken a gun, and killed a man. Rafe: I would have seen how desperate she was. Kate: Yeah, well maybe that's why she didn't come around. But whatever the reason, that doesn't matter. It's done. Why do you want to punish her... Rafe: I don't wanna... Kate: More? Rafe: What are you saying? Kate: What I'm saying is that Gabi was happy that you met Jordan. How do you think she would feel now if she knew that her actions were going to destroy that happiness? You need to think about that. Don't be so quick to throw away what you have. Abigail. People change, T. I mean, look at you, for example. What would you have said about Will a couple years ago? Tad: What didn't I say? I was an ass. Abigail: Yeah, you were. And now? Tad: A sensitive metrosexual. Abigail: And is it working for you? Tad: Definitely. Both: [Laugh] Tad: You know, you could be right. EJ and Sami could be good together. And I never thought I'd say this, but EJ is a pretty cool guy. What is that? Abigail: Hm? Tad: You don't like the guy? Abigail: No, it's not that. I, uh, I'm just really overwhelmed with everything. Uh, you know, planning this wedding, and... I just can't wait for it to be over. [Sighs] Sami: Thank you, so much. EJ: Darling, where are you going? Sami: I'm going to do some more wedding planning. With Abigail. Abe: Oh, she's helping? Sami: She's my maid of honor. Isn't she sweet? Abe: Aw. She is a great girl. Theo is just crazy about her. Sami: I know, who wouldn't be? All right, I'll see you both later. EJ: Oh-- [Laughs] Sami: See you later. EJ: Okay. Thank you. She's over the moon. I really appreciate you putting your feelings about me to one side. Abe: Lexie loved you, EJ. She would be proud, and happy about where you and Sami are. This looks like you two are finally getting it right. EJ: I'd like to think so. I want to spend every day of the rest of my life making her happy. Starting with her wedding day. Paige: Ugh. Oh, come on. Jennifer: What's wrong? Paige: Ugh, my phone, ugh. Can't wait to recycle this thing. Jennifer: [Laughs] Paige: It's so lame, it won't let me pull up anything in my photo gallery. Jennifer: Well maybe you need that new software for it. Paige: [Sighs] I'm sure I do. But, it's so old, I'm afraid if I load any new software it'll just die completely. This is first on my graduation list. Jennifer: Well, honey, I am sure I will get to meet your mom at some point. Wait, I have an idea! Why don't you bring her tonight, for dinner? Paige: Oh, actually, I told her she had to come already. Jennifer: [Laughs] Paige: I hope that's okay. Jennifer: That is so fine. I just invited her, didn't I? Paige: Great. She's really excited about meeting you. Well I--I better go get ready. Jennifer: Yes. Paige: Um, thanks again, Mrs. Deveraux. Jennifer: Oh please, any time. Paige: Oh, uh, please tell JJ that I came by, and I'll see him later? Jennifer: Yes, I will. Paige: Okay. Jennifer: See you soon, honey, bye-bye. Well, it looks like I am gonna have a new friend. JJ: I really am JJ. It's what I've been called all my life. Eve: Yeah? Why is that? JJ: I'm a junior. Eve: Junior. Well that explains one "j," what about that second one, huh? [Phone rings] JJ: Um... Eve: Oh gosh. Excuse me. I'm still on the clock, so I'm gonna have to take this. JJ: Oh, no problem. Um, Paige said that you travel a lot for your job. Eve: Yes, I do. And I'm really looking forward to changing that. Uh, just one minute, and-- and then I'll be right with you. JJ: Oh, please, do what you need to do. Eve: You know what? Two minutes, and then I want to hear all about JJ. JJ: Actually, you know what? Maybe I should go. It's just, my mom is expecting me. Eve: Oh. JJ: And you, you need to work. Eve: Okay. Well you know what? We'll continue this, and I can't wait to tell Paige that I finally met you. And I look forward to seeing you, JJ. JJ: Yeah, yeah, thank you. Eve: All right. All right. Thank you. Eve baron. JJ: I wonder if you'll feel that way, ms. Larson --I mean, "eve"-- when you find out about my past. Nurse: There's a woman here looking for you. She's in the waiting room. Jordan: Uh, that must be ms. Bradford. She wants a progress report on her husband. Nurse: Oh. Rafe: EJ. EJ: Rafe, uh, actually I'm--I'm pretty glad I bumped into you. Rafe: I've got to go. EJ: No--look--I'll be brief. Just, uh, very quickly. Rafe: Okay. EJ: Samantha and I moved up the wedding, and I just wanted to come here and personally invite you and Jordan. Jordan: Ms. Bradford, I'm happy to have good news-- Kate: Hello, Jordan. Give me five minutes. Abigail: I already took care of that. And the cake has been ordered. Sami: What? Oh my God, Abigail, thank you. You are amazing. Abigail: Sami, it's nothing, really. Sami: It's my wedding, that's not nothing. Abigail: No, no, God, no. That's not what I meant. Sami: And you have made it perfect. And I can't thank you enough. Even though I coerced you into it. Abigail: Come on, that's not true. Sami: It is true. Don't lie, you're bad at it. But through this all, you've been so gracious and... you've helped me so much. You are so good at this. You should be a wedding planner. Abigail: Ah. Uh, [Laughs] I think I'm gonna retire after this, actually. Sami: [Laughs] It's that bad, huh? Abigail: No, no, it's not that it's that bad at all. It's just that, you know, I'm not, uh, it's, I'm not... Sami: Comfortable. I'm sorry, Abigail. I knew it. It's just that I've been so focused on EJ and me, and creating this perfect beginning for our life together. Something we've worked so many years to get to, that-- and now I'm doing it again. I just ran over you, didn't I? [Laughs] I was doing what I wanted, without giving you a single thought. Abigail: No, Sami, that's not true. Sami: It is. It is true. Look, Abigail, if you don't want to be in the wedding, you don't have to be. You can back out, I get it. It's up to you. JJ: Yo, Mom. Jennifer: "Yo?" No, I don't think so. JJ: Oh, I am sorry, but, that's a really nice look. Jennifer: Hey, I don't want dinner on me when our guests arrive. But I came out to tell you that Paige was here looking for you. She thought she was supposed to meet you here, but she left. JJ: Yeah, we--no, we got so turned around. I went to her cousin's place. My text keeps bouncing back, I don't-- Jennifer: Okay, wait, yeah. She said that her phone wasn't working. But you went to her house. So you met her mom. JJ: Oh, yeah. Jennifer: Yeah? What did you think? Eve: Look, they'll have the comps by tomorrow. That's soon enough. Yeah-- but do you know what? I want to take the evening off, so I'll call you in the morning. Thanks. I'm all yours! Paige: [Laughs] Sorry I was so long. JJ and I got our wires crossed. I went to his house-- Eve: He was here. Paige: What? Eve: JJ was here. Paige: You met him? Eve: Yeah. [Laughs] I didn't bite. What's with the face? Paige: Nothing. I--I just wanted to be here when you met him. Eve: Well, I think we managed just fine on our own. Yeah. But, he seems really nice. Paige: He is. He's such a good guy. Eve: Why are you acting so weird about this? Paige. Paige: [Sighs] There--there are just some things I wanted to tell you first. Before you found out on your own. Eve: Well how would I-- is that why you didn't want to give me his full name? You were afraid that I would look it up on the internet, and...would've-- Paige: Yeah, yeah. You would find him. Eve: What? Wh--what? Paige: Mom, please. I will tell you all about JJ, but you have to promise to keep an open mind, and not...go off. Okay? So, duke, what do you think of our new bush's baked beans video game? Jordan: It's a bad day for threats, okay? Kate: I'm not here to threaten you. Jordan: Well, I don't care about an apology. Kate: Good. 'Cause you're not gonna get one from me. Look, we're not buddies. I don't like you very much. I'm sure the feeling is mutual. But we do have one thing in common. We both care about Rafe. And I'm worried about him. I hope you are too. Rafe: Look, I appreciate that you helped out with Gabi's confession. And you've actually been pretty decent these past few months, but, you can't erase history. EJ: No, you can't. My memory goes back a long way too, Rafe. Look, I'm just trying to give my bride the perfect wedding day. Rafe: Oh, Sami put you up to this? EJ: No. She would never ask me to do this. Rafe: Well, you can't imagine the big day without me? EJ: Something like that. Come on, what do you say? I truly hope you'll be there. Rafe: Yeah, not gonna happen. Pass. EJ: Well, thank you for being such a good sport. Rafe: Well, Sami will see what kind of man you are eventually. EJ: Samantha knows what kind of man I am, Rafe. That's why she's marrying me. Rafe: Yeah, all right. Abigail: Look, Sami, if I seem like I'm at all hesitant, it's just because, well, you and I haven't been friends all that long. So, I was just--you know, I was really surprised that you wanted me. Sami: [Inhales] Abigail, the truth is that I, um, I mean... I don't have that many friends. You know? And--and I would have skipped the whole "maid of honor" thing altogether, actually. And...even if my sisters were here, it's not like we're close. And my whole family, they... Abigail: Hm, yeah. Sami: They have a thing about EJ. You are the only friend I have who sees EJ for who he really is. Abigail: Well, that can't be true. Sami: No, it is true. You know how everyone feels about EJ. But you, you see how happy he makes me, how perfect we are for each other. You know firsthand what an incredible guy EJ is, don't you? JJ: I don't know what she's like. Jennifer: You did meet the woman, didn't you? Did you speak? JJ: Yeah, a little bit. But she had some work to do. Jennifer: Okay, well what was your, just, first impression of her? JJ: Uh, you know, I don't know, it's just... she doesn't look like Paige. Jennifer: [Laughs] What does she look like? Eve: Oh. JJ: Just...pretty. You know, just...like a mom, just, pretty. Jennifer: Please tell me you were every bit that articulate with Mrs. Larson. JJ: I--I just didn't notice much. Jennifer: Honey, are you kidding me? You just met this woman, and you can't remember anything about her? Eve: I promise to keep an open mind. Unless there are outstanding warrants. Now, this kid isn't an arsonist, is he? A--an ax-murderer? Paige: No, do you think I'm crazy? Of course he isn't. Eve: So if I went on lexisnexis right now, and I did a search on that-- Paige: Ugh. Okay, okay. He did have some trouble with the law. Eve: What? Paige: But it--it-- Eve: [Sighs] Paige: It was small, and--and--and settled. Eve: Paigey. Paige: [Sighs] See? This is why I didn't tell you. Because I knew you'd think the worst of him, and... Eve: No... Paige: Trash him to me. Eve: No, I don't do that. Paige: Like, you didn't trash cousin Joan and my aunt Theresa? Eve: Oh wait, come on, that's completely different. Well, at least, it should be. [Sputters] Cousin Joan, she has no taste, and Theresa, she's a real criminal. Paige: You see? Eve: Listen. Do you remember how we had the conversation about how you always, you always see the good in people? Even though they don't deserve it? Paige: I don't remember that last part. Eve: You have to be careful, sweetheart. You really do. Paige: You don't even know JJ. Eve: No, I just met him! And you know what? I--I truly see the appeal. I mean, he's cute, he's got a little edge thing happening with that guitar, which, as much as I love music, I think it's a really big red flag. Paige: About what? Eve: No--that's for another time, all right? He just seems to me, that he's a part of this stoner, rock and roll culture that, well, sweetheart, you don't need any part of, because you are going to Stanford, right? Paige: Are you saying I shouldn't date JJ? Celebrate big savings at the sears July 4th event. JJ: Like I said, it was quick. Ms. Larson had a work text, and she had to answer it, so I left. Do you want me to move the box? Jennifer: What? JJ: That box. Do you want me to get it out of here before dinner? Jennifer: No, I already did it, thank you. JJ: But, your yearbook's still here. Jennifer: Oh, yeah. You know what? I thought that I could just impress Paige's mom, and just show her my glory days at Salem high. [Laughs] I'm just kidding. I would never do that to you. JJ: Then why is it still here? Jennifer: Remember I told you about my nemesis in high school? I found her picture. Do you want to see her? JJ: Why not? [Laughs] Eve: I won't keep you from seeing JJ. But, um, you just be careful. Paige: I am. Mom, you'll--you'll see once you get to know him. Just give him a chance, okay? Tonight? Eve: Well, you can't just drop me on his family. Paige: No, no, JJ's mom invited you personally. Eve: Uhh. Paige: Now you have to come. Will you? Please? Eve: Mm, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay. Paige: [Laughs] Thank you, you're the best. Oh, thank you so much. Wait until you see JJ with his family. They are such good people, Mom. [Exhales] You'll get it. Eve: I hope so. I'm sure I will! Paige: If you give him a chance. Eve: I will, I truly, I will, okay? Paige: Oh! You're the best. Eve: Oh, you are. Both: [Laugh] Jordan: Let me guess, Kate. You're worried about Rafe, so you think the best thing is for me to back off. Kate: All right, don't put words in my mouth, all right? When's the last time you spoke to him? Jordan: [Scoffs] And that's your business why? Kate: Well, you see, because I just saw him, and he's blaming himself for everything that happened to Gabi. Jordan: That's not news. Kate: Wow. That's cold. Jordan: Okay, I just don't get why you're here, in my face. You think I'm the one that made him feel that way? Kate: No, I--I think he brought it all on himself. Jordan: Okay, then why are you here? Kate: Because he needs you, you little fool! You made him fall in love with you, and now you need to step up. Jordan: Okay, I don't get it. Kate: Okay, well I'm only using one-syllable words. So what is it that you don't understand? Jordan: What game are you playing? Kate: I'm not playing a game. And if I thought I could help him, I would, but I can't. So you may be the last person who can. So, damn it, do it. Tad: Hey. Ben: Hey. I'll be working on the inventory. Tad: Ah, someone was in here looking for you. Ben: Who? Tad: Chill, it was Abigail. Abigail: Uh, you know, Sami, I'm not sure what you mean. Sami: About you and EJ? Really? Abigail: No, I--I, uh... Sami: But he was there for you, right? When you were so upset about your father, and Chad, and everything? It's not just because he has a soft spot for you, which he does, of course. I mean, it's just that most people don't get to see how caring he really is. Abigail: I'm sure. Sami: And kind, and loyal... and now I'm making him sound like a boy scout. [Laughs] But he's also funny, and sexy, and strong, and--and now I'm just rambling, and I can't seem to make myself stop. Abigail: Hey, it's okay, you know, you're-- you're in love! Sami: I am. I am the luckiest woman in the world. Will you please stand up with us? Abigail: Of course. Yeah. Sami: Thank you. Abigail: Yes. Sami: It means a lot to me. And, while I'm asking for favors, I have to be honest. There's one more thing. Will you do a reading, at the wedding? You don't have to do any work, I've already picked out the selection. It's super straightforward. I mean, you don't have to practice or anything. But since you're already gonna be there, I thought it would-- Abigail: Yeah, Sami, it's--it's--it's fine. Whatever you want, sure. Sami: Thank you. Abigail: Yeah, well I better get going to the DiMera mansion. I have quite a lot of measuring to do, so... Sami: Oh, I'm sure you do. No, seriously, though. Abigail, thank you. I'm never gonna forget what you did...for me. If you need any help at the mansion, Harold will be there. And I'll be home shortly. Abigail: Okay, great, then. I will, uh, I'll see you later. Sami: Yes you will. Just you wait. Rafe: Yeah, well, it's not like I can call the warden myself, or I would. I just want to know how my sister's doing. Isn't there anyone you can reach out to at Statesville? Yeah, I thought so... all right, well thanks, man. You know, I owe you. Tad: Whoa. Ben: I'm sorry. Tad: You act like you owe Abigail money, or something. She wasn't looking for you like that. Ben: I know, I know. Tad: What? Ben: Nothing. Everything's fine. Tad: Abigail's a close friend of mine. I don't want to see her get hurt. Ben: Neither do I. Sami: You're late. Kate: Okay, I had a few things I had to take care of. Sami: Well, I hope you got them taken care of, so that you have a clear head to focus on our business. Kate: Well, some of us can manage more than one thing at a time, Sami. Sami: Ha. This isn't just walking and chewing gum, Kate. Kate: One of which I never do. Sami: Okay, I'm serious. You cannot blow this for me. After everything that I have had to swallow-- Kate: Please, please! Please tell me you didn't let EJ and Abigail see you like this. Sami: No, of course not. I played it perfectly. Even though I have to take antacids every half an hour, so I don't throw up, or kill one of them. Kate: Okay, okay. Just steady, you have to stay steady. Sami: Game face is on. Trust me, I've got this. The two of them won't know what hit them. Abigail: Okay, yeah. Yeah, I am so amazing, and considerate, and, boy, do I have a knack for this. If you only knew... okay. EJ: Abigail. Abigail: Oh! EJ: Whoa! Jennifer: Shoot, honey. Ah, I'm gonna have to find it again, hold on. JJ: No worries, it's--it's all good. Jennifer: I am so glad that Paige's mom is gonna join us for dinner. JJ: Really? Jennifer: Yeah! What, you don't think it's a good idea? JJ: No, it's a--it's--it's fine. Jennifer: Okay, what's wrong? Tell me what's going on. JJ: I'm just, I'm being, I'm being stupid. Jennifer: About? JJ: Paige's mom finding out that her daughter's boyfriend has a criminal record. Jennifer: Okay, well, first of all, that is not going to come out at dinner. And even if it did, even if it came out at some point, you have a good heart, honey. And that is so obvious to anyone who gets to know you. And you have cleaned up your life. And I think that Mrs. Larson will respect that. JJ: Or not. Not everyone is as forgiving as you. Jennifer: You know what? Come here. Maybe Mrs. Larson will surprise you, honey. And you know, Paige said that I remind her so much of her mom. You know, so maybe... JJ: Oh. Jennifer: What? You don't think it's true? JJ: Um, no... I didn't get that at all. Eve: Okay, my dear. Which one? Paige: They're both nice. Eve: Nice? Come on. Paige: Ugh. Beautiful, tasteful, nice designs... Eve: [Laughs] Paige: They'll both look great on you. Eve: Oh, but, you pick. Paige: Um, the blue one. Eve: Really? Paige: Mm-hmm. Eve: You think it might be just a little too casual? Paige: It's not. Eve: I don't know. Paige: The Deverauxs are very casual and down-to-earth. Eve: What? Paige: JJ's family. They may live in a big house, but they're very-- Eve: JJ Deveraux? Your boyfriend is JJ Deveraux?

Eve had an awkward meeting with JJ. He managed not to introduce himself to Eve as Paige's boyfriend. Paige talked to Jennifer about her mother coming home, but didn't tell her that Eve was her mother. Rafe and Kate talked about his relationship with Jordan. Rafe blamed himself for Gabi being in prison. Kate tried to convince Rafe it wasn't his fault. EJ and Sami wanted Abe to perform their wedding. Jennifer and Paige bonded over Paige's mother. Jennifer was anxious to meet her. Ben tried to convince Jordan that their secret would be safe. Kate convinced Rafe not to end his relationship with Jordan. Abe agreed to perform the ceremony. Sami had to leave to meet Abby. Paige conveniently couldn't open up her gallery on her phone. Jennifer suggested that Paige bring her mother to dinner.

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[Stirring music] Kate: Sorry to interrupt. I just wanted to offer my condolences. Victor: I'm fine. Go to work. Kate: Victor. You don't have to pretend with me.I know that you're not just mourning caroline's death. You're mourning the chance to be with the one great love of your life. [Phone ringing] [Tense music] [Phone line trills, beeps] Hope: Straight to voicemail. [Gasps] Ted: Xander. It's nicole. She knocked me out. Look, I don't know why or how I ended up here, but... look, I'm glad you found me. Xander: Mate, you might want to rethink that sentiment, because I'm not here to rescue you. I'm here to end you. Ted: Hey. Hey, you have no reason to kill me! Xander: Actually, I do. My partner insists. I'm sorry, teddy. You know too damn much. Nicole: Oh, I'm sorry... Sami: Who the hell do you think you are? Nicole: I beg your pardon? Sami: Okay, look. I shouldn't have started with that. Nicole, I am sorry about holly. Nicole: Thank you. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get to work. Sami: No way. I'm not gonna let you get away with blaming my brother for her death. Rex: [Chuckles] Give me one good reason why you don't want to marry me right now. [Gentle music] [Music darkens] Sami: This is about you, eric. I want you to be happy, and I think sarah could make you happy. She seems lovely, so you should go after her. Eric: I'm glad you're here. I need to say something to sarah, and you need to hear this too. Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "days of our lives." [Soft orchestration] Hope: Brady. Brady: Sorry. Hope: [Stammers] You took me totally by surprise. Brady: I know. I didn't mean to do that. I'm sorry. I'm also sorry--very sorry-- about caroline. Hope: Thank you. What are you doing here? Brady: I'm here to talk to nicole. I got some very surprising news. Something about her taking a job at dimera. Why are you here? Hope: I'm looking for ted laurent. Ted: Your partner... it's nicole walker. It has to be. Xander: Give the man a prize. How does a bullet to the brain sound? Ted: Xander, stop, please. Xander: Like I said, you already know too much, and now that you've figured out that nicole and I are in cahoots, well, that's just one more reason for you to die. Ted: No. Hey. We can work out some kind of a deal. Xander: And why would I want to do that? You've been a very naughty boy, ted. Sneaking into my room and taking things that don't belong to you. Ted: Holly's original autopsy report-- the one that proves she did not really die in that car crash. When I showed it to nicole, that's when she knocked me out and dragged me down here. Xander: Well, she had a little bit of help with that, thank you very much. Ted: Xander, all I said was we need to tell the news to everyone about holly. But she said no. I just don't understand why-- why she would want to have everyone believe that her daughter is dead. Why? Nicole: I am not getting into this with you. Sami: Listen, you are going to hear me out, nicole. Losing your child is the worst sort of grief. And I know better than anyone that grief can make you say and do terrible things, but nicole, this is not eric's fault. He loved and adored your daughter. He is devastated-- Nicole: Just save it. I've heard the sob story already. Sami: It isn't a sob story. It is the truth. Nicole: Look, I don't know what your brother told you, but all I know when I was trapped in that fire: I asked him to do one thing, and that was to take care of my daughter. He swore that he would protect her, and now she's dead. Sami: Okay. He's devastated by that. I mean, he feels terrible. He-- Nicole: Okay, eric couldn't keep his promise. He failed at it, okay? So as far as I'm concerned, he is the reason my daughter is gone. Sami: I'm so sorry. Nicole: And I don't care! Just get the hell out of my face. Eric: Sarah, I... Rex: Eric, listen. I totally want to hear what you have to say, but I just--I have this news-- we have this news-- Sarah: Wait, rex. We should--wait, wait, wait. Rex: I don't want to wait any longer, honey. Listen. Sarah and I, we're getting married. Right now. Nicole: I know you've been off in europe smothering ej, so I'm gonna do you a favor and I'm gonna get you up to speed. I told eric over and over again, I don't care how many times he apologizes or how many tears he weeps. I will never forgive him for letting my daughter die in that crash. Sami: That is so not fair. Nicole: Oh, you wanna know what's not fair? Eric being too weak and too stupid to come through for me. "Oh, I don't know if I'll be a great dad, and I'm the drunk that killed daniel"-- Sami: Okay, stop it. Nicole: "And oh, now i got so scared from that stupid letter that I have nicole's baby to chloe, the stupid bimbo, and I let holly move in to the dimera mansion, where she might be kidnapped by a drug cartel and blown to bits. So what?" Sami: What are you talking about? If eric could go back and change it, he would. Nicole: Well, he can'T. So why don't you get this through your thick head. It is over between me and eric. Oh, and just hearing him weep and grovel makes me sick to my stomach, so I'm going to tell you and everyone else all over again: I don't want him. Sami: Wait a second. He doesn't want you either. Nicole: Oh, look at that. He's giving up just like he did on holly. Well, I'm here to tell you, thank god he finally took a hint. Sami: You are unbelievable. I mean, I get it. Grief does crazy things to people, but unbelievably, grief has made you an even bigger bitch. So I don't feel bad about telling you what I really think. Nicole: Oh, goodie. Sami: When eric told me that he'd finally, finally given up on any sort of future with you, I celebrated. I celebrated the fact that he was finally gonna be free of your baby-stealing, child-snatching, soul-sucking drama. Thank god. He can finally move on and forget all about you and he can finally find a woman who will appreciate what a wonderful man he is. Nicole: Oh, oh, can I guess? Can I guess? Would that be sarah horton? Eric: Getting married now? Rex: Well, I've been--I've been trying to convince my beautiful fiancée here there's no better time than the present. And obviously, we didn't want to do anything while will was in the middle of his crisis, but now that he's through it, why wait? Eric: What about dad? You know, and kate and maggie? Rex: No, no, I understand, but we talked about all that and, um... they want us to have a big wedding, and we don't want that. And plus, think about it, man. The timing is really bad right now because dad just lost his mom, and maggie is still heartsick over holly, and my mom wants to be there for will. Eric: Right. It--it's kind of all of the sudden, don't you think? Rex: Yeah, but... if I learned anything from watching sonny and will all throughout will's situation, it's that your life can change in an instant. And you should never postpone happiness. You know? And there are so many things in my life that I thought were important, and they're just not important to me anymore. Like...sarah. Like, all I want is you. All I ever want is you. You are--you're a brilliant doctor, but even more than that, you're a phenomenal woman. I mean, you're here. You're from here. Salem. And you--you're a spaz when you dance. And you play darts with me at 2:00 in the morning and--and kick my ass, by the way. And you're never afraid to speak your mind and be who you are. And who you are, quite frankly, is a person that I don't deserve. Sarah: Rex-- Rex: No, listen. When I hurt you, you had every right, every reason in the world to walk away and kick me out of your life forever, and being faced with that, being faced with losing the best thing that ever happened to me, I... I couldn't deal with it. I knew I needed to win you back, and I didn't know how. And the person that helped me the most with that, more than anyone else... was my brother eric. Eric: No, I-- Rex: No, listen. You took me and you let me crash at your place. And you talked to me and you listened to me. And you, above all else, encouraged me to never stop fighting for sarah. And your love for nicole through the good times and the bad, man--even through death, you never gave up on her. Nothing and no one was gonna make you give up, and... that kind of love... that's an inspiration. [Soft music] Victor: Thank you for your kind words, but I know you didn't come all the way over here to express your sympathies. Kate: Well, actually, we do have some business to discuss. I just learned that stefan has hired nicole to bring basic black back from the dead. Victor: Yes, I did hear that unfortunate piece of news. Hope: I don't know. I've been calling, texting. Ted is completely mia. Brady: Well, when was the last you heard from him? Hope: Last night. He left me a message saying he had good news about nicole. He said he needed to talk to her first and he'd come find me, but the thing is, he never did, which is why I decided to come here today--to see if nicole had seen him or talked to ted. She said she hadn't, and then she just rushed off. Brady: Well, that's just weird. Hope: It gets even weirder. After she left, I called ted's phone, and I heard a phone ringing in nicole's room. Brady: Well, now, come on. That has to be a coincidence, right? Hope: My gut says it's not. Brady: You think that ted laurent is in nicole's room? Hope: At the very least, his phone might be. Brady: Well, there's one way to find out. Call again and see if it rings. Hope: My thoughts exactly. Great minds do think alike, don't they? [Phone line trilling] Xander: As much as I would love to stick around here and have you interrogate me all day, I have other matters to attend to, so let's get-- Ted: Wait! Xander, wait. Look, I have something for you. Xander: Don't even think about it. Announcer do you push through migraine? [Phone line trilling] Brady: You hear anything? Hope: Nothing. [Ominous music] Brady: See? Coincidence. Hope: Maybe. Brady: I'll walk you out. Ted: I'm not armed. I just have something in my pocket I want to show you. Xander: Thanks, but no thanks. Ted: Xander, it is of great monetary value. Xander: Okay. Slowly. [Tense music] [Laughs] A bribe? Really, ted? I could just shoot you and take the necklace. Ted: It's true. It's true. But I want you to consider this very expensive piece of jewelry as a small token of my true value. Xander: I used to deal in diamonds, and that bling is the real deal, but I have no use for it. Ted: Okay, how about a free pass with the law? Do you have a use for that? Xander: Meaning what? Ted: Look, I have a standing from the new police commissioner and the new mayor to return as salem's da permanently. You gotta agree with me. I would be much more valuable to you alive than dead. Kate: So what do you make of it? Stefan hiring nicole. Victor: Nothing good. Kate: You know, gabi hernandez told me that she overheard nicole on the phone the other day. She was telling someone that she almost has everything she ever wanted and they better not screw it up. Victor: So you think nicole was talking to xander? Kate: Well, I don't know. Could be. Remember, I saw them shaking hands together outside of her room. Now she's working for dimera. He works for titan. Maybe--maybe they are working together-- working together using both companies for some secret ends. Victor: Well, I've learned not to underestimate either one of those nitwits. What they lack in intellect, they make up for in bad intentions. No, I can't afford any distractions right now. Kate: I assume you're talking about maggie. How is she doing? Victor: She's going to meetings, but I'm still very concerned. When she was on that bender, she went over to nicole's room at the salem inn. She swears that kristen dimera answered the door. Kate: [Exhales emphatically] Well, kristen's dead, so... Victor: Some people see pink elephants. Maggie sees the devil in a red dress. Nicole: I already gave sarah and eric my blessing. I just pray that they get together soon so everyone gets off my back. Sami: Well, for once, we actually agree on something. You are such a heartless slut, and you have chewed and spit out more men than you can count. I'm thrilled that you're gonna end up alone and that eric can finally move on and leave you in his dust. Just like brady did. Oh, yes. I heard all about the way you threw yourself at brady right after your daughter's funeral. Nicole: That is none of your business. Sami: Hurts, doesn't it? Knowing brady won't touch you with a ten-foot-pole. Nicole: [Grunts] You bitch! Sami: Yeah, you started it, but I'm gonna finish it. Nicole: Agh! Sami: What is that? Nicole: [Grunts, gasps] [Intense music] Eric: I fought to be with nicole, but she doesn't want to be with me now for the role I played in holly's death, and that may never change. Rex: Sarah hated me after I broke her heart. And with eric's help, I was able to win you back. So you know what we gotta do? We gotta help eric win back nicole. Eric: I'm not sure that's what I want now. Get ready for the insurance-themed experience Rex: Wha--isn't nicole the love of your life like sarah's the love of mine? [Somber music] Eric: Yes. Sarah: [Clears throat] You know what? You're right. There's no reason to wait. Let's get married. Let's do it right now. Rex: That'S... [Laughs] Awesome. Sounds great. You know what? I was gonna ask the chaplain to marry us, but it should be the man that brought you and me back together again. It should be you, eric. Kate: So maggie hallucinated kristen dimera? Victor: In a bright red dress. Kate: [Exhales] Really? That sounds like the alcohol talking. And it certainly is calling me. What would you like? A double? Victor: No, I can'T. I've decided to abstain at home to support maggie. Kate: Well, what maggie doesn't know won't hurt her. Victor: As I said yesterday, it's going to be very difficult to give up my cocktails. Kate: [Laughs] Well, your secret's safe with me. Victor: I'm more concerned about the secrets that xander and nicole may be keeping. Kate: Well... actually... I think I know a way to--to ease your mind. Xander: As much as I like the idea of having the da in my debt, that sounds like the long game and my partner has a rather short fuse. Ted: Nicole does seem rather unstable, xander. Xander: She's downright nuts. If I defy her orders to kill you, then there's a good chance I'll be on the business end of a gun myself. Ted: Nicole doesn't have to know. Xander: It's not worth the risk. Good-bye, ted. Ted: You can't do it, can you? Nicole: It's nothing. Sami: Well, it's not nothing. It is something, and I'm gonna find out what it-- Nicole: Get off me, sami! [Both screaming at once] Brady: What the hell are you doing? What are you doing? Sami: That crazy bitch is hiding something! You try hard, Ted: Xander, I don't blame you for not being able to pull the trigger. I have represented many murderers through my career, and the act of killing always haunts them forever. Xander: Trust me, I won't lose any sleep over this. Ted: I don't believe that. You have a conscience. I can see this. Xander: Stop talking. Ted: Really, xander? A hired gun? A hit man? This is not what you want to do. You want respect. Xander: I'll have you know that I am a high-ranking executive at titan industries. Ted: Really? Yet there you are, following orders, xander. Xander: It wasn't my idea, okay? I... I don't want your blood on my hands, and not because I've gone soft. It happens to work directly against my goal. Ted: This is about a woman. Xander: Sarah horton. I've been trying to impress her. And handing that diary over so she could save her cousin's life, that scored me some major points. But then you went and stole that autopsy report. So now I'm stuck down here doing nicole's dirty work instead of up there proving myself to sarah. Ted: Xander! I made a mistake. Xander: A big one. Your sticky fingers got us into this mess, and unfortunately for you... Ted: Come on. Xander: There's no way out. Eric: I'm not a priest anymore. Rex: Yeah, but you told me a lot of your former parishioners asked you to perform their ceremonies, so you got ordained online. Eric: Yes, but... is this what you want? Sarah: Um, eric... you and I have gotten so close, and... what I want... what I really want in my heart is... for you to perform the ceremony where I make a lifetime commitment to your brother. Rex: This is so great. We're gonna have a wedding! Tell you what? We are gonna go get changed and we'll meet you in the chapel. Ted: Xander, think about sarah. You're a hero in her eyes. Don't ruin it by killing me. Xander: She'll never know. Ted: No, but you will. You will, xander. And even if you win her over, you'll always have that secret. Always. You will always know that you're not truly worthy of her. Sarah deserves to be more than just another con job. Doesn't she feel like you want to be a better man for real? Come on, xander. Xander: She does. You know, I've been with a lot of women, but... sarah's the first one that ever made me want to change my ways. Ted: Well, I... I completely understand that. That was my only motivation to bring that autopsy report back to nicole-- is to show hope brady that I am worthy of her love. Xander: Look at us. Two bad boys trying to win the love of a good woman. You know, if this gets out, our reputations will be ruined. Ted: I won't tell if you won'T. Xander: Like I said, I'm not going soft... but you do make a compelling case, counselor. So... I've decided to let you live. At least for another day. Ted: Xander, wait. I bought that necklace for hope. I want you to have it. Give it to sarah. Show her how dedicated you are to becoming a better man. Xander: Cheers. Sami: There is something weird on nicole's neck, but she won't let me see it. Nicole: It's a scar, okay? One of the many horrible reminders of what happened the night I almost died in the fire. And after everything that happened with ej, I would think you would be more sensitive. Sami: Well, I'm not. So let me see it. [All shouting at once] Nicole: I'm not ready to let anyone see my body, okay? You know what? Fine. Sami, if you really need to see it-- Brady: No, no, hold on, hold on. No. It's not necessary. Sami: The hell it's not. [All talking at once] Lucas: Enough. Come on. Let's go. Sami: Lucas, I don't think we should go. Brady: Go. Sami: You are not getting away with this, nicole. Brady: Well... sami hasn't lost any of her aggressiveness, as you can see. This isn't about some scars, though, is it? Nicole: No. It was just mostly about eric. I am so tired of having to defend how I feel about him. And just like I told you and everyone else, it's over. Brady: I know. You told me that, but I... I still think you're gonna change your mind about that in time, nicole. Look, listen. Listen, I wanted to talk to you about something, because this surprised me. Did stefan offer you a job? Nicole: A good one. Brady: Okay, well, why would you work at dimera when you could come work for me? Kate: You know, nicole lives near me now. I can stop by her room, find a way to get in, and take a look around. Victor: If you could do that, I would be very grateful. Kate: Hey, anything to support titan's bottom line. Victor: Ah, well, I'm not so much concerned about the company as I am about my grandson. I think nicole's trying to seduce him. Kate: Oh, come on. It's very hard to believe he would go anywhere near that again. Victor: Wouldn't you think? After all the time I've spent warning him about that harpy. It seems that all my warnings have fallen on deaf ears. Brady: Nicole, don't work for stefan. Okay? The guy's a dirtbag and he's running dimera into the ground. Nicole: I'm going to help him right the ship. Brady: [Sighs] I don't want you to waste your talent on him. I want you to work for titan. I could use your skills and your--and your passion. Nicole: I'm nothing if not passionate. So... if you're willing to work with me... am I wrong to think there's a chance for us to be together again? Once- daily toujeo helps you control your blood sugar. Brady: You know--you know I can't do this, right? Nicole: Why not? Why? You obviously still feel our connection. Brady: Look at me. You're grieving. And you're just trying to find something safe and familiar right now. Nicole: Brady, almost dying changed me. My needs. My desires. I want to start over... with you. Brady: Even--no. Even if that was true, I'm not... I'm not gonna hurt eric again. The man loves you. And I don't think you're gonna realize it for a long time, nicole, but you do love him too. And I can't--I'm not-- I can't get in the way of that. Nicole: I understand. And I... I guess you've given me a reason to turn down your offer. And you're right. I mean, working side by side every day... it could be hurtful to eric. Brady: So you're gonna sticl with dimera. Nicole: I'm afraid so. But, brady... you are still the one and only person in this town that I trust. Brady: Well, then maybe you could share with me you're good news. Nicole: [Laughs nervously] What do you mean? Brady: What do I mean? I ran into hope earlier, in the... salem inn--actually, in the hallway outside of your room, and she was looking for ted laurent, and apparently, ted had some good news for you? Nicole: Oh, well, I'm-- as I told hope, I mean, I have no idea what ted wanted. I guess we'll just have to wait and--and see. Well, you know, I'm not really feeling so good since I-- my run-in with sami. I'm gonna...I'm gonna go. Brady: Hold on, hold on. I'll let you go--I'll let you go in just--it's really strange because when I ran into hope, she was calling ted and she swore that she heard a phone ringing inside of your room. She tried--she tried his number again and didn't hear anything, but I think she's wondering about it. It's-- what's going on? Nicole: [Laughing] Brady. That was probably my phone. I mean, I left it in my room by mistake. Brady: Yeah. I figured it was probably A... coincidence. You know. Nicole: Well, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go lie down. [Mysterious music] Sami: How dare she treat eric like that? I mean, he was willing to die for her. Lucas: She just lost a child. Cut her some slack? Sami: I tried, lucas. I really did try. Nicole was ice cold. Lucas: She's in pain. That's how people react. Sami: I have been going toe to toe with nicole walker for half of my life, and eric's right. There's something different about that woman. I mean, I can't put my finger on it, but she is hiding something, and it is more than just that stupid scar. Kate: [Scoffs] Out of power. Xander: [Exhales] I can't wait to see this around sarah's beautiful neck. [Sinister music] So there you are with your depression [Pensive music] Ted: Before we go in, I'd like to give you something. Now that your divorce is almost final, maybe you could accept my gift. Nice move, monsieur laurent. You got xander to take that necklace. Now... I have to pray that somehow hope will see it, come rescue me before it's too late. Xander: You really shouldn't sneak up on people like that. Hope: Why is that? You up to no good, xander? Xander: Me? Never. But you know, this town-- chock-full of criminals. Naughty people everywhere. [Stirring music] Victor: I was right about nicole walker... she's slept with everyone else. Now she's sleeping with the Brady: If you're talking about her new job at dimera, I know all about it. She's not a threat. Victor: Oh, wake up, brady. You should have learned by now that that woman is always a threat. Kate: Come on. Come on, nicole. Give me something. [Intriguing music] Well, well, well. This was definitely something that you didn't want people to see. So you do have a secret. [Chuckles] [Building music] Sami: I just wish I knew what nicole was hiding. Lucas: It's not healthy for you. Just forget about it, okay? We need to say good-bye to will anyway. Sami: Hey, how am I supposed to just forget about nicole walker and what she is doing? Lucas: When you came back to salem, you thought this was the last time you were gonna see will, right? And what happened? A miracle happened, so count your blessings, okay? He's gonna be fine. Sami: You're right. Of course you're right. I should just go back to europe, back to ej, and be happy with will being healthy, but... I hope I can just move on with my life. I hope eric does the same thing, you know? He deserves it. Maybe he can find his happily ever after with someone else. Lucas: There you go. Eric: I can't believe this is happening. How can I marry rex and sarah? You look beautiful. Sarah: Thanks. [Laughs] I didn't really have much time to put myself together. Rex's idea to do this right away kind of took me by surprise. Um... earlier, you said that you had to tell me something. What was it? Rex: All right, brother. Do your thing. Make sarah and i husband and wife. [Lock clicks] Nicole: [Sighs] [Intense music]

Kate went to see Victor about what happened to Caroline. Xander was prepared to kill Ted. Hope showed up at the Inn and called Ted. She heard his phone ring in "Nicole's" room. Brady snuck up on her and scared her. Xander let Ted know why Ted had to die. Ted didn't understand why Nicole wanted her child dead. Sami ran into Kristen at the town square. Sami tried to plead Eric's case, but she wasn't hearing it. Sami apologized to her, but she didn't want to hear it. She wanted Sami out of her face. Rex told Eric that he and Sarah were getting married. Kristen told Sami that she wouldn't forgive Eric for what happened to Holly. Sami didn't think it was fair that she felt that way. Kristen mocked what Eric said to her. Sami couldn't understand why she was saying what she said. Kristen told her that she didn't want him anymore. Sami was shocked by what Kristen was saying. Sami was glad that Eric was finally going to be free of her. She was thankful that Eric moved on from her. Kristen assumed that he would move on with Sarah. Rex told Eric why he and Sarah were getting married. Eric wondered why they were rushing it. Rex expressed how he felt about Sarah. Victor thanked Kate for what she told him about Caroline. He knew that she wanted something else. Hope explained to Brady what happened to Ted. Hope let Brady know that her gut told her that his phone was in Kristen's place. Xander let Ted know that he had business to finish. Ted grabbed for his pocket, but Xander put the gun on him. Brady suggested that Hope call Ted's phone again. She did, but the phone didn't ring. They realized they were wrong and left. Ted wanted to show Xander the necklace he bought for Hope. Xander didn't want the necklace. He offered him his services since Eve wanted him to be the DA again.

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Hope: Hi. Marlena: Oh, hi. Hope: Is it a bad time? Marlena: No, no, no, no, not at all. I'm on a break. Oh, uh, we got your rsvp to the wedding. I'm so glad you're coming. Hope: Yeah, of course. I'm sure it'll be a beautiful day. [Soft dramatic music] Marlena: I know things have been strained between us ever since benes-- Hope: And I'm sorry to say that unfortunately they will continue to be strained unless you retract your assessment that ben's mentally fit. Marlena: Hope, you have-- Hope: Marlena, I know what you're thinking. If there were enough evidence to lock ben up for trying to kill my daughter, he'd already be behind bars. Marlena: I know you're worried. Hope: Then help me! Please, help me. Call shady hills. Send that bastard, that psychopath back to where he belongs. Marlena, please. One call... before something truly terrible happens. Please. Tripp: You're ben weston. Ben: I am. You must be tripp. Tripp: Uh-huh. Ben: Ciara, I just wanted-- Ciara: Ben, what the hell? Why are you here again? [Tense music] Chad: I did talk to kate, you know, but obviously she has her, uh, kind of, you know-- you know how she feels about abigail, so it's-- really doesn't work out. So it's nice to be able to talk to you, 'cause at least with you, I know how you feel about it. Gabi: Yeah. I mean, I'm--I'm friends with both of you, so... you don't have to worry. I just want you to know that if you ever need me, you know, I'm--I'm here for you. Chad: I appreciate that. Gabi: Hey. Chad: I mean-- Gabi: Just, you know, we go way back, right? Chad: Yeah, we do, yeah. And that's why it means a lot to me. Stefan: Abigail, what-- Abigail: I don't want to talk to you. Stefan: We have to talk about the baby. Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "days of our lives." [Soft orchestration] [Soft music] [Tv clicks on] [Knock at door] [Tv clicks off] Eli: [Sighs] Hey. Lani, are you okay? Lani: I got something in the mail today... from the state. A few copies, actually. And I-I wasn't sure if you would want one. I'm sorry. This is...really hard. Eli: What is it? Chad: We've been through a lot over the years. Gabi: Yeah, it's all in the past. Nothing to worry about. Chad: That's what I mean. You know, after everything we've--we've been through, you know, we're able to-- to let it go--you're able to let it all go, and that just speaks to what an amazing person you are, so... Gabi: I'm always here for you. You know that. Chad: I know. Jj: What the hell is this? Abigail: There's nothing to talk about. You got your wish. I'm having the baby. Stefan: I got my wish? Meaning what? You regret the decision, that you only made it to appease me? Abigail: I don't do anything to appease you. I'm gonna have this baby because it's a life and it deserves to be loved. And quite frankly, I'm ashamed that I ever even considered ending the pregnancy. Stefan: I'm glad I was there. But okay, so now that you've made that decision, what's next? Abigail: Well, I'm gonna have the baby, and chad and i are gonna raise it together. Stefan: So he's, uh-- he's adjusting to all this, then? Abigail: He's having a difficult time, as anyone would. But I mean, we love each other, and we love thomas, and he's adjusting, so... [Sighs] And I'm--I'm sure that once the baby's born, he's going to be a very nurturing, loving father. Stefan: Father, huh? Abigail: Mm-hmm. Stefan: Well, now that, uh, you and chad have all this worked out and it seems he's taking the high road, I would think you'd have some peace of mind right now. Abigail: Yeah, I do. Stefan: Then why were you so upset when I came in just now? Abigail: Not your concern. Stefan: But you're okay? The baby's okay? Abigail: Yup, we're fine. Everything's normal. Stefan: So in a few weeks, uh, you'll be having an ultrasound. I was hoping to be there. Abigail: Absolutely not. Marlena: Has something else happened with ben? Hope: I warned him to stay away from ciara. Yesterday he showed up at her loft. Marlena: To check on her? Hope: He's playing her. Marlena, he is totally manipulating her. There's no doubt in my mind that he set that fire that almost killed her! Marlena: And there's no doubt in my mind. Ben did not set that fire. Tripp: You need to leave. Ben: I just want to talk to ciara. Tripp: No, she doesn't-- Ben: Ciara, listen to me. Tripp: No, look, you need to go. Ben: It's important. Tripp: How the hell could anything you say be important, hmm? You're a low- life murderer. And but for the grace of god, you would have added ciara to your list of victims, you son of a bitch. Ben: Ciara... I get why you didn't believe me. I wasn't completely sure myself either because I was off my meds. I didn't remember everything that happened. But now I am 100% sure that I do, and I know that I didn't set that fire. Tripp: Damn it, just go away! Ciara: Wait! Let him finish. Ben: Thank you. Lani: I didn't know if you would want a copy. I thought about just filing it away. Eli: No. I want it. Thanks. Lani: I thought I would get a birth certificate too. But since david didn't take a breath... it's like he was never born, like I never went through labor, like I never held him in my arms. Eli: Lani... Lani: No. I'm okay. I'm okay. I've been doing pretty good, actually. But then something comes up. My calendar app reminds me that today's the day I'm supposed to take my maternity leave, or I get an email from the hospital inviting me to come see the hospital nursery. I hate this. And I hate feeling sorry for myself. And I don't even feel sorry for myself. I feel sorry for david. I feel sorry that our son didn't get a chance to live his life. He didn't get a chance to leave a mark on the world. Eli: Lani, that's not true. Look at me. David did leave a mark-- on us. We'll never forget him. Jj: What the hell, man? Gabi: It's not what it looks like, jj. Jj: No? Chad: We were just talking. Gabi: Yeah, uh, chad's had a rough time lately, so I was just being a friend. Chad: [Stammering] You know that nothing's gonna happen. You know how I feel about your sister, all right? I just needed somebody to talk to besides her because with everything going on with stefan, I haven't been handling it well, honestly. Jj: I'm sorry. Look, I, uh-- I know what you're going through, and I, of all people, should understand, so, uh, I'm sorry. Chad: No, it's fine. I-I-I totally get it. I do. Jj: Yeah, you know, and I'm really worried about her. After everything that she's been through, the last thing she needs is stefan trying to get back into her life. Stefan: So hearing the baby's heartbeat and seeing the sonogram, you'd rather go through that alone? Abigail: I won't be alone. Stefan: Chad. So he's--he's gonna go to all your doctor's appointments? Abigail: It's not really your business, but if you want to make things easier for me, you will just stay away. Stefan: You can't cut me out of my child's life, abigail. Abigail: No, but I can cut you out of mine. And I will. [Soft music] Lani: I'm sorry for being all emotional. I guess my hormones are all over the place still. Eli: Don't apologize. Lani, I get emotional about it too. You know... I didn't realize how much it meant to me, knowing that you and I had made a baby together, a new life. I mean...it changed me-- for the better, I think. I hope. I don't know. I'm just thinking of myself as a new dad, and... when it was suddenly over, I realized that it wasn't just about that, about being a dad. It was also about... having a baby with you. Come here. [Smooches] [Cell phone beeps] Chad: Um... I have an appointment I have to get to. Gabi, thank you. Gabi: Of course. Chad: Jj. Jj: Take care. Gabi: What? Jj: I know how much you used to care about chad. And, uh, the guy's obviously a mess right now. Gabi: And, what, you think I'm trying to take advantage of that, the fact that your sister's having a baby with stefan, to, what, get together with chad? Jj: No. No, no, of course not. I just-- I don't want to see you get hurt again. I know that you and chad were building a life when abigail came back, and you did an amazing, generous thing. You stepped aside so they could be together. Gabi: That's me, miss noble. Jj: You can joke if--if you want, but I know how hard that was for you. And it didn't stop there. You and eli broke up, and then you went to jail for a crime you didn't even commit. Gabi: The hits just kept on coming. Jj: I'm just trying to say that... I-I know how much you've been suffering, and I just-- I hope things get easier for you. Gabi: Thank you, jj. Thank you. Jj: Hey, but no matter what, you still got that beautiful little girl of yours. Are things getting any better with that? Gabi: No, unfortunately they're not. And before you ask if I've already gotten a second opinion on my condition, I haven'T. I don't know if I'll be able to have any more kids. I mean, I don't even know why I'm thinking about a silly little thing like this. I don't even have a boyfriend, or I'm not looking for love or anything like that. Jj: You know, gabi, um, there are a few things that, uh--that this past year has taught me, and you've been a big part of that, by the way. One thing is, um... being cynical-- like everything's a lost cause anyway, so why even try-- well, um, that just makes everything so much worse. And also, that if you're determined to be grateful for what you have and you appreciate the people in your life who love you and you show them love too, if you believe in yourself... look, I, uh--I know I'm either oversimplifying this or being downright corny, but I-I really believe that if-- if you work on yourself in that way, the way I did--with help and support from friends-- things will get better, gabi. Gabi: You're right. Yeah, you're right. I know they will. They have to. Tripp: Why would you want to hear him out? He's just gonna tell you all the same lies. Ciara: If I don't, he'll just come back again, okay? I might as well get it out of the way. So...why are you so sure you didn't set that fire? Ben: Because... dr. Evans, she hypnotized me. Tripp: [Scoffs] Ben: Something funny? I remember every moment of that night, and I know for sure now that I did not set that fire. I didn't do it. Tripp: Okay, so if you didn't, who did? Ben: I don't know, tripp. I wasn't there. For all I know, it could have been an accident. But I also know that it wasn't my fault. That's why I'm here. You believe me, don't you? Marlena: Hope, I should tell you that... I've had ben in therapy. He was under hypnosis. And he's given me permission to talk about it. So when he was under, he remembered what happened that night in clear details. He had hiked to the pharmacy. When he came back, the cabin was in flames. Hope: And, um... when you woke him up and brought him out of it, did he remember what he'd said? Marlena: Look, I-I know that you don't have a lot of hope here. But I do. And it's my belief that with medication and with psychotherapy, ben can lead a very productive life. That's my professional opinion. It's not going to change. I'm sorry. Hope: I am too. [Dramatic music] Marlena: Oh! Hi, chad. Chad: Hey, how are you? Uh, sorry. The door was open. Marlena: No, uh, please, come in. I, uh--I saw that you were on my calendar, but I-I didn't expect you and abigail until next week. Chad: Yeah, we aren'T. I, um--I was hoping to, uh-- to talk to you first. Marlena: Sure. About what? Chad: Well, it's just that, uh... yeah, I promised her that i would, um--I would do my best to be accepting of her having the child, and, um... I don't-- I don't--I don't-- I don't think I can. Stefan: So for the next nine months, you plan to shut me out entirely? Abigail: Oh, it's more like six, but yeah. Stefan: [Scoffs] So do I not even get to know the--the sex of the baby or--or any say in picking out the name, anything like that? Abigail: Until this baby is actually born, you're not gonna be coming to doctor's appointments with me. You're not gonna see sonograms. You're not gonna hear heartbeats. You're not gonna be touching my belly. You're not gonna know the sex. You're not gonna be picking out-- what are you smiling about? Stefan: You sound like gabby. [Grunts] Ben: You can ask dr. Evans. She'll tell you what I said. Tripp: No, no, no, no, she doesn't have to ask anyone anything, okay? Ciara doesn't have to believe a single word you say. So stop pressuring her. Stop coming here. And if I ever see your face around here again, I'm calling the police. Ben: Ah. Did I interrupt something? Tripp: Yeah. As a matter of fact, you did. Ben: Ciara, are you sure you want to do this? You remember what this jerk did, how bad he hurt you when he hopped in the sack with your buddy claire. Tripp: You told him about that? Hope: Marlena wouldn't even consider calling shady hills. [Sighs] We're just gonna have to rely on our own methods to convict ben. Right? Rafe: We've been working double shifts. We've been doing everything that we possibly can to try and link weston to the fire. Hope: And? Rafe: And I've run down every lead. I've-- I looked at every damn piece of evidence 100 times, hope. I hit a dead end. Hope: No. No, you don't mean that. Rafe: Well, I-- those are just the facts, okay? As much as I hate to say it, it might be time to just close up the investigation. Abigail: When are you gonna get it through your head, hmm? Gabby's gone. She's not coming back. Stefan: She lives on in this baby. Abigail: Oh, the hell she does. Stefan: And it's obvious she lives on in you. Abigail: I-- do you not understand that I've been cured, that I've been integrated and all of that? Stefan: Yes, I know. Which means gabby and the rest of your alters are part of you now. Isn't that what your doctors said? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. Abigail: I would really appreciate if you didn't make this more difficult for me than it already is. Stefan: I know you think I took advantage of you-- Abigail: You did. Stefan: So... I will respect your boundaries and take a step back. And if chad, for whatever reason, can't be there for you the way you need him to be... I will be, always. Chad: So my--my question is, am I being selfish because of the way I feel? I mean, am I--am I--am I-- am I making this all about-- about me, you know? I mean, she's the one that has to-- she's the one that has to have the baby. She's the one that's pregnant. She's been to hell and back with her illness. And--and here I am, feeling sorry for--for myself. I don't want to feel that way. But I don't know--I don't know how to get past it either. Marlena: The way you get past it is to talk about how you feel about it. That's what you're doing now. I mean, there--there are-- there are other things you could try, coming at it from a different point of view, perhaps. I could help you with that if you like. Okay, well... you seem reluctant to do that. Chad: There's something I need to know. Abby was gonna-- abby was gonna get an abortion. She went to the clinic, uh, but she couldn't go through with it. Because this baby is a part of gabby. And now that she's integrated, gabby's a part of her, and she has to accept that. And because she has to accept that, she has to accept gabby's choices. Marlena: And one of those choices was to... go to bed with stefan. Chad: Gabby loved stefan. So if... if they're--they're one and gabby loved stefan, then does that mean that-- does that mean my wife loves stefan? Marlena: Hmm. Ooh, heaven is a place on earth Hope: I know it hasn't been easy to find evidence against ben. But... I'm sorry. This-- it just isn't like you to give up. Rafe: Give up? Hope: Yeah, give up. Rafe: I'm not-- I'm not giving up. What I'm saying is, we haven't found anything. The department is expending a lot of manpower to keep this case open, which really-- I mean, ultimately it just resulted in property damage, hope. Hope: You didn't just say that. Only property damage? My daughter could have died. Have you forgotten that? Rafe: No, of course I haven't forgotten that. I know, and I'm sorry, and I wish that we had different results, but... okay, you know what? You're the commish. You want to keep the case open, that's what we do. Okay? Hope: I'm-- I-I need time to think about it. Rafe: All right. Well, there is a silver lining. Hope: Yeah? Glass half full? Really? What's that? Rafe: Well, if we close the case, ben doesn't have to stay in town. In fact, we can encourage him to leave. I can help him. Hope: Oh, my god. Seriously? Rafe: Yeah. Hope: What? You know damn well that he is not going anywhere, not as long as ciara's here in salem. Rafe, he's obsessed with her, just like he was with abigail. Rafe: I'm sorry, all right? I'm sorry. You want to take a walk, get some fresh air, hmm? Hope: Um, I can'T. I-I'm busy. I have so much work. Rafe: Okay. Maybe dinner tonight? Hope: Thai? Dessert first? Rafe: I love the way you think. [Soft music] Ciara: When I called you guys on the burner phone, ben overheard me. Ben: You know, thanks to you and your little buddy claire, ciara didn't even want to go home. Tripp: [Sighs] I can't believe he knows about this. Ben: Can't believe it? Why not? Of course I know about this. We spent day and night together. Couldn't help overhearing how sad she was because of you. Tripp: [Laughs] Oh, man, now, this is for the books, I swear. You giving me crap about hurting ciara's feelings whenever you've actually murdered people? I mean, am I seriously getting the overprotective dad lecture from a serial killer? [Cell phone beeps] [Dramatic music] Ben: I got to go. Ciara, listen to me. I'm on your side, okay? Don't do anything you're gonna regret. Ciara: You're angry. I'm--I'm really sorry. Tripp: I'll get over it. You were upset, and you needed to vent or whatever, and he was--and he was there. Just--just do me a favor, okay, and just tell me you don't believe that lying bastard. Lani: What are you doing? Eli: Trying to make you feel better. Lani: What, like you did on christmas eve? Eli: Lani, you showed up at my doorstep that--that night. Lani: So I'm to blame for what happened? Eli: No, I didn't say you were to blame. But I mean, if you wouldn't have assumed that jj and gabi were sleeping together... Lani: Then what? What? That you and gabi would still be together? Is that what you were gonna say? Eli: What-- Lani: Let me give you a pro tip. Don't go around trying to make other women feel better, especially ones you work with. Eli: What the hell is that supposed to mean? Lani: It means that if you're not careful, you might just get brought up on harassment charges. Eli: Seriously? Lani: Do I look like I'm kidding? Eli: Yeah, well, it may be tricky trying to accuse me of harassment when we've already had sex. Lani: And that was the worst mistake of my life. Chad: Every time I see her, I-I... I just think about that-- that night that I walked in on them together. [Clears throat] And I--and I wish I... hmm. Marlena: What do you wish? Chad: I wish that I could stop thinking that those feelings were real. Marlena: Oh. Have you considered the possibility that even if this were your child, I mean, you walking in on the two of them still would have happened? Chad: Yeah, but if it was my child, he wouldn't be in our lives. Marlena: This is your brother. He's the--he's the ceo of a rival company. This baby isn't just stefan'S. It's abigail's as well. And she didn't betray you. She didn't fall out of love with you. She had an illness that made her do something that she deeply regrets. And now she's trying to open her heart to this baby. Could you think about trying that? Would you think about trying to open your heart to the baby, as abigail's done? Abigail: It's quite an act, pretending to take the high road. Stefan: It's not an act. Abigail: Please. You can tell me that you're backing off all you want, but I know that you just want chad and I to be miserable. That's why you came after me in the first place, huh? You just wanted to ruin chad's life? What are you looking at? Stefan: You're showing. Abigail: Oh, god. Stefan: What--what is it? What's wrong? What's wrong? [Tense music] The day after chemo shouldn't mean going back to Lani: Oh, my god. Eli, I am so sorry. I didn't mean that. Us sleeping together may have been a mistake, but... our son wasn'T. [Somber music] Eli: I'm sorry I kissed you. It was a mistake. I was just trying to comfort you--and myself. It's--it's not an excuse, just a reason. Lani: It's been a long day. Maybe we both should just get some rest. Eli: Yeah. Take care. Gabi: How are things going with you? Jj: Oh, I can't complain. I'm happy to be back on the job. Gabi: [Chuckles] I bet. You are at your best when you're helping other people. Jj: Yeah. I don't know about that. Gabi: I do. You're a great person, jj. You know, I don't even know what you're doing being friends with me. Jj: What? What are you talking about? You're crazy. Why--why--why do you keep saying stuff like that? Gabi: No, I mean, I am such a screwup. You know I am. Just, I've made so many mistakes in my life. Jj: Well, guess what. Everybody does. Doesn't mean you're not a good person. And if you're--if you're ever needing somebody to remind you of that, give me a call. Gabi: Mm. Marlena: Chad... you're a very loving man. You're a great dad to your son. And I think when you bring this baby home from the hospital... it won't feel like somebody else's child. I think your paternal instincts will kick in. It doesn't mean it won't be without its problems. And it might not even be easy for a while. But I think you've got this. I think you're gonna be a wonderful father to him. [Dramatic music] Abigail: No, I'm fine. I'm fine. Stefan: Are you sure? It looked like you were in pain. Abigail: Yeah, no, I'm not. The baby just--it kicked. Oh, ow! It kicked again. Stefan: Can I-- Abigail: No, no, no. Please don'T. Any object. Any surface. Tripp: Look, you were right. I shouldn't have answered the door. Ciara: There was no way you could have known it was ben. Tripp: Still kind of a buzzkill, though. Ciara: Yeah. Tripp: Look... I-I totally understand if you don't want to or anything like that. You know, any chance that we could maybe pick up where we left off? [Knocking] Ben: You summoned me? Hope: I did. Ben: Here I am. What can I do for you now? Hope: Follow me. [Dramatic music] [Crowd cheering on tv] [Tv clicks off] Jj: Lani. Are you o-okay? Lani: [Crying] No. Jj: Come here. Come here. Lani: [Crying] Gabi: Dear god, jj thinks that I'm a good person, but... I mean, we both know that he's wrong. I just--I thought that revenge was gonna make me feel better, but it's made me feel worse. I mean, maybe I should just tell the truth, right? Rafe: Tell the truth about what? Stefan: I'm sorry. I'm not--I'm not trying to upset you. I told you I would back off. But... can I please, abigail? Please?

Gabi was comforting Chad when JJ saw them together. He wanted to know what they were doing. Stefan went to see Abby. They talked about the baby. He wanted to be there for the baby. She didn't want him in her life. Hope talked to Marlena about Ben. Marlena assured her that Ben didn't start the fire. Ben went to see Ciara. Tripp wanted him to leave, but he told Ciara he didn't start the fire. Tripp wanted him to leave, but Ciara wanted to hear what he had to say. Eli and Lani had the death certificate for David. They were upset about it. They ended up kissing. Chad had to leave so JJ and Gabi talked about her situation. JJ assured Gabi that things would get better for her. Ben told Ciara that Marlena hypnotized him so that's how he knew he didn't set the fire. Marlena told Hope that with therapy Ben could lead a normal life. She wasn't going to change her mind. Hope left her office. Chad went to see Marlena. He told her that he didn't think he could accept Abby's baby. Abby wanted Stefan to stay away from her until the baby is born. He thought she sounded like Gabby and she slapped him.

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Will: [exhales, sniffles] [Somber, emotional music] [sniffles] Marlena: I was so honored to be asked to officiate here today. It isn't often that we get to be part of such a completely joyous occasion. This wedding in particular holds a unique place in our lives... and a very, very special place in my heart. [Soft, emotional music] Abe: Do you, marlena, take john to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, for better or worse, forsaking all others... for as long as you both shall live? Marlena: I-- Woman: Don't! [Running footsteps] No...no, you can't! You can't! [Commotion] Marlena: Sami! Sami: No...you can'T. Mom, you can't marry him. Marlena: What's going on? What is the matter with you? Sami: [Breathing hard, crying] You have to listen. Please listen. You have to listen--you have to listen to me. John: What kind of stunt is this? Marlena: What are you talking about? Sami: You can't-- [Panting] Will: What are you doing here? Sonny: I was just going to get my car. Are you all right? Are you crying? Will: No. I'm fine. [Sniffles] Sonny: That's clearly not true, will. I mean, what are you doing here? Why aren't you at the wedding? Will: Just needed some... I just needed some air. Sonny: Well, I-it's an outdoor wedding-- Will: Yeah, I know. I needed some, um... well, I'm dehydrated or... I feel weird or something-- Sonny: Okay. Will: That's all. [Stammers] I'm gonna get some water. Sonny: Okay. But I'm gonna go with you. [Sami grunts] Marlena: Sami! Sami, what are you doing here? Y-you said you couldn't make it. Sami: I had to stop you. Marlena: What is this? Are you drunk? Sami: Y-you ca--you can'T... get married. Marlena: Oh, that's--this is old. It's old. You can't have a problem with john after all these years. Sami: No--no, no! No, it's not--it's not-- no, abe, y-you can'T...you can't pronounce them...[Gasping] Husband and wife, or sh--or she's gonna die. [Dark, off-key notes] Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "days of our lives." [Soft orchestration] Marlena: Sami. Sami! You're not making any sense. Sami: She thought she outsmarted me, but I figured out her plan! John: What--whose plan? Sami: And...and...she thought she tied me up and that she could stop me, but she didn'T. I got away! Eric: Sami, sami, I want you to calm down. Sami: No--what? What? No! [Panting] No, y-you have to go. She's here! She's here somewhere! You have to...go mom! Marlena: Sami, please-- Sami: She's gonna kill you! John: Sami, who are you talking about? Eric: Everything's gonna be okay. Why don't you and I--we're gonna get outta here, all right? Sami: No! What? Do you think I'm drunk? I'm not drunk! I'm not crazy, I'm not drunk, eric. She drugged me! Kayla: Sami, sami, sami, why don't you let valerie and me take you to the E.R., Okay? Sami: What? No, no! I can't go, 'cause I have to stop her. She's here, and I have to stop her before she...does something. [Overlapping comments] She's gonna...do something to you. John: All right, no, you're right, you're right. I believe you. Now just tell me: Who exactly are you talking about? Sami: John, john, john, she's here! She is here! John: Who is she? What is-- Sami: She's here somewhere! [Overlapping voices] Marlena: Stop it! Eric: Sami, stop-- Sami: Take her out of here, john! [Overlapping voices, commotion] [Sami muttering] Oh, god! Marlena: Sami, please! Sami: She's here! Eric: Sami-- [Overlapping shouting] Sami: She's gonna get away. Oh! Oh, it's you! I told you you are not gonna get away with this! ["Susan" shrieking] Eric: Sami! "Susan": Get away with what? Dr. Evans, your daughter--I know I shouldn't say this, but your daughter's out of her mind! Sami: What?! [Overlapping shouting, commotion] "Susan": Dr. Evans! Sonny: Feeling better? You need me to...take you to the hospital or anything? Will: No. I'm fine. Um... why don't--you know, you--you should probably go back, 'cause I'm gonna--I'm--I'll be fine. Sonny: Will. Will: What? Sonny: I know you don't remember us being together... but I do. And when something is really bothering you, you keep looking away... like you're doing right now. And when I knew something was really bothering you, I would not back down until I figured out what it was. One way or the other. Hey...why don't you save us both a lot of time and just tell me... what happened? Will: [Sniffles] I remembered our wedding. Sonny: [Exhales] Wow. Will: Yeah. Wow. Sonny: Just now? [Sniffles] You...were at the-- at the wedding, and--and it triggered something? Will: Yeah. I was looking at my grandmother...and... she looked so happy. Just as happy as she was that day. Sonny: The day she married us. [Both laugh] [Soft, stirring music] Will: Oh, I got--I gotta go. I'm sorry. I'm sorry if I'm worrying you. Sonny: No, no, will, no, please, please, don't--don't go, okay? You have to tell me everything you remembered--all of it! Will: I can'T. I can'T. I can't right now. I can'T. Sonny: No, this is--hey, will, this is what I've been waiting for! This is what we've been waiting for. Will: I know, look, sonny, i can'T. I can't right now. Can we talk about it later? Sonny: No! What if you lose it? You have to stay with it, because I-- Will: No--[Stammering] I'm not gonna lose it, but I'm telling you I can'T. This is not the right ti-- Sonny: No, this matters! This matters, you--okay? I'm sorry...but it matters. Will: I-I know it matters. But I just left my grandma's wedding. She's gonna be wondering where i am, you know? Sonny: You mean paul. Paul's gonna be wondering where you are. Will: Yeah. Paul too. Sonny: Okay, okay. So it's bad timing...okay? But think about it. Why did you remember right now? Why did it freak you out so much that you had to leave? Will: I don't know. Sonny: Why are you scared to talk to me about this? Will: I don't know. Sonny: Why are you scared to tell me what you remembered? Will: I-I-because it's-- it'S...sonny, it's still, it's-- it's fragments, that's all. That's all it is. It's fragments. Sonny: You know what I think? I think you remembered what happened, but not only that... you remember what you felt... about me. [Intense emotional music] [Susan shrieking] Marlena: Everybody, please, please calm down. Susan: Calm?! Calm! She's trying to kill me! Sami: I'm trying to stop you! Get her out! Eric: Sami, it's me! I want you to let go of susan. Nothing's gonna happen to mom. You're ruining the wedding! Sami: Ruining? You're trying to kill the bride, and I won't let you! Susan: No, I'm here to make amends! [Screaming] I was invited! Marlena: Sami, it's true. She was invited. I invited her. I spoke to her doctors. She's okay now. It isn't the same susan that you know. Sami: But she's not susan at all! Will: [Sighs] Okay. O-okay. I'll tell you. But--but--but... but if you're asking how I--how I feel--I feel lucky. Because I love paul, and paul loves me. Sonny: Okay...I know. A-and I might be--I might be treating you a little unfair right now, okay, but what happened to you wasn't fair. You were robbed of your own past, and that is different than running from your past, will. And that's what you're doing right now. I mean, does loving paul depend o-on forgetting about me? Will: Bastard. Sonny: Only when--only when i have to be. Will: Okay. Okay. Like I told you, I-I was looking at marlena, a woman who I met very recently. But then...all of a sudden, i was looking at my grandmother who... who I've known my whole life, and who I've loved and who's loved me since I was a baby. And yeah, her at our wedding... and I felt the love. I felt her love and all the people who were there, I felt... their love. Sonny: And? Will: And... and you. Sonny: [Laughs, sobs] Will: I-I felt your love... a-and I felt my love for you. Sonny: Ohh... what? Just tell me. Did you--did you remember... that you didn't think you could find any kind of love... let alone the love you found with me? Will: E.M. Forster once described love as two imperfect souls coming together to create something close to perfection. I feel like that every day. And I'm pretty sure I carry most of the imperfection in this equation. Sonny: Not true. Will: I respect you, I admire you, and I adore you. And most of all, I love you, sonny. I, jackson, take you, will... Will: To be my lawfully wedded husband. Sonny: I promise to love and honor you through good times and bad... Will: Through sickness and health... Sonny: For richer or poorer... Will: As long as we both shall live. Sonny: As I give you this ring... Will: So I give you my heart. Marlena: May the love you share be a bond... that brings you strength, comfort, and joy all the days of your lives. It is my pleasure to pronounce that jackson steven kiriakis and william robert horton are husbands for life. Will: Husbands for life. Sonny: [Emotionally] Yes. You remembered. Ohh! So y-you remember what happened after that, then, right? [Soft music] [Sami and susan screaming] "Susan": I'm susan! I'm susan! The one that brought your son back from the brink of death! Huh? Sami, I-I'm sorry if you don't like the sight of me. I know what it's like to not be in your right mind--I do. Sami: No, mom, you can't believe her--she's crazy! "Susan": You're the one who's crazy. You are! You sicced a serial killer on your own son. No one's gonna believe a word outta your lying mouth! Sami: I'll show them-- John: Hey, hey, hey, hey! Steve: Whoa! [Overlapping shouting, commotion] [Escalating voices, yelling] [Whack] [Crowd gasps] Brady: Sami! John: Whoa! [Suspenseful music] Marlena: Oh! Oh! John: Oh, my god. [Suspenseful music] Marlena: Kristen! Kristen: Yes, that's right, ladies and gentlemen. Kristen dimera is back. [Dark, suspenseful music] Got directions to the nightclub here. Kristen: Yes, I am back... [All gasping, exclaiming] John: Hey, hey, hey. Kristen: [Chuckles] Wow! [Chuckling] I just, see, I thought to myself... "a wedding. What do I bring, hmm?" Something borrowed, something lethal? And I realized that you might not welcome me in my true persona, and I remember how salem's graying secret agent men are always ready to spring into action, so I brought this to level the playing field. Eric: Kristen. Kristen: Eric. Wow, long time no see. Eric: Listen, let me get her out of here. Kristen: Oh, no, that's not gonna work for me. Eric: She needs a doctor! Kristen: She's just on some drugs--she'll bounce right back. Just like you did, remember? Jennifer... ya love his birthmark, or what? Sami: [Whimpering] Belle: Can you get to the phones? Shawn: No. Kristen--or susan or whatever her name is--she took them out. I saw her. Kristen: Excuse me. If you have something to say, we say it to the whole group! My guess is you were talking about the basket of phones. Yeah, I overheard the kid tell shawn and abe that marlena--she wanted everyone to give up their phones. I couldn't believe my ears! She didn't want to have her ceremony interrupted, and i didn't want anyone calling for backup. That is so great. We both got what we wanted! [Sighs] Isn't it nice? It's nice, isn't it? Talking to old friends, no one sneaking a peek at their screens and no one saying, "oh, I'm sorry, I have to take this." [Women screaming] Easy...cyclops. Easy. We don't want anyone to get hurt. We don't want anyone to get hurt unintentionally. Marlena: So kristen dimera... back from the dead. Like father, like daughter, hmm? Kristen: Well, thank you. Marlena: That wasn't a compliment. You came by my house. You played some mind games. That is so like stefano. Kristen: No, that really was susan. Dear, delusional, orthodontically challenged susan. Marlena: Then you played her. You manipulated her. Kristen: Well, I-I did, uh, pay a visit to her on new years eve. Marlena: Then what she said was true. You were the reason for her relapse. Kristen: Well, it's not that hard. Her reality is, what, a little tenuous? Marlena: Oh, I get it. You're the poster child for mental health. Kristen: Sticks and stones, doc. Does he still call you that? I saw you up there droning on about the nature of love, sweet... [Laughing] Nauseating love. Oh, and the endless parade of weddings. So tell me, how many fondue pots do you two actually have? John: Get to the point. What do you want? Kristen: Ask sami. She's been trying to tell you. Marlena: Oh. You're after me. Kristen: The astute dr. Evans does it again. Yes, that is right. You pushed me out of that tower window. You left me there for dead, but I survived. You, however... will not be so lucky. [Murmuring, soft exclaiming] [Suspenseful music] [Soft music] Sonny: Are you--are you okay? Will: Yeah, I'm okay. It's just like the memories... keep coming, though. Like, I remember the whole wedding. I remember our reception. I remember grandma caroline. Oh, my god, I can see her face so clearly. [Stammering] I remember the beautiful speech she--she--she made... oh, I-I can feel all the love for my family and their love for me. Sonny: What? Will: [Whispers] My mom. Sami: Oh, my gosh, we are so proud of you. Will: Oh, for what? I mean, I just got lucky, so... Sami: No, you didn'T. You are a fantastic person, and that's how you ended up with a great partner and... and such a special little girl. It's because of you. Despite your dad and I, you-- Will: All right, come on, hold on, [Laughs] Hold on. Sami: No. No. You don't have to try and make it okay for your dad and me. This is your day. This is your day for us to tell you how incredibly lucky we are to have you as a son and... and despite everything-- Will: Okay, okay--I'm sorry. Can I say one thing? Since it's my...my day? Sami: [Laughs] Fire away. Will: Um... one thing that I learned from you and dad is...is how important family is. And that it's worth fighting for. [Sami laughs softly] [Quiet, emotional music] It's worth fighting for. John: Kristen. Did you listen to what you just said? You survived. You got your life back. I don't think you really want to go through with this anymore. Kristen: Actually, I kinda do. John: Just put the gun down. Come on. Abe: Look... we can end this peacefully without anyone getting hurt. Just...just let it go. Kristen: You won't let it go. You will never let this go. Marlena: If you put down the gun, I will not press charges. Kristen: How dare you? You won't press charges after you threw me to my death? [Scoffs] You didn't give me one thought after that. You are the worst excuse for a human being that I have ever met in my entire life. It's time for payback. It's finally time you got yours. I chose this day, specifically your wedding day, to end your life. You and john are on the verge of happily ever after? [Sighs] It ain't gonna happen, lady. Not ever. [Voices rise] [Intense music] With uncontrolled moderate-to-severe eczema, Sami: Do you believe me now? She said--she said she was gonna kill you as soon as you were married, and that is why--that is why I had to stop the wedding. Eric: All right, sami Kristen: Sami, I have plenty of bullets...so if you don't get out of my way, I will take you out too. Sami: I'm not going to let you kill my mother. Kristen: You can't stop me. No one can stop me. Brady: That's not really true, is it? You could stop this anytime you wanted to. Kristen: Brady. I hoped you'd be here. Will: [Laughs] It's hard to imagine anyone forgetting my mom. Sonny: Yeah, I mean, she's, uh...formidable. Will: Yeah. She's so much more than that. I remember coming out to her. I remember how disappointed she was...and scared. Sonny: I mean, she--she did come around. Will: Yeah... she did, I remember that. That's because my dad-- oh, my god! My dad! I remember my dad! I-I-I remember how--how supportive he was about me coming out. Until...until he found out about us. Sonny: Yeah. My mom was the the same way--she wasn't that big of a fan of us. I don't know if you remember that part or not, but...she also came around. Will: Yeah. So did my dad. He ended up...being really happy for us. Sonny: That's the important thing. Will: Man... I took so long figuring things out, I didn'T... didn't make it easy on them. Sonny: Well, I mean, it wasn't easy on you...being their kid. Will: Yeah. I remember blaming them my entire childhood for not being the perfect couple. All I wanted...was for my parents to be together. You know, I wanted that... that perfect, happy family. But now I know that there's really no such thing as... perfection, you know? At least not when it comes to family. Sonny: Well, perfection could be boring. Will: Yeah. My folks were-- [Laughing] My folks were never boring. [Sniffles] My...my dad's an alcoholic. He's been married a bunch of times, and...my mom is... Sonny: She'S...sami. Will: Ha. Oh, my god, I was horrible to her. I was--I was not--not big on forgiveness where she was concerned. Sonny: Yeah, but she also did some things that are...kinda hard to forgive. Will: Like...having ben strangle me a second time so that maybe I'd get my memory back? Sonny: Yeah, yeah, I mean, that's vintage sami. Will: She did it 'cause she loves me. Sonny: Fiercely. Will: Fiercely. Like I love her. Brady: You're doing that thing again, kristen...that dimera thing where you list all the terrible things that everybody has done to you, but you kinda skip over what you've done to everybody else. Like stealing someone's child. Kristen: My child. Brady: And how about the second before you went out that window, you had that gun aimed at marlena just like you are now, yet you wind up being the victim every time. You know that I know you better than anyone in this room. I even know the piece of you that's trying so hard not to come out right now-- the woman that just wants to be loved, that just wants to be a mother. That just wants...love herself. But what screwed all that up? Hmm? Kristen: You did. Brady: You sure? Kristen: [Softly] I did. Brady: Your need for revenge did. You remember, don't you, when we talked about adopting our own child and having a family? We were that close. Kristen: Till you changed your mind. Brady: Why? Why did I change my mind? Kristen: Because of what i did to eric. [Crowd gasps, exclaims] Eric. [Intense, suspenseful music] You just made a very big mistake! [Suspenseful music] Kristen: I was here to get marlena...and that's all. But you, brady, you just...took me down painful memory lane to distract me from father doofus here. So I'm gonna... [Crowd gasps, whimpers] Widen my scope of operation... to a bloodbath. Abe: Kristen... you're never gonna get away with this. There are just...too many of us here... and that means witnesses. You're going to spend the rest of your life in prison. Kristen: You all think you're so smart, don't you? You...thought you were a genius to work with brady against me. But brady always betrays everyone in the end. Eric: Kristen, we've all done terrible things. It's never too late to change. Kristen: Spare me the homily. You're not even a priest anymore. Brady hasn't changed. You're still weak and self-serving as ever... doing whatever it takes to get whatever you want, hmm? Hey, eve. How's your sister doing? The mother of his child? Should have been my child. But you see, I'm a dimera, and i can live without getting what i want... if my enemies don't get what they want either. Especially you, marlena. You and john are not gonna live happily ever after. Okay, move, sami! Sami: No, I am not letting you do this. I am not gonna let you hurt my mother! Kristen: You know what? I'm not gonna shoot any of you. You are. [Overlapping exclamations] [Sami panting] Will: And I...I got a pretty interesting to-do list. Gotta find...everyone and... tell them that I remember them and how much I love them. My mom, my dad... my--my daughter. Sonny: That's a pretty nice list. Will: I remember the first time...I held arianna. Do you remember nick? He--he like wanted to be with gabi, and he hated me 'cause i was gay and I was arianna's father, but he... he--he put her in my arms. And then I remember looking down at her and her looking up at me. She was so warm, so fragile. I remember smelling her, like, sweet baby smell. I remember my daughter. I-I... I remember our daughter. Marlena: No--sami! Sami: What the hell are you talking about? Kristen: I know you're never gonna kill your mother. It's--it's obvious. [Giggles] I wonder if you have the same sense of attachment to john? See, I was gonna let john live and watch his beloved doc bite the dust. But I think we could do the opposite. John dies, marlena watches. Don't you like that? [Giggling] Oh, come on! Come on. Don't you remember? You found john having sex with your mother on the conference table all those years ago? Oh, that memory should just-- that probably shook you up. Broke your father's heart. Broke your family apart and ruined your lives. Oh...sami. Sami: John and I worked that out...years ago. And even if we hadn't, I would never do that, 'cause my mom loves him. Kristen: And you love...ej. Sami: Wha... what does ej have to do with any of this? Kristen: I'm sorry, didn't I tell you? [Laughs] He's alive. [Crowd gasps, murmurs] What? [Soft, edgy music] Kristen: That's right, sami. Ej is alive. [Whispers] I can take you to him. Sami: I'm not letting you use me. You held me captive for weeks, and you could have told me this and you didn'T. You wait till now when I have a gun? Kristen: A gun I gave you. Sami: I'd like to use on you. Kristen: I don't think you want to shoot me, otherwise you won't find out what happened. Sami: I know what happened. Ej was shot... and then he died. Kristen: Ej was shot, and my father called me to go to the hospital. And just before he was about to die, I injected him before we lost him. Sami: No. No, I don't believe you. Kristen: I'll tell you the rest of the story... everything, where he is, how i got him out of there--all that stuff. Sami: No, you are just-- you're just trying to...save yourself. I wanted so desperately to believe that ej was alive. I combed the--the world for him! Kristen: Well, everyone thought that will was dead... except for ben weston. Everyone here thought he was... was crazy. Nobody believed him. You believed him. You went out looking for will. And he was alive. Guess what. So is ej. Sonny: Thank you for saying that, saying our daughter. Will: Well, how could she not be? You delivered her. Sonny: [Laughs] You remembered. Will: Yeah. Sonny: Ohh... Will: I think I remember everything. I think I remember my whole life. Sonny: It's a good feeling, isn't it? Will: The best. Sonny: We did it. We're married. [Both laughing] Will: It's a good feeling, isn't it? Sonny: It's the best. [Soft, stirring music] Paul: Will went to get water, and he hasn't-- John: Easy, easy. [Crowd murmuring] Paul: He hasn't come back yet--where is he? Kristen: That little scamp slip off again? Sami: Answer him! Kristen: I don't know where will is, and I really don't care. I'm trying to talk to you about ej. Marlena: Don't listen to her, sami. Kristen: If you do as I say, I will take you to him. All you have to do is pull that little trigger. Sami: No. Kristen: That's it! Sami: I won't! I won't do it! Kristen: You don't wanna see the love of your life? Your soul mate? I did everything I could, but he still loves you. He wants me to take you to him. And I will do that. Marlena: Don't do it, sami. Don't do it. Eric: Sami. Sami, give me the gun. Kristen: Sami, come on. Pull the trigger. [Sami whimpers] If you don't, you will never see ej again. Pull the trigger. [Intense music] Eric: Sami, don't!

Will told Sonny that he remembered the wedding. Sonny was happy, but Will didn't want to deal with it. Will thought Marlena and Paul would want to know where he was. Sonny wanted to know why he was scared to talk about it. Will said it was fragments. Sonny thought he remembered what happened. Sami and Susan struggled so Eric tried to stop Sami. Marlena yelled at Sami to calm down. Sami yelled that Susan wasn't really Susan. Will and Sonny continued to talk about their wedding. Sonny was happy that Will remembered what happened after their vows. Susan said that she was Susan. Sami snatched the wig off her head and knocked her fake teeth out of her mouth. The teeth ended up in Marlena's bouquet. Kristen announced that she was back.

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Jennifer: JJ, just because Paige covered for you with Kyle, that doesn't mean that she still loves you. JJ: After she got me out of his place, we talked. Like, really talked. Jennifer: Okay, what did she say? JJ: That she overheard me making a phone call. She knows I'm undercover for the DEA. I tried to lie my way out of it, but I just couldn't. Not after all the other lies that I've told her. I said the only reason why I'm doing this is to get Kyle off the streets, and away from her. Jennifer: My goodness, I really hope that you're not putting-- [Beep] Eve: [Sighs] Rash, brave, and so, so stupid. Adrienne: Okay, he said to dress down. Lucas: Yeah, I did. Dressing down agrees with you. Adrienne: Well, thank you. Lucas: Yeah. Adrienne: Besides, I thought it was appropriate for the all-night waffle house down the highway, don't you think? Lucas: Yeah, it would be, but that's not where we're going. Adrienne: Wha--wha-- wha--where are we going? Lucas: I told you, it was a surprise. Come on, you'll see soon enough. Justin: Adrienne. I, um... I need to talk to you. Adrienne: Um, okay. What's going on? Justin: Well, I thought you'd want to know that I got a letter from sonny. Marlena: Hi, will. Will: Hey, grandma. Marlena: Have you heard from sonny? Will: No. And I don't think I'm going to. Marlena: Why do you say that? Will: It's over, grandma. I've lost him for good. And it's because of Paul. John: These kids are gonna be over the moon. Paul: Because they got baseballs signed by a has-been? John: No, because they're gonna play their all star game with baseballs that were signed by a real MLB all star. Everything okay? Paul: Not great. John: Have you, uh, had a chance to talk to derrick lately? Paul: He asked casually. John: Just a simple question. Paul: No, um, there's nothing really left to say to derrick. I haven't talked to him. And that's all thanks to will. Ben: You said you were coming right home. Dad said I should just remember that I won and DiMera lost. That I'm a lucky guy. 'Cause you chose me. [Chuckling] Serena: You know, Chad, if I haven't already told you that you have really great taste in scotch. Chad: Mmm. Serena: And in clothes. All in all, you're a really classy guy. And generous, too. Chad: Shucks, you're gonna turn my head. [Giggling] Serena: No, no, no. I told you, this was my last drink. Chad: Yeah, you've said that more than once. Serena: Mmm. Chad: Mmm. You can just leave the bottle. Serena: Oh, wow, this is a really dangerous idea. Chad: Thank you. [Chuckling] Serena: [Gasps] We didn't appoint a designated driver. Chad: Uh-oh. I'll take good care of you. Serena: Oh, you have a lis-- Chad: [Laughs] What? Serena: A li--a limousine. Chad: Mm. Serena: Wow. A 20-year-old scotch and a limousine. Chad: Mm-hmm. Serena: I really like you. Chad: Right back atcha. Paige: Why would you ever think that I would want you to? JJ: An agent asked me, Paige. Paige: Because you used to do exactly what Kyle does? JJ: Because I gave it up. When I saw you with him, I couldn't say no. Come on, Kyle. You said you were gonna call. What the hell is going on? Kyle: You. Eve: Hi. Kyle: Hi. What are you doing here? How do you know where I live? Eve: Oh, you can find out anything if you want to know it badly enough. Well, Paige isn't here, so if you came-- Eve: I'm not here about my daughter. Not directly, anyway. Kyle: Oh, I--I get it. It's about her ex. JJ, right? Eve: You're really gonna leave me standing out here in your hallway? Kyle: No, come in. [Clears throat] So, what's... what about JJ? What's up? Eve: You made him partner in your little illegal business enterprise, didn't you? Kyle: Illegal business enterprise? Mrs. Larson, I'm terribly sorry, I have no idea what you're talking about. Eve: The little punk is working for the cops. Yeah. I thought that might get your attention. Kyle: But Paige said that--Paige said you hated JJ. You'd say anything to get back at him. Eve: That's true, I would. Kyle: If you want me to keep listening to you, Mrs. Larson, I'm gonna need some proof. Chad: What's--[Laughing] Serena: Well, I did not expect to have this much fun on the day I got taken to the cleaners. Chad: How'd you get taken to the cleaners? Serena: Don't worry about it, I had it coming. I...need to go. Chad: What? Serena: Freshen up. [Laughs] I just love euphemisms. Did I say that right? Chad: Yeah. Serena: Good. Chad: Whoa, ladies' room is that way, remember? Serena: Sorry. It's a little drunk out tonight. [Phone vibrating] Clyde: Yeah. What do you got for me? Abigail: I'm so glad I found you. Chad: Abby? What's the matter? Abigail: Chad, listen. I made a terrible mistake. Chad: What are you talking about? Abigail: The baby-- Chad: Is everything all right? Abigail: The baby is yours. Chad: What? Abigail: I should be marrying you, not Ben. The baby is yours. I love you. Chad: I--I--I don't understand. Are you sure? Abigail: Chad, when you were telling me about how your father was pushing you to marry me because he thought I was coming into money, everything that you said to me--all of those horrible, hateful things, I finally understood everything that you did. You were pushing me away to protect me from him. You risked everything. I love you. Chad, I belong with you. Caroline: But all I do is rest. I should be at the pub, you know, closing up. Hope: I think it's time we tell her the real reason we're here. Julie: Right. Caroline: What real reason? Maggie: You know about Salem's bicentennial, right? Caroline: Yes, of course. Doug: Well, hope and Maggie and Julie are all on the steering committee. Julie: And we want you to get out of here so you can join us. Caroline: Me? Hope: Yes. Of course, are you kidding me? We can't plan a celebration like that without you. Kayla: It sounds like pretty good motivation, you know, to do what you're told here so you can get out, go home. I mean, if you want to. Caroline: Well, I'm sorry, but...well, I don't-- I can't. Serena: What's wrong? Did you run out of the good scotch? Chad: [Chuckles] No. We got plenty more where that came from. Serena: So, I'm a journalist and my job is to have keen observations and I was observing that you were looking very sad. Chad: Maybe I was just missing you. Ben: Hey. I was wondering where you were. Abigail: Yeah, no, I'm sorry. I'm late, I got caught up a little because I was looking at these. Ben: Brides' magazines. Abigail: Yes! Mm-hmm, my god, Ben. I found so many cool things in these magazines I can't wait to show you, I mean... wait, that would bore you to death, right? Ben: No, no, it doesn't bore me at all. Abigail: Really, are you sure? Ben: It sounds great. Come on. But um, do you think we can read these magazines later? Abigail: Oh? Ben: There was just something else we could do. I can't wait. Abigail: [Chuckles] Happy anniversary dinner, darlin' JJ: She knows I'm undercover for the DEA. I-I tried to lie my way out of it, but I just couldn't. Not after all the other lies that I have told her. I said the only reason why I'm doing this is to get Kyle off the streets and away from her. Jennifer: Oh, my goodness. I really hope that you're not-- okay, you wanted proof, now you got it. Kyle: That could just be some line that he was feeding his mom. Eve: JJ is the biggest mama's boy that ever walked the earth. He would never lie to her. Kyle: How come you are far more interested in sticking it to JJ than you are nailing the possible drug dealer that's dating your daughter? Eve: It's my business. What do you plan on doing about this, Mr. Southern? Will: Arianna's starting to talk. When I woke her up this morning, she looked at me, and she said, "where daddy is?" Marlena: Oh, that must have been very hard. Will: What am I supposed to say to that? Tell her that I drove him away because I'm such A... I can't talk about this right now. Paul: Will thought he was trying to save his marriage. I was such a threat to him. John: It doesn't excuse what he did. Paul: Well, if we're going to start blaming people, let's start with me. I mean, with what happened with will and me, my god, it was such a bad mistake. I mean, that was sonny's husband. John: Will knew that. You didn't. Paul: Yeah, well, regardless, it's done, right? Can't change the past. John: What? Paul: I'm just, uh... I mean, it never entered my mind that I'd be talking about this stuff with you. I mean, with my dad. John: Well, just so you know, I'm really not an expert on the subject. Paul: Yeah. But you're pretty good at the dad part. John: I don't think Brady would agree to that. Paul: I know he does. He told me. John: You know that--that part you said about not being able to change the past? I sure wish to god I had gotten to know you earlier. You know, to get a free ticket to an all star game. [Both chuckle] Paul: Yeah, well, this is getting dangerously close to honest emotion. John: Yeah, I know. Want to talk baseball? Paul: [Laughing] Justin: Sounds like he knows he made the right decision about leaving Salem for awhile. Adrienne: Yes, but he also talks about how much he misses Ari. And will too. Justin: I don't know why. After what will did to him. Adrienne: I missed you even after what you did to me. Look, the only reason I bring that up is because I know exactly what sonny's going through. There's a part of him that just wants to turn off, forget his feelings for will. His love. But then there's another part of him that just knows he can't do that. And wonders if he ever will. I'm sorry, I'm running late. Ahem. Hey. Lucas: Hey. Everything okay? Adrienne: Yeah, no, everything's great. It's fine. Listen, so what's the surprise you've been banging on about? Lucas: Well, you're just gonna have to wait and see. Adrienne: Oh, no, no, no. Come on. Lucas: Come on, come on. You're gonna love it. Eve: No, this is an anonymous tip, but it's reliable and you can confirm all of it. You know the drug problem that has hit Salem recently? And hit it hard? Well, it can all be traced back to the legendary tom Horton's granddaughter, Jennifer rose Horton Deveraux. Mm-hmm. What? No, no, this is not a crank call. Mrs. Devereaux's son, JJ, is a known drug dealer, and you can check that fact out on the internet. Well, I will tell you how she factors into it. Mrs. Deveraux knows all about it and she's covering for her son just like she always does. Marlena: The problem is not whether john and I love each other. We just had a breakdown in communication. And now we're trying to find our way back together step by step. Is it possible that's why sonny went to Paris? To begin that process? Will: And I need to give him time. I can't push things. I can't try to make things happen. Marlena: That's easier said than done. You just have to be patient. Will: So grabbing Arianna and getting on an airplane and flying to Paris? Marlena: [Chuckles] Not a great idea. No, sweetheart. You have to give sonny time. Paul: September 14, and we were only half a game out of the wild card-- John: You know, you were so locked in that day. You went into the seventh inning throwing a no-no. Paul: You--you saw it? John: Yeah. Paul: I just... [Chuckles] I wish that you would have known that it was your son pitching that game. John: I wish that I had been around when you were growing up. Play a little catch in the backyard. Take you to your games. Paul: You know, it's not too late. We can still do that. [Laughs] Abigail: Ben, Ben, hey. Ben: I just--I just want you so much. Abigail: I know, and I-- babe, I want you, too. But we have all night. Ben: Yeah. Abigail: Ben. We have all the time in the world, okay? Let's just start over, and let's take it nice and slow. Chad: [Coughs] [Chuckles] One more. Serena: Oh, no, no, no, no. I give up, I give up, you win. Chad: Oh, okay, so if I won, what's my prize? Serena: Uh, well, I would pay for the drinks, but you know about my nonexistent financial status. Chad: Mm-hmm. Well, the drinks are on the house, so... what about this? Adrienne: [Laughing] I have never done anything like that in my life. And certainly not upside down. Lucas: I know, it was insane. You were amazing. Really, I mean, for me, it was a no-brainer. I mean, we always have a great time together, so when I saw the ad for night time bungee jumping off of lookout bridge, I... I couldn't think of anyone I'd rather take the leap with. Adrienne: Oh. That's why you asked me those weird questions about phobias. Oh, my god. Lucas: Well, yeah, you know, bungee jumping isn't really a treat for people who are afraid of heights and... Adrienne: Uh, the acrophobia thing. Lucas: Yeah, yeah. Adrienne: I get it now. Sly. Lucas: Well, you confirmed what I thought. Adrienne: What? Lucas: That you're not afraid of anything. Adrienne: No, not true. Not true. Justin and I, one time we were in Hawaii and we went parasailing. Lucas: Right. Adrienne: He basically had to... Lucas: What? It's okay. Adrienne: No, it's not. Lucas: Adrienne, it's fine. Adrienne: No, Lucas, it's really not. I'm sorry. Hope: Aiden came up with the most amazing idea, and I pitched it to Julie and Maggie, and they loved it. Aiden? Aiden: Hmm? Hope: Tell her. Tell her the idea. Aiden: Oh, well, um, we're putting together an official digital scrapbook of Salem, and we're collecting pictures and newspaper clippings and recording people's oral histories. Hope: Yeah, and we're going to make copies for the library and put one of them in a time capsule. Caroline: What? Aiden: And we'd love for you to go through them with the other people who've, uh... Doug: Who have been around forever. Julie: Or at least it seems like we've been around forever. Maggie: So if any of us can identify a picture or add details to a story, it'll just make history more human, more personal. Kayla: And you know, from a doctor's perspective, I think it's good therapy for you. Stimulate your memory. Maggie: Do you remember the gorgeous Victorian house next to the park? Caroline: Yeah. Maggie: Victor bought it. And we're gonna have the celebration there. Julie: And everybody's gonna come in period costumes and-- and Doug is organizing a barbershop quartet, and there'll be horses and carriages. Doug: Hmm Maggie: It's gonna be like we're going back in time. Julie: Caroline--Caroline, we really need you. Victor: And besides, it'll be a lot more fun if you're there. Caroline: Oh, well, it sounds wonderful. Victor: Well, is that a yes or a no? And remember, I don't take no for an answer. Caroline: Well, then I guess it's a yes. All: Yay! [All cheering] Eve: [Gasps] Paige, Paige, Paige, please, please, please. Please, you've just got to let this anger go. Just let it go. Paige: And let you off the hook? Eve: No, just forgive me, okay? Look, you need someone right now in your corner. Paige: Oh. Eve: You need your mama. Paige: No, no, no, no. Believe me, I don't need you. Eve: No, Paige, please listen to me. This anger... look at me. This anger is causing you to make some really, really bad choices. Paige: I don't know what you're talking about. Eve: Really? Now think about this. You go from JJ to Kyle. I mean, that pretty much defines a bad decision, don't you think, honey? Paige: You don't know anything about it. Eve: Honey, what I know is a rumor I heard that JJ is working with the cops to bring down your new drug-dealing boyfriend. Paige: Where did you hear that? Eve: Honey, it doesn't matter where I heard it, okay? What matters is that you need to stay away from those two losers before-- Paige: Before what? Have you done something? Eve: I don't have to do anything, but, honey, you need to think about what happens if Kyle finds out what JJ is up to, honey. Drug dealers, they live a very violent life, and you are playing with fire, sweetheart. Paige: No, no, no, I am not playing. I am living my life, and you are no longer a part of it. Eve: But Paige, just... Kyle: [Chuckles] What's up? Good? JJ: Yeah. Kyle: Thanks for coming over on such short notice. JJ: Not a problem. What's up? Kyle: Nah, I was just thinking, you know, it's about time you and I had a talk. You know? I, um... if you want to work together, which you do, um... JJ: Yeah, I told you that. Kyle: Yeah. But--but you know, I... I got to thinking, JJ, I don't know that much about you. JJ: Well, I think you know a lot about me 'cause you wouldn't think about working with someone that you haven't... what's the word? "Vetted"? Kyle: You're right. Well, yeah, you're right. I mean, I know a lot about your stats. JJ: Mm-hmm. Kyle: I know some of your history. I know what you've done. But I'm not 100% sure I know how you think. JJ: Let me tell you something about how I think. Kyle: Mm-hmm. JJ: I don't like mind games. So if there's something wrong, just spit it out. Kyle: Homeboy, I didn't say anything was wrong. JJ: Okay-- Kyle: All right, so just relax, we're talking. JJ: All right, well, if you want to talk about my stats... Kyle: Okay. JJ: The Horton town square is named after my mother's grandparents. Kyle: Mm-hmm. JJ: Abe carver's like an uncle to me, and my mom is practically a sister to hope Brady. Detective hope Brady. I am connected in the ways that you will never be. This is my town. And I think you need someone that knows what I know. Kyle: Okay. [Chuckles] My man. If that's the case, and that's what you want to prove, I got just the job for you. Vo Maggie wasn't thrilled when Ben and I got married. Chad: Mmm. Serena: Mmm. Chad: Mm. Mm. Serena: That is so not a good idea. Chad: Why, was I doing it wrong? [Laughs] Serena: No, no. You, um, your skills in that area are top notch. Uh... but as you can see, I'm plastered and I don't know if you know this, but I'm the town pariah, and I--it'd be no good for me to be in your life. Chad: Well, I don't give a damn what anybody else thinks about you. Serena: You should really listen to what I'm saying. Chad: Well, I'm sick of thinking. I'd rather be doing what we were doing. Serena: [Groaning] Chad: No. Serena: Don't say I didn't warn you. Chad: Uh, my last name is DiMera, all right? We take pride on being the town pariah. There's nothing that you could do that would hurt my reputation. Serena: Okay, I'm gonna-- I'm gonna say this a different way. Um...you seem like a really great guy. Chad: Mm-hmm. Serena: But I've had a lousy day. Chad: That's another thing we both have in common. So... why don't we be nice to each other? 'Cause who the hell else is gonna do it? I gotta call the dentist this sweet tooth just will not go away it's on my mind like constant there must be some way I can medicate it's sugary sweet whenever I see you coming closer to me yeah you're so sugary sweet definitely exactly what I need I said give me a little and a little more give me a little and a little more sugar give me a little and a little more if it's gonna rain baby, let it pour give me a little and a little more sugar give it to me, baby oh, give it, oh, oh sugar, baby oh, you're so sweet ooh, ooh, ooh sugar uh, uh, uh, sugar so sweet Hope: Aiden, what's wrong? Uh-oh. Are you upset with me because I told Caroline the time capsule idea was yours? Aiden: Oh, shh. Hope: Well, it's the truth. Aiden: No, no, no, no, no. I just wanted to get you out of the room so no one in there would see me do this. 'Cause that was gonna happen one way or the other. Hope: Yeah? Aiden: Yeah. Hope: Why? Aiden: Why? Hope: Yeah. Aiden: First of all, you are so pretty and sweet. But I want to thank you. I want to thank you for making me a part of all this. Including me in your life. Making me a part of your history. Hope: You don't have to thank me. 'Cause I wouldn't have it any other way. Aiden: You're amazing. I'm not just talking about me, either, you know? Chase. Hope, you--you've included him. You've made him a part of this as well, and I can't tell you what that means to me. I know everyone in that room loves Bo, but... they've accepted me, and... you did that. Hope: Aiden, when I wasn't with Ciara, seriously, I was just walking through life. Then I met you, and that changed. Aiden: All right. I have a surprise for you. Hope: Oh, a surprise? Aiden: Yeah, yeah. Hope: Really, for me? Aiden: Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Hope: What is it? Aiden: Well, I can't tell you. Then it won't be a surprise. What? Hope: Don't make me put you in a chokehold, Jennings. Aiden: No, no, no, no, no. Okay, you win, you win. Look, I know how much this bicentennial celebration means to you, and, uh, well, I have my own contribution to make that's gonna knock your socks off. Hope: Really? Aiden: Really, mm-hmm. Hope: [Chuckles] Kyle: Yeah, don't look so worried. I'm gonna promote you. JJ: Really? Kyle: Yeah, yeah. JJ: Awesome. Kyle: [Chuckles] Have a seat. I thought you'd like it. JJ: What kind of promotion? Kyle: [Sighs] I want you to do everything, JJ. Yeah, man, I want you to be involved in-- in the day-to-day stuff. JJ: Okay. Great. Kyle: Now, first things first. I got a shipment of meth coming in. Bro, it's top-notch stuff. And I want you to sample it for me. JJ, you're the guy. You're gonna tell me if it's--if it's the real deal. Paul: Could you wait a minute? Will: Haven't you done enough to screw up my life? Not only is my husband gone, I have to explain to my daughter why her daddy isn't here. Paul: It wasn't just me, will, you know that. Will: All I know is that I would be happily married if you hadn't come-- Paul: What, if I hadn't come to Salem? Will: That pretty much sums it up. Paul: Well, sonny's gone. And you sure as hell don't have to worry about me anymore. So why don't you just live your life, and I'll live mine. Hope: So, this contribution. Aiden: Hmm? Hope: What is it? Aiden: I'm not telling. Hope: Not nice. Aiden: Oh, are you going to sweat it out of me? Hope: Such a teaser. Aiden: Please say yes that you will. Hope: Yes, I am. Doug: Hope. Yo, sweetie pie. Hope: Yes, daddy? Doug: Sorry to interrupt, but we need you back in here for a second. Hope: Oh, I'll be right there, okay. Doug: Okey-doke. Hope: You. Aiden: Hmm? Hope: Don't go anywhere. Aiden: Oh, I wouldn't think of it. [Chuckles] Ooh. Talk about a contribution. [Phone ringing] Aiden: Yeah? I am doing my job, but I could use another advance. Okay, look. Don't insult me. I know what I'm doing. Well, ever since I came to town, I have been given one task by you, and that is hope Brady, and-- no, she is over Bo Brady. I'm sure of it. Trust me. She's mine now. Ben: Can you believe that there's a new human being in there? Abigail: [Chuckles] Yes, believe me, I know. Morning sickness kind of reminds you. Ben: Oh. Well, I'm sorry you have to do all the heavy lifting right now. But when this kid is born, I'm gonna be a hands-on dad. We're gonna be a family. That's all I ever really wanted, and never had. But now I do. It's because of you. Abigail: It's because of us. Adrienne: I know how hard you worked to make this night really fun and cheer me up, and here we're having a good time and we're laughing, and I go and I bring up Justin. Lucas: Well, do you really think that I want you to act like your past doesn't exist? Adrienne: No, no. You've been wonderful. Lucas, you've been wonderful about everything. It's just this damn divorce is so hard. Lucas: Yeah, gee, I wouldn't know anything about that, would I? Listen, I'm just gonna throw this out there, okay? Maybe you need a little more time to get used to the idea of being single. Before you start dating again. Adrienne: The thing is, Lucas, I really like where I'm going. I love moving on to the next chapter of my life. I want to go late night bungee jumping and everything I don't know about. And I want to go to that all-night waffle house down the highway, and I want to do it all with you. Lucas: You want to do all that with me? Adrienne: I do. Lucas: Really? Adrienne: I really do. Lucas: Then get off the ground and let's get out of here, okay? Adrienne: Okay. Lucas: Let's go do it. Adrienne: [Laughing] Justin: [Sighs] Eve: Oh, man. Justin: There you go. Eve: Uh... thank you. It's, um... it's been a while since a man came to my rescue. Justin: Does that mean you're alone? Eve: Sadly, yeah. Unless, of course, you want to invite me to have a seat. Justin: Eve? Eve: Mm-hmm? Justin: Have a seat. Eve: Well, thank you. [Chuckles] [Sighs] Hope you don't mind if I butt in, but... Justin: Butt away. Eve: Why are you sitting here like this? This drink, lighting, pretty empty bar here, it's like the cover of a moody Sinatra album, you know? Justin: It's not quite a quarter to three. Eve: [Chuckles] So let's see if we can switch that mood around, shall we? Loosen your tie. I'll buy you another drink, and hell, who knows? Strangers in the night. [Chuckles] Serena: Uh... you, um, you are very sweet, but I-I--I've got to put the brakes on. Chad: Ah, come on. What fun would that be? Serena: Oh! [Struggling] You need to learn that no means no.

Eve told Kyle that JJ was really working for the cops. Kyle thought that she only said that because she hates him. Kyle wanted proof that JJ was working for the police. Chad and Serena continued to get drunk at TDB while Clyde watched them. Eve played the recording of JJ confessing to working for the police for Kyle. Will talked to Marlena about Sonny leaving town and how his marriage was over. John and Paul also ended up talking about Sonny leaving town. Eve called someone to tell them about JJ being a drug dealer.

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Will: [Ahem] Yeah, I'll let you know as soon as I hear anything new. Okay, see you soon. Love you too, dad. Sonny: Hey, how's your dad? Will: He is catching the first plane he can to salem. My grandma's been in surgery for a long time, right? Is that normal? I mean, do you think, could there be like complications or-- Sonny: I mean, there's a lot of damage. So, you know, we just need to pray for the best. Will: Yeah. Oh, I didn't realize how late it was. I told ari I'd read a chapter of "wind in the willows" to her tonight. Sonny: You know what? Why don't I take over the reading duties and you stay here and wait for news, okay? I'll be back as soon as I can. Will: That would be amazing. Thank you. Sonny: Everything's gonna be okay. We have to believe that. Okay. Vivian: I'm calling to ask the status of a patient there, kate dimera. Yes. Yes, of course, I'm a family member. I-I-- I'm her daughter, billie reed. I don't care if I'm not on some damn list! [Sobs] I'm sorry, I'm so upset. I just want to find out any information that you may have. Oh, still in surgery. Well, that's not a good sign, is it? Do you think she's going to survive? Yeah. Thanks for nothing. I-I meant--I'm sorry. [Whimpers] Thanks for everything, really. Thank you, thank you, thank you. [Beep] Well, the bitch is alive. I don't want her to wake up and whine that I shot her and buried her. So I guess I'll just have to take matters into my own hands yet again. [Edgy music] Jennifer: Cannot believe this is happening. Where is he--did you find rolf? Jack: Yeah, he's a nervous wreck that someone deliberately destroyed his work. I mean, he had to go lie down. He's in the on-call room. Jennifer: What do we do? Do we just leave him alone? Jack: Yes. Well, he just needs to rest, he said, but then he wants to come right back and get back to work. He's just as determined as we are now to see the serum become a reality. Jennifer: Who in the world would do this, jack? Jack: We got a pretty good idea. In fact, I'm sure of it. Eve: Stupid fake news! Well, the only truth that anybody needs to know about is that eve donovan deveraux never loses. [Knocking] Kristen: I knew you would come. Don't be shy. Brady: I shouldn't be here at all. Kristen: I never doubted it for a second. Brady. Brady: Yeah. Kristen: I promise you, you are not going to regret this. Nicole: Eric and i are together now. And there's nothing you can do to come between us. Xander: Oh, nicole. The road to happiness might be a bit rockier than you think. Nicole: Well, you're just the lovely ass that you've always been. Go for it, xander. Whatever you have to say, say it because it's obvious you want to throw a grenade on my happiness. Xander: Maybe I'm not the man you remember. Maybe I just want to let you know that eric was involved with someone while you were..."dead." Nicole: You mean sarah? Eric told me. I know all about it. Xander: I wouldn't be too sure about that. Sarah: I love you, eric. I want you to be happy. And I promise you, I promise I will never come between you and nicole. But before you two just go riding off into the sunset, there is something that you deserve to know. Eric: What? Sarah: I--it's hard to find the right words. So...I'm just gonna say it. And I just--I hope you won't hate me. Male announcer: Like sand through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. [Sweeping orchestration] Brady: I already regret this. Kristen: No, no, brady. No regrets, no regrets. Tonight we start to live the life that we were meant to live. Together. You know, I know how hard you try to be a good man, but you already are. There's some darkness inside of you just like there is in me. And I embrace that in you. In fact, I love you all the more for it. Oh, come on. There's no judgment here. It is just you and me. Doesn't matter what anyone thinks. Whatever we want is ours. Whatever we want to do, we'll do. To us. [Heavy music] Jack: It was eve. It had to be eve. She was so angry. She was so vindictive. And I was stupid, I had to boast to her that rolf was over here mixing up a batch of the serum. It was like hanging out a big stupid welcome sign. Jennifer: Jack, listen, it makes sense though because she destroyed the vials of serum the last time and she just lost a lawsuit against you. So yeah, maybe. Jack: She told me that I would have regrets if I got my memory back. Well, I got regrets. I got no memory. And now I'm probably-- Jennifer: No, don't say that. No. You are not gonna think like that. You are the stubbornest man I know, remember? Jack: Right. I'm not giving up. I'm not giving up. But we both have to be careful because eve, angry and hurt, will scorch the earth and anyone in her way to get her revenge. Eve: Oh! Vivian: Aah! Eve: My god, it's you. Vivian: I beg your pardon? Eve: You're alive. Vivian: Yes, of course, I'm alive. And whatever it is you're selling, we don't need any. Eve: You don't remember me? Vivian: You do look a little familiar. Eve: Yeah. Vivian: Wait. Your name, it begins with a B. Eve: Eve. Vivian: Are you sure? Eve: Quite. You might remember me as eve kiriakis. I was involved with brady black. Vivian: The widow kiriakis? You just stood by and watched while that horrible man brady tried to strangle me. Eve: Throwing stones, viv? You know, that's mighty rich for a woman who has a history of burying people alive. Vivian: Oh. Nicole: If you're trying to cause trouble between eric and me, forget it because eric's talking to sarah right now. Xander: And such a lot to talk about. Nicole: He's letting her down gently. Xander: Because that's the kind of guy he is. Nicole: Yes, he is. I feel bad for sarah. First rex, now eric. She doesn't deserve her heart to be broken again. Xander: But as long as you get what you want. Nicole: [Scoffs] Everyone, including sarah, knew nothing would have happen between them if eric knew I was alive. Xander: Because you and eric are a love for the ages, now and forever as you've both gone on and on about ad nauseam. How could sarah ever hope to compete with that? Eric: I can never hate you. I'm so sorry for hurting you like this. Sarah: No! You have nothing to apologize for. You found the love of your life again. Who--who gets that? I see the love that you and nicole have for each other. It--it's huge. And I don't--I would never want to do anything to come between you. Eric: I know that. And I know your heart. And I know how big it is. Whatever you have to say to me, it's all right. Just tell me. Sarah: I just don't want to upset you. Especially now. Eric: You know you can tell me anything, don't you? Sarah: Yes. Eric: Okay, then please just tell me whatever it is. Sarah: Okay. I will. Nicole: What is with you, xander? Why are you so concerned, warning me about eric and sarah? Xander: Because I care. Nicole: Oh, you care? Well, you didn't seem to care when kristen was parading around as me--said nothing. Xander: I didn't know you were alive. And kristen was threatening me. We both know what she's capable of. Nicole: You kidnapped holly, you coward. And you let everyone believe she was dead. Xander: I did. I did that. I did go along with holly's kidnapping, but only because i knew kristen wouldn't really harm her. Nicole: Kristen is a sociopath. Xander: But she swore to me your child would be safe. And I believed her. Nicole: You let kristen blow up my life. You let her decimate everyone I love. You let her shred eric's heart. So all this talk about how you care--[Laughs]. What happened is your fault as much as hers. Xander: And I accept that. Well, some of it anyway. Nicole: I can't believe you. I can't believe you, what is-- Xander: Look, believe what you want. But I do care about holly. And I still care about you. And I'm glad that you're both alive and happily back home. Nicole: That's a very, very pretty speech. Well done. And if you believe that, then give me a divorce. Jack: Wish I'd never been involved with eve, ever. Jennifer: Well, I can't even believe I'm saying this, jack, but I'm kind of glad you did. I mean, she brought you back to salem. Without her, I mean, jack, you have no memory of us, of this town. I mean, who knows if I ever would have seen you again. So I'm really grateful. Jack: After everything she's done? After everything I've done to hurt you. Jennifer: No. I don't care, jack. I don't want to think about any of that right now. I want to focus on the positive. Jack: Well, I don't see a whole lot to be positive about here. Jennifer: Really? There's a mad scientist who is eager to get back to work. So let's get him in here with all of his potions and tubes and let's start over again. Come on...right now. The sooner, the better. Vivian: This stroll down memory lane has been fascinating, but I was on my way out. Eve: You haven't even asked me why I'm here yet. Vivian: Perhaps 'cause I don't care. Okay, fine--but make it quick. [Light music] Eve: I'm here to talk to your son about dimera enterprises. Vivian: He's at the office. There is an emergency board meeting. Eve: Let me guess. Because someone shot the ceo? Vivian: Isn't it dreadful? Poor, poor kate. I...just called the hospital to find out about her condition. Eve: And how is kate? Vivian: She's still in surgery. Apparently, it's critical. Sadly...she may not make it. Eve: Well, that's why I'm here. Brady: I can't--no, no, no. Kristen: Okay. Perhaps the champagne was a little much. You know, I know how important your sobriety is to you. Don't you see? I accept you as you are, brady. The good, bad, all of you. I mean, the champagne, it was just to celebrate. But your--your lips on mine are all I need to celebrate. Brady: Oh. No, no, no. Kristen: Okay. You don't seem particularly happy to see me. Brady: I-- I'm disappointed with myself... that I'm here and that I'm even thinking about giving in to-- Kristen: To what? Brady: To whatever the hell this is, kristen. Kristen: It's love. It's love. It's passion, it's excitement. It's the freedom to be who you are. Come on, brady. Tonight it was about you and me. That's it. Being as close as we could possibly be. And this time, you know exactly who I am, exactly how much we belong together. [Uneasy music] These are real people, Xander: I signed divorce papers. Nicole: Which are invalid because kristen was pretending to be me. So I want to sign them again. Legally. And I want it done quickly. No arguments, no strings. Xander: Done. Nicole: Done? Just like that? Xander: I'm not about to stand in the way of true love. Nicole: That didn't stop you when you forced me to marry you. Xander: I... know that the tactics weren't pretty, but... I really did have hopes that we might be a real couple someday. Nicole: I was your prisoner. Xander: I don't know. I just thought if you really got to know me and appreciated my patience and my charms, I don't know, that maybe you'd get over eric and...find some love for me. Nicole: That was never gonna happen. Xander: Lesson learned. And I suppose you should know that whatever I felt for you, it is all in the past now. Nicole: Well, you got over me quickly--not that I'm not thrilled, 'cause I am. But...who is the lucky woman who captured whatever heart you do have? Sarah: I don't--I don't know where to start, um... I guess the beginning is kind of the best place, right? Eric: Usually. Sarah: It's just, um... Sonny: Oh, hey. Sorry to interrupt. Sarah: No. Is there any news on kate? How is she? Sonny: She's still in surgery. It's been hours. Will's a wreck. So, I'm gonna tuck ari in and then head back to the hospital. Eric: Is there any idea who shot kate? Sonny: Actually, will and i are pretty sure we know. Eve: With kate out of commission, stefan is gonna need some help, I think, dealing with the crisis. And I do believe that I'm the perfect person to do that. Vivian: You? How? Eve: Well, I've had experience at dimera. Vivian: I don't think your kind of expertise is quite what my son needs right now. Eve: [Chuckling] When you were "dead," I was a tremendous asset to stefan. And I can be again. I can help steer the company through this temporary setback and put it right back on top. Vivian: If you're so tremendous and valuable, how come you're out of a job? Jack: So much for taking a nap. Where the hell could rolf be? Jennifer: Jack, he's got to be around here somewhere. Or you know what, he probably went back to the pub for seconds on the pot roast. Jack: Oh, no. Will: Hey. Jennifer: Will, hi, honey. Will: Hey, how's julie? Jennifer: Well, so far, no change. Will: I'm sorry. If there's anything I can do-- Jennifer: Thank you. Jack: Actually, have you seen dr. Rolf? Dr. Rolf, you know, he's back and he's working on the serum that will hopefully help me get my memory back. Will: Oh, that's great news. Jennifer: Yes, except that we have lost him. I mean, have you seen him anywhere around? Will: Uh, no, no, I'm sorry. Jennifer: What if he went to kayla's office? Maybe he went there to complain about the lab being destroyed. Let's go there and check, jack. Jack: Oh, uh...all right. You know what, you go there, okay? I'm gonna have it out with eve. That's what I'm gonna do. Jennifer: As if I could stop you. Jack: Right. Kristen: I know that you want this every bit as much as I want you. Brady: No. No. No. Kristen: No, no, no. You wouldn't be here, brady, if you didn't want this. Brady: No, this is wrong and you know it--it's wrong. Kristen: Oh, this couldn't be more right. It couldn't be more right. We belong together. Brady: All the things that you've done. Kristen: What? Brady: Think about what you've done. Think about what you've done to marlena, you kidnapped holly. Y-you kidnapped a small child. You let everyone think that she was dead. You threatened nicole. You ripped apart my brother's life. You've done all of this. Kristen: Brady, shh, shh, shh shh...I fixed all that. I fixed it all. It's all in the past. Don't you see? I made everything right. I made it all right. [Whispers] This is right too. Brady: [Whispers] No. Kristen: Mm-hmm. [Edgy music] Brady: Kristen. -And...that's your basic three-point turn. Eve: My husband unfairly terminated me. But I sued him. But unfortunately, the court didn't quite see it my way. Vivian: And who is your husband? Eve: The mayor, jack deveraux. Vivian: Oh, yes. Yes, indeed. I read about that. You apparently were police commissioner. Eve: Yes, I was. Vivian: And totally unqualified for the job, I gathered. Eve: I was very good at my job--he fired me for personal reasons. The ass. Vivian: A lover's spat. How quaint. Now if there's nothing more-- Eve: You know what, vivian, I thought you of all people would know what it means to be misunderstood, to be wronged, and to want justice. Jack used me. He broke my heart. He tossed me aside and thought that I was gonna crawl into some hole. But you know what, that's not who I am because when I get kicked in the gut, I come back bigger and better and stronger. And I'm not gonna stop until I can look that son of a bitch in the eye and laugh while he just begs me for mercy. Sonny: Yeah, vivian was here earlier claiming she was looking for kate 'cause she wanted to make things right between them. Eric: So after kate shot her, vivian wants to make things right? That doesn't sound like vivian. Sonny: No--then she spouted off some crap that she wanted to forgive her enemies. Except I'm guessing she already shot kate and she was just saying that to cover her tracks. Sarah: She said the same thing to me about being a changed person. I don't believe it for a second after everything she did to my mom. Sonny: Yeah, well, I bet you old viv is sweating right now thinking she's the prime suspect. I just don't want her to get away. And will is determined to make her pay for what she's done. Eric: We can only hope. Sonny: Well, I'm gonna go see my sweet little girl. Eric: Hey, I'm sorry you've had to deal with vivian. Sarah: She's definitely not a woman to let anything stand in the way of what she wants. No matter who gets hurt. Eric: Everybody is not as generous and kind as you are. Now what is it that you wanted to tell me? Xander: The new woman in my life is sarah. Nicole: Sarah? Sarah who's in love with eric sarah? Xander: The same. Nicole: [Laughs] Oh. Oh, you poor thing. Another one-sided relationship that exists only in your mind. Xander: It was more than that at one time. Nicole: Hmm...but why do I doubt that? Xander: Well, you can believe whatever you want, but, uh, who knows? Maybe something will happen for sarah and me this time. So you see, nic, our interests actually align because nothing would make me happier than for you and eric to trot off to your happily ever after and stay there. Maybe then I'll have a real chance with sarah. Nicole: You really believe that? Xander: Stranger things have happened. Brady: No. No. No! No! I'm not doing this. [Intense music] I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Nicole: At the risk of pissing off the man I want a divorce from, if I were sarah, I would run and never look back. No offense. Xander: I...I know what everyone thinks of me, but... sarah makes me want to be a better person. Nicole: She also knows all the horrible things you've done. Xander: Hmm. But a woman like sarah, I don't know--I think maybe she could look past my sins, see the man I want to be, forgive me. Nicole: This is a good place for me to end this conversation. I am, uh, gonna see how holly's doing and check on eric and sarah. Xander: You sure that's a good idea? Never know what you might walk in on. Nicole: I am sure they've sorted things out. Besides, I want sarah to know that there are no hard feelings between us. Sarah: You know what? All this talk about kate reminds me that I haven't heard back from rex yet. I-I should text him again 'cause I don't want him to find about his mom on the news or from some stranger. Eric: When my brother finds out what vivian's done, I mean, if she did this, he's gonna make sure she'd wish she'd stayed dead. Vivian: My, aren't you the go-getter? Really, very impressive. Eve: Well, I just know what I want. Vivian: I have no idea what it is, but I can tell you-- I've got a very good impression of you, my dear. And I do not give out compliments easily. Eve: Well, maybe I'll return the favor. I have to say, you look mighty fabulous for someone who's been dead for two years. [Both chuckle] I mean, who's to say, maybe you have your own portrait somewhere hanging in the closet, you know, like dorian-- Vivian: Enough. I'm familiar with the reference. And thank you. All of your fire and anger... I think we can use you at dimera enterprises. Eve: You have no idea. Now, shall I give you my contact information? Vivian: Oh, I have to go now. But if you write it down on a piece of paper, I will make sure that stefan reads it. All righty? And for now, I will just say au revoir, ma cherie. Bonne chance. Eve: [Laughs] Brady: I have to go. Kristen: Brady, no you can'T. Brady: This is not gonna happen. No. Kristen: What do you want? You want this as much as I do. I can feel this in my soul. You want me. That's why you're here, brady. What we had together, what we were together, what we can have again. Brady: What we had--had! I'm not that man anymore. Kristen: Look at me. Look at me. We move to the same magic. Brady: No, we don'T. Kristen: Yes. We dream the same dream. Brady: No--everything you're saying is ridiculous. Kristen: We are soul mates. And you can fight this all you want, brady, you can. Brady: I'm not fighting anything. Kristen: But you want me. Brady: I'm fine--I am fine. Kristen: You want me, and I know you do. I know you do. Brady: Yes, I do want you, kristen! Sarah: There. Sent. Hopefully, rex gets back to me soon. Eric: So can we talk now? Sarah: It's just, um... I have no regrets. Every moment that I spent with you made my life richer and made me a better person. Eric: I don't think that's possible. Sarah: I don't know, I mean, I like pasta with the sauce mixed in now, so-- Eric: I'm a fan of extra garlic. Sarah: And tomato stains. Nicole: I'm sorry. I'll let you finish your conversation. Sarah: No, no. It's okay. Actually, your timing is perfect. Our conversation is over. And anyway, you two have so much to catch up on and a life to plan. And after everything-- after everything that you've both been through, you deserve so much happiness. And--I want that for you. I really do. [Melancholy music] Brady: Everything you're saying is true. Even when you were pretending to be nicole, there was a part of me that knew it was you. I felt your pull. I felt your connection. And I feel it right now. Every time I'm around you, I feel... it. You are the fire that I can't fight. And that's why I came here tonight. Kristen: I knew it. Brady: Let me finish--stop! Let me talk. Kristen: Okay. Brady: I'm feeling what I'm feeling, and I want what I want, but I hate it. I hate the fact that I've tried with every fiber of my being not to be here tonight. But look, my ass is still here in this room with you. I hate it--I hate it as much as I...hate this. I try to fight this every day. Do you know what, not a day goes by where I don't want to drink this? You understand that, hmm? So much so I can almost taste it like I can almost taste you, kristen. I'm not gonna let you destroy me. You will not destroy me. Kristen: No, brady, I won'T. Brady: You will. Yes, you will. Kristen: I won't hurt you. If anything, I can make you happy. And you know that I can. You know it. Giving in is not weak. It's not--it's a triumph of everything that could be. Everything that we could be. Drink it. Brady: No. No, no. Kristen: Drink it, brady. Drink me. Drink me, brady. Brady: Stop--stop it! [Glass shatters] Kristen: Brady! No, brady, wait! [Groans] Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Nicole: Are you all right? Eric: I am. And I hope that sarah will be too. I hurt her. I regret that. She accepts that we're finally over, and I know she appreciates that I was honest with her. Nicole: I know it was painful, but I'm glad you were. Eric: Yeah. But the good news is is that we can finally be together. There's nothing standing in our way. Nicole: Ohh... you know what? Holly has decided that she would like to spend the night with her grandmother, which means... Eric: You can spend the night with me. Nicole: And we can finally have that reunion we've been waiting for. Eric: And I can finally have you in my arms all night long. Nicole: [Sobs] [Knock at door] Xander: You don't have to hide that from me, sarah. I know you're pregnant. Kristen: This isn't over, brady. Not by a long shot. Bartender: What can I get you? Brady: Give me a--give me a damn coffee, please, okay? Thank you. Jennifer: Dr. Rolf, are you here? Oh, my gosh. Where could he have gone? Eve, you are not gonna get away with this. Eve: What the hell do you want? Jack: I know what you did. Sonny: Hey. That's from ari. Any update on kate? Will: Nope. And I can't find anyone who can tell me what's going on. Sonny: Well, let's track down someone who can tell us something. Hello, doctor-- can you help us? [Intense music]

Vivian tried to get info about Kate's condition. She found out very little so she decided to go to the hospital. Jack and Jennifer saw how the lab was torn up. Jennifer wondered who could have destroyed it. Jack had an idea who did it. Eve saw the article about their divorce and said she never loses. She stormed off somewhere. Brady went to Kristen's hotel room. She told him that he wouldn't regret being with her. Xander wanted to tell Nicole that she had an obstacle for her happiness. He told her that Eric was with Sarah. She knew about his relationship with Sarah. Sarah told Eric that she loved him. She wanted to tell him something before he went running to Nicole. Eric apologized to her for hurting her. He wanted to know what she wanted to tell him. Nicole wanted to know why Xander cared about her relationship with Eric. She threw up in his face how he kept quiet while Kristen pretended to be her. She didn't believe he changed. She blamed him for what Kristen did too. He said he cared about her and was glad she was home. She said if he believed that, he would give her a divorce. Jack was sorry he married Eve. Jennifer was thankful because he was brought back to her. Kristen wanted to celebrate being back with Brady. He didn't know why he went to her room. Kristen told him how they belong together and he knew who she was this time. Xander told Nicole that he signed divorce papers when she wanted him to sign them. She reminded him that Kristen signed them the first time and wanted to sign them again. Xander told her that he was over her now. She wanted to know who he cared about now. Sarah was about to tell Eric the truth when Sonny showed up. Eric wondered if they found out who shot Kate. Sonny told him that he and Will thought of who it could be. Brady stopped kissing Kristen because he thought it was wrong. She assured him that they belonged together. He reminded her about everything she did. Kristen told him that she fixed everything and made it right. He was about to walk away from her, but he went back to kiss her again.

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Marlena: We've got decreased sounds on the left. Gabi: JJ, everything's okay. Help is coming, okay? I'm right here. Marlena: Honey, honey, I know it's painful to breathe, okay? I'm gonna see if I can get you some help with that. Gabi: Marlena, what--what's happening? Marlena: I think the bullet collapsed his lung. He's got an air pocket in there. I'll see what I can do about that. Gabi: JJ, you're gonna be okay. He's gonna be okay, right? He's gonna be all right? Marlena: Honey, I'm doing what I can. Gabi: I'm here. I'm right here. Adrienne: Kayla, have you seen that brother of mine? Kayla: Um, actually, I was just about to call you, Adrienne. Um...look. I don't want you to freak out, but, um, Orpheus planted a bomb at the pub. Luckily, my mother was able to get out of the building. Um, but he took john as a hostage. Adrienne: Oh, my God. Kayla: And they diffused the bomb, but Steve went to go look for john. Adrienne: He went with the police? Kayla: No, he went alone. Adrienne: What? That's just-- what am I saying? Steve doesn't care about the risk. You tried to stop him. I mean, not that it did any good, obviously. Kayla: Actually, no, I didn't. In fact, the hospital's on lockdown, and I helped him slip out of the building. He had to try. And I think I'm just coming to terms with who he really is. I just hope he makes it. Steve: I said drop it. Orpheus: Well, look at this. I got both of my best friends here. I think you got it backwards, patch. You drop it. Steve: I think maybe there are some things you should know. I called in a swat team. They're right outside. I told them no sirens and no hostage negotiator. Orpheus: Now, why don't I believe that? Steve: You believe this. If we don't walk you out of here right now, with your hands up in the air, real slow, those sharpshooters are gonna make like you're a bottle on a fence. How would that be? You do know that Clyde is in lockup and Xander is dead, right? So you've got no little friends coming to save your ass. Orpheus: Huh. Well, then maybe I should just do what I came here to do: Get it over with. What do you say, john? [Suspenseful music] Lucas: Well, now, Chad and Gabi went to check on JJ. I'm doing this report right now, because if I wasn't, I'd be pacing the floor, worried about everybody. I'll call you if I-- Anne: I told you. I know your boss man, okay? My God, could you stop acting like I'm a terrorist? Hi, Chad, I-- oh, you're not Chad. Lucas: No, nothing gets by you, does it? What's going on, Leon? Leon: Found her lurking around outside the main entrance. Anne: I wasn't lurking. I was looking. Lucas: It's all right. It's all right. I know who this is. Anne: You do? Lucas: Oh, yeah, I do. You're the bitch who made my sister's life a living hell, right? Anne: I-- Lucas: [Stammering] Jennifer Horton? Anne: Jeez. Jenny. Lucas: Mm-hmm. Marlena: Okay. Gabi: It's okay, baby. We're here, JJ. Listen, Dr. Evans is gonna help you so that it doesn't hurt to breathe so much, okay? Chad: Marlena, what are you gonna do? Marlena: His lung has collapsed. He's got an air pocket. If I can relieve that, I can get him out of pain. Chad: Here, take this, Gabi. Marlena, with all due respect, you're a psychiatrist. Marlena: Yes, and the answer's still the same, although I'm a little nervous about doing this. Chad: So you've done this before? Marlena: I have done, and it was successful. Gabi: Oh, my God. Marlena: I have done it, in medical school. Look, the human body has not changed, okay? Chad: Okay, great. So--okay, so what--okay, what do you want me to do? How do we help? Marlena: Gabi, keep pressure on the wound. Chad, I want you to lean him forward. Chad: Okay, like this? Grab him? JJ, here we go. Here we go. Here we go, buddy. Marlena: Slow as you can. Gabi: Okay, it's okay. Marlena: JJ, it's gonna hurt, but it will be quick, okay? Gabi: It's gonna be okay. Marlena: Hang on. Okay. There you go, baby. JJ: [Breathing deeply] Chad: Is it done? It's done? Okay, we're leaning you back, buddy. We're leaning you back. Gabi: It's okay. It's okay. You're okay. You're okay. It's okay. You're better. Do you feel better? Oh, thank you so much. Chad: Why are there no ambulances? Come on. Gabi: Thank you so much. You don't know how much this means to me. Chad: Okay, I need you to look at me, all right? Marlena: All I did was relieve the pressure. The wound is gonna be a problem. Gabi: He just looks so pale. But you can breathe, right? You can breathe? Okay, that's good, baby. Thank you so much. Chad: Who shot you? JJ: Orpheus. Gabi: What? Chad: Or-- JJ: Orpheus. Gabi: Oh, my God, he's back. Steve: Okay, now. You do know if you pull that trigger, you're a dead man. John: Forget about me, Steve. He planted another bomb in the pub. Steve: Oh, yeah, that bomb. You mean the bomb that hope defused. Orpheus: That's a lie. Steve: Here's your choices, Orpheus. You can go back to prison... or you can die right here. [Tense music] Or maybe you can try to take me out. Now, I'm still on your hit list, right? Well, lookee here. No Kevlar. [Men grunting, gunshot] Gabi: The bleeding is not that bad. Maybe--maybe it's because he's lost a lot of blood, right? Marlena: Gabi, Gabi, keep the pressure steady. Gabi: Oh, my gosh. It's gonna be okay. Chad went to go get help, and he's gonna be right back. How are you doing? How are you? JJ: I'm kind of cold. Gabi: Oh, my gosh. Uh, yeah. And--and you know what? Actually, I forgot to tell you this morning that Arianna, she was practicing her handwriting, and she actually wrote "JJ." She got it right. She was so cute, and she loved it. I mean, they were perfect. They were backwards, but... she was just really proud to write your name. JJ: She's a sweet kid. Gabi: Yeah, she loves you, okay? And you're a huge part of her life, and she has a huge smile on her face when I say your name. [Siren wailing, horn honking] Marlena: Finally. Gabi: Okay, look at that. The ambulance is coming, okay? They're gonna-- they're gonna be right here in no time, all right? You're okay. Marlena: Okay, JJ. Slow, deep breaths. We've got this now, okay? That's good. We've got this. Chad: I flagged down an ambulance. Paramedics are right behind me. Gabi: Thank you. Thank you. They're coming. They're coming. You're gonna be okay. Okay, just take deep breaths. Just deep breaths. JJ. Marlena: JJ, deep breaths. Gabi: JJ! Anne: Wow. Wow, jenny from the square. You know, I have not seen her in a while. But if you're--if you're her brother, why are you-- why are you here? Lucas: I live here for now. Anne: Oh. Lucas: Your turn. What are you doing here? Anne: Well, it is a funny story. Well, no, it's not funny. It's tragic, really. I was in Brooklyn. I was visiting my mother. And yesterday the woman gets all wacko on me about a piece of pie I ate, right? And she straight-up kicks me out. Can you believe that? So I said, "fine," you know? "The hell with it." And I--I got a ticket to O'Hare, rented a car, and it ran out of gas, like, two miles down the road. Some luck, right? So then I'm hoofing it here, and this wacko guy comes, tries to steal my luggage. And luckily for me, I keep bottles of wine in my carry-on, so I grab a chardonnay, and I knock this guy into next Sunday. And then I notice Chad's house up the block, and I --and I remember that we were like this when I was at the hospital. So I devise a plan. I'm gonna go ring the bell. I'm gonna ask for refuge, and-- and then this Gestapo wannabe grabs me, and you are not seeming particularly refuge-type, so... Lucas: After everything you did to my sister, not to mention my niece, really? Anne: [Sighs] I mean, is that really important right now? You know, really, where's your humanity here? Sense of charity? Look, I have nowhere else to go, okay? And Salem is dangerous. There are some crazies out there. Lucas: Yeah, there's some crazies in here too. Anne: Yeah. Lucas: All right, fine. She can stay. Anne: Thank you. Yes, thank you. Wow, you know what? You mind? I'm gonna pour myself a drink. Lucas: Ah, ah, don't do that. Just please stay away from the alcohol, all right? [Both grunting] John: Just stay down. Get your ass down, man. Get moving. It's over. Steve: That was a nice move, john. I couldn't have done it better myself. John: You got some ties, man? You're so finished. Steve: Ready for you. John: First we're gonna tie you up, and then we're gonna lock you up for the rest of your miserable life. How's that feel? Orpheus: You don't have the guts to kill me right here. John: What? And stain this nice carpet? Partner, let me use your gun. We'll do this outside. Steve: Here we go. [Dramatic music] [Phone rings] Kayla: Steve, where are you? Steve: I'm at the police station. We did it, baby. We captured Orpheus. Kayla: Really? They have Orpheus in custody. How's john? Is he okay? Steve: Oh, john's good. He actually did the heavy lifting. He took the guy down with a gun to his head. Kayla: Are you okay? Steve: I'm fine, sweetness. Everybody's fine now. Orpheus is going back to lockup. The bomb is defused. Xander's dead. Clyde's been arrested. It's all good. I got to go now. I love you so much. Kayla: I love you too. They're all okay. They're all okay. And Orpheus is in custody. I mean, this is amazing. Adrienne: It's all over. Thank God. My brother the hero! He just never fails, does he? Kayla: No, he doesn't. Adrienne: Marlena must be so relieved. Kayla: Yeah, I'm sure. Listen, I got to go find Seth burns and get him to reopen the hospital. Adrienne: Oh, thank God. Thank God. Oh, my God, I should call Sonny. Justin: Adrienne. Adrienne, oh, my God. Oh, my God, you're okay. Thank God you're okay. Oh, my God. Lucas: Why don't you just have a seat, okay? And when Chad comes back, I'll let him decide. Anne: Okay. So, what, you like to hear Thomas cry in stereo? Lucas: One's for Thomas, and one's for Arianna. Anne: Oh. So the little cutie's staying here too. And where's her mom? Lucas: Her mom is with Chad, checking up on my nephew JJ, who should have called by now. I'm sure there's something wrong. Anne: Oh, nah. No news is good news. Relax. So, uh... how many rooms in this place anyway? I mean, talk about huge. This is--I mean, I-- you know what? I think if I moved in here, nobody'd notice. Lucas: [Sighs] Be impossible for anyone not to notice you, Anne. Anne: Thank you. So why you living here? Lucas: My fiancée, Adrienne's idea. I'm here to take care of Thomas so Chad can work through losing his wife. Anne: Poor girl. She was always so... perky. A little full of herself. So your Adrienne, your girl, so she's the one whose brother has just, you know, one eye? Lucas: Yes, Anne, he has a patch. Anne: You know, it's funny. I always confused her for Theresa's aunt Kayla. Lucas: How is that possible? You worked with Kayla in the hospital. Anne: Well, between you and me, I tried to stay out of Kayla's way. Anyway, now that Theresa's company's folded, I'm probably gonna have to go beg for my job back. Lucas: Kayla's gonna love hearing about your troubles, I'm sure. Anne: Yeah, well, I don't think she's gonna be able to help me come back, 'cause I'm gonna need a lot of time off to, uh... look after my mother, so... Lucas: What, you don't have any siblings to help out or anything? Anne: No, me and mommy. She had me when she was young, you know? But she's-- talk about pushy. She was always telling me how I should live my life, you know. So I got out of there. I got as far away as I could as soon as I could. Lucas: Yeah, I know what that's like. Must have been tough. Anne: Yeah, it was tough, right? Anyway, now that she's sick, I'm-- I mean, I won't have a mom for much longer, so... [Sighs] Now I'm like your sister. I just--it's all about me, and I'm, like, the worst daughter in the world. I just-- [Crying] Lucas: You're not the worst daughter. Anne: I am. I'm--you don't know. Can I-- Lucas: No. No, not a chance. Anne: I'm sorry. I'll take this. I'm sorry. [Sniffling] I'm okay. [Phone rings] John: What's going on? Why are we waiting around to give our statement? Steve: Oh, they said some machine's on the blink. They'll get to us. Want some coffee? John: No, no, thanks. Steve: Whoa. Sorry, man. Marlena: John! John: Hey, there you are. Oh, baby. Marlena: I'm so glad to see you. I was terrified! John: I know. I know. There were some anxious moments, but it's all over now. Marlena: Oh! John: Weston's in jail. Xander's gone. And look who we have in there. Marlena: Oh. John: There. Hey, hey, hey, hey. What's going on? You're bleeding. What's happened? Are you okay? Marlena: Oh, john. JJ was shot. I came across him in the square. Steve: Hey, any word on him? Marlena: It's too soon to tell, but he's at the hospital, getting help. [Cell phone rings] Steve: Sorry. Marlena: I was afraid I wouldn't see you alive again. I thought we'd both be dead. John: We found our way back to each other, didn't we? Thanks to my partner. He comes rolling in there in the nick of time. He distracts that son of a bitch just long enough that I can go for the gun. Steve got a shot off and blew a chunk out of his arm. Marlena: Oh! Oh. John: You're not gonna have to worry about him anymore. Multiple counts of attempted murder, extortion, not to mention he just shot a cop. He's never gonna see daylight again. Marlena: Thank you for what you did. Steve: Oh, couldn't let my partner down. They're ready for our statements. John: All right, let's give it. I'll be back. Marlena: Yeah. Okay, okay. Oh! Dr. Evans. Marlena: Oh, what? Yes. The prisoner says he needs medical help. Marlena: Oh. Well, I don't care what the prisoner says. That doesn't matter to me. But don't you kind of have to help if... Marlena: [Sighs] Damn. [Unsettled music] Thank you. Orpheus: Marlena. Adrienne: Hey, hey, hey, everything's fine. Everybody's okay. Why would you rush over here like that? Justin: Well, I went to the DiMera mansion, and the guard at the gate said that you were taken to the hospital. So I naturally assumed-- Adrienne: Oh, no, no, no, I was escorted to the hospital. I came here to meet with Sonny. Justin: Sonny, he's here? Adrienne: Oh, no, no, no. He's fine. He's fine. He and Steve brought Paul in. Paul had been injured. But he's fine too. Justin: Okay. Adrienne: And Sonny's just trying to get some rest, and-- wait, what were you-- what were you doing at the DiMera mansion? Justin: Checking on you. It's a madhouse out there. And the traffic's so bad, I finally just pulled the car over, ran the rest of the way here. And then I had to sneak into the building, had to crawl up two flights of stairs and the fire escape and then called through a window, and then I-- [Sighs] But anyway-- Adrienne: That sounds a little extreme. Why would you do something like that? Justin: Why do you think? Jennifer: Where's JJ? Where is he? Gabi: I'm not sure. Chad: Oh, no, no. I wish Marlena was here. She knew more about what was going on with JJ than us. Jennifer: What? Gabi: Kayla's operating, okay? And I asked her if she knew if he was gonna be okay, and she didn't give me an answer. She didn't say anything. Chad: But that's because she was rushed, and doctors never make predictions, so just don't take that as a bad sign, all right? He's got a lot going for him. Gabi: Yeah, yeah, he does. He--he goes on a run every single day. Jennifer: Yeah, he does. He runs two, three miles a day. He lifts weights. He's in terrific shape. He's strong. Gabi: Yeah, yeah, he has to. He's gonna make it. Jennifer: Yeah, thank you. Thank you for taking care of him, and he is gonna make it because of the people who love him. Gabi: I do. I love him very much. Chad: He's gonna pull through. Jennifer: Thank you. And thank you. Thank you just for caring for him and just for giving him help. Gabi: I'm just so grateful to your son, because he's so amazing and brave and strong. And like you said, he's gonna pull through. I know it. He's gonna be fine. He's gonna make it through this. It'll be okay. Marlena: Why was a wounded prisoner brought here and not the ER? Orpheus: They didn't think the emergency room was secure enough for little old me. Imagine that. My arm didn't hurt before. It's killing me now. [Calm music] Marlena: Okay, well, I'll-- I'll look at it. You've got to unlock him. Don't even think about it. Orpheus: Give me a break. I'm about to pass out from the pain. Marlena: Oh. Well, that's gonna take some stitches. I'll have to sterilize it first. Orpheus: [Groans] Marlena: That hurt? Not as much as you've hurt the people in this town. But you feel no remorse, do you? Orpheus: You know what I regret? Marlena: What's that? Orpheus: Thinking that you could be a decent mother to my children. I should have killed you all those years ago. Marlena: Ah, but you didn't do it. And now you're gonna go to hell. Orpheus: Oh, I love that. Hell, that's a place you know a little something about. Oh, yeah, I did my homework on you. You made quite the devil, wreaking havoc left and right. You're not only the biggest hypocrite in this town; you're the biggest whore. Marlena: Oh! That's it, pal. You're gonna-- [Tense music] Orpheus: You can leave now, son, or die. Your choice. I have some unfinished business with Marlena. Marlena: Yeah. [Music intensifies] Jennifer: I'm gonna see if I can find out anything, okay? Gabi: [Sighs] Chad: Hey, hey. Can I get you something? Anything? Gabi: You know, I always thought maybe something like this would happen, you know--some crazy person would attack him. I just feel like it's my fault. Chad: Gabi? Gabi, hey, don't go there. Gabi: I was on the phone with him, Chad. I was talking to him. Maybe if he wasn't... Chad: Okay, stop. Gabi: Distracted by my conversation, he would have seen that person-- Chad: Gabi, listen to me. You can't do that. Orpheus is a stone-cold killer. This is on him. Look, you can't--you can't blame yourself. Trust me, I know when Abby died, I blamed myself. Gabi: But that had nothing to do with you. Chad: I know, but I-- but I did anyway. That's how I felt, how you're feeling, okay? But in the end, you have to realize that whatever is gonna happen is gonna happen, and all you can do is love them. And I loved Abby, and you love JJ. Gabi: Yeah. God, I love him so much. Justin: We were married for a long time, remember? You are the mother of our children. Why would you be surprised that I would be upset if I thought you were in some kind of trouble? Adrienne: Yeah, okay. I suppose you would be, knowing that our sons would have a tough time if something were to happen to me, okay. Justin: Well, it's more than that. Why would you think that I wouldn't have a tough time? Adrienne: I'd rather not answer that. Justin: [Sighs] Look, Adrienne. I know that things didn't end well between us, but you have to know that you will always have a place in my heart. [Soft music] What? What? Adrienne: "You'll always have a place in my heart"? I'm sorry. That's just the most tired, clichéd break-up line in the book. Justin: Yeah, okay. It's a cliché. But it happens to be true. Adrienne: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be unkind. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been this cynical. Justin: And I don't blame you. I mean, I'm the one that, you know, screwed things up for us. Adrienne: Okay, you know what? I really don't think we should rehash history here. You know, especially with everything that's going on, we have so much else to think about. Justin: You're right. I'm sorry. I'm just very relieved that you're okay. Adrienne: [Sighs] Justin: You really don't know why I would be so worried? I mean, that--that really just baffles you? Adrienne: You know what? It doesn't baffle me, Justin. I mean, even given that you feel this connection to me that I do to you too-- I mean, we have a long history together, and we share four sons--but I just would never imagine that you'd sneak into a hospital to see me. Justin: Well, I really had no choice. Apparently, the Kiriakis name doesn't carry much weight anymore. Adrienne: Okay, you don't think that this is just a little bit weird? I mean, like I said, I don't mean to be unkind. Where was all this concern when we were married, when you were halfway around the world, having your affair with Elsa? Justin: I thought we weren't gonna rehash all those things, right? Adrienne: No, no, we weren't. I'm sorry. I just--it slipped out. I shouldn't have mentioned your affair. It's water under the bridge. I'm marrying Lucas now, and that's what I have to focus on. Justin: Yeah. About that. This whole... wedding stuff, I mean, it feels--it feels a bit rushed. Adrienne: What? Justin: What's the hurry? I mean-- Adrienne: Really? Justin: Yeah. W-- why do you need to-- I mean, it's not like you're planning to start a family, right? What's the hurry? Adrienne: What Lucas and my plans are is none of your business. Justin: You're right. You're right. You're right; it's not my business. I'm sorry. It's just this urgency to get married. It just seems... desperate. Adrienne: Oh, excuse me? You and I were engaged for, like, two minutes before we got married... every time! Justin: Uh, it was a lot longer than that. Adrienne: Oh, not much more than that. And you know what? Wait, you know what? Like I said, why should Lucas and I wait? It's not like we are in our 20s. It's not like we have our whole lives ahead of-- really? Really? What's that look? Justin: Well, I'm just surprised you even remembered that we were only engaged for a short period of time. Adrienne: Seriously? What, do you think now I have dementia? That's a very important memory. How could I forget something like that? Please. Justin: You're right. All right. We were both so young and... Adrienne: Justin. [Shrieks] Oh, my God! Help! Ouch. Justin! Justin! He grabbed my gun. John: Who grabbed your-- Steve: What the hell? John: My God. Get a swat team, quick! Steve: Move, move. John: What the hell is she even doing in there? Hey, hey! Steve: Hey! John: Come on, guys! Move it! Marlena: Why don't you use your head for once? This place is swarming with cops. You'll never get away. Orpheus: Who said I'm going anywhere? I'm tired, Marlena. I'm tired of fighting. I'm done. Anne: [Sighs] Lucas: There you go. Anne: Water? Lucas: That's water, yes. Anne: Thank you. Thanks, really, because I don't--you know, I don't really have a lot of people to talk to. Lucas: Yeah, I'll bet. Listen, Anne, the thing is, um... you know, with my mom, I-- I finally realized that it's not about me at all, you know? It's basically all about her. And I'm sure, with your own mother, you have regrets, you know, like we all do. But what counts is that you're there for her, you know, when she needs you. Anne: [Sighs] Wow. You're, like, really nice. See, if I tried to talk about any of this with Theresa, she would flip it. She would turn it around in a heartbeat, and it would be all about her and Brady and the little tater tot and-- Lucas: I hate to interrupt you, but I really should finish that report so I can concentrate on my nephew. Anne: Of course. Yeah, no problemo. Yeah. In fact, I have a--I got a magazine. Lucas: Okay. Anne: And I'm gonna-- Lucas: Go ahead. Anne: Okay, sorry. Lucas: Yes. [Playful jazz music] Anne: This great magazine I got from the airport. It's so great. I'm gonna read it. Lucas: Great idea. Anne: It's a great magazine. Justin: Adrienne, relax. Relax. I'm fine. The doctor that you insisted on dragging in here said I'm dehydrated but I'm gonna be fine. I may not look fine, but I feel fine. I'm fine. I just did a little too much running, a little too much climbing, and then we fought and-- Adrienne: You know what? It takes two to fight. I'm an ingrate. I should have thanked you for rushing over here and all your concern. Justin: Well, obviously you still care about me. Otherwise, you wouldn't have gotten hysterical when I lost my wind a little bit. Adrienne: You didn't lose your wind. You fainted. Justin: Are we gonna fight about that too? Adrienne: No, we aren't. Justin: Good. I just hope that we can always find a way to be civil. Adrienne: The thing is, I don't want to be civil. Justin: You don't? Adrienne: No. I want us to be friends. [Soft music] Adrienne: Always. [Machine beeping] Kayla: So the surgery went well. We removed the bullet and inflated his collapsed lung. He had such rapid and severe blood loss that he slipped into a coma. Jennifer: Oh, God. Kayla: The next 24 hours are critical, but he is strong, and he's healthy, so we really hope for a full recovery. I know you guys will understand, but we should limit this to one visitor, okay? So, Jenn, why don't you start? Okay. [Gentle music] Jennifer: Hey. I know I probably already told you this before, but... when I was pregnant with you, the doctors told me that I was not gonna have a healthy baby. And you have been proving them wrong ever since. Your dad was so excited to have a son. And, JJ, you've been doing so great since you came back from London. God knows I prayed every single day for you to get through all that craziness and anger, and... and, baby, you did. You did it, because you're strong. JJ, I need you to be really strong right now. You are the glue that holds this family together, and I need you to be stronger than you've ever been. Do you hear me? Please, JJ. I'm gonna hold your hands, okay? And I just need you to squeeze them if you can hear me. JJ, please. John: Come on, man. Orpheus, let her go. Steve: Hey! John: We'll do a trade. Steve: This isn't gonna work, man! John: Come on. Steve: Let's go! Come on! Orpheus: You know, I thought you might have something like this. Marlena: What? No, no. That could kill you. Don't do-- [Tense music] Orpheus: That's the idea. You don't think I'd give you and john boy the satisfaction of throwing me back in a cell to rot. Marlena: [Gasps] Orpheus: One more death on your conscience, Marlena. And one more on mine. [Gun cocks] Marlena: [Screams] John: Oh, doc. Marlena: John. John: Are you all right? Marlena: I'm okay. John: You okay? Marlena: I'm all right. I'm okay. When it's time to move to underw.. Adrienne: Here, honey. Please drink this. Come on. Justin: We didn't even know JJ was in the hospital. Jennifer: Mm. Thank you for being here. It just feels good to be with other parents who understand. Adrienne: Honey, of course we understand. When Sonny was stabbed, I mean, you were here, and our friends and our family meant the world. Justin: Is there anyone you want us to call? How about your mom? Adrienne: Yeah. Jennifer: I left her a message. And that's just it. All I have is JJ. He--he is my future. So if lose him after losing jack and Abigail, I--I'm-- I'm done. I don't know how to go on from there. Adrienne: No, no, no. Shh, shh, shh, shh. Shh, shh. Gabi: That's it. When I saw you close your eyes and knew that you couldn't hear me anymore, I decided that, JJ, I'm never, ever going to take you for granted ever again. Please. Please just get better. Arianna needs you. I need you. Please. Steve: What the hell happened? John: Forget about him. He's dead. Marlena: He got that from my bag. It's a sedative in small doses. John: Come on, doc. What are you doing? Give it up. He tried to kill you. Marlena: I'm a doctor! That's what I do! John: Give it up, honey. Come on; let's go. Come on. It's over. It's over. It's over, baby. It's okay. It's all over. It's all over. It's over, baby. [Suspenseful music intensifies]

Marlena, Gabi, and Chad tried to help JJ after he was shot. JJ ended up passing out. Steve put the gun on Orpheus. While Steve and Orpheus were talking, John managed to fight Orpheus off and got the drop on him. John tied Orpheus up and he and Steve took him to the police station. Steve told Kayla about capturing Orpheus. Justin ran up to Adrienne and hugged her because he was relieved that she was okay. Anne talked to Lucas about her problems with her mother. Marlena arrived at the police station and was happy that John was okay. Marlena thanked Steve for saving John. A cop told Marlena that Orpheus needed her. She didn't want to help him, but the cop reminded her that she had to do it.

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Gabi: They were all so happy to see you. And the doughnuts were delicious. Oh, wait, actually, you have some powdered sugar right there. Oh, wait. There we go. Eli: Is it coming off? Well, too many doughnuts for the fill-in dad today, huh? Gabi: Yeah, well, thank you so much for doing that. Arianna was so happy. Eli: It made my day too. Rafe: Finally decided to join us, I see. Eli: I'm ten minutes early. Rafe: You need something? Gabi: Good morning to you too. What happened to you? Rafe: Hmm? Gabi: What-- Rafe: Oh. Perp got a little aggressive. Nothing serious. Do you need something? Gabi: Looks pretty nasty. Rafe: I'm fine. Like I said, do you need something? Gabi: Well, I was just walking eli back from arianna's school because sonny couldn't make it to the "doughnuts with daddy," so eli filled in. Rafe: Well... uncle rafe was available too. Gabi: I know. I-- [Cell phone ringing] You've just been crazy busy lately, so... Rafe: [Stammers] I gotta take this. Hernandez. Eli: Well, I better get to work before I tick off my new partner more than I already have. Gabi: Oh, wait. Before you go, I actually have... a surprise for you. [Gentle music] Chad: [Yawns] Good morning, mrs. Dimera. Abigail: Morning. What are you doing? I'm working! Hey, give me that. Chad: Mm-mm, not-- Abigail: Chad, seriously, give me that back. Now that I'm gonna work for dimera, there's so much for me to catch up on. Chad: And you can do all of that as soon as we're done with our honeymoon. Kate: Theo, I know. I know I told you that I would tell chad that you're working for me, but that's before he told me that he hired abigail to be the new head of pr at dimera, and I do not trust that she won't run to andre and tell him that I think he's the one sabotaging all my deals. Jennifer: What deals, kate? Kate: I'll call you back. Hey, what do you want? Jennifer: Listen, first thing I-I want to say is that I'm sorry. Kate: Well, I should hope so, because that was a real hatchet job that you did on me in that rag you call a newspaper. Jennifer: I was talking about will. Abigail told me everything that happened and the search in memphis turned out to be a dead end. Kate: Well, thanks for the apology, and, um... so if you don't mind... Jennifer: Actually, I would like to give you the opportunity to give me a statement, if you'd like, about everything that is going on at dimera right now. Kate: [Scoffs] There is nothing going on at dimera, jennifer. Jennifer: Well, my source told me the last three deals you tried to broker went bust. Kate: What else did deep throat tell you? Jennifer: Well, apparently, whoever is holding back the deals has the inside track on every move that you make before you make it. Kate: Well, you know, that is ridiculous and it's also impossible. Jennifer: Okay, and you seem rattled, so would you care to comment? Kate: No, I'll pass. But I'm sure our new head of pr would love to make a statement. You have her number. Jennifer: I do? Kate: Well, you should. It's your daughter. She's almost as annoying as you are. [Tense music] Victor: Any news about your daughter? Eve: You actually care, victor? Victor: Maggie says I should be more sensitive. Eve: I see. Well, that's mighty good of her. It's nice to know that someone around here has a heart. Not that I believe that you're even genuinely interested, but I did speak to jj. Despite the rumors about will, the police say they have solid evidence that my daughter was murdered by ben weston, so...she's gone. She'S...she's gone for good. Victor: Well, I'm sorry you got your hopes up. But now that you seem to have a handle on reality, I was wondering if I couldn't ask you a favor, for me and for the rest of my family. Could you get the hell out of this house? [Discordant music] Brady: [Panting] Hold up. I have something I want to say to you. Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "days of our lives." [Soft orchestration] Eve: Well, so much for you being sensitive. Victor: Well, because of the highly emotional state that you were in last night, maggie did convince me not to throw your stuff out onto the lawn. Eve: Oh, and I'm sure it took all her strength to restrain you, victor. Victor: Well, now that you know what your daughter's status is, I see no need for us to maintain a facade of peaceful coexistence. In other words, pack your bags. Eve: Well, you keep forgetting that I am your brother's widow, and that makes me family. Victor: No, that makes you a fortune hunter and a squatter and an opportunistic carpetbagger. Eve: And that makes you extremely naive if you think I'm not gonna stick around here regardless. Now, I might vacate the premises, maybe, but there's no way in hell I'm gonna give up my new position at titan. Victor: What the hell are you talking about? Eve: You haven't heard, victor? You're looking at your new ceo. [Chuckles smugly] Brady: I'll bet I'm the last guy you wanted to deal with today, huh? Eric: Brady, I'm in a bit of a hurry. Brady: My dad told me that the search for will was a bust. Eric: Hey. I gotta call you back. Yeah, it's unfortunate. Brady: Just wanna let you know I'm sorry about that. Eric: I am too. Sonny and paul, they can... put the past behind them and move on with their lives. Brady: Just like you and I. We're getting along with our lives without nicole. Eric: I'll see you around. Brady: You think she misses us? Eric: Brady... Brady: 'Cause I think about it. I mean, it would-- I'd like to think that she does, but... the way that whore went through men, she's probably got another sugar daddy about now. What time is it, anyway? Eric: Nicole made her decision. I'm not sure what or who was behind it, but the truth will come out. So in the meantime, I put my energy into people who really need it at the horton center. Brady: That's nice. You're lucky, you know, that you got that--you got that outlet for your pain. See, I'm not so lucky. All I have is this... this--this --this rage inside of me that just can't get out because of what my brother did to me--screwing me over one more time. Eric: Brady, I'm not doing this with you. Brady: What do you--what? This is on you. You are gonna pay for this, brother. Eric: I think you better step back. Brady: What are you gonna do? What is my ex-con, alcoholic brother gonna do, huh? Eric: I'm gonna tell you this: You push me, and I'm gonna push back. Brady: Why don't you hit me? Hit me, come on. Do it. Jennifer: No--no! Don't do this--don'T. [Tense music] Jennifer: Stop! Come on! Can we just try to be a little mature about this right now--try to use a little restraint? You're brothers, for heaven's sake. W-what are you gonna gain by tearing each other apart? [Cell phone rings] Brady: Brady black. Yeah. Oh, no, I'll take care of it. I'm on my way. Gotta go. It was really nice running into you. [Low, tense music] Eli: How'd you know I like surprises? Gabi: Lucky guess. [Chuckles] All right, here you go. [Both laughing] I was thinking that it would be great for your first day. [Laughs] I was trying to get the cast of "chicago pd," but they didn't have that. It's filled with all of the best items from that gourmet grocery store next to arianna's school. Eli: So that's where you went when arianna and i were dunking our doughnuts. Gabi: I did. I did. And I didn't get you dessert because ari made some of her famous cookies. It's her way of saying thank you for showing up today. Eli: So I should be thanking her. [Laughs] Gabi: [Laughs] Eli: Seriously. Why are you being so good to me? Gabi: Well, um... what you did for my little girl today was huge. And you've also been really great about this whole... will situation. Eli: Y-you know, I meant to ask you about that, but... I didn't want to do it in front of arianna. How you holding up? Gabi: You mean now that we know that... will's not alive? Um... I'm okay, I guess. I mean... I always knew that it was this far-fetched fantasy, but... I did get hope, and... now that that's gone, it's, um, back to reality, so... Eli: Well... reality's not so bad, is it? Gabi: Not at the moment, no. [Sweet acoustic music] Eli: I'm sorry. I know we agreed to take things slow. Gabi: Not too slow, I hope. [Tense music] Abigail: Okay. Chad: Mm-mm. Abigail: Now, chad... you know that I would love... for nothing more than to spend the whole day in this bed you. Chad: I was hoping you'd say that. Abigail: But--but--mm-mm. But... if I'm gonna be the head of dimera's pr department, I've gotta be up to speed on all of the fires-- potential fires-- before they start. Chad: Well, I'm pretty sure we're flame-retardant right now, so... Abigail: Yeah, except for that mole on the inside, stealing all the company secrets. Chad: Yeah, you mean andre? Abigail: No, I don'T. Chad: Mm-hmm. Abigail: 'Cause I told you I don't think that he would do something-- Chad: I swear, if he's dragging theo into something illegal, I'm--I'm gonna-- I'm gonna--I'm gonna... [Stammering] Kill him with my bare hands. Abigail: Okay, easy now. That's good. Come on, put those down. [Laughs] I think this family's probably seen enough bloodshed for one lifetime. Chad: Now you see how cranky I get when you don't wanna spend time with me? Abigail: I do. Is this gonna be a problem once I start working? Chad: I don't know. Uh... probably not, if you wanna spend the rest of the morning with me. What do you say we, uh... one last hurrah before we hit the ground running? Then I'll take you out to breakfast, and I will stare lovingly into your eyes the whole time. Abigail: Mm-hmm. Chad: Besides, you can't say no to your boss. Abigail: Actually, I think I can. Chad: You... Abigail: [Laughs] Chad: Stop that. [Laughs] Victor: I always knew you had a screw loose. You proved that by marrying my brother. But to even consider the fact that you'd be ceo of my company makes you downright delusional. Eve: I'm not talking about titan. Talking about basic black. Deimos left controlling interest to me. Victor: Like hell he did! That swine didn't have the right to leave anything to anyone. Eve: See, that's where you're wrong, victor. As soon as deimos figured out that you and the rest of this not-so-loving kiriakis clan was hell-bent on unseating him, he quietly and quickly went out and bought out the outstanding shares of basic black. That gave him controlling interest, which he bequeathed to me upon his death. Victor: That's preposterous. I don't believe it. Eve: Okay, okay, okay, okay. Feel free to call your attorney, you know, for confirmation, but, um... you know what? Look what I have right here. I got the paperwork. [Giggles] Read it and weep. [Door slams] Brady: Granddad! We got a problem. Just found out that eve donovan is-- Eve: Kiriakis. Mrs. Deimos kiriakis. And what'd you find out, brady? That I'm back on top? You bet I am. [Sneaky music] My digestive system used to make me feel sluggish Rafe: Seriously? Gabi: Don't--do not start. Rafe: Start what? Gabi: Come on, don't-- you were gonna say something ridiculous, and it's probably something like eli's taking advantage of me. Rafe: Wasn't gonna say that. Eli: That's a switch. Rafe: I was simply gonna point out that this is a police station and not a kissing booth. Gabi: Except for you and hope, right? Rafe: Beg your pardon? Gabi: Oh, come on. You've never kissed hope here? What, are you afraid you're gonna get caught? Rafe: You plan on working today or what? Eli: I still got five more minutes before I'm due to start. [Apprehensive percussive music] Gabi: I'm sorry. Eli: You didn't do anything. Gabi: Just, I don't want him to give you a hard time. Eli: No, I can handle your brother. Plus... I got my lucky lunch box to protect me. [Laughs] [Gentle piano melody] Chad: Okay, duly noted that you don't take orders from anyone, right? That's what you're saying? Abigail: Mm-hmm, especially kate roberts. Chad: Well, kate technically is your boss. But I was referring to you not taking orders from me, being your husband. Abigail: Oh. Oh, okay. Well, I'm sorry. Forgive me for even suggesting that my beloved husband's wish is not my command. Chad: You are forgiven-- especially now, because I know that it's not really, uh, because I'm your husband that makes you incapable of saying no. Abigail: Oh, it's--no? Okay, what's the reason, then? Chad: I think it's blatantly obvious. It's because I'm so incredibly, mind- blowingly handsome. Abigail: [Laughing] Oh! Yeah, yup, that's it. You nailed it. Chad: [Chuckles] Abigail: Those baby blue eyes, that killer smile... Chad: Oh... Abigail: And... Chad: And? Abigail: Well, okay, there's one other thing. Chad: Well, go on. Abigail: One other reason. Chad: Go on. Abigail: You do happen to be extremely, extremely sexy. Chad: You're the-- you're the boss. Abigail: Yup. [Laughs] [Squeals] Brady: Okay, tell me what she's saying is not true. Victor: Wish to hell I could. Brady: What is this? Are you kidding me? Wh--no, no, come on. There's gotta be a way to challenge this. Eve: Oh, you two, stop crying in your beer and get a grip! You actually should be grateful that deimos left me controlling interest, because according to my research, that company has been a money-draining mess for many a moon. And now, with a big cash infusion from titan, it's gonna be the fierce competitor it once was. And it'll put a smile back on both of your grumpy faces, okay? Victor: You're not gonna get a dime out of me. Eve: Well, victor, I think I'm gonna get a hell of a lot more than you think. Brady: What are you talking about? Eve: Do I have to explain everything to the two of you? Didn't you know that titan is responsible and obligated to pay 80% of all of the operating costs of basic black? Brady: [Laughs] Since when? Eve: Since deimos put nicole in charge of it last year. Remember? You know, she did a really good job with the business too. She was quite competent, and if she hadn't skipped town, I probably would've kept her on. But you know what? Let me have that. I will leave you two to stew over the unfairness of it all--poor babies-- while I go wash the, uh, horse smell out of my hair. I tell you, keeping those studs in line... well, can really make a woman sweat. [Sneaky music] Brady: What the hell are we gonna do about that? Victor: I'm not gonna do anything. You are. Brady: What do you--me? What--what? Victor: Yes, you. I'm assigning you the job of getting eve donovan out of our company and out of our lives. [Tense music] Copd makes it hard to breathe. Rafe: Yeah. [Exhaling] Oy. Taking a break already? Eli: Actually, I'm done. Rafe: What? There's no way you could've gotten through all those cases. Eli: I just did. Rafe: Oh, did you? Oh, okay. Why don't you name the suspects, then, in the, uh... money-laundering case down at the docks? Eli: Carbonaro brothers and their mobster uncle, alfredo. Rafe: Pharmacy in suspected meth lab operation? Eli: Jasper's on the corner of jefferson and mulberry. Suspect is the cashier's boyfriend, who has a prior for selling halo under the bleachers at salem high football games. Rafe: What are you, some kind of genius? Eli: My mom thinks so. Really, I'm just a speed-reader with a photographic memory. Rafe: Damn. Well, in that case, why don't you take everyone's order and get us some coffee? [Agitated music] Eli: Why don't you and i get something straight-- right now? [Soft piano music] [Both sighing pleasantly] Chad: [Exhales] Well... Abigail: [Giggles] Chad: As much as I would, uh, love to stay in bed all day long, I think that we should get up and, uh, maybe shower, go get some breakfast... enjoy the last calm before the storm. And besides, I am... I am famished. Abigail: [Chuckles] Chad: What? What's that-- what's that look about? Abigail: Will you be honest with me? Chad: Well...[Chuckles] Yes, of course. Abigail: Are you sure that you're... you're okay with me coming back to dimera? Chad: Talking about? I'm the one that hired you. Abigail: I know. I don't know. If I take the job and it means compromising us or... our family, then... I choose family first. Chad: Have I told you how much I love you? Abigail: Not in the last ten minutes. Chad: [Silly voice] Well, I do. I do--with my whole heart, I do. Abigail: [Laughs] Chad: And as long as we... we keep our priorities straight, ain't no one, ain't no thing gonna be able to shake what we have together. Kate: There she is, salem's next entrepreneur of the year. Gabi: Well, I'd settle for a listing in "salem's new business directory." Kate: Nope. It's going to happen. Believe me, you have enough of your dad's good business sense that anything you touch is going to become a success. Gabi: Thank you for saying that. Even though it's not true, but... [Chuckles] Thanks. Kate: How are you doing? Gabi: What do you mean? I was gonna ask you the same question. I heard what happened in memphis. I mean... it's just so hard, you know, to not get your hopes up. It must be especially hard for lucas, right? Kate: I'm so worried about lucas, gabi, I'll tell you. [Sighs] Gabi: Yeah, I can imagine. Kate: But look, I am here to talk about business, all right? I've been following gabi chic online, and I have to tell you, you took a small idea and you turned it into a trendsetting, profitable business. I am so impressed. Gabi: Thank you. That means a lot, especially coming from you, so... Kate: Well, a lot of people are going to be saying it. I think "gabi chic" is right on the cusp of becoming something really big. And I'm going to make you an offer you can't refuse. [Suspenseful string music] Jennifer: I guess I don't have to ask what that was about back there. Eric: You know, I'm trying to rise above brady provoking me about nicole, but he keeps pushing me. Jennifer: Well, I... I feel sorry for him. But I really believe, in a saner moment, he will see that you're not purposely trying to hurt him. Eric: One thing's for sure-- he's hell-bent on hurting me. Jennifer: Yeah. I mean, I get that. [Chuckles] Eric: I just can't shake the feeling that brady had something to do with nicole leaving town the way she did. Jennifer: And he may never admit it. Eric: Which is why I decided to rise above it. I mean, it's not like nicole... is coming back anytime soon. What's hard is trying to accept it, but I know I need to move on. But I am grateful that I have something to distract me. Brady: I don't have time to deal with eve donovan. I'm busy with titan, granddad. Victor: Not anymore. Effective immediately, I'm relieving you of all your duties as ceo of titan. Brady: What? Why would you--what, what-- don't even tell me you're thinking about putting sonny back in charge. Victor: That's to be determined. Brady: Granddad, he's not even here! He's in memphis in a hospital bed because he went on a wild-goose chase to find his ex-husband's ghost, for god's sake. Victor: I know what my nephew's been up to. He's scheduled to be released from the hospital today. And now that the ghost of will horton has been put to rest, I feel certain that when he gets back to salem, he'll be ready to run the company. Brady: Damn it, grand-- you know that I'm the better man to run this company. Victor: What I know is that you're a mess. Traipsing off to canada with a known fugitive, risking your reputation and the reputation of the company... for a woman that was about to leave you anyway. Brady: That's not fair. You know that's not fair. That situation with nicole, it did not affect titan whatsoever. Victor: If you hadn't been on the run with that vixen while sonny was stuck on that greek island... we wouldn't have been vulnerable to deimos' backdoor business tactics. Brady: Hold on. You know damn well that I was not the only one that wasn't on top of that situation. Victor: No, but it's all on your head now. So you'd better get your act together and smarten up. Brady: What do you-- what do you mean, "get my act together"? What does that mean? Victor: You know damn well what it means. You think I don't know when you're drinking again? Brady: Come on. It's one--it's a drink once in a while. It's a slip. It's nothing. Granddad, I'm going to a meeting tonight, for god's sake. Victor: You haven't been to a meeting since you started drinking. Why should I believe you're going to one tonight? Even if I believed that you were sincere and you really wanted to work on your sobriety, you and I both know that that's not a good reason. You have to do it for yourself. Otherwise, it won't stick. Brady: [Scoffs] You've certainly done your aa homework, that's for sure. Victor: Yes, well, I have a wife who's an alcoholic and a grandson. Why wouldn't I do my homework? For now, you just take care of this situation with eve like I asked you to. Brady: Or what? Or I'm out? Is that what you're saying? Victor: Well, that's up to you, isn't it? [Sharp violin music] Rafe: Wait, let me guess. This is the part where you tell me I'm not your boss. Eli: You're not. Rafe: Mm-hmm. Eli: You're my partner. We're equals. Rafe: Yeah, and I'm just trying to do what good partners do. Eli: How? By throwing your weight around, trying to prove you're the big man? Rafe: I was trying to get you up to speed. Eli: You asked me to make a coffee run. Rafe: Oh, for god-- you know what? That's what we do to all the rookies, okay? Eli: Well, I'm not a rookie, rafe. Rafe: Really? Eli: All right? I'm a former fbi agent. Rafe: Yeah. Is this the fbi? Eli: [Chuckles] You know what? I know you didn't want me to be your partner, okay? And I know that I'm not your favorite person. Rafe: Okay. And don't sit there and act like I don't have reason for that after what happened with my sister. Eli: What happened with your sister was that I saved her life! Yes, I took a risk, but not taking it was a bigger one. And you know what? And as far as me taking advantage of her at a tough time? At least I was there when she needed someone to talk to. Rafe: You know what? Why don't we just put this all to rest, okay? Eli: You know what? This isn't even about you and me. This is about you and commissioner brady. [Tense music] Gabi: You're not-- you're not serious. Kate: Well, I wouldn't offer if I wasn't serious. Gabi: Okay, so you want dimera to buy gabi chic? Kate: Yes, we fold it into countess W. But the best part is, you'd be working for a big company, which means you would have the potential to work your way right up the corporate ladder. Gabi: That sounds amazing. It's just... Kate: Just what? Gabi: Well, I-- well, I really admire you, kate. I mean, you're my role model-- in business, anyway. Just--I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but... Kate: [Sighs] But what? Gabi: I've just--I've worked really, really hard on gabi chic. And to just turn it over to a business that... I mean, there are some rumors that dimera's in trouble. And where there are rumors... Kate: There's really bad pr. We just got a new spin doctor who is going to dispel every false report. Gabi: Okay, well, I just-- I think that there might be another reason why I... I don't think this will work. Kate: I'm listening. Gabi: I just don't think it's a good idea for me to be working with chad again. Kate: Okay. I understand, and I agree, but these companies, even though they're under the dimera umbrella, you will be reporting directly to me. You'd never even see chad. Gabi, I tell you what: I have a board meeting I have to get to, so why don't you think about this, and if you have any questions, you can call me, and we will reconvene. Hmm? Sound good? Gabi: Ah, yes, that sounds good. And thank you... again, so much. It means a lot to me. [Soft dramatic music] Eric: You know, the horton center... and the people that come there for help have been the best... kind of distraction I could've asked for. I just don't know how I would've got through this situation with nicole without it. Jennifer: Well, you know, you have a lot of friends and family who care a lot about you too. Including me. Eric: And I'm thankful for that. It's funny how family was the reason why I came back to salem. Now brady and I can't even be in the same room together. Jennifer: Well, I think, in time, you will get past what happened. Eric: I won't hold my breath. It's nice to know I still have a few good friends in my corner. I'm grateful for that. I'm grateful for you. 'Cause no matter... no matter what, you've always had my back. Thank you for that... for always being there. Brady: I can't believe you're testing me like this. Victor: I should've done it a long time ago. You haven't been yourself since you came back from that canadian wildlife adventure. Brady: My drinking had nothing to do with that trip! Victor: I believe that. It's when you came back and you were forced to deal with the realities that you started slipping. But to even be considered for the ceo spot, you have to prove to me that you're able to... face your demons for more than an hour or so at a time. Brady: An hour--of course I can do that. I haven't had a drink today. And I don't plan on having a drink today. I didn't have a drink yesterday. Victor: And I'm supposed to believe that? Brady: Granddad, I got it under control. Victor: The hell you do. But if you can get rid of eve... and return basic black to the fold, I'll reconsider your demotion. Brady: Wow, you-- you are all heart. Something tells me that you're not gonna make golden boy sonny jump through all these hoops. Victor: Sonny's not perfect. But despite all the distractions, he manages to keep his eyes on the prize. The sooner you can get rid of that succubus eve, the closer you're gonna be to being back in the big leagues. [Woman giggling] [Soft dramatic music] Abigail: Gabi. Hi. Gabi: Hi, uh, I didn't see you guys there. Hey. Abigail: How you doing? Gabi: Good. Busy. Abigail: We heard about will. Chad: Yeah, I was, uh-- I was afraid it was gonna turn out that way. I'm sorry. Gabi: Yeah, you never know how much you want something to be true until it isn'T. [Chuckles softly] Chad: I talked to sonny. Looks like he's gonna be getting out of that hospital in memphis in a few days. Gabi: I just can't believe everything that's happening. I mean...just the thought of will being alive-- even for ari. She just--she misses him so much. Abigail: How did she handle everything? Gabi: I didn't tell her that there was a possibility that will might be alive. I didn't want her to get her hopes up and then have her little heart broken. Brady: There's gotta be a quiet but effective way to get rid of this bitch. And there's no way-- there's no way I'm gonna let eve donovan walk in here and... ruin everything I have just because she managed to get deimos to put a ring on her finger. That's not gonna happen. Come on, come on, come on. Brady, think. What can you do? Yeah. There's only one way to ensure that eve is out of our lives for good, and that's it. [Bangs table] That's it. Evie, your reign of terror is over before it began. [Laughs] Cheers, baby. [Tense music] Rafe: So what the hell do hope and I have to do with you and me being partners? Eli: Oh, I think it has a lot to do with it, given that you're projecting what you feel about the situation on me. Rafe: Oh, wow, "projecting." So you're a shrink now? Eli: No. But I did pass psych 101, which is how I know that being passed over for commissioner bruised your ego. And you're not happy that your fiancée is now your superior. So since you don't like that your fiancée gets to boss you around, you're compensating for your... feelings of inadequacy by bossing me around. Rafe: Well, as interesting as your theory is, it's dead wrong. See, if you don't feel like I'm being all that positive and respectful to you, it's only 'cause I don't like you. Eli: And I don't give a damn, rafe, as long as you don't let your little feelings interfere with our work. [Cell phone rings] Grant here. I got it. We're on our way. [Cell phone beeps] We just got a lead on one of our cases. Rafe: All right. Gabi: I better get going. Abigail: We were just about to have breakfast. You should join us. Gabi: You know, I would, but I gotta get back to work, so... Abigail: I hear you. Today is the last day of our staycation honeymoon and then I'm gonna jump back into the fray. Gabi: Oh, I didn't think you'd be heading back to the station. Abigail: Oh, actually, I'm not. I got a new job. I got A...well, I got a new old job. I'm going back to dimera. Chad: Yeah, head of, uh, public relations. Abigail: Mm-hmm. Gabi: Whoa, wow, that'S... congratulations. Abigail: Thank you. Gabi: Yeah, when I was talking to kate, she mentioned she'd be bringing in a new spin doctor, but I didn't think it would be you. Chad: You were talking to kate about dimera? Gabi: Yeah, she offered me a job too. [Tense string music] Jennifer: Sorry, sorry, sorry, I've been waiting for this source to get back to me for a week. [Groans] Eric: Never ends, does it? Jennifer: Oh, yes. Good thing I love it. [Laughs] Eric: You know, I feel the same way about the center. Jennifer: Well, I am glad to hear you say that, because with you running the place, that just gives me peace of mind. Eric: Can't run itself without me being there, so I'd better get going. Jennifer: Oh--oh, wait. Eric, wait. Um... what you said before... just about me being there for you. You've been there for me too. Goes both ways. Eric: You're a great person, jenn. I'm grateful you're in my life. I'll see you around. Jennifer: Yeah. Kate: Abigail. Hi, it's kate. Yes, I have a pr situation that needs your immediate attention. A member of the press has been harassing me. I need you to put a muzzle on her--the sooner, the better. By the way... the reporter in question is your mother. [Suspenseful music] Eve: Brady. I really don't want to fight. Your son means the world to me. And... just for the sake of your son, could we just maybe start all over-- start fresh? What do you-- [Knock at door] Eli: Brady. Got your call. Rafe: What's going on, brady? Brady: Well... I have some information on who killed my uncle. Rafe: You know who killed deimos? Brady: I do. You're looking at her.

Jennifer overheard Kate's conversation with Theo about Andre sabotaging her. Jennifer told her that she was sorry about Will. Jennifer wanted to get a story about what's going on at DiMera. Kate told her to talk to Abby since she's the new PR at DiMera. Victor wanted Eve to move out of the mansion. Brady ran into Eric at the park. Eve dropped the bomb that she's the new CEO at the company. Brady apologized for the search on Will being a bust. Brady ended up badmouthing Nicole to Eric. Eric didn't want to argue with Brady. Brady was about to fight Eric when Jennifer showed up and broke it up. Victor didn't believe that Eve was the CEO of his company. She told him that she's the CEO of Basic Black. Eve explained how she got the position. Brady showed up to tell Victor what happened and saw Eve with him. Brady wanted to fight her position, but Eve told him that he couldn't do anything about it. Eve expected Titan to pay for the expenses for Basic Black. Victor wanted Brady to take care of Eve.

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Sheila: I'm sorry. I told you I had food poisoning. I am so sorry. Abe: Excuse me. [Light music] Paul: Thanks for stopping by. Brady: Well, you said you had something important to talk about, and...I assume you meant will. Paul: Yeah, I did. Brady: Look, I dropped a bomb on you yesterday about him and sonny, and I left here thinking I shouldn't have told you the truth, maybe. I-I'm sorry about that. Paul: No, I'm glad you did. I mean, I needed to hear it. Brady: [Sighs] What, um, what happened? Did you confront will, or did you decide to let it go? Paul: Yeah, I confronted him. And I set him free. Will: Hey, sonny, it is me. Again. Um... listen, call me back when you get this. It's not an emergency, but, um, it's important. Okay. [Phone beeps] Where are you, sonny? John: Whoa! [Marlena giggling] Hey, hey, look at you! What's the occasion? Marlena: Well, kayla gave me the green light. I'm about to be a free woman. John: Ohh... sweetheart, this is the best wedding present of all time. [Laughing] Marlena: Mmm...mmm! Mmm. Ben: I don't like being played, claire. Claire: Well, I am not playing you. Honestly, I can't believe you would even think that, because I've been doing everything I can to help you get ciara so that i can have tripp. Ben: Everything you can, huh? Claire: Mm-hmm. Yes. Of course. You and I are a team. Ben: Right. Except when you decide to throw me under the bus. Claire: What are you talking about? Ben: You knew that tripp set me up...and you helped him cover it. Ciara: So it's true? You planted the evidence to frame ben? Tripp: Yeah. Yeah, it's true. Ciara: And wyatt was just covering for you. Why? Why would you do that? Tripp: Because I knew ben was guilty. Ciara, the guy started a fire that almost killed you and was gonna get away with it too, and I just... I couldn't let that happen. Ciara: So you--you what, you bought a can of accelerant, put ben's fingerprint on it, and left it near the cabin for the police to find? I did what I had to do. Oh, my god! Oh, my god, you almost ruined ben's life. Are you even sorry? Tripp: [Scoffs] Far from it! What? My only regret is that it didn't work... and that ben isn't behind bars where he belongs. Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "days of our lives." [Soft orchestration] Claire: Yes. All right... ben, yes. I knew that tripp set you up. But not all along, okay? I swear. And by the time I found out that he had framed you, you had already been cleared. See? [Laughs] No harm, no foul. Ben: Right. That's easy for you to say. Claire: Hey, look, ben, the important thing is I managed to score some more points with tripp, all right? And that is good for the both of us. Ben: Actually, claire, you know what would be really good for me? Is if I went to the police and I had tripp arrested. Tripp: Ciara-- Ciara: No, don't--don't! Oh, my god, this is unbelievable. Ben swore to me that he didn't set the fire, and he was telling the truth. This entire time you were framing an innocent man! Tripp: The hell I was! Ciara, come on, ben is the only person who could have started that fire--no one else even knew where you were. Ciara: Or it could have been an accident. Tripp: Oh, my god. Why do you keep giving this guy the benefit of the doubt? He's killed people, ciara. Murdered innocent people in cold blood. Has it just somehow slipped your mind? And it wouldn't be so hard to believe that he might try to do it again. Ciara: He went to therapy, tripp--he's changed. Tripp: Yes, so you've said, many times. But we're not talking about somebody changing from being a jerk to being totally cool or whatever. No, that's the kind of change I could believe was real, 'cause that happens all the time, in fact. But no, whenever you were once capable of murder... when you have been capable of actually making someone die, how the hell do you know for sure that they're not capable of trying that again? Hmm? No matter how much they said they changed. [Laughs] And then you let ben live with us. You invited him to live with us. So--[Laughs] I knew you meant well, ciara, but not only did you put your own life in danger, but claire's and mine as well, and I had to do something about it. Ciara: So you broke the law? You lied to me, and not only that, you got my mom in trouble. People think that she planted the evidence, tripp. She could have lost her job. Tripp: Yes, and I'm sorry that I put your mom through that--that was not my intention. But now that wyatt has confessed, all is clear and all is fixed. Ciara: Really? All fixed? So you're really okay with wyatt taking the blame for something that you did? What? Tripp, answer me! Tripp: Wyatt has been well compensated. Ciara: You know damn well that's not the point. You know, I really thought that you were better than this. But I guess I was wrong. Managing my type 2 diabetes wasn't my top priority. Abe: These need to be professionally cleaned. Sheila: Yes, of course. You got it, mr. Mayor. Abe: And once you've taken those to the shoe repair shop around the corner, I need you to cross the street and bring me the extra pair of shoes I keep in my office. Sheila: Wait a minute--that means I still have a job? Abe: For now. Sheila: [Laughs] You know what, i am so relieved. You won't regret it, I promise you. I promise you won't regret this. Abe: Look, I am sorry that I doubted you. But in the future... if you get sick, call me and give me a heads up. Sheila: Well, I kept calling the office--nobody was answering the phone. Abe: Because that's your job. Sheila: Good point. [Laughs] Hey, dr. Grant. How are you doing? Valerie: Yeah, nice to see you too, sheila. Sheila: Well, I gotta keep going. I wish I could catch up. Gotta keep the boss happy. Valerie: [Laughs] Okay. What happened to your shoes, hon? Abe: Don't ask. Valerie: Okay. Well, it seems like you won't be going anywhere anytime soon, so, um, you got a moment? We need to talk. Will: Oh, uh... Marlena: Oh...[Laughs] Will: I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt. John: Oh, no, no, no... Marlena: No, no, no. We were just, uh, just talking about the good news. Will: The news? John: Yeah, yeah. The good news. Uh, doc, she's going home today. Will: Oh, really? Oh, that's amazing! John: Yeah, it is amazing. It is amazing. Marlena: It is. John: Yeah. Hey, listen, i thought maybe on the way home maybe we could stop off and see your new place, huh? Marlena: We'd love to see where you and paul are living. Will: Um...a-actually, um... that's what I wanted to tell you. There's been a change of plans and, um, I'm moving out. [Soft music] Brady: Ah, man, I'm sorry. You gotta be hurting inside. Paul: Yeah, I, uh... I thought I found my soul mate. I didn't even think I believed in soul mates anymore after sonny. Maybe that's why I pushed... pushed him away at first. I was afraid of getting hurt. That's cowardly huh? Brady: Cowardly? No. Self-protective. I should know. Every time a relationship implodes on me, I vow that I'm done with it, I'm done with love, it's never gonna happen again, and...I don't know, maybe I'm hardwired to be in a relationship, but I always open myself up again. Become as vulnerable as ever. This might be cold comfort right now, and it might be the wrong thing to say, given that you just got out of something, but... man, you're gonna be fine. I'm not worried about you. You'll find love again. You're a good guy. Got a great heart in there. Paul: Thank you... for all that. Thank you. Um...[Laughs] I mean, I do hope that I find love again... at some point. [Exhales] And I know that I did the right thing. I mean, will's in love with sonny. They belong together. Brady: Where is will now? Paul: Uh, maybe he's with sonny? I honestly have no idea. He, uh, he moved out last night. Brady: What's your plan? I mean...you gonna stay around here by yourself or... Paul: No. No, that's actually why I called you. I, uh... I wanna let you know that... I'm leaving salem. Abe: All right, well... we have privacy. [Both chuckle] And, uh, we're sitting... so whatever you wanna say must be pretty serious. Valerie: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been so... dramatic. It's actually good news. Abe: Oh, well, then don't keep me in suspense. Valerie: I've just been offered a job back at my old hospital in D.C. Chief of staff. Abe: Oh, that's, uh, that's-- that's amazing. [Valerie giggling] Congratulations! Valerie: Thank you! Abe: Are you going to take it? Valerie: Well, I haven'T... ruled it out. I wanted to talk to you about it first. I was...thinking you would consider coming with me. Abe: To D.C.? Y-you mean to live? Well, I-I'M...I'm the mayor. I-I can't leave salem. Valerie: Well, and I wouldn't expect you to...I mean, at least not right away, but eventually you could come. Abe: I made a promise to the community. Valerie: I-I understand that, honey, but lots of couples face choices like this all the time, and they work it out. You know, we could, um... we could just do a long-distance relationship. Abe: I...I don't think so. [Quiet music] Will: Well... I'm pretty sure john officially hates my guts now. Marlena: No, no, no, he doesn'T. He's just... he's upset for paul, that's all. Will: So am I, I mean, I-- I feel awful about it. But, you know, paul confronted me and...you know, he deserves the truth about my feelings. Marlena: You did the right thing. I just wish paul weren't so terribly hurt by this. Truth is...honey, you belong with sonny. You belong together. Will: Yeah. If I could find him. John: Will, um, stopped by to, uh, to see marlena... and told us what happened about the breakup. What--what'S...what's going on? I'm sorry, kid. Paul: Thanks. It was for the best. And I really do know that. Brady: You got here just in time, dad, because, um, I need a little help talking this guy out of leaving salem. John: Leave--what-- Brady: Yeah. John: What--leaving salem? Paul: I was gonna call. John: No, no, whoa, now, let'S...slow down here. W-what are you talking about? Where are you thinking about going? Paul: I-I'm not thinking about going, dad. I've already made arrangements to...move back to san francisco. Yeah, a few weeks ago, mom called and, um, she told me about this experimental program that could help me walk again. When she told me it was based in california, I dismissed it... for obvious reasons. Well, for one reason, really. I didn't want to be separated from will. But since will's no longer an issue anymore, um... I called the clinic last night. And it turns out that they, uh, they still have some openings. John: Wow, that's great. I'm just gonna miss you like crazy, and of course I'll come and visit, but son... are you sure that you're doing all this for the right reasons? Paul: Well, I-I honestly, uh...don't think that I'm running away, if that's what you're talking about. I mean, yeah, it would be hard for me to be here in salem, you know, with...will and sonny back together and being around all that, but... mostly I could be with my mom, whom I really, really miss. Um...I mean, I can be hopeful. [Laughs] 'Cause I could probably walk again someday. John: I understand that. [Pats leg] Paul: Dad, as much as I'm gonna miss you... and marlena and my brother... and everyone I've grown to love here in salem, I really do believe that this is what's best for me. I mean, I-I just--I just... I gotta get back on my feet again...in more ways than one. Claire: My god, you can't turn tripp in! Ben: What are you so worried about? This guy wyatt got a slap on the wrist. Claire: Yeah, I know, and it's very different for tripp, because he's got priors, so he could go to jail. Ben: Aw, what a poor baby, huh? Why should I care? Claire: Because I could get in trouble too. Ben: And... Claire: And I thought we were friends. How did you--how did you find out about all this anyway, really? Ben: [Sniffs] Saw you and wyatt conspiring at the cafe. I knew confronting you would be pointless, so I followed him... and I got him to tell me the truth. Claire: Ben, how? How? Ben: Don't worry. I didn't hurt him. Claire: So much for small favors. Well... now that you know the truth about tripp, are you gonna tell ciara? Ben: I already did. Ciara: You keep saying that ben hasn't changed, but you're the one who hasn'T. I don't get it. I thought you were done framing people after what you did to my aunt kayla. Tripp: I was! What-- [Stammers] Ciara, I didn't think of it that way. I thought of it as protecting you, okay? I didn't know how else to do that--I was desperate. Ciara: Yeah. I'd say so. How did you even know how to transfer ben's fingerprint? Tripp: Old case my dad told me about. Ciara: Hmm. Tripp: Then since ben was living in our loft, it was easy to lift what I needed. Ciara: And claire? How does she fit into all this? Was she in on it the entire time? Tripp: No. No, she just figured it out recently. Then when your mom and rafe came to question me, she offered to help. Ciara: So that's what you two were talking about when I ran into you earlier? Oh, my god. You lied right to my face? And not just then--you've been lying to me since the day ben got arrested based on evidence that you planted! Tripp: Ciara, ciara, ciara, please, just--you-- you have to know, I-- I was worried about you. I thought that he tried to kill you, and I thought he was gonna try it again. I-- I did this for you. Ciara: No. Tripp, you did this for yourself. Will: I went to tell sonny about my breakup with paul last night, um... but when I got there, adrienne told me he left town. Marlena: Did she say why? Will: She said he was struggling to come to terms with the fact that I was gonna be with paul and needed to figure out what he was gonna do with his life. Marlena: And she doesn't know where he is. Will: He took the titan jet. Marlena: Ooh. Will: I-I tried to ask victor for the flight plan, but you know he's not my biggest fan. I think his exact words were, um... "my nephew is better off without a pathetic waffler like you." Marlena: Wow. I'm sorry he spoke to you like that. Will: I called sonny maybe a dozen times, but he hasn't answered. Marlena: You know what? Give it some time. I think...when he finally hears your messages, I think he'll call you back. Will: He has to come back. John: Well, this, uh... facility really looks top-notch, paul. Success rate is really... it's impressive. It's off the charts. Your mom did a lotta research. Brady: Come on, dad. You're supposed to be talking him into staying. John: Brady... as much as I want paul to stay here, I can't be selfish. I know this is what he needs to do. Brady: Yeah, I know. I know it too. Just gonna miss my little baby brother. Paul: I'll miss you too. But you know what, I'm gonna be video chatting you guys all the time. John: [Laughs] Oh...so how much time do I have before all this happens here? When do I have to let you go? [Knock on door] Paul: Uh, well, uh... I think there's your answer. Claire: Ben, you know what? The more I think about what you did... I-I actually think you did the right thing. I really do, 'cause now ciara will be furious with tripp. Ben: Well, she might be furious with you too. She knows you paid off wyatt. Claire: No, I'm used to her hating me--that's fine. Besides, ben, if this gets her and tripp to break up, all of this will be worth it. [Laughs] But... like I said, you cannot... you cannot tell the police about tripp. All right? Ben: Yeah, no promises. Claire: Come on, ben, you can't hurt him either. Ben: The guy set me up. Claire: Okay, yeah, and now you're working with me to steal his girlfriend, all right? So maybe you're even. Tripp: Wait, uh... so how does framing ben benefit me? Ciara: Because you were jealous of him. You figured if you could set him up, you would get rid of the competition-- Tripp: Ciara, this has nothing to do with jealousy. The guy's a criminal. Ciara: And you reminded me of that every single day. After my mom dragged ben out of here in handcuffs, you worked extra hard to make sure that i lost all faith in him. You hammered home that there was no longer any doubt that he tried to kill me, and I fell for it. I wanted ben out of my life. I wanted him out of all of our lives. I packed up his stuff and... and then you and I slept together for the first time. Tripp: [Small laugh] So... so what are you thinking? That i manipulated you? 'Cause that is--is totally unfair, ciara. I asked you over and over again to make sure that you were ready, because I didn't want to pressure you. And you said you were. I thought this was something we both wanted. Ciara: [Whispers] Yeah. I thought it was something i wanted because I didn't know the truth. Tripp: Okay. Okay, I get it now. So if...if ben had still been an option, you would have... you'd have sent me packing. And you sure as hell wouldn't have made love to me. Pirate girl ahoy!!!!! Valerie: Abe, you understand chief of staff is an extraordinary opportunity. Abe: If that's what's important to you. Valerie: Well, it's not all that's important to me, honey. You are important to me too, obviously. Abe: But not important enough for you to...pass on this extraordinary opportunity. Valerie: That's not even fair. Abe, this isn't a competition between you and my career. And if that's what you think this is, then I'm very disappointed. Abe: Disappointed? That I want you near me? When you love someone, you... you want to go to bed with them at night, you want to wake up to them in the morning. And the thought that you-- maybe it won't be another continent but a two-hour flight away is... it's just not something I want. Valerie: So you want us to be together, but on your terms. Meaning you get to stay in your prestigious job as mayor, but i have to turn down this amazing opportunity... so that we're together every night and every morning. So that you're never alone. Well... to hell with that. Sheila: Ooh. Problem? Luke: Hey. I'm luke, your new physical therapist. Paul: Hi. Well, I'm, uh-- Luke: I know who you are. Paul narita, star pitcher. Big fan. Paul: Thanks, uh... [Laughs] Well, just so you know, I wouldn't normally have you flying all the way from california just to escort me back to the clinic. But, uh, my somewhat overprotective mom, she arranged this and, uh, she didn't want me to lug all my luggage by myself and deal with the chair. Luke: Well, I'm happy to assist. In fact, I'm honored. You're one of my idols, and not just because you're a great pitcher, but... when you came out a few years back, it actually gave me the courage to come out as well. So thank you. Paul: Thanks, luke. I'm glad I could help. You know what, maybe, uh, you could return the favor by getting me out of this chair. Luke: [Laughs] [Soft guitar] Claire: So now that tripp and ciara are done... I wonder how long it'll be before tripp turns to me for comfort. Ben: Huh. Well, I hope you two end up happy together. Claire: Thank you. Ben: But as far as our little alliance goes, it ends here. Claire: Wait, what? Why? Ben: Because I don't trust you. Claire: [Chuckles] Really? You, the necktie killer, don't trust me? Ben: You're a loose cannon, and I don't like deceiving ciara. Claire: Okay. Yeah. Ben: Yeah. Claire: Might as well stop while we're ahead. Ben: Hmm. Claire: But here's the thing. Tripp and ciara can never know that we were working together. Ciara: I'm just saying I don't like that when we first made love, you were lying to me. Tripp: I wasn't lying about how I felt about you. I love you, ciara, and I thought you loved me too. Ciara: I do. Tripp: Are you sure about that? Are you sure you didn't just hook up with me because I made you doubt your precious ben? Ciara: No. Tripp: Yesterday, you said that ben admitted that he was into you. But you didn't feel the same way? Was that a lie? Do you have feelings for ben? Lean on me, Tripp: I knew there was something more going on between you and ben ever since you got back from that cabin. You had this--this bond. I mean, it was obvious. Ciara: No. You have it all wrong. Tripp: Be honest with me! Look me in the eye and tell me you don't have feelings for ben. I guess I have my answer. [Small laugh] Ciara: Wait, tripp. Listen to me. My feelings for ben, they don't matter, they don't mean anything. This is about us. Tripp: No. There is no more us. Ciara: What? Tripp: Not anymore. Ciara: Tripp-- Tripp: I have to get back to work. [Heavy music] Sheila: Well, you wanna talk about it? Abe: No. Sheila: Okay. Abe: Valerie's been offered the, uh, position of chief of staff at her old hospital in D.C. She wants to try a long-distance relationship. Sheila: Long distance? Mmm. Those never work out, no way, no how. Mmm. Abe: Not for me, it doesn'T. Sheila: But on the other hand, chief of staff? Man, val's been chasing that job since me and eli were kids. Wow. Ha. I'm so proud of her. Aren't you? Abe: Yeah. Oh, yeah. Yeah, of course. It's just that I... Sheila: It's just you're too damn selfish to be happy for her? Will: Adrienne and justin are working on victor now, trying to get access to sonny's flight plan. Marlena: Knowing those two, they will wear him down. Will: I hope so. In the meantime, though, I was wondering if maybe I...you know, should check in on paul. I'm sure he doesn't want to see me. I-I don't wanna make things worse. What do you think? Marlena: Um, I-I think I'd wait on that. John and I, you know, we'll be here for him. Will: Yeah. I-is it asking too much to, you know, to maybe be friends? Marlena: Maybe in time. [Phone rings] What? Who is it? Will: It's adrienne. Let's hope she knows where sonny is. Brady: So luke, you must do a lot of traveling for your job. I mean, is that hard on your partner? How does that work? Luke: This is sort of the exception. But actually, I'm not seeing anyone right now. Brady: Hmm. Paul: Hey. [Laughs] Uh... dad, I want you to know that, um...I'm sorry. I don't mean to leave you with black patch in a lurch. And with steve gone too, it's just gonna be you flying solo for a while. John: Hey, hey, hey. Don't worry about that for a second. All you have to focus on right now is just getting yourself right. Okay? Paul: You know, I also want you to know that... I--[Sighs] I'm gonna miss working alongside with you. And not just because you taught me so much but also because... [Sighs] I'm just very grateful for all the time we got to spend together and... and make up for all the time that we lost as father and son and... I mean, this isn't all of it, of course, but it's a good start. John: Oh, it's a great start. It was A...a great beginning. Paul: Yeah, and as you know, um... [Chuckles] I grew up thinking that my father died when I was young and, um... I used to lie awake in bed thinking what kind of man my father was. And then I met you. And I saw the way that you cherished marlena, and... the way you protected your family and the way you did everything right, and you always fought for what was right. Look, I know I've said this to you many times over or at least a version of this, but... you have surpassed every expectation I've ever had about being a father. John: [Whispers] Thanks, kid. So proud of you. A lot of reasons... number one being that big heart of yours. Which you will always keep open. I love you. Paul: I love you too, dad. John: Ah... [Emotional music] You're headed down the highway Abe: I'm the selfish one? Val's asking me to give up my life here. Sheila: But you're asking her to give up her life in D.C. Okay, look, your girl gets her dream job, and you expect her to turn it down so she can keep your sorry ass warm at night? And you ain't even put a ring on it? Child, please. Sounds selfish to me. Not to mention sexist. Abe: Why don't you go answer phones at the office. Sheila: Okay, boss. I'm just telling it like it is. Will: [Sighs] Adrienne doesn't have any news. Victor won't divulge where sonny is. Marlena: I'm so sorry. Gotta be patient. I'm sure that you and sonny will have your happily ever after just like john and I do. Paul: Well, so I, uh... guess this is it. John: Yeah. And doc's gonna be really disappointed she didn't get a chance to say good-bye. Paul: Well, this isn't really good-bye. I'm gonna be video chatting you all the time and skyping you. Brady: Yeah, you'd better be doing all that. [All chuckle] Paul: It's funny, I... it's kind of like a whole circle thing happening here. I mean, I came to salem needing surgery on my shoulder, and now I'm leaving to recover from another injury. Brady: You gotta stop being such a klutz, man. John: Hero. Brady: Hero, I mean. John: He meant hero. You can't take him anywhere. Paul: Well, the, uh, the circumstances may be similar, but I'm definitely leaving salem a better man than when i arrived. I'm not hiding anymore. And I'm not pretending to be anyone I'm not. And for that, I do owe sonny and will a lot. Luke: Who are sonny and will? John: That's A...long story. I'm sure paul can fill you in on the flight back. Um...speaking of which... time to go. [Soft music] Paul: [Exhales] Claire: Hey, tripp. Tripp: Hey. Claire: I-I ran into ben. Apparently, wyatt told him about you setting him up. Tripp: Yeah. And ben told ciara. Claire: Yeah, I know. Have you talked to her? Tripp: Yeah. Claire: And? Tripp: We broke up. Claire: God, tripp, I am so sorry, really. [Sighs] Tripp: Me too. [Unsettling music] Ben: Hey. Hey, hey, hey, hey! Ciara. You okay? Ciara: I just confronted tripp. We're done. Ben: Do you wanna talk about it? Ciara: No. No, I can't talk about it, especially not with you.

Sheila vomits on Abe's shoes at the police station, proving that she was sick. Abe agrees to let her keep her job and orders her to have his shoes cleaned, telling her to call next time she gets sick. Brady goes to Paul's apartment where Paul tells him about his breakup with Will and announces he will be leaving Salem to go be with his mom in San Francisco where she found him a clinic doing experiments that could help him walk again. John joins Marlena at the hospital, who tells him that she is being released from the hospital. Will comes in and tells them about his breakup with Paul. Ben questions Claire about covering up Tripp framing him when they were supposed to be working together. Claire tells him that it's for the best if it leads to Tripp and Ciara breaking up as long as Ben doesn't turn Tripp in to the police. Tripp and Ciara argue about Tripp framing Ben, with Tripp feeling he did it to protect Ciara while Ciara feels he was just jealous of Ben. Ciara feels lied to then Tripp accuses her of having feelings for Ben. When Ciara doesn't deny it, Tripp breaks up with her and declares they are done.

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Claire: Hey. Ciara: Hey. Where you been? Claire: Just taking some specimens down to the lab. Ciara: What kind of specimens? Claire: I don't know. I was afraid to ask. Ciara: Well, I've been reading to a sweet old lady. Claire: Oh, lucky you. Ciara: Luckier than you think--she wanted me to read her "fifty shades of grey." Claire: Ahh! Ew. Ciara: Yeah. Claire: [Groans] So you're liking this candy-striping gig? Ciara: Yeah, I mean, keeps me from thinking about my mom all the time. Claire: Have you-- have you been to seen her? Ciara: No. The prison only allows inmates, like, four hours of visiting a month. Claire: I'm so sorry. Well, when you do go see her, I don't know, could I maybe go with you? Ciara: Yeah, totally. Abe: Oh, hey, hey. Perfect timing. Valerie: Ah. Abe: These are for you. Valerie: Ah! How did you know these are my favorite? Abe: I guess I just got lucky. Valerie: Well, there's an empty vase in my office and these will really brighten up the place. Abe: Oh, wonderful. Are you off duty? Valerie: I just need to return one more call, and then we can go. Ciara: Who are you calling? Claire: Theo. Ciara: Why? Claire: Hey, Theo. You gotta get over here ASAP. Your dad is about to go out with you-know-who. Paul: Hi. Sonny: Hey. Thanks for meeting me here. Paul: First time I've taken a meeting in a hotel hallway. What's going on? Sonny: Well, you know how my mom was supposed to marry will's dad tonight? My dad shows up and stops the wedding. Paul: He didn't. Sonny: He did. My mom doesn't know what she wants. Lucas wanted to kill my father. So I sort of suggested that, you know, they all figure out what they want. Paul: They being... Sonny: All three of them. Paul: You didn't lock them in there together, did you? Sonny: Well, I wouldn't say I locked 'em in. Paul: But you're sitting in this chair so they can't get out. Sony: Exactly. Here, pull up a chair. Why'd you wanna meet me? Paul: Well, I wanted to tell you in person that... the Hernandez family business is getting their first shipment on a titan cargo ship tonight. Sonny: You're gonna be there? Paul: Yeah, Steve and I will both be there. Hopefully, we'll find out what it is they're shipping. Sonny: And if it's legal. JJ: I swear to you. That girl meant nothing to me. I was out of my head, drunk. Gabi, I don't want to lose you. Please give me another chance. Gabi: It's not that I don't want that. But JJ, I don't... I don't want to get hurt again. JJ: I swear to you. You won't. Gabi: How can you swear that? How can you say that? I get--I get that you did not intend for it to happen the first time. I understand, but... doesn't mean that it won't ever happen again. JJ: I deserve that. Trust has to be rebuilt. Put me on probation. That's all I ask. If you give me another shot, I will treat you better than any guy has ever treated any woman. Ever. I'll never lie to you. And I will never hide things from you again. Gabi: I know you want that to be true. JJ: It is true! You heard what I said to Rafe. I will never give up on us. And if you let me, I'll spend the rest of my life making you happy. Chad: You know... I know you're--you're too little and too young to understand what I'm about to say. You know, but I'm just gonna go ahead--I'm gonna say it anyway. See, I think I'm starting to have feelings for Gabi. [Stammers] Feelings, like more than just a friend. You like her, right? I mean, I see the way that you look at her. You love Arianna. What if--what if it just ended up being, like, the four of us? You know, that'd be pretty cool. I don't think Abby would want us going through life alone. Thanks, you're a lot of help. [Dramatic music] Valerie: I'm ready to go. Abe: Oh! Valerie: So where are we having dinner? Abe: Well, I will take you anywhere you want. [Chuckles] The restaurant scene here is a lot more cosmopolitan than it used to be. Valerie: You know what I'm feeling like? Home cooking. Abe: Uh, uh... well, Theo likes my cooking, but I don't know if-- Valerie: I'm talking about the Brady pub. Abe: [Laughs] Valerie: Kayla says that's what's on the menu there and I've never been, so. Abe: That's right. The Bradys didn't have the pub when you were in Salem before. Valerie: It was quite a while. Abe; yeah, it was. I hadn't even made detective yet. Valerie: Look at you now, Mr. Mayor. Abe: [Laughs] Well, you know, we've both done all right. Shall we go? Valerie: Lets. Abe: All right. All right. Hey, Theo. Theo: You're about to make the biggest mistake of your life! Abe: What are you talking about? Theo: Her. JJ: Come on. Me making every day of your life the best day you ever had? That's not all too bad, right? I love you, Gabriella Adriana Josefina Hernandez. Gabi: How do you know my confirmation name? JJ: I asked your mom because I want to know everything about you. Gabi, we're so good together. What we have is special. If I hadn't been so messed up about my sister, this whole incident would never have taken place. Can we please... please try again? Gabi: Okay. Yeah, let's try again. JJ: You're never gonna regret this. I promise you. Abigail: I can't. Andre: What are you doing? Go to Chad. Abigail: I can't. I can never go back to him. Ciara: That looks serious. What's Theo got on her? Claire: Shh, just listen. Abe: Theo, I think you had better explain yourself. Valerie: No, Abe, it's okay. Theo: No, I heard you on the phone. You lied. You told someone that you were walking in central park. Valerie: Oh. Theo: No, no, no. Central park's in new York city. Abe: Theo, you shouldn't have been eavesdropping. Theo: Dad, I wasn't eavesdropping; I just heard it. Abe: I'm sure there is a reasonable explanation. Valerie: Well, I'm not so sure how reasonable it is. I was talking to my department head in D.C. And, um... I hate to admit this, but Theo's right. I was lying to him. I was supposed to be delivering a lecture in new York, and-- and I canceled so that I could stay here in Salem. I just couldn't leave you without knowing for sure that you weren't in danger anymore. Abe: I'm sorry that I got you into an awkward situation. Valerie: Oh, no, I was doing exactly what I wanted to do. It was my decision to let my boss think that I had delivered the lecture. Theo: Wait, wait, wait. Okay, so why didn't you tell him the truth? Abe: Theo. Valerie: I was trying not to stir up any trouble. And here I am causing it. Theo: Yeah, you are. Abe: Look, would you mind waiting for us at the elevator just for a minute. Valerie: Of course. Abe: Whatever Valerie lied about, it is her business. It has nothing to do with us. Theo: But dad, come on-- Abe: No, no. Drop this now. Now Valerie and I are going to dinner. We're old friends. We have a lot to catch up on. And if and when you ever see her again, I want you to apologize to her and be nicer. Do you understand? Theo: I'll see you at home. Paul: So I'm guessing your uncle Deimos doesn't know that you hired me. Sonny: That's true. Yeah, he would hate that we're going behind his back. You know how he's like Mr. Macho Kiriakis. Paul: He drives you crazy. Sonny: You don't know the half of it. I'm telling you. So you and Steve, when you check out the shipment, make sure he doesn't find out. Paul: Yeah. We'll take care of it. Sonny: Hey, I'm sorry that I'm having you work so late. Paul: It's not a problem. Sonny: And derrick, he's gonna be okay with it? Paul: Yeah, you know, he knows I'm a private investigator and that we work weird hours. Sonny: Good. Sorry, I just didn't want to cause problems between the two of you. Paul: You know, derrick's boss at the hospital always asks him to work late all the time, so we're used to making adjustments. Sonny: That's good. And thank you for taking this job. I really appreciate it. Paul: Yeah, anything for an old friend. Abigail: Just a short time ago, I was willing to live an entire life away from my family. I mean, what if I have another breakdown? Andre: Abigail, I know that you're still fragile. And that you were suffering from PTSD, but that's in your past now. And your grandmother, she diagnosed you correctly. Don't you want Chad to know that you're alive and in recovery? Abigail: I'm hiding in the attic of my mother's house! Does that sound like recovery to you? Just stop pressuring me. Andre: No, no, no, no. It's just that... Chad is alone with your son. I know my brother. I know the kind of pain he's in. And there's a void in his life, and you're the only one who could fill that void. Don't you want to go over to my brother and show him that you are better now? Your life... is right over there. All you have to do is reach out and take it back. Abigail: I think maybe you're right. Chad: Hey. I'm glad I got your text. Gabi: I have to talk to you. Chad: Okay, here, sit. I actually have to talk to you too. Sonny: [Laughs] What are you doing with that stuff? Paul: Well, I thought that you might be here all night, so I went to housekeeping and I grabbed you this. Sonny: That is so nice of you. Thank you. Paul: Well, I hope this plan of yours works out the way you want it to. Sonny: Me too. Wait--what-- what do you have in the bag? Paul: In here? Oh, uh, snacks. Sonny: Yeah? What kind of snacks? Paul: Chips, some jelly beans, chocolate chip cookies. You know, the basic food groups. Sonny: You don't happen to have any milk in there, do you? Paul: Oh, it's in there. And a cup for the... the dipping of the cookies. Sonny: Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Paul: Yeah, well, I think giving your parents and Lucas an opportunity to work things out is really great. I mean, it's weird, but it's pretty great. Well, I-I gotta get to work. But I'll stay in touch. Abigail: [Panting] Oh, my god. Andre: What happened? Abigail: You're asking me what happened? You saw his face when Gabi walked in there. You saw how happy he was to see her! Andre: Yeah, but she works for him; they're friends. Abigail: I know Chad. And they are more than just friends. He is falling in love with her. Andre: You're wrong. I told you before. I know my brother. The only woman he loves is you. Gabi: Are you and Thomas having a boys' night? Am I interrupting something? Chad: No. No, no, no. Absolutely not. So what'd you want to talk about? Gabi: Well, I wanted to talk about us. Chad: Me too. That's why I was-- Gabi: I was gonna tell you-- Chad: Again, okay. You go. Gabi: I wanted to say thank you. Chad: For what? Gabi: Well, for, uh... keeping an eye on what's really important. Which is that we're friends now. You know, and... just happy that... we didn't, you know, make a mistake that could ruin this potentially. Listen, I just got back-- I was just talking with JJ and he wants another chance. So I think I'm gonna give it to him. Chad: Great. That's great. Abe: So tell me about your life in dc. Apartment near DuPont circle? Valerie: [Laughs] I have a very nice little place I share with the ficus tree I'm trying to keep alive. Abe: [Laughs] So that's it? Just you and your ficus tree? Valerie: I would like a dog. I'm crazy about pugs. But with my schedule, it just wouldn't be fair. Abe: You work a lot of hours? Valerie: Yes, but it's very rewarding work. Abe: You know, you mentioned the head of your department. Do the two of you have a good relationship? Valerie: I'm so tired of talking about me. I want to hear about you. How'd you get to be the mayor? Abe: Well, I was commissioner of police and I was approached about running. So I went for it. It's actually round two for me. Valerie: Wow. Abe: I just wish the job didn't take so much of my time. I feel like I'm not there for Theo as much as I should be. I apologize for the way he acted tonight. Valerie: Oh, listen. He's very protective of you. I get it; I think it's sweet. Abe: I think I told you that he's on the spectrum. He's very high functioning, but his thinking can be pretty concrete. Valerie: That aside, any kid in his situation would have his guard up about me. My son would probably act the same way. Abe: You told me you have a ficus tree and you never told me you have a son? Valerie: Well, I wasn't trying to keep it from you. It just never came up. Abe: You're not with his father? Valerie: Well, he hasn't been in the picture for a lot of years. Abe: You know, after Lexie died, I found out how hard it is being a single parent. It's not impossible. And it is so worth the effort. Valerie: I'll drink to that. Steve: There you are. Paul: Hey. Thanks for meeting me out tonight. I really didn't want to investigate Eduardo Hernandez by myself. Steve: No thanks necessary. Paul: And I didn't want my in on it. He and Eduardo, they go way back. Steve: Yeah, they do. I'd imagine it'd be hard for your dad to be objective about him. Now I don't know what Hernandez is into these days, but anything's gotta be better than killing people for a living. Paul: Yeah, but that doesn't mean that he's squeaky clean. I mean, it's kind of interesting that he's not telling Deimos Kiriakis what he's shipping. Steve: Definitely a red flag. Paul: Or maybe prove that he's on the up and up. Steve: Either way, we got a job to do. Pau: What's in the bag? Steve: A surprise. Let's do it. Gabi: Hey, sleepy buddy. That's decaf, right? Chad: So what-- what made you change your mind? Gabi: Well, I, uh... I went over to the police station. And I heard JJ tell Rafe how bad he feels about everything and how much he loves me and how he's not gonna give up on us. I don't know. It got to me. And then Rafe left us alone and JJ, he begged me that he's gonna do whatever it takes to make it up to me, and that he's never gonna make me feel this way again. I don't know. Chad: Sure. You believe him? 'Cause if he does it again, then he's gonna have to deal with...with me. So if that's is what you want... Gabi: I do. I mean, you know, you were the one that said, why...why ruin a great friendship? Chad: [Indistinct] Gabi: I know Abigail's the only person you'll ever really love. Chad: You don't have to-- Gabi: That kiss was... Chad: Let's just... not overanalyze it. Gabi: Yeah. Chad: We're good. Gabi: Yeah, we're still friends? Chad: Yeah, sure. Gabi: Good. Glad we're both on the same page. Abigail: Chad doesn't love me anymore. He wants Gabi now. Andre: But that's not true. Abigail: I made his life hell for months. And then I let him believe that I was dead, but you-- you want me to walk up to him tonight and say, "hey, guess what?" You know what that would do? It would ruin him for the second time. You know, maybe... maybe if he hadn't found someone else... Andre: I keep telling you., You don't know that. Abigail: I have loved that man for years. I know him. And I saw the way he looked when Gabi walked in. It's too late. You know, maybe-- maybe if he had been alone or something, there could have been a chance for us, but not now. Andre: You don't have to make a decision tonight. You know, even... if Chad was attracted to Gabi, that's because he thinks you're dead. You're the love of his life. I know that for a fact. And how about Thomas? Even if it didn't work out between you and Chad, doesn't Thomas have a right to grow up with his mother by his side to guide him? Isn't he... isn't he worth reclaiming your life? Claire: There you are. We've been looking all over for you. Theo: Well, I went for a walk. I needed to think. All right, look, that Valerie, she's playing my dad. Ciara: When she explained why she told the guy that she was in new York, it sounded like the truth. Claire: No, no, Theo's right. She's definitely up to something. Ciara: Why do you think that? Claire: Well, why would she have to lie to her boss about skipping some dumb lecture to help take care of Theo's dad? You know, what boss is gonna be mad about that? Theo: That's exactly what I think. Claire: Yeah, she probably wasn't even talking to her boss. Theo: Right. Claire: Really wish I knew who was on the other end of that phone call. Theo: I mean, I bet we can find out. Ciara: Theo, you heard your dad. He wants you to leave Valerie alone. Claire: Hey, no. He can be nice to Valerie, and we can still get the goods on her. My grandfather and my uncle Paul would know exactly how to do it. Ciara: Theo, if you get caught, you could really screw things up with your dad. Valerie's an old friend. And besides, he's not the kind of guy that gets conned by people. He was a cop. He's the freaking mayor. Claire: Hey, Ciara, even really smart dudes can be total morons about women. You know what I think that we should do first? I think that we should go online and find out everything we can about the good doctor. Theo: You're right. Claire: Yeah. And then if we find enough dirt on shady Val, your dad will have to believe us. Shawn: What are you talking about, Claire? Abigail: You're right. I have to do-- I have to do what's best for Thomas. No matter what. Andre: What's best for Thomas is you. Abigail: I have to go. I think my mom is probably really worried about me. Andre: Yes, go home. You get some rest. Oh, and I have something for you. This phone is not traceable. You call me--whatever it may be. You call me if you change your action, yes? Abigail: Why are you being so nice to me? Andre: You're the only family I have left. Are you gonna stay in Salem? Abigail: [Stammering] For my mother's sake. Yeah, I think I have to. Just for now, anyway. Gabi: You know, uh, if I hadn't grabbed you and kissed you in front of Mrs. Vicky bush to, you know, throw her off track, it wouldn't even have occurred to either one of us that-- that we were more than friends. Chad: Sure. So are you gonna, um, you gonna continue to work for me? Gabi: I'd like to. Now that everything's all cleared up. [Laughs] I, uh, I should-- I should head out, 'cause have to go pick up Arianna from the babysitter and still get milk on the way home. Chad: Better get going. Gabi: Yeah. Thanks for the coffee. Bye, sweet boy. Thank you for being really understanding and happy thanksgiving. Chad: Happy thanksgiving. Ciara: So you're gonna go see mom tomorrow? Shawn: Yeah. I told the guy at Statesville that I'm not leaving there until I've seen her and I have spoken to her. Ciara: Oh, good. She must be really scared. Shawn: Hey. Don't worry, kid. She's strong. She knows how to handle herself. And Rafe and I are gonna do everything that we can to make sure she gets out of there soon. Listen, do you guys mind, Theo, if I have a word alone with Claire? Theo: Yeah, yeah, no problem. Shawn: Thanks. Claire: It's really great that you get to see grandma. Shawn: So are you gonna tell me what I walked in on here? You trying to dig up dirt on somebody? Claire: No, no, I'm not. Theo's just getting a really bad vibe off of the woman that Abe is having dinner with tonight. Shawn: A bad vibe? Claire: Yes! He's already caught her in a huge lie. He's sure that she's up to something. Shawn: Listen, Claire, I know you want to help, but you need to stay out of Abe's personal life. I thought you were raised better than that. Claire: Hey, dad, I'm sorry-- Shawn: Listen, if Theo wants to get involved in his dad's business, then that is his problem. I mean it, Claire. Stay out of it. Ciara: Can I say something? Theo: I know what you're gonna say. Ciara: Valerie has a career in dc. She's not gonna be here long enough to hurt your dad. And you could really screw things up with him. Okay, I'll stop talking to him about Valerie. Ciara: She saved his life. And she seems like a nice lady. Theo: Well, Claire doesn't think so. Ciara: Claire doesn't have a clue. Okay, I love her, but this is just, like fun and games to her. It's your life. And look. I know that you got really freaked out when your dad was hurt, but don't let that make you do something else that you wish you hadn't done. Theo: Something else? Ciara: Like when you took your dad's gun and went after Clyde Weston? I'm just saying. Don't let Claire talk you into anything. Theo: She's not--I mean, I can make up my own mind! Sonny: There wouldn't be a sandwich in that bag, would there? Chad: There would. Sonny: You're a life saver. Thank you. Chad: Why don't you shoot it to me straight and tell me why you're camped outside in the hallway of the Salem inn at this time of night? Sonny: Just keep your voice down, hand over the sandwich. Chad: Okay, well, why don't you tell me or I'm gonna throw it in the dumpster! Sonny: Shh! Okay, all right. For Lucas's sake, I told my parents to stop playing games and figure out what they really want. Chad: How do you think that's gonna work out? Sonny: To be honest, I haven't heard anything for a while, so they're either sleeping or someone jumped out the window. Chad: Okay. Sonny: How's everything in your life? Chad: [Sighs] Tonight? Not so good. Sonny: Oh, okay. So that's why you were willing to bring me beer and food and sit in the hallway in the middle of the night. Let's hear it. Steve: No, no, no. A little help? Hey! How 'bout a little help? No? Yo, buddy. Little help for a vet? [Laughs] Right. What do you want? Steve: Spare change. You know, pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters. Whatever you got. How 'bout it. Help out a brother. Come on. I'm a vet. I served our country. I'm not asking for much. Yeah, just enough for a bottle of night train, right? Steve: No, no, no. Get your filthy paws off of me! Steve: I just wanna eat! Can you get me something-- This is a restricted area. Get moving before I call security. Steve: Thanks a lot. Maybe some day, you'll be in my position. Ciara: I'm gonna go home. Theo: No, wait, wait, wait. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You have a lot more to be worrying about. I shouldn't have yelled at you. I'm sorry, I... Claire: Hey, guys. Theo: Hey. What did your dad want? Claire: Oh, he just wants me to call my mom. Why don't we... just, like, forget about the whole Valerie thing tonight. Maybe we can go see a movie or something? Theo: Yeah. Do you wanna come? Ciara: No, I'm just gonna go home. I'm pretty tired. Claire: Are you sure? Ciara: Yeah, you guys have fun, though. Claire: Okay. Steve: Got your clothes, dude. Paul: Oh, hey, thanks. I was afraid I was gonna get picked up. Looking like this and carrying a shipping crate around. Hey, you did a great job with that guy, by the way. Steve: Couldn't get that box open yet? Paul: No. Not without a crowbar. Steve: Well, I just happen to have a crowbar. Paul: Oh, good. Don't even know what's inside that thing. I kept checking to see if it was ticking on the way over here. Steve: Ticking? No. No. I don't think this is gonna blow up. Not unless... this beautiful baby is packed with dynamite. So, uh... Eduardo didn't want sonny's uncle to know he was shipping designer handbags, huh? Paul: This is a knockoff. Steve: What? Paul: This is a counterfeit designer handbag. Steve: How can you tell? Paul: I used to be in the fashion industry. I mean, from afar, this looks good, but this leather's cheap, the stitching is sloppy. Is it even illegal to sell on the market? Steve: Unless you're claiming it's the real thing, and charging accordingly, I don't think anybody'd prosecute. Paul: Then why would Eduardo keep this such a big secret? Steve: Beats the hell outta me. Paul: You think the other crates are filled with the same purses? Steve: Well, that's a good question. This is what we got. I'm not turning Eduardo in for a bunch of cheap purses. That's sonny's call. And I'll bet he'll be happy to find out this is all it is. Sonny: I can't believe it. You and Gabi? Chad: Yeah, well... you don't have to believe it. Because nothing's gonna happen. She went back to JJ. Sonny: And when she told you that, you didn't tell her how you feel? Chad: Well, she said that she loves him. And, uh... it's Abby's brother. You know, he and I, we went through the worst of it with her. So what am I gonna do besides just sit back and support them being together? Sonny: Well, I think you made the right decision. Being alone is not fun, but... Chad: What about you and Paul? You guys were getting along at JJ's party. Sonny: We were. We were, yeah. And I told him when he got to town that I just wanted to be friends, and now he wants the same thing. Chad: You changed your mind? Sonny: Doesn't matter. He's seeing someone. Chad: Well... we're in the same boat. Life sucks. Gabi: [Laughs] So silly. Chad: [Indistinct] Gabi: Yes. JJ: Gabi? Gabi: Oh, hey. JJ: Hey, what are you doing here? Gabi: Just on my way to the car. I'm gonna go pick up Arianna. JJ: I didn't think I was gonna see you again tonight. Gabi: Here I am. JJ: I, uh... I was wondering if you and Arianna wanted to come to my house for thanksgiving. Gabi: Oh, wow, that sounds-- that sounds great. I'd love to. JJ: It's Thomas's birthday. He's a year old. Gabi: Oh, so Chad's gonna be there? JJ: Yeah, is that a problem? Gabi: No, not at all. Sounds like fun. JJ: Want me to walk you to your car? Gabi: Great. [Melancholy music] Abigail: Maybe André's right. Maybe I do need to be with Thomas.

JJ asked Gabi for another chance to prove himself to her. He promised to treat her better than anyone was ever treated. Chad talked to Thomas about his growing feelings for Gabi. Chad didn't think Abby would want him to be alone. Abby was about to approach Chad, but changed her mind. André told her to talk to Chad. Theo was upset when he found out that Abe was dating Valerie. Theo explained why she lied to her boss. Abe told Theo that he had to drop his issue with Valerie. Gabi decided to give JJ another chance. André reminded Abby that she was better and that she shouldn't let Chad live his life alone. Abby agreed with him until Gabi met with Chad. Abby ended up running off. André caught up with Abby and she told him that he's falling for Gabi. André assured her that Chad loves her. Gabi told Chad that JJ wanted another chance and that she's going to give him one. Chad pretended to be happy for her.

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[Horn toots] Sami: Oh! Rafe: Happy New Year! Sami: What have you got there? Rafe: Oh, this? This is a little something I like to call a party in a box. Sami: A party? I thought it was just gonna be the two of us. Rafe: Well, who says you need more than two for a party? Sami: [Giggles] [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: [Laughs] Whoa! Somebody's got their swagger on tonight. Daniel: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I don't wanna hear about it. Nathan: You got big plans? Daniel: Actually, I'm taking Chloe to Chez Rouge. I tried to convince her that dark jeans are formal, but she wasn't buying it. Nathan: Yeah, nice try. Hey, Steph and I'll be at Chez Rouge tonight as well. Daniel: Stephanie, huh? Nathan: Yeah. Yeah. W-why do you say it like that? Daniel: Say it like what? I'm just thinking that, uh... oh, never mind, none of my business. Nathan: You're just thinking that I'm still hung up on Melanie. Daniel: No! No, I mean, how would I know that? I wouldn't know that. Nathan: No, you wouldn't, and I'm not, and, I mean, besides, it's all moot anyway... now that she's engaged. Daniel: Yeah, yeah, I heard, to, uh, to Philip. Nathan: Oh, word gets around. Or maybe you saw that über-large diamond on her finger, just weighing it down. Yeah, right...hard to miss it. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: Yeah, thank you very much, Maxine. Happy New Year to you too. It's a go! Philip: You got the time off? Melanie: I did. Philip: Awesome. Vegas, here we come, baby. [Both chuckling] Philip: Look, I can have the Titan jet ready to go in an hour. I'm gonna go home and pack my things, and I'll meet you back here, okay? Melanie: Sweet. Then we just need to go find an Elvis impersonator. Philip: Or we can get married by the justice of the peace. Melanie: Yeah. That's more dignified. Philip: Melanie, you still want to do this, don't you? [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: I know there's something you're not telling me. Woman: That's some impressive work, Dr. Manning. Carly: No, no, it was-- it was routine. Nurse: [Laughs] What? You saved the man's life. Lawrence: [Grunts] Oh...uh... You will... never... find-- Carly: I don't deserve any praise. I did what I had to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Vivian: You can see she was admitted to the maternity ward. Victor: Which means what? She had another child with Lawrence? Vivian: Once I find you, you little bastard... we'll make Mama Carly suffer. It'll be, oh... so satisfying. [SCENE_BREAK] Justin: So...what's going on? Hope: Okay, Victor and Vivian are driving to Chicago for New Year's Eve-- they're gonna be leaving any minute. Justin: Okay. Then what? Hope: Then we're gonna find out exactly what Vivian knows about Carly and what she plans to do with that secret to destroy her. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: Ooh, la la. Sami: Aha! Rafe: Feather boa, baby. Sami: Nice! Where's yours? Rafe: Must have got lost in the box. Sami: Oh, yeah? Let me see what you got in that box. Rafe: No, I don't think so. I'm the only one who touches the box. Sami: [Laughing] Rafe: That's right. Sami: Wow! Rafe: What else? Champagne glasses. Plastic, of course, in case you decide to pull a repeat of last year and chuck one at my head. Sami: Oh, my God! I threw it at the wall. Rafe: 'Cause you missed. Luckily, you have bad aim. Sami: You know, you were trying to keep me from watching fireworks! Rafe: Call me crazy. Actually, I was trying to keep you from getting shot through the window. Sami: Well, thanks for being...so protective. Rafe: Well, yeah, like you really cared. Sami: You know, it turned out not to be so bad...being cooped up with a bossy, arrogant know-it-all. Rafe: Well, it was better than being stuck guarding an obnoxious brat who wouldn't listen even though I was trying to save her life. Sami: Glad we moved past all this. Rafe: Me too. You're telling me your days of going rogue are finally behind us? Sami: [Exhales] Of course. Why would you ask me that? [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: As soon as Victor and Vivian leave, I'll tuck Ciara in. Justin: Okay. I'll give the staff the night off and then-- Victor: What's going on here? You two seem to be conspiring. About what, I wonder. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: I'm not having second thoughts. Philip: Is this about Maggie? You sure you don't want her being there? Melanie: I mean, it would have been nice if Maggie was there, but it's fine. I'm fine. As long as you're there, that's all I need. Philip: You don't want the big, splashy wedding? Melanie: Ooh. Well, uh, after that little tug of war between Vivian and your mom, I think I'm good without the big wedding. Philip: Yeah, well, that's why I want to elope. The thought of having Vivian or my parents involved in our wedding or our marriage is... crazy. Melanie: Yeah, speaking of your mom, um... she wasn't really happy when your brother and Chloe eloped in Vegas. She's not gonna like try and poison me or something, is she? Philip: That's not why she wanted to do Chloe in. Melanie: I know that. That wasn't very nice. I'm sorry. I know it still hurts you. Philip: Well, my mom can do whatever the hell she wants. She's not a part of my life. The only thing that would hurt me now is the thought of someone hurting you. Melanie: Philip. Philip: And I'm never gonna let that happen. I swear I'm always gonna protect you. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: No, no, I didn't see Melanie's ring. Nathan: That's surprising. Daniel: Heard about the engagement from Philip. Nathan: Right. Because he's bragging about how they're getting married, and after two whole dates! Daniel: [Laughs] Yeah, well, who's counting, right? Nathan: I'm not counting. I-it just seems a little strange, that's all. I mean, Melanie's so young. Who--who gets married so quickly nowadays? You know...you look good. I'm gonna--I'm gonna go. Daniel: Nathan. She's not married yet. Nathan: Okay. Well, w-why would you point that out? Daniel: Well, if you and Melanie have unresolved feelings for each other... better to work it out now, don't you think? Hey. I'm just sayin'. Take care. Nathan: Yeah. Why is he right? I mean, he's right. I-I can't leave things like this. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Well? What was all the whispering about? Hope: I'm concerned about Ciara. She's been having some problems in school. The teachers tell me she's not interacting very much with the other kids. Justin was just giving me some advice. Vivian: What a good friend. Hope: Hey! Shouldn't you two get going? Long drive to Chicago. Vivian: I think she's trying to get rid of us. Hope: Don't be ridiculous. I just don't want you to be late--the traffic's horrible at this time. Victor: Hope's right, Vivian. We'd better get going. Try not to burn the house down, you two. Justin: Thought they'd never leave. Hope: Time for us to get to work. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Hey, Carly. Carly: Hi. I thought you left. Daniel: No, I cannot find my wallet. Carly: Oh, boy. Daniel: Maybe it's in my locker. Are you done with your shift? Carly: Uh, I'm on a break. Daniel: Huh. Oh, by the way, I, uh, heard about your save in the O.R. Carly: Yeah, no, no. No, no. No praise. It was just my job. Daniel: I think it's a little more than that-- Carly: It was my job. That's it, okay? I don't know why people feel like they need to stroke me around here, but, you know, I haven't been here long, but my ego's fine. So I'm confident about my work. It's the one area I'm confident about. Daniel: Carly. Carly: What? Daniel: We have known each other for a long time... and something is bothering you. Can you talk about it? Okay. Then just know that... I'm here if you need me. Carly: Daniel, I just-- the problem...is that no matter how many people I help, no matter how many lives I save, it doesn't make up for the one that I took. Daniel: What are you talking about? Carly: Lawrence. Daniel: I don't understand. I know he was murdered, but someone confessed to that. Carly: I did it. Daniel: When you-- Carly: I did it, I did it. I killed him. [SCENE_BREAK] Maggie: Okay. Julie: [Gasps] Look at you! All glammed up! Maggie: Me? Look at you! Where did you get that outfit? It's absolutely...amazing! Julie: I didn't get it. Doug was walking down the street, saw this in a boutique window, and in a fit of good taste, told them to wrap it up. Maggie: Oh, my goodness, and it fit? You didn't have to do anything? Julie: Don't ask me how he does it. The man has this enormous capacity to just look at an object and guess its exact dimensions. Maggie: Mm. You got yourself a keeper there, Julie. Julie: Oh, darling... I think we both lucked out in the keeper department. There's nobody finer than my Uncle Mickey. Maggie: Yeah, we're both blessed. Julie: Amen to that. Maggie: So are you ready? Julie: Well, the question is is Chez Rouge ready for two such dazzling knockout dames as us? Maggie: Ah! New Year's Eve, dinner, dancing. Da da da Julie: What are we waiting for? Maggie: Okay, lead the way, Mrs. Williams! Julie: Après vous, Madame. Entend. Maggie: Okay! Hey, hey. [Cell phone rings] Maggie: Uh-oh, uh-oh, oh, that's Mickey. I told him--he said he would call when he landed. Julie: Oh, good, good! Maggie: Hello, hel-- hi, sweetheart. Julie and I are just about ready to leave. We're gonna probably beat you to Chez Rouge by about ten minutes. What? No. [Exhales] Oh, Mickey. [SCENE_BREAK] [Humming] [Knock at door] Melanie: Hey! Wow, you look really pretty. Stephanie: Thank you. Uh...is Nathan here? Melanie: Um, not yet. You guys are going to Chez Rouge, right? Stephanie: Yeah. He's picking me up in a little bit. Melanie: From here? Stephanie: No, no, no. Maggie called. She wanted me to pick up her camera--she forgot it here. Melanie: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, I know where it is. Come on in. That's so funny. I was just thinking about New Year's Eve last year. Stephanie: Also at Chez Rouge. Melanie: Ha ha. Yeah. And you were with Philip, and I was super-jealous. Stephanie: Is that why you had someone accidentally spill a drink on me? Melanie: I...like to think I'm a better person now. Um... anyways, can you believe us? A year later, we're actually friends. I'm engaged to Philip. You're with somebody you didn't even know a year ago. Stephanie: Can I have the camera? Melanie: Right. Stephanie: Thanks. All right, I'll see you soon. Melanie: Okay. Bye, Steph. Stephanie: What's up with the luggage? You and Philip traveling somewhere? Melanie: Uh...oh, yeah, Las Vegas. Stephanie: Oh! Gonna see Donny and Marie, Cirque du Soleil, Wayne Newton? Melanie: Uh-uh. No. We're, um, we're getting married. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: I gotta do this in person. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Shouldn't you be at home getting ready? Chloe: Hmm. I am ready. Oh. Why are you so dressed up? Looking delicious! Daniel: Well, because I thought you said Chez Rouge was formal. Chloe: Well, it is, but I thought we were going to the Brady pub, right, to hang out with your coworkers? Daniel: No. I wanted to do what you wanted to do. Chloe: Oh. Well, same here. Daniel: Huh. Imagine that. Well, I have an idea. Chloe: Oh, yeah? Daniel: Yeah. Why don't we ditch the first two options... and go for a third? Private party. Just you and me. Chloe: Mm. You may be on to something. Daniel: I hope so. I can't wait to get out of this tux. Chloe: Ooh, can I help you? Daniel: You bet your ass you can. Chloe: Hold on. Daniel: Um... you know, Chloe, can you hang on? I just need to talk to Carly Manning, uh, just for a minute. Chloe: Should I come with you? Daniel: No, no, no, I just got some unfinished business. Okay? Chloe: Okay. Daniel: Okay. Hey. Carly: Hi. Daniel: We need to finish our discussion. [SCENE_BREAK] Vivian: Maybe I'll have a little pick-me-up before the trip...double espresso, one of those scrumptious looking-- well. Looks like a night for conspiracies. What do you suppose that one's about? [SCENE_BREAK] Justin: Okay. The staff is gone. Hope: Yeah. Ciara's all tucked and sound asleep. Let's see what Vivian has to hide. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: You're eloping? Melanie: That's the plan. Stephanie: Wow. That's... exciting. Congratulations. Melanie: Look, Stephanie, I haven't forgotten that you and Philip were thinking about getting married this time last year. Stephanie: What Philip and I had is over. Honestly, Melanie, I am...I'm glad you guys are doing this. I'm happy for you. But you don't seem all that happy, Mel. Is it you who's not sure? [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Excuse me. Philip. Philip: How's it going, Nathan? Nathan: Hey, it's goin'. Where's, uh, where's Melanie? She inside? Philip: No, no, we decided to skip the hospital party. We're going to Vegas instead. Nathan: Vegas. Philip: We're eloping. Tonight. Nathan: You...[Laughs] No. No, you're not. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: I know we can't talk right here--not now. Why don't we meet tomorrow before work? Carly: Daniel, I really think it's better if you just stay out-- Daniel: What? Vivian Alamain. Carly: Daniel, she knows the truth. Daniel: What? Vivian. Carly: She had someone confess to Lawrence's murder. She put the corpse in my patient's bed, and it's more than just the mind games. She's dangerous. Daniel: All right, well, then you let me help. Carly: No, you need to stay out of this. Daniel: But if you would just let me-- Carly: No, stay out of this. I can't talk about this anymore, okay? I've gotta get out of here. Get out of my way. Vivian: Why so hostile, dear? I just wanted to wish you a happy 2-0-1-0. It's been a rough year. We've barely managed to get through it. Well...not all of us did. Poor Lawrence, who won't even see the beginning of a new decade. Carly: Get out of my way. [SCENE_BREAK] Justin: Exactly what kind of papers are we looking for? Hope: Documents of some sort. Vivian told Victor they contain partial information about Carly's secret. I didn't overhear anything else. Justin: Well, hopefully, she stashed them somewhere in this room. Hope: If they're here, we'll find them. We just have to work fast. Keep looking. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: You've been awfully quiet. Sami: Just thinking about Sydney. As usual. Rafe: Sami, I've got some... some news. I'm not exactly sure about it yet, and you know how I don't like to tell you these things until I am, but, um... well...don't get too excited, because it doesn't have to do with Sydney--at least not directly okay? Sami: Yes, okay, okay. Rafe: There is a possibility I may be reinstated in the FBI. Sami: What? Rafe: Yeah. Sami: Oh, my God, that's so exciting! Rafe: It isn't for sure yet, okay? It isn't at all for sure, but here's the great part about it. I'll have direct access... to all kinds of files, everything, so I can help find Sydney. Officially, this time. Sami: Wow. Rafe, I am so excited for you. I think that's fantastic! Rafe: Possibly. Sami: [Clicks tongue] Oh, come on, possibly nothing. You're gonna get it. Rafe: Mm. What do you say we have some more champagne? I've got a great bottle in the fridge. Sami: Wow, fancy. Okay. Rafe: Okay. I'll be right back. Sami: I'm so happy for you. [Phone dials] Sami: EJ. It's Sami. Look, I know what you're thinking, but this is not about Rafe, all right? I think we should tell him! I mean, I think I'm gonna tell him about the ransom note. Tonight. [SCENE_BREAK] Maggie: Well, of course I'm disappointed--it's New Year's Eve. Mickey? Mickey, you're breaking up. I can't hear you. Mickey! Julie: Oh, sweetheart. Maggie: Tied up. Julie: I'm so sorry. Maggie: Ah, so much for ‘auld lang syne.' Julie: No chance at all? Maggie: None. An important meeting and they're all--I don't know, there's some kind of crucial language they're tied up with. I don't know what it is. Look...oh, what's the saying? Life hands you lemons... Julie: Go on a cruise. Maggie: [Laughs] What is with you and this cruise thing? Julie: I just know from experience how much fun it would be for both of you... not to mention romantic. And our travel agent promised me she can book you for this wonderful cruise with a beautiful suite and a Jacuzzi big enough to do all kinds of things in. Maggie: A cruise. Hmm. Julie: Yeah. The two of you watching the sunset alone together. Maggie: We haven't been together very much lately. Julie: Well, my advice would be to book it soon. Maggie: Okay, and in the meantime, what do I do about tonight? I hate to be a third wheel. Julie: Well, how about being the dearest dear friend of Mr. And Mrs. Doug Williams? Think that will do? Maggie: I love you, Julie. Julie: So. Put your best foot forward. [Gasps] Ruby slippers! Maggie: Mm-hmm. A present. My husband is prone to an occasional fit of good taste too. [Giggles] Mickey: You're gonna need this present...and want it. I promise you. Maggie: [Gasps] Dancing shoes. Mickey: You were born to dance, Maggie. Maggie: Meant to dance, but not tonight. Julie: Ah, don't tell me you're going to waste this smashing outfit and sit in the corner all night. No way! You are going to party, girl! ‘Should auld acquaintance be forgot ' Maggie: ‘And never brought to mind ' Julie: ‘Should auld acquaintance be forgot ' Both: ‘And days of auld lang syne.' Maggie: [Whispers] Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Hey. Daniel: Hey. Chloe: What's going on with Carly? Daniel: I don't know. I'm not sure. Victor: Happy New Year. Daniel: Happy New year to you. Chloe: Happy New Year. Victor: You weren't wishing Carly a happy New Year just now, were you? I mean, I doubt it. You looked much too serious. Daniel: You know, Victor, I explained to you that Carly is an old friend. So I advise you to leave her alone. Victor: I just asked a question. Daniel: No, you made an insinuation, and it's gonna stop. Whatever schemes you and your little...charming sidekick got going, don't even think about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Oh, my God. I'm buried alive! [Panting, sobbing] Vivian: Ah! [Laughing] [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Surely you can see it from my point of view, Chloe. Chloe: Excuse me? Victor: Well, you really want your husband--future husband-- hanging out with a woman like that? Not only beautiful but smart, witty, successful? Surely, you must see that as a threat. Daniel: Victor, what the hell are you doing? Victor: I'm just trying to talk your future bride into talking some sense into you. Daniel: Ah, let's go. [Victor sighs] Vivian: How did it go with your handsome godson? Victor: Well, when it comes to women, my handsome godson is an idiot. I mean, this whole thing with Chloe--I think that's purely sex, obviously. When the novelty wears off, he's gonna kick her out on her ass. Vivian: Oh! I love it when you wax eloquent. Victor: Carly's much more formidable. And a lot more worrisome. Vivian: Don't you worry, darling, my New Year's resolution is to find out who Carly's bastard child is, and when I do... Carly will pay dearly for what she did to Lawrence. Dearly. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Think we're not looking in the right place. Where's that door lead? Justin: That leads us to the adjoining door to my uncle's room. Locked. Hope: Let's try the closet. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: No, of course I don't want to put Sydney in danger, but Rafe might be able to help us. Look, you don't know that he-- Rafe: Taking a gamble and going with real glasses. Don't make me regret it. Sami: I'm gonna call you back. Uh, sorry, what'd you say? Rafe: Who was that? Sami: It was just EJ calling to give me an update on the search. Rafe: Any news? Sami: No. Nothing since we last saw him. Rafe: 'Cause you seemed a little panicked when I came in. I thought maybe something had happened. Sami: He was just being obnoxious, and I was annoyed. And...I'm sorry if I worried you. Rafe: Okay. Sami: You know I love you. I'm so happy for you. Rafe: Thanks. There we go. Ah...it's good stuff. Sami: I can't wait. Rafe: Yeah. Well, I know that this has been a very difficult year for you. But 2010 is gonna be much better. Trust me. Sami: I hope so. Rafe: It'll be New Year's. Kids'll be running around... waitin' to see the ball drop, trying to stay up late. Sydney'll almost be two, and... it's gonna be chaos. Sami: [Laughs] It will. Sami: But we'll be together. Right? Rafe: To us. And...to our family. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: I'm not having doubts. I wouldn't be doing this if I were. Stephanie: I wouldn't blame you if you were. I mean, it wasn't more than a month ago that you were still dating Nathan. Melanie: Well, we broke up because of Philip. Because Philip and I have always had this... Stephanie: This... Melanie: Thing, for...lack of a better word. Thing is an awful word. It's more like, um, like a... wonderful connection, you know? [Soda can top clicks] Stephanie: As do Nathan and I. And it gets stronger every day. Melanie: Why do you say it like that? Stephanie: How did I say it? Melanie: Like it's some kind of threat. Stephanie: That's not how I meant it. I'm just trying to impress upon you that Nathan and I are good for each other. Melanie: And what, you think I'm gonna get in the way of that? Stephanie: No. No, no, no, no. Because I won't let you. Good luck...in Vegas. And I hope Elvis is in good voice. Melanie: Yeah. Mm-hmm. Hold on, Stephanie. Come back here. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: What did you just say? Nathan: I said you're not marrying Melanie tonight. You know, or any night, for that matter. Philip: What, did you, uh, get started on the New Year's celebration a little early, hittin' the booze? Nathan: Look, she's only rushing into marriage because she's confused, all right? I mean, I really hurt her, Philip, and...she's punishing me. Philip: Punishing you? God, you are an egotistical son of a bitch. Nathan: She doesn't know what she wants. Philip: You listen to me, you little jerk. Melanie's decision has nothing to do with you. She has loved me for a very long time. Long before your overblown ego ever came to this town. Nathan: Listen, I know your type, Kiriakis, all right? The challenge is gonna be over. You're gonna lose interest, and then Melanie's gonna be miserable, her life's gonna be ruined, and I'm not gonna sit around and let you do that to her. Philip: Dude, you had your chance--you blew it. She doesn't want you anymore. Nathan: That's not the point. It has nothing to do with that. And even if that's true, rushing into marrying you is not only stupid, it's pathetic. I'm gonna make sure she knows that--I'm not gonna let her make the biggest mistake of her life. Philip: Where do you think you're going? Nathan: I'm going to find Melanie--don't touch me. Philip: Like hell you are. Nathan: What are you gonna do, Philip, huh? You can't stop me! [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Seeking revenge on Carly... now it involves Daniel too. Vivian: What's wrong with that? Victor: Because he's my family! God, you're dense sometimes. Vivian: Well, I'll--I'll ignore that insult if you... tell me you're not thinking of abandoning our plan. Victor: You just have to be careful, Vivian. I can't have any blood on my hands. Vivian: Don't you worry. Mama has it all figured out. In the meantime, let's enjoy our New Year's Eve in Chicago-- dinner and dancing and all that. Victor: I'm afraid our little detour has put us too far behind schedule. We're never gonna make our reservation. Vivian: Oh! Well, let's make the best of it and have a little bite in Salem. We can plot against Carly over candlelight. Victor: Arguing with Daniel has spoiled my appetite, I'm afraid. Vivian: Well... what would you rather do instead? [SCENE_BREAK] Justin: You check the closet. I'll look over here. Hope: Yeah. Justin: [Sighs] Look, we've been at this for a while. I'm starting to think that the papers aren't even here. Hope: Maybe Vivian locked them away in a safe deposit box or something. Justin: Well, we'll need keys for that. Hope: Wait a minute! Justin: Huh. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: So I was thinking... Sami: Mm-hmm. Really? Rafe: After-- Sami: [Laughs] Sorry. Rafe: After we get Sydney back, we should all go camping. Be fun. Sami: Camping? Rafe: Not your thing? Sami: The last time I went camping, I got attacked by a snake and a tiger. Rafe: A tiger? Really? Sami: Don't ask. Rafe: Well, no, it'd be fun, you know? Breathing in the fresh air, and the kids'd be there making s'mores... sleeping under the stars. Sami: You make it sound nice. Maybe we could rent an RV? Rafe: Oh, my God, I have really got my work cut out for me, huh? Sami: Are you ser--you know, you better watch out. I am wielding real glass this time. Rafe: Yeah, you're right. Was thinking we were making progress. Sami: Some things don't change. Rafe: You know, actually, things do change. 'Cause last New Year's Eve, I was just starting to fall in love with you, and... this New Year's, you mean everything to me. Sami: Are you just saying that so I'll go camping with you? Rafe: I'm trying to have a moment here. Sami: Oh. Sorry. I'm right here. Rafe: Ah, forget it. Sami: What? Rafe: Naw. It's gone. Sami: Hardly. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Did you want to say something else? Melanie: Yes. I really don't appreciate your subtle insinuation that I'm going to come between you and Nathan. Stephanie: I wasn't trying to be subtle. Melanie: Okay. Still... you're not gonna have to worry about me anymore, because this time tomorrow I'm gonna be Mrs. Philip Kiriakis. Stephanie: And you're never gonna look at another man again. Melanie: That's the plan. But, hey, I'm super-stoked for you and Nathan. I really hope everything works out. You're both great people. You deserve to be together. Stephanie: Thank you! So nice to have your blessing, and just so you know, you have mine...Mrs. Kiriakis. Melanie: Not yet. Stephanie: Almost. [SCENE_BREAK] [Philip grunting] Officer: Hey, hey, hey! Break it up! Break it up! Get outta here, before I bust both of you. Philip: It's okay, Officer. I'm done with this loser. I'm getting married. Tonight. Aah! Officer: Hey! What the hell are you--what are you doing? [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: My Grandpa Tom gave me puzzle boxes all the time when I was little. I'm pretty sure I can open this one. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: [Sighs] I've run out of water...[Sobs] And I'm running out of oxygen, Vivian. I'm gasping for...air! Vivian: Yes, I know exactly how you feel. That's how I felt when you took Nicky and Lawrence away from me. They were more important to me than the air I breathe, and you took them. You took them both. Well, I've taken them back. And now you know how I felt, how it feels to lose everything you love. Good- bye, Carly. Carly: No! Vivian: We won't speak again. Carly: No! Don't do this! [Shaky breath] She can never know about my daughter. Never. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: And now I better get going. Melanie: Yeah. [Cell phone rings] Melanie: Hello. Hey, Joe, what's up? What? Yeah--yeah. Okay, okay. I'll be right there. Stephanie: Something wrong? Melanie: Well, you'll never believe where Nathan and Philip are right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Officer: Happy New Year, boys. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Ooh, it's cold. Daniel: It is. Do you remember being in this very spot last year? Chloe: Of course I do. I hurt my ankle, and you carried me all the way to the hospital. My hero. Daniel: You were faking it, weren't you? You wanted me to have to take you in my arms, didn't you? Chloe: That's right. I'm so clever. Daniel: That's one thing you are. [Firecrackers popping, whistling] Daniel: [Whispers] Happy new year, Chloe. Chloe: Happy New Year. [Giggles] Daniel: Might as well carry on a tradition, hmm? Chloe: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: I think I'm getting there. Justin: Really? How can you tell? Vivian: Victor, don't be so stubborn. I have an herbal remedy that's simply amazing-- foolproof, in fact. I'll just get it. Victor: Will you stop making such a fuss, Vivian? I'm just not hungry, that's all! Vivian: This is not like you, Victor. Now, just stop it--I'll get it. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: Aw. We're missing the fireworks again. Sami: [Laughs] It's plenty interesting in here. [Distant fireworks popping] Sami: Rafe. Rafe: Huh? Sami: There's something I want to tell you. Rafe: Well, hold that thought...because I wanna get some more champagne... so we can make another toast. Sami: Another toast? Rafe: Mm-hmm. [Fireworks whistling] Sami: Mm... [Cell phone rings] Sami: What the-- EJ. "We need to meet. It's important. Don't tell Rafe." [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: You're gonna ruin her life, and I'm not gonna let that happen. Justin: Bo has moved on, Vivian--with Carly Manning. Carly: I don't know what I would have done without you.

Sami seems on the verge of telling Rafe about the ransom note, and calls EJ to tell him so, but he asks her to meet with him, and not to tell Rafe about it. Stephanie learns that Philip and Melanie are eloping, and the two girls exchange snide remarks about Nathan and Philip. Meanwhile, Nathan learns from Philip that he and Melanie are eloping, and vows to stop Melanie. The two get into a fight and are thrown into jail. Melanie receives a phone call letting her know. Maggie is disappointed when Mickey is unable to join her, Doug, and Julie for New Year's at Chez Rouge. Carly blurts out to Daniel that she was the one that really killed Lawrence, and that Vivian knows it. She also tells him about Vivian seeking revenge on her. Victor warns both Chloe and Daniel to stay away from Carly. Carly has flashbacks to being buried alive, and worries for her daughter's safety. Justin and Hope, sure that Vivian and Victor are on their way to Chicago, search Vivian's room. They find a puzzle box that contains the documents Vivian had stolen from the Swiss hospital where Vivian gave birth, but Vivian and Victor return before Hope can get it open. To explain their presence in Vivian's room, Justin and Hope kiss each other as Vivian opens the door.

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Luke: Oh, damn! [Knock on door] Luke: I got no more blood to give! I'm tapped out! Ernesto. Ernesto: El jefe. Luke: Hey. So good to see you, my friend. [Ernesto chuckles] Luke: How's Fidel? Ernesto: Well, the last time I saw castor, he looked better than you. Luke: No need to be insulting. I mean, he's el presidente. I'm just one of the great unwashed. Ernesto: Now, there's a politically astute observation. Luke: Did you happen to bring me a little get-well present? Ernesto: Well, I found these at a gift shop -- in Havana. Luke: Oh, man. Thank you, thank you. You have saved my life! [Ernesto chuckles] Luke: I can't believe they traded him to the Knicks. Uh-uh. Ernesto: Uh-uh. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Hey. Do you know if my dad is in his room? I know they were supposed to be taking him down for some tests today. Elizabeth: Yeah, but not until this afternoon. Lucky: Thanks. Elizabeth: Sure. Lucky: You know, this is stupid. Elizabeth: Yeah, it is. Lucky: Happy New Year -- Elizabeth: How was your new year? Lucky: Um -- fine. I thought you had to work. Well, when I called in, they said that you took the night off. Elizabeth: So now, you're checking up on me? [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: Michael Corinthos Jr. He was arrested last night. Assault. Yes, I will hold. I swear to God, the entire New York legal system is -- Jason: Diane, we need to find -- we need to find out where they're holding him. Spinelli, what do you got? Spinelli: Look, I -- I've infiltrated the database, but the municipality's software is so primitive I'd be better served to hack into it with a hammer and a chisel. Jason: Just keep at it. Sonny doesn't do well in lockup. Diane: Oh, my God! Jason: What is it? Diane: Oh, my God, oh, my God, oh, my God! Spinelli: Wait, wait -- is it Mr. Corinthos, Sir? Diane: I will call you back. No, it's not Sonny -- it's me! I have just been nominated for litigator of the year. Oh, my God! [Diane laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: I don't have time right now for Jerry Jacks and his patented version of verbal thrust and parry. As you can see, my hands are full. Jerry: Well, I can see, then let me help you with -- Alexis: I don't need your help. Jerry: Yes, yes, you do -- Alexis: Let go of my papers. Jerry: You see? All these trees had to die so you could have me exactly where you want me, which is on my knees, darling. Alexis: Then why don't you be a good little boy and crawl on out of here? Oh, my God. Jerry: What? Alexis: Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. [Alexis screams] Jerry: What -- Alexis: I've just been nominated for litigator of the year! Jerry: My, my, my. "Alexis Davis, Esq.," If you please. "This letter is to inform you that the Women Attorneys' Association has hereby nominated you for litigator of the year"! Blah, blah, blah -- "for excellence in jurisprudence --" Alexis: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Jerry: "Innovative, intellectual interrogatives," blah, blah, blah -- "prudent principles of precedent," etc., etc., etc. It sounds very prestigious. Alexis: Oh, it is -- it really is. Past recipients have gone on to sit on the federal bench. I know someone -- ended up on the Supreme Court. Jerry: Well, I'd love to -- I mean, I'd pay to see that. I mean, you dressed up in black, holding court? You know, the American judicial system's abandonment of the traditional powdered wig is such a shame -- such a shame, really. Alexis: You better pray that the day doesn't come where I'm staring down at you from that bench because I will throw the book at you. Jerry: Oh, well, then you'd have to recuse yourself because of our personal involvement. Alexis: There's nothing personal about our involvement. Jerry: Oh, well, I would think that the -- you know, the "Litigator of the Year" would be a much better liar. Alexis: I haven't won yet. Jerry: But you will. And I want to be a witness of your success, so Alexis Davis, Esq., will you do me the honor of allowing me to escort you to the Women Attorneys' Association's dinner for "Litigator of the Year"? Alexis: That would be an imprudent principle of precedent, one that I have no intention of setting. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: This letter reads like my biography. "Excellence in jurisprudence --" yeah, well. "Innovative intellectual interrogatives." "Prudent principles of precedent." Well, it looks like the Women's Attorneys' Association is finally about to recognize -- Spinelli: Who is the most judicious one of all. Diane: No! Spinelli: You! Diane: Oh! I can tell by the look on your face that you're very happy for me. [Knock on door] Max: Jason, we got to call the guys that put the hose on the espresso machine. We're losing customers and we're expecting one of those surprise health department inspections -- Jason: I, I can't -- I can't talk about it right now, Max. Max: Hey, Diane. Diane: Hey. Max: I heard you got some good news. I could hear you from the street. Diane: Yes, I did. Max: Yeah? Spinelli: Our own petitioner here has pending peelaudation. [Laughter] Max: Oh, congratulations, I think. Diane: Well, thank you, Max! What am I doing just standing here? I've got a speech to write. And the dress -- the dress has got to say so much more! Jason: Diane -- Diane, Sonny would -- Diane: It's got to be a knockout! But not too flashy -- like a closing argument before the verdict is brought back in. "Diane Miller, Esq., We, the jury, have deliberated and have unanimously found you to be "Litigator of the Year'!" Oh, and it shows, too. Jason: Great. Ric: Well, I'm surprised to see you here. Thought you'd be in Manhattan. What's the matter -- Sonny used his last "get out of jail" free card? Diane: Just because your world revolves around Sonny doesn't mean that the rest of us need to be dragged down into orbit. While you're out looking for a life, see if you can find a better tie. Ric: Ahem. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: They didn't need me to stay here -- it was a slow night. And I had already paid Regina to watch the kids, so I had some alone time, a chance to reflect on the past year and all the changes. And then, I went home. Does that alibi satisfy you, Detective? Lucky: I thought I'd be spending it with you -- and with the boys, family. Around 7:00, my phone rang and I found myself hoping that it was you even though all that's gone on between us -- ahem. Elizabeth: It's been pretty bad. Lucky: Not all bad. I know that Jake -- he's not mine. And we're pretending to the world that he is, you know, so we can keep him safe. If going back changing things meant that he wouldn't be a part of my life, I don't think I'd want to do it. Elizabeth: So you were alone, too? Lucky: No, I was with Sam. Lulu: Hey. How's Dad? Lucky: I was about to find out. See ya. Luke: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Who is this man? Luke: This is Ernesto. Tracy: Ernesto? Ernesto: You got me there. Luke: Yeah, he -- he's a musician. Used to play at Luke's. Plays a mean steel drum. Ernesto: Chu-ga-ga-ga. [Ernesto vocalizes rhythm] Tracy: You said he saved your life? Luke: Oh, he's saved my life many times -- in Haiti? Ernesto: With the habanos. Luke: And in Bolivia -- Ernesto: With the la -- la por larranaga. Luke: Yep, yep. Ernesto: Ah, and don't forget Costa Rica. Luke: Oh, yeah, that runaway banana truck. Ernesto: Oh. Oh -- whew. Luke: Ah. My familia. Too bad we don't have steel drums and a set of congas. We could -- you know, my wife does a mean mambo. Show him your moves, mama. Ernesto: Well, perhaps some other time, mambo king, huh? Luke: Hmm. Ernesto: Where does the time go? Luke: I don't know, but it's so good to see you. Ernesto: See you. Luke: Adios, my friend. Ernesto: Adios. Con permiso. Lulu: Yeah. Tracy: Banana truck? Luke: Yeah, it was something. Yeah -- yeah, it was dangerous. So, what brings the fruit of my loom to my bedside? Lucky: Oh, we stopped by to see how you were feeling and looks like you're doing better. Lulu: You got some color in your cheeks. Tracy: Yeah -- must mean you're up to something. Tracy: So, no drinking, no smoking, and no fatty foods. [Luke slaps Tracy] Tracy: Ow! And no excitement! Luke: The real danger here is that I'm going to stall out in neutral after living life at full throttle. You know, I run on steak for fuel, scotch for oil, and Cuban stogies for exhaust. Tracy: Yeah, well, that was before you blew your transmission out. Now you got to keep it in the garage -- hmm? Lucky: So you don't crash and burn. Luke: Well, if I can't go out in a blaze of fire and glory, sell me for scrap. Tracy: Who'd have you but me? Luke: Hmm. Lucky: At least take it easy for a bit. Wait until you get your strength before swerving into the fast lane -- you know, like rest and eat. Lulu: Yeah, yeah. The doctors gave you a -- Luke: I ain't through with that yet. Lulu: A low-fat, low-salt diet. All: Ew! Lucky: Ooh. Lulu: Hmm. Luke: Cover it, cover it, cover it! I know what the doctors have said. Believe me; I'm going to follow everything they said to the letter. You don't need to worry about me. Lulu: Do you want me to keep you company? Luke: I don't need you to watch me, feed me, or police me. I'm going to do nothing, nothing at all to undermine this recovery. Lulu: You crash your carburetor? Luke: Yeah -- what's left of it. Huh. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: I just wanted to thank you once again for that nomination because it's -- it's really an honor. It means a lot to me. Yeah. Uh -- I'll be coming alone. Just me. No date. Well, okay. I look forward to seeing you, too. Thank you. Hi, Carly. Carly: Hello. Here you go. Alexis: Oh. What's this? Carly: That is a notice to vacate the premises. Alexis: Yes, I can see what it is because I'm an attorney, you know? It says so right on the door. It's just why are you giving it to me? Carly: Failure to pay rent -- first December, now January. Alexis: I'm sorry. I just switched business managers, so I'm sure they're playing catch-up. I will have a check issued to you today. Carly: You know what? Just because Jax for some crazy reason considers you a good friend doesn't mean you get to walk all over him. Alexis: No -- that's your job. Carly: I hope you don't think you can stay in my hotel without paying. Let's get that straight, okay? Alexis: I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It was snippy, immature. I -- I will promise you that I will have the check issued to you and this will never happen again. Carly: Fine. [Alexis sighs] Alexis: Carly? You know, you're right. I am fortunate to have a friend like Jax. He is the most wonderful person in the whole world. Carly: Okay, and? Alexis: And as the Metro Court's one and only deadbeat attorney tenant, I want to offer you as restitution my unsolicited advice. Do whatever you can to make Jax happy. We both know he deserves it. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: So apparently, Sonny decided to ring in the New Year in the Big Apple and got pinched by the NYPD for assault. Jason: If you know where he's being held, tell us. If not, get out. Ric: No, see, that's not my jurisdiction, so I have no obligations. And since Sonny's counsel has apparently been bitten by the fashion bug, it looks like Sonny will be wearing prison blues well into the new year. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: Baby – Nikolas: I'm not going to question why or how you're here anymore, okay? Emily: Oh, okay. Maybe that's best. Nikolas: Yeah. Nikolas: You know, I'm constantly haunted by the wasted moments that we had together when life got in the way. Like sleeping next to you and not taking the time to reach out and touch your hair like this. Standing next to you while you're brushing your teeth and not showing you how much that makes me smile. Emily: Hmm. You can show me now. Nikolas: I know. I'm just afraid. Emily: Yeah, tell me. Nikolas: Oh, where do I start? Emily: Anywhere. Nikolas: I still don't believe that you're real. But then, that's not any different than how I felt about you when you were alive. The too few times I was able to push my life aside and really see you, I kept asking myself if you were really there. If this -- this beautiful and brilliant woman was truly by my side. And that makes me angry. Emily: Well, these -- these episodes of rage -- are you still having them? Nikolas: No. No, it seems that I've traded mad for madness. The only person I beat up anymore is myself. Emily: Don't. Okay? You can dwell in the past or you can live in the present, without questioning it, remember? I'm here, now. Nikolas: What about the future? Lulu: Nikolas, how are you? Nikolas: Hi. I'm better. Lulu: I just got done visiting with my dad. Nikolas: H -- how is he? Lulu: He's Luke. Nikolas: Well, then he's doing okay. Lulu: Yeah, I guess so. Nikolas: So, are you making your rounds to all your sick relatives? Lulu: You have a problem with that? [Nikolas chuckles] Nikolas: No, no, just for a moment there, you sounded like Mom. Lulu: Well, it -- with everything happening with my dad, I didn't want you to think that I forgot that you're grieving. You want to get outside of these four walls and get into some light? Nikolas: Yeah. Yes, Luke always did describe this place as seasonally depressive. [Lulu laughs] Nikolas: It seems to be always winter here. Lulu: Well, it's not too cold outside. We could take Spencer for a walk. Though, we won't get very far since he stops every two feet to look at every leaf. Emily: And rock and twig. Remember how he used to always do that with me? Nikolas: Um -- yeah, a walk. Sure. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Speaking of which, guess which female, who happens to be your mother, was nominated for "Woman Litigator of the Year"? Yeah! Thanks. I'm thrilled, too. Listen, I'm a little torn right now about asking if you'll baby-sit the kids while I'm in Philadelphia, or asking you to go to Philadelphia with me, because you'd be the one person in the audience that isn't parsing every word of my acceptance speech when I win. No, Viola can't do it because she already made plans and she can't change them. Really? Oh, good. Thank you. All right, I'll talk to you later. I've got to go buy shoes. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: Okay, now, I have a pair of devastating four-inch heels I could wear with this one. Is this Italian? Maxie: The latest from Paris. Diane: Oh. Well, the French are back in. After that freedom fries fiasco, they've done some very good P.R. work. And you cannot argue with their use of line. Still, this looks like something Toulouse Lautrec would sketch at the Moulin Rouge. Hmm. Maxie: Okay -- um -- how about that one? Diane: Oh. Uh -- this is just hopeless. I am -- I need counsel. What I really need is Kate Howard, but she has retreated to Manhattan, a withdrawal partially based on my recommendation. She's going to live longer, but it was a tad shortsighted, don't you think? Maxie: Why don't you call her? Diane: I need something that pops off the page, that is absolutely fabulous -- screams "award winner" in big, bold, bright, iridescent neon -- in an understated way, of course. Maxie: Of course. [Diane sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: It is with great feelings of trepidation that I must now pronounce my quest on information concerning Mr. Corinthos, Sir's bust a bust. Jason: Okay, you're telling me there's no information on Sonny's arrest? Carly: Why was Sonny arrested? [Jason sighs] Jason: Simple assault. He had a disagreement with a guy in an art gallery in the city. Carly: What was Sonny doing in an art gallery? Oh. Let me guess. Jason: We can't find him anywhere. Carly: He's still locked up? Jason: Yeah. Carly: You know how he gets when he's locked up, Jason. Spinelli: Fear not, Valkyrie. The Jackal will redouble his efforts and -- Jason: You know what? Forget it. You already took your shot, okay? Spinelli: No, look, I can cross-reference all the collars from the last -- Jason: Cross-- just, I'm going to handle it. Spinelli: Very well. Carly: I hate to say it, okay, but if Sonny got himself arrested because of some stupid stunt he's trying to pull for Kate Howard, maybe it's exactly what he needs to realize that she's not right for him. Max: Hey, is that what I think it is? Spinelli: Just taking a leisurely perusal of the schedule for the city health inspector. Max: So a surprise visit will no longer be a surprise. Spinelli: Well, the surprise is that it's today. Max: Today? Today? We're never going to be ready. We can't just -- Spinelli: "Excellent." "Excellent." Max: What are you doing? Spinelli: "Excellent" -- I'm just entering our grades -- "excellent" and "excellent." This concludes our surprise health inspection. Max: What, we passed? Spinelli: Surpassed. We are now the standard for all coffee houses throughout the municipality. Max: Great work. I don't have to fix that stupid leak on the espresso machine. Nice. Hey, buddy, you're pretty keyed up, even for you. How many espressos you drink? Spinelli: Actually, what drives -- what drives me is the desire to fill the vacuum that is my idle mind, lest the winds of remembrance blow thoughts of Georgie into my mind. You know, I -- I discovered after her parting that she liked me. [Spinelli chuckles] Spinelli: She liked me a lot more than I knew, and that I had a chance -- that we had a chance, and of course, now that's gone. Max: Yeah, buddy, that's rough. Spinelli: Yeah, all -- all I have are her words. By mere chance, they came to me, just like the sweet breath of a lover on your pillow as you dream. And I tried to respond in kind, to actually -- to write a letter back, which, of course, her eyes, like shooting stars, would never see, but, alas, I, the Jackal -- the legend of lexicon, I -- I found myself wordless. Max: That never happens? Spinelli: Almost as rare as true love, right? And so -- [Spinelli sighs] Spinelli: You know, with Stone Cold lamenting for noble Emily and vying for vengeance, I decided that I would, you know, sniff out the trail of the text- message killer. But alas, the rat hides in a maze that I have no map for. And so, as a last resort, I have decided to accept the humble role of reaping red tape that could ensnare Stone Cold. You know, if I can just remove the simple nuisance of this bureaucratic drive-by, he'll have more time and -- and freedom to focus his mind on things that are most important. So that is what I am going to do. Max: Great work. Just don't get us caught. Spinelli: Oh, God, the day that the ace of cyberspace falls prey to a corpulent city capitol pencil pusher is the day they make snow angels in Hades. i.e., a cold day in hell O, "city health inspector"? Ha-ha! Health inspector: Is it cold in here, or is it just me? Spinelli: You – [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: What Sonny and Kate do -- it's not my business, Carly. It's not your business, either. Carly: Sonny knows better than to get himself in a tight spot far away from home where his people can't get to him. Jason: I'm working on it right now. Carly: He's lost his head over Kate -- don't you see that? Jason: Are you sure it's his head that you're worried about? Carly: That's funny. That's really funny. Sonny and I are over, okay, we're history with a capital H. I'm with Jax, I'm happy with a capital H. Jason: Capital H. I get it. Carly: That doesn't mean that I'm not always going to care about Sonny, that I'm not always going to be worried about Sonny. Sonny and Kate are never going to work. Just like you and Elizabeth are never going to work. Jason: Okay, Carly -- Carly: Certain women cannot be with certain men. [SCENE_BREAK] Jerry: [Foreign accent] This shipment of product is critical. If anything goes wrong, it can break us. Man: So what do you want me to do? Jerry: I want you to minimize the risk, starting with Stanford Johnson. Man: The guy you sent south? Jerry: Yes, that's the one. See, we hired him away from the Corinthos organization for his logistical prowess. But now that all the pieces are together, he's to be terminated. Man: His employment? Jerry: His life. We can't have him go back to his former employer and share trade secrets. You see, he's down in Florida, so when the ax falls, my hands remain clean. [SCENE_BREAK] Epiphany: Cassius? Cassius! Cassius! Cassius: Oh -- sorry, Nurse Johnson. Were you calling me? Epiphany: Just at the top of my lungs. Cassius: Oh. Speaking of some beautiful pipes, Toussaint Dubois and his saints. I mean, you seemed so moved by his music the other day. I went home, downloaded some of his music -- the skinny on it -- his music is tight. Epiphany: Is it, now? Cassius: It is. Epiphany: And will it be as skinny as your wallet when you don't have a job? You can have this back at the end of your shift. Cassius: Yes, Nurse Johnson. [Cassius hums] Epiphany: And no humming. Leyla: It's going to be a long shift. Nadine: Long year. Epiphany: 1002 needs a dressing change. 1006 needs a sponge bath. 1011 needs a catheter. Nadine: What'd you do for New Year's, Nurse Johnson? Epiphany: I spent New Year's Eve waiting for my son to call me. And like poor Mr. Adelson in 1011, I'm still waiting. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Do you like this tie? Skye: Your message said it was urgent. I would've thought you were big enough to dress yourself by now. Ric: Never mind. Skye: So tell me, is this business or pleasure? Ric: Oh, business with you, Skye, is always a pleasure. No, I -- I just wanted to reiterate my offer to help you broker the sale of those piers that you inherited from Mr. Alcazar. Skye: Well, both Sonny and the Zaccharas have shown interest, but I haven't received any hard bids. So tell me, have the dynamics of the market changed? Ric: Yes, indeed they have. Skye: I'm listening. Ric: Well, it appears that Sonny has been arrested for assault in New York City. Seeing as how he's otherwise occupied, it's a perfect time to approach the Zaccharas. Skye: Or a perfect time to stick it to your brother. Skye: So, after Anthony Zacchara stabbed you, I sat with you on what should have been your deathbed and watched your brother bleed for you. But maybe that just further whet your appetite for a pound of Sonny's flesh. Ric: Maybe it did. Skye: I thought you were done with that vendetta. Ric: I'm finding it a hard habit to break. Skye: Hmm. Most addictions are. So you don't forget, I'm one of Port Charles' original revenge junkies. I realize that no matter how long it took me to get my fix, I still ended up empty and alone. Ric: You know, maybe you just needed somebody to share the highs with. Skye: Yes, but with those highs come the inevitable lows. Been there, done that. Ric: Okay, so what are you doing now? I mean, now that you finished your 12-step program, what's next for you? I mean, you obviously have a wealth of assets. Skye: Well, the waterfront properties are certainly one of them. Ric: No, come on, Skye, I'm not talking about real estate. You're a bright and beautiful woman and you're obviously trying to start a new life for yourself. Skye: Well, I'm trying, for my daughter's sake. Ric: Well, begs a few questions, then, doesn't it? Skye: Such as? Ric: Why are you answering my phone calls? Why are you here in my office? Why are you hanging around with an addict like me? Skye: Maybe I think you need a sponsor. Ric: Oh. That's sweet. You going to save me? Skye: Well, you're certainly handsome, brilliant -- Ric: Oh -- Skye: Dynamic -- hmm. Ric: Oh, please, no. Skye: All the traits that play to my weaknesses. Ric: Yeah. Skye: Mm-hmm. Ric: I am good at that. Skye: Maybe there's a few you haven't really gotten around to, though. Ric: Well, give me some time. You know, I cleared my entire day. Skye: So I'm your only meeting? Ric: Yeah, my only one. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Hi. Maxie: Hi. Alexis: Thanks for coming. Maxie: No problem. Alexis: I'm going to an awards dinner in Philadelphia, so I need a dress. Maxie: Let me guess -- you want something that screams "award winner." Alexis: I don't know if I want it to scream. Maybe proclaim in a loud voice. Maybe a whisper -- sometimes people hear you better when you're speaking softly. It's too bad Kate Howard's not here, you know, because I could really use her help. Maxie: Well, why don't I just show you what we have? Alexis: Oh, Maxie. I'm sorry, honestly. I'm going on about dresses and awards and things and -- are you okay? Maxie: Well, it's not so bad when I'm not at home. It's walking through the front door that really gets me. Georgie used to wait up to make sure I got home okay. Alexis: I lost my sister and we weren't nearly as close as you and Georgie were. Is your mother around? Maxie: I'm sure you heard about the funeral. Alexis: Mothers make mistakes. Maxie: My mom leaving was not a mistake, it was a choice. She had her life to lead. She didn't want her children getting in the way. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Oh, that was great. Taking that walk with you and Spencer was everything I thought I'd never experience again. Emily: So -- Nikolas: Yeah. Emily: You feeling better? Nikolas: Uh -- what if I die? What if this thing kills me? Then what? Emily: Nikolas, your love for me beat cancer. And I truly believe that. And now I'm sitting here beside you. We cheated death. Nikolas: Oh. What's a little brain tumor, right? Emily: Yeah. Against our love? Nothing. So, page 243? Nikolas: Page 243. [SCENE_BREAK] [Luke chuckles] Luke: I'm right here, wife. I'm not hiding under the bed. [Chuckles] Luke: What? Cassius: All right, buddy. Now, you ready? Luke: Yes, yeah, I'm ready. But I warn you both -- unless you want a lawsuit, my wife thinks that I am marked "handle with care." Leyla: Oh, always. You're recovering, so you're fragile. Cassius: All right, this end up. Luke: Ah, you got that right. Cassius: Easy -- there we go. Luke: Thank you. Cassius: You okay? Luke: Yeah, good. Thanks, Cassius. Cassius: All right. Luke: Thank you. Bye. Oh. If you tell me what you're looking for, maybe I can help you find it. [Monitor beeps] Tracy: Any contraband your little friend Ernesto might have smuggled in here. Luke: You know, if I weren't under strict orders not to get excited, you and I were going to have a big, fat argument. Tracy: I know you, Luke. If you're not cheating, you're not breathing. Luke: You judge me harshly, wife. Tracy: I don't have to. Your conscience is doing a perfectly good job in there all by itself. Luke: "Conscience." Am I talking in my sleep? Tracy: Not yet. Luke: But you've been listening. Tracy: Luke, I keep a very close eye, ear, and nose on you at all times. Luke: And I wouldn't have it any other way. Come on. [Luke pats bed] Luke: Come on. Come to papa. Tracy: Oh. Luke: Come on, baby. That's it. Relax. Tracy: I don't want to lose you. Luke: Huh. The way you were tossing this room, you'd probably find me if you did. Tracy: I'm not kidding. I want to grow old with you. Don't even think about it. Luke: Spanky, there are a lot of more miles left in this old ticker before it's going to stop. Tracy: But since your heart belongs to me, I want you to take better care of it. Luke: Okay. Tracy: I'm going to let you rest. Luke: Then rest, I shall. Tracy: Can I get you some water? Luke: No. No water. No, I'll just sleep. But I could have Sassius record all my mumblings so you can listen to me snore. [Luke giggles] Tracy: I love you. Luke: I love you, too. Luke: Ha-ha! Luke: Oh. Hmm. Ah, yeah. Luke: Mmm. Luke: Ah. [Luke coughs] [Alarm] [Luke wheezes] [Commotion] [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Ric? Ric: Yeah, just a minute. Yeah, come in. Alexis. Alexis: Ah. I didn't mean to interrupt a meeting. Skye: No, I can go. Ric: No, no, no. Alexis: No, don't -- sit. You look very comfortable. So if you're in the middle of a merger of some sort, I don't want to interrupt. Ric: No, no. Uh, thanks for coming. [SCENE_BREAK] Health inspector: Let's see what we have. There is "obtaining unauthorized access to the health department's mainframe, falsifying government documents," and you have a leaky hose under your espresso machine. Spinelli: Uh, fair and just keeper of the permits, I mean, you have obviously misinterpreted what was in actuality just a foolhardy and innocuous shenanigans. See, I would never, ever endeavor to circumvent the necessary and prudent safeguards of your hallowed code. Diane: There seems to be a misunderstanding. Health inspector: I'm very clear on what's going on. Here you go. Diane: If -- if I may. Mr. Spinelli is a deeply disturbed young man who, while completely harmless, lacks certain social skills. Spinelli: Well, I -- Diane: Don't -- stop. Hmm. Mr. Morgan has taken in and provided for this neer- do-well, who -- [Diane chuckles] Diane: Without this act of charity would certainly burden an already overburdened system. Health inspector: Is this true? Diane: And Mr. Morgan will be more than happy to pay any fine that Mr. Spinelli's juvenile prank may have incurred. Health inspector: And for the leaky hose? Diane: Including the leaky hose, absolutely. Health inspector: Keep an eye on him. Jason: No choice. Diane: Now that we have all that settled, can I ask you a question? Is that scarf a Marisol Deluna? Health inspector: It is. Diane: I recognize good taste. So, if you have to choose a gown to wear to accept a very prestigious award, would you go Armani or Neela Llorente? Health inspector: Armani. Diane: Armani? Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: We got a man on Stan Johnson. As soon as he's clear of witnesses, he's roadkill. [Phone rings] Elizabeth: 10th floor, Nurse Webber. Yes, she is. We've been waiting for your call. Guess who? Epiphany: Hmm. Well, now, your ears must have been burning. Florida? Now what in God's name are you doing all the -- hmm. Stanford, listen. No, I don't want to fight with you. No, I -- I just want to tell you that I miss you and -- and I love you, and I've made a new year's resolution to always tell you how proud I am of you. Yeah, every day. At least every time you call. Yes. Stanford? Stanford? Elizabeth: Epiphany? Epiphany: The -- there was a crash and -- and then the line went dead. [NEXT_ON] Man: He committed assault, and he's not going anywhere. Tracy: Oh, my God. I need help in here! [Monitor flatlines] Judge Luke: Your soul is on trial.

Diane and Alexis are both nominated for female litigator of the year, unbeknownst to each other. Diane focuses on finding the right shoes while Alexis tries to dissuade Jerry from being her escort, as he wishes to be. Spinelli throws himself into cyber work for Sonny and Jason. Upon hearing that Sonny was arrested, Carly is angry at the way his relationship with Kate affects his life. Despite Tracy's policing, Luke manages to get some cigars from his supplier, but immediately goes into an attack. Skye and Ric flirt to the point of having sex, until Alexis interrupts. Nikolas' spectral romance continues. The health inspector busts Spinelli and Sonny's coffee house, but Diane is able to B.S. them into the clear. Epiphany is on the phone with Stan when something bad happens to him.

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[Indistinct chatter] Johnny: Hey. No sign of Dominic. Lulu: Where could he be? Carly: No Dominic? Sonny's not here either. Jax: Okay, you know what? We're not gonna hold things up any longer. If people aren't here it's too bad for them. Come on, let's go. Come on. Lulu: Okay. Jax: We're ready. Father Coates: Oh, okay, then. We're about to begin. Lulu: I don't get it. I saw Dominic an hour ago and he was on his way. What could have stopped him? [SCENE_BREAK] Dominic: You have the right to remain silent-- Sonny: That's good. You go by the book. You don't want me getting off with a Miranda technicality after all your hard work, Detective. Dominic: Anything you say can and will be held against you in a court of law. Sonny: We're not gonna make it that far. [SCENE_BREAK] Father Coates: I exorcise thee, every unclean spirit, in the name of God the Father Almighty, in the name of Jesus Christ, his Son, our Lord and judge, and in the power of the Holy Spirit that thou be depart from the creature of God which our God hath deigned to call into his holy temple, that it may be made the temple of the living God. [SCENE_BREAK] Dominic: You don't want to do that. Sonny: Yeah, I do. Dominic: You really want to add cop killer to the list on top of everything else? We're talking first-degree. Once they find my body, you're as dead as I am. Sonny: That's the thing-- nobody's gonna find you. [SCENE_BREAK] Father Coates: I anoint you, Josslyn Jacks, with the oil of salvation in Christ Jesus our Lord that you may have life everlasting. Lulu and Jason: Amen. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I trusted you. I liked you. In some ways I still do. You got guts, you're smart, you gained acceptance from my family. I was seriously considering making you my successor. Bet you got a good laugh out of that one, didn't you? Dominic: I appreciated the irony. Sonny: Well, that's too bad, Detective. All that effort was wasted. [SCENE_BREAK] Father Coates: Will you be baptized? Lulu and Jason: I will. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Any last words, Detective? Dominic: Oh, yeah. You're damn right I got some last words for you. I want you to know... who this was all about. You remember Mr. Poletti? Lieutenant Poletti, from the old neighborhood? Well, you should, because you had him gunned down like he was some worthless bad guy. Except he wasn't a bad guy. In fact, they didn't make them any better than him. Any kids in my neighborhood who were lacking in something, Mr. Poletti came along and tried his best to make up for everything. I was one of those kids, trying to grow up and be a good man in a household with no male role model. Mr. Poletti stepped in. He taught me everything I needed to know and then some. And you had him taken out. You had him taken out, and you went on with your worthless, pathetic life. And chauffeured around in your black limousine, wearing your fancy suits, demanding and receiving respect from everyone. But not from me, Sonny. I don't respect you. I despise you. [SCENE_BREAK] Father Coates: I baptize you in the name of the Father... and of the Son... and of the Holy Spirit. Lulu and Jason: Amen. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I don't remember your sainted Lieutenant Poletti. But if I did kill him, believe me...he deserved it. Father Coates: May the almighty God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath regenerated thee by water and by the Holy Spirit and who hath given thee the remission of all thy sins, may he himself anoint you with the chrism of salvation, in the same Christ Christ Jesus our Lord unto eternal life. Lulu and Jason: Amen. Father Coates: Peace be with you. Lulu and Jason: And with your spirit. [SCENE_BREAK] Dominic: I think you should pray, Sonny, not for me but for your kids. You pray they never see you the way I'm seeing you right now. A cold-eyed bastard who'd kill anyone to get whatever the hell he wants. Sonny: Good-bye, Detective. Father Coates: Go in peace, and may the Lord be with you. Lulu and Jason: And with you. Congregation: Amen. Father Coates: There is no more sacred bond than the bond between parent and child. Olivia: No! Father Coates: So today let us celebrate that bond, that eternal connection. Olivia: Dante! Father Coates: Let us honor all the parents who try to keep their children safe from the evils of this world. Olivia: My God, Sonny! You just shot your own son! Dante, honey, it's your mother. Now, you just keep breathing. Okay, baby, honey, stay with me. Call 911! Sonny: What do you mean, he's your son, Olivia? Olivia: His name is Dante. And he's your son, too! Honey, you just keep breathing. [SCENE_BREAK] Father Coates: A child is love realized and brought to life. A child is a beginning. So in honor of today's sacred ceremony, I urge you all to make today a new beginning. A renewal of our love and commitment to one another. Make a promise to live a better life. And now, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, please welcome into our church and into our lives, Josslyn John Jacks. [Applause] [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Tell them that he's breathing but his pulse is weak. Sonny: 120 Harbor View Road. Gunshot to chest, bleeding heavily--yeah, he's still breathing, but it's bad. Can you just get here? Olivia: I need a towel! Sonny: I don't know where the towels are. Olivia: In the kitchen--a dish towel. I need to keep pressure on the wound. Get it now. It's okay. Baby, it's okay. I just need you to stay with me, okay? Just stay with me and keep breathing. Sonny: If he's my son, why didn't you tell me? Olivia: To protect him from you. Sonny: And you let it get this far? You know what I do to traitors. Olivia: Sonny! We just need to keep him alive right now. That's all that matters. Sonny: Are you absolutely sure he's my son, Olivia? Olivia: Yes! Dante is your son, and he's lying here fighting for his life because you shot him! Sonny: Let me help. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Hey. Have you heard from Dominic? Johnny: No. And I haven't heard anything from Sonny either, and Olivia appears to have slipped out. Lulu: Okay, I'm not liking any part of this. Johnny: Okay, whatever's going on I don't want you getting mixed up in the middle of it. Lulu: But Dante knew how important this christening was to me. He wouldn't have bailed. Johnny: Okay, but maybe all along Dominic's plan was to arrest Sonny during the christening and he didn't want you to know about it. Lulu: No. No, no, no, no. I--I don't think so. I have a bad feeling. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Well, we got through a whole ceremony without a shootout. This is some kind of record. Tracy: Does that mean we can go home now? Lucky: Lulu asked for some extra support. We should probably refrain from stampeding the exits. Ethan: Oh, no stampeding here. I thought the ceremony was quite lovely. To think, the idea of having a miniature person who depends on you. Tracy: Children are a tremendous responsibility. Luke: Yes, but on a day like this, when I've got all 3 of my kids in sight and they're all safe, you know, it's all worth it. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: I don't know why Dad isn't here yet. Michael: I guess something just came up last-minute. You know how it goes. Morgan: What about Dominic? He promised he'd be here. Michael: Well, I'm sorry. You can't believe a word Dominic says. Morgan: I bet they'll show up at the party afterwards, though. I know Dad misses a lot of stuff, but even so, he always knows how to make it right. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: If the ambulance doesn't get here soon, I'm gonna take him to the hospital myself. Olivia: No, we wait for the paramedics. Sonny: I'm not gonna sit here and watch my son bleed to death on my living room floor. How could you do this to me? How could you let this happen? Olivia: It was a mistake! I made several mistakes, okay? Just--just stay with me, okay? All you need to do is keep breathing. The ambulance is on its way and the doctors are gonna fix you right up. I just need you to hold on. Sonny: So he's such a dedicated cop that he went against his father? Did you turn him against me? Olivia: He doesn't know that you're his father. As far as he's concerned, you're just another thug that needs to be shut down. Sonny: Why didn't you just tell me the truth, Olivia? We could have worked something out. I don't care he's a cop. I don't care what he's done. I would never raise a hand against my own child. Olivia: Go check and make sure the gates are open. We can't let anything slow the ambulance down. Sonny: If they're not here in 3 minutes, I'm taking him. Olivia: No! You could make it worse, Sonny. You don't know how much damage the bullet did. He could be bleeding inside. Sonny: It makes sense now, the way you stood beside him at that carnival. He almost died trying to save Morgan's life. Olivia: If he'd needed a transplant I would have told you. Sonny: Yeah, but you didn't. You stood by and watched while he--my son--went undercover to go against me. Olivia: Your son is an excellent cop, Sonny. He's dedicated, he's incorruptible, and he never would have stopped until this case was closed. Sonny: This is all wrong, Olivia. You should have told me. [Sirens] Olivia: Thank God, thank God. I'm gonna go let them in here. Don't let him die. [Sirens coming closer] Sonny: Hey, you gotta understand, this would not have happened if I knew... we're a lot alike in a lot of ways. I mean...you're gonna get through this. Paramedic: How do you know this man? Olivia: I'm his mother. Paramedic: How many times was he shot? Olivia: Once. Paramedic: Did he hit his head? Olivia: Not that I know of. Sonny, did he hit his head? Sonny: He just--he just fell from the bullet. Paramedic: Does he have any preexisting medical conditions? Olivia: Um, a concussion from when he fell on a fire escape when he was 10. Uh, a broken arm in high school. He keeps himself in good shape. He doesn't smoke, social drinker. Um, overall he's very healthy. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: I think that the--the christening was fine, but the gown was just gorgeous. Hey, Lulu, do you think I could sell Kate on the idea of doing a layout on baby gowns? They're coming back. Spinelli: Um, given the sacred intent of the ceremony, I'm not sure that the gown was the most important element. Father Coates: Excuse me. Everyone, could I have your attention, please? On behalf of the Jacks family, I'd like to invite you all to a reception at the Jacks home. [Applause] Alexis: Congratulations. Carly: Thanks. Alexis: Hi. I'm sorry, I can't make the reception. Jax: Oh, that's okay. It must be a pretty important arbitration you're doing. Alexis: Well, it is, and I've already asked for a long recess. I don't want to push my luck. Jax: Okay. Well, thanks for making it to the ceremony. Alexis: That's what we do. I'm so happy for you. Really, I am, and I love you. Jax: Aww. Thank you. Alexis: Mmm. Jax: See you. Alexis: Bye. Good-bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Morgan, I need your help. It's important. Morgan: We're just about to leave for the party. Molly: Come here. It's in the name of true love. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Hey, where do you think Dominic and Dad are? Did you get the case shut down? Jax: I'm still waiting for confirmation, Michael. Michael: Okay. You know, I'm really glad you're taking care of this. I know you hate Dad, but you'd never want him to go prison. I mean, it would be terrible for Mom and for me and Morgan. Anyway, I really appreciate your help. Jax: No worries. Jane: Well, I hope that was not what it looked like--telling a bold-faced lie to your stepson. Jax: Mom. It's my job to protect my family, okay, even if that means losing everything. I don't want Josslyn to grow up with fear. I don't want her to go out with bodyguards following her around like Michael and Morgan. I want her to have a good life. Jane: Even if her parents are at war? What kind of life is that? Jax: You know what? It's done. Sonny's being arrested at any moment now. Jane: Well, I'm sure he deserves it, but I--I can't help but feeling sorry for Michael and Morgan, well, for all of you, really. Jax: Yeah, thanks. Yeah, Carly's gonna know about my involvement, and Michael's gonna know that I lied to him. So... Jane: Well...I hope it's worth it, Jax. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Thank you for being Josslyn's godfather. You were great. Jason: It wasn't that difficult. Carly: It was for you. I know you didn't want to do it, but you did it for me, and I love you. Jason: You're welcome. Carly: You know, I can't believe Sonny didn't come. The boys missed him, and he loves things like this. Bobbie: Well, something must have come up. Carly: Yeah. Or maybe he decided to keep his distance and let this day be about the future. [SCENE_BREAK] Paramedic: All right, 1, 2, 3. Olivia: I'm riding with him. I'm his mother. Paramedic: Family only, sir. Sonny: Okay, wait a minute, okay? I'm his father. Paramedic: All right, come on. Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Hey. Jason: You seen Morgan? He said that he wanted to meet me here-- Sam: Oh, I can't believe this. Molly told me the exact same thing. Molly! Come on, don't make me come looking for you! Molly: Sam, making vague threats to your little sister is the exact opposite of romantic. Sam: Hey, I can't believe you went along with this. Morgan: I can't either. I just want to get home before Mom eats all the cake. You're supposed to give me a ride. Jason: Then what are we doing here? Sam: Yeah. Molly: Just look around. Wouldn't this be a great place for a wedding? Jason: Okay, we need to get back to that house. Molly: You know, Jason, you're an extremely romantic, if slightly tragic character, but you could be a little more flexible. Morgan: He's a guy, not a character. Sam: This is none of your business. Molly: Look, can't you just picture a lovely, intimate wedding, the organ playing Bach, Maxie, Kristina, and me as bridesmAIDS? And if you want, I could read Byron or Edna St. Vincent Millay. Sam: Uh, no, no, no. Jason and I are not getting married. Morgan: Can we go to the party now? Molly: But, Sam, life is short and filled with peril, especially for you two. So carpe diem--seize the day. Hello! Now's the moment to propose. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Wow, look at all those Spencers. Someone take a picture. Luke: Um, a little heavy on the family bonding there, niece. Carly: Jax is opening champagne. There's also, um, sparkling cider, in case anyone's interested. Luke: Sparkling cider. Not today, thanks. Carly: Well, I blame Elizabeth for all this. Luke: Well, you may not be in a position to throw stones, given all the men and marriages with your tire tracks across their back. Now, that's not criticism. It's just a caution not to judge. Lulu: Okay, so, the difference is that Carly doesn't claim to be anyone's angel, whereas Elizabeth did. [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: Maxie. I understand things are going very well for you. Mac must be proud. Maxie: Thank you. Spinelli: Maximista is indeed coming into her own. [SCENE_BREAK] Milo: We should have heard something by now. Max: It's a remote stretch of road. It could take a while to find a car that goes flying off a hairpin curve. Michael: You guys heard from Dad? He's not picking up. Max: Yeah, yeah, he's fine. Milo: Yeah. Go and join the party now. [Cell phone rings] [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: A lot of people are really happy without getting married. Molly: Yes, but, what about two hearts beating as one, running across the moors hand in hand, the blessed union of souls? What about fate and destiny, Sam? Morgan: What about the party we're missing, Sam? Sam: What about, I'm not getting married to Jason or anybody else anytime soon, and if I do, it's gonna be my decision, and I don't need to hear it from my little sister. Molly: So you haven't completely ruled out marriage to Jason at some indefinite time in the future? Jason: Oh, Molly. You know, we should probably drop this, just to respect what your sister wants, right? Molly: Certainly. But I'm still gonna be a bridesmaid, right? [SCENE_BREAK] [Siren] Sonny: If you're making this up to save your son's life, you need to tell me now. Olivia: Dante is your son. Sonny: Does anyone know? Your parents? Olivia: I kept it a secret his entire life to keep him from winding up where he is right now. Sonny: By not telling me, you made it happen. Olivia: Sonny, if he can hear us right now, he needs to know that he's gonna live, not whose fault it is that he got shot. [Beeping] Sonny: What's wrong? Paramedic: He's in hypovolemic shock. [Beeping] [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Lulu, you're trying to hide it, but I know you're obsessing about Dominic. Lulu: He was supposed to be at the christening, and he would not miss this party. He knows how much it means to me. He's not answering his phone. Maxie: That's a little unsettling. Spinelli: No doubt the audacious one was pulled into last-minute service by Mr. Sir. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Ahh. Carly and Jax sure know how to throw a party. Ethan: Yeah. Nice ambience. You know, Carly told me that this is her dream house. Lucky: Really? Ethan: Yeah. I haven't even lifted anything yet, mate. I might be losing my touch. Lucky: You know what? Maybe you should be the upstanding Spencer for a while. I'm taking a sabbatical. And I appreciate the fact that you're not trying to stop me. Ethan: Yeah, well, as long as you let me drive. Lucky: Deal. Luke: Are you two going home together? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Can I have everyone's attention, please? I just want to thank you all for being here. And it means a lot to me and my family that you guys are here helping us celebrate Josslyn's christening. I think it's really important for my daughter to have a family and friends like this. So thank you for making my life feel full and complete. And it's because of you, Jax, my wonderful husband. Thank you. [Applause] [SCENE_BREAK] [Siren] Olivia: It's all right, baby. You're doing just fine. You just need to keep breathing. You're almost at the hospital. They're gonna fix you up. You just need to stay with us and keep breathing, okay? Steve: Okay, hang 4 units of O-Neg and run them in as fast as you can. Get a CBC, bleeding times, run a CMP, and get him to cubicle 2. Dr. Niles, take it from here. Lisa: Okay, let's set him on a dopamine drip, stat. Steve: I'm sorry, you're gonna have to stay out here, please. I'll make sure you know what's going on. I'll need to speak with Mr. Pirelli's immediate-- Olivia: His name is Dante Falconeri, and I'm his mother. Sonny: I'm his father. [Tray crashes to floor] [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: What took you guys so long? Sam: I don't think you want to know. Carly: I was about to send out a search party. Morgan: Did you eat all the cake? Carly: No, but it's almost gone. You better go find some. Morgan: Ohh! Molly: I'm afraid it's my fault. Despite all of my effort, Jason and Sam are determined to remain star-crossed. Carly: Ohh...don't you hate when that happens? Molly: Uh-huh! Carly: Do you know what I think? I think you should enjoy the party, I think you should have tons of cake and tons of soda. I want to make sure you go home with a perfect sugar high. Molly: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Isn't Dad supposed to be here? Michael: Yeah. I mean, you know how it is. Kristina: You didn't say anything to Jason about Dominic, did you? Do you still think he's an undercover cop? Michael: I know what I heard, but I didn't tell Jason. I told Jax, like you suggested. Kristina: Did he believe you? Michael: Yeah. And he promised to close down the case, which means Dad's not gonna get in trouble, and Dominic will be out of the picture for good. Kristina: I knew Jax would be able to help. Michael: You know, I admit it; I never expected Jax would turn out to be such a cool guy. [SCENE_BREAK] [Monitor beeping] Sonny: What does Dante know of his father? P.A.: Code blue, ICU. Code blue, ICU. Olivia: I told him that it was a wild time in my life. Sonny: Yeah, see, that's the same thing you told me. Olivia: We broke up, and you started dating my cousin, and I wanted you to think that I didn't care. Sonny: Could there be another father? Olivia: Nobody. Sonny: So all this time you've been just not telling me? Olivia: I was protecting Dante. I was protecting Dante. Sonny: Well, it makes sense that we're related, because da--you know, we got along from the start, he's ambitious and he's proud of it. Morgan latched on to him. Steve: Okay. Olivia: How is he? Steve: Well, the bullet did major internal damage. It's lodged close to the spine. Olivia: Will he be paralyzed? Steve: It's too soon to say. I'm a trauma surgeon, Dr. Niles is an orthopedist. We'll be doing his surgery together. Sonny: What are his chances? Steve: He's lost a great deal of blood, as you know. We can't operate until he stabilizes, but we'll monitor him very, very closely. Sonny: You haven't said if he's gonna live, Doctor. Steve: Your son will get the best possible care. But the bullet went through the center of his chest. I can't make guarantees. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Where are Dominic and Sonny? Why aren't they here? Jason: I don't know what's going on with Dominic, but Sonny had some business to take care of. [SCENE_BREAK] [Cell phone rings] Robin: Hello? Sonny: Is Patrick with you? Robin: Sonny? Sonny: I have an emergency. I want to know if you guys can come to the hospital right away? Can you keep quiet? Olivia: You calling in your own surgeons? Sonny: Dr. Niles did--you know, she did a good job on my father, but Robin and Patrick, they do wonders. I've seen it more than once. Steve: I have notified police we're treating a gunshot wound. It's hospital policy. But before they get here, can either one of you tell me what happened? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Oh, excuse me. Not so fast. Monica: Oh. Edward: Oh, Carly, you've, uh, you've thrown a wonderful party, but don't spoil it by forcing us to wear out our welcome. Carly: I just want to say thank you. I know it wasn't easy for all of you guys to show up, but I appreciate it. Tracy: May we go? Luke: Quick, before she changes her mind. Carly: Bye. Monica: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Do you want me to give you a ride to the hotel? Jane: No. You sent a car. That's more than enough. Carly: Wait, you're not gonna stay while we open up presents? Jane: I'm afraid the jet lag is catching up with me. Carly: Then you should stay here. We have plenty of room for you. Jax: Oh, I'm sure Mom would be much happier at the hotel. Jane: He's right. Good-bye, you two. Jax: Bye, Mom. Jane: Now, you remember, no matter what happens, how much you love one another. Jax: Okay, Mom. Okay. Carly: That was a little weird. Wasn't that weird? Jax: She just had a little too much to drink. You know? Like everyone. [Jax and Carly chuckle] [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: Um...hi. Could I-- I'm sorry. Can borrow Stone Cold for a minute? Sam: Uh--sure. Jason: I haven't heard anything from Sonny. Spinelli: Well, are you concerned? Jason: He'll call if he needs anything. [SCENE_BREAK] [Elevator bell rings] Robin: Sonny? Sonny: Hey. Robin: Hey. Sonny: Okay, I know you saved Michael's life. Now you need to save my son's. He got shot, and they just took him to the emergency surgery. Robin: We just saw Morgan. He was at Jax's. He's fine. Sonny: No, no. Dominic Pirelli, his real name is Dante Falconeri. Robin: As in Olivia Falconeri. Sonny: She's his mother, I'm his father. I just found out. I need you both involved in, you know, my son's care. Can you do that? Patrick: We can do it. We'll do everything we can. Sonny: Great. Thank you. Robin: Wow. I knew Sonny and Olivia were friends in Bensonhurst, but I... you're acting like you're not surprised. Patrick: I knew. Robin: You knew? You knew Dominic and Dante were-- Patrick: I overheard a conversation. Olivia...she asked me not to say anything and she confirmed it. Robin: Well, that kind of information isn't covered by medical privilege. You are my husband and Sonny's one of my best friends. Why didn't you tell me? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: My little girl's sound asleep while we're opening up all her presents. Oh, Molly, this is beautiful. Molly: I wanted to get a little sundress with pink flamingoes on it, but Mom said we have to be practical. Carly: Oh. Practical's good. But, you know, I think it's really important for little girls to have a sundress with pink flamingoes on it. So we should go shopping, shouldn't we? Kristina: Oh, that'll be fun. Carly: Yeah, your mom will love it. Molly: Kristina's gotten very into shopping lately. Carly: Ooh! Morgan: What about this one? It has no name on it. Carly: Ohh, we'd better open that one, hadn't we? [Overlapping conversation] [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Do you think we can leave now? Sam: You're the godfather. You have to stay. You have to. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Just rip it open. Kristina: Just rip it off. Carly: Ooh! It's a DVD. Hmm. [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] [Indistinct P.A. Announcement] Olivia: Hi. Oh, I am so proud of you, honey. You are doing so good. You've been so strong. You've made it this far. You are gonna make it all the way. Okay? You're gonna get through that surgery. Honey, you are gonna be just...Fine. My beautiful boy. You are everything that I ever prayed for. Everything. And you need to know... you need to know that any lie that I told, anything that I did, that is on me, honey, that's not you. You can't let that hold you back. You need-- you need to live your life. Every minute. Every minute, honey, to the fullest. And don't make the same mistakes that your father made, okay? This life, uh, this life we're living is not about money and power and revenge. It's about... It's about kids. And baseball games. And being able to look at yourself in the mirror. But you can do that, honey. You are that man, the man that I raised you to be. Dante: Ma... Olivia: Yeah, honey, I'm right here, honey. What do you need? Can you hear me? Dante: Tell... tell Lulu... Olivia: Yeah? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Our Father... that's what you are, Holy Father who forgives us, protects us, loves us. I'm a father, too, and I love my kids more than anything in the whole world. And I try my... I try my best to do right by them. No, no, no. That's a lie, Father. It's not right to kill. To point a gun... to pull the trigger on someone who saved your life. A brave man, a good man, who turns out to be your son. This is not an accident. It's your judgment on me... for the life that I chose to live... that I would try to kill my own son. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Okay. Honey, the doctors are coming soon, and they said that the bullet is lodged close to your spine. And I'm not saying that to scare you, I just think, um, I think you need to know what you're up against. Because I know you. You are a fighter, and the tougher things get, the greater you shine. I am so proud and so honored to be your mother. P.A.: Dr. Brown to cardiology. Dr. Brown to cardiology. Sonny: Any change? Olivia: He woke up for about a split second. He asked for Lulu. Steve: Ahem. I have a couple of questions about your son's medical history. Olivia: Okay. Sonny: Oh, boy. [Sighs] You know that connection you hear about between father and son, I don't know, maybe we... we had it all along. We think alike. You speak your mind, you're not afraid to make a mistake. I respect your stubbornness. How you handle yourself. You did what you had to do. Your job was to... Dismantle my organization, and I... I just about...turned the whole damn thing over to you. That's what I call amazing work. I don't know, I still can't believe you're my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Guess we'll watch this later. Morgan: Don't you want to see what's on it? Carly: I know what's on it. It's probably pictures from Jax's mom of when Jax was a baby or the Quartermaines when Michael was a baby. Morgan: Ooh, now we really want to see it. Please? Carly: Later. We're going to watch that later. Okay? All right, what's next? People don't wrap anymore. Look at that. So cute. Look at that. [Conversation continues] [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: We shouldn't be doing this, Morgan. Morgan: Mom won't care. Molly: She asked us to wait. Morgan: Fine. Okay, we waited. Molly: Oh, come on. You know that's not what she meant. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: What Molly said at the church, I know it was a little out of line, and if you think-- Jason: Why was it out of line? Sam: Well... Jason: I love you. Franco: [on DVD] I always knew I was different. I felt nothing. People would laugh or cry. I never understood why. I taught myself to mimic them. I passed for ordinary. I was 18 when I went to prison for a crime I didn't commit. I learned a lot. [SCENE_BREAK] [Cell phone rings] [Ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring] Lulu: No. [Ring] [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: It's all right. Hey, I'm not--I'm not gonna hurt you. It was all a mistake. I'm--I'm your father. [Monitor beeping]

Everyone wonders why Sonny and Dante/Dom haven't arrived at the church. After Sonny shoots Dante/Dom, Olivia tells him the truth about their son. Sonny tries to help Olivia stop the bleeding while they wait for help to arrive. Sonny says he never would have harmed his own child and is upset that Olivia kept such a big secret from him. Jane worries about Jax's part in Sonny's downfall. Molly and Morgan drop wedding hints to Jason and Sam at the church. At the christening party, Luke warns Lulu and Carly not to "judge" Elizabeth. Lulu worries about Dante/Dom while Michael worries about Sonny. Sonny and Olivia ride along with Dante/Dom in the ambulance. Dante/Dom goes into shock on the way to the hospital. Lisa and Steven tend to Dante/Dom while Sonny and Olivia wait. Olivia insists she was "protecting" her son by hiding his paternity. Steven says Dante/Dom has "internal damage" and the bullet is close to his spine. Sonny calls Robin and Patrick for assistance. Robin is upset when she learns that Patrick kept the truth about Dante/Dom's paternity from her. Sonny says a prayer in the hospital chapel. Dante/Dom mumbles Lulu's name to Olivia. Sonny sits with Dante/Dom and talks about their similarities. Morgan and Molly stumble upon Franco's videotape talking about his life of crime. Lulu goes to Sonny's house where she finds his phone and sees all the blood. Dante/Dom wakes up to Sonny at his bedside. Sonny says, "I'm your father" as Olivia stands in the doorway.

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Jason: Max? Claudia: This stuff is awful. Sonny should really keep his day job. Jason: What are you doing here? Claudia: Your boss wasn't interested in a deal of mutual satisfaction, what about you? [SCENE_BREAK] [Sonny sighs] Kate: Were you here all night again? Sonny: What am I supposed to do? Kate: I thought you had some sensitive business deal. Sonny: Don't you worry about that, it's being handled. [SCENE_BREAK] [Johnny groans] Max: Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Hey, I need to talk to someone. Elizabeth: Okay -- I'm just about to go on break -- what's wrong? Lulu: I was supposed to have a date with Johnny and he didn't show up, so I was wondering if -- Scott: Lulu! Before today is done, I'm going to have you arrested for attempted murder of my son. [SCENE_BREAK] [Diego whistles] Diego: I brought breakfast -- for me. Now, what's the point of wasting good food if you're going to die? Diego: Ah. You know what's amazing? All this fury about the text message killer, and I can still get my morning coffee by the dockside stand, and no one knows who I am or what I've really done. Sam: You are not going to get away with this. People are going to know that I'm missing and they will come looking for me. Diego: Oh, yeah, but, I mean, how long before they really look, or they care? I mean, by then, you're just going to be part of Jason Morgan's personal burial ground -- along with my father. Oh, man! [Diego chuckles] Diego: I got to tell you, though, I am -- I am going to miss all this, you know? Just that smell of fear everyone got when I was close. Ah. Sam: What are you taking? Diego: Oh, these? That bullet that you put in my chest damaged my liver. These babies are just keeping down my bile, you know? And believe me, I need lots of it. Sam: Well, I hope it eats you alive in hell. Diego: Ooh. You think I'm the only one going there? You shot me, Sam, and left me for dead. Your whore of a mother stabbed my Uncle Luis and threw him off a balcony. You know your friend, the police commissioner's daughter -- the one that got away from me yesterday? She put me in jail. Almost got her in the park, though, but her sister took her place. I got to tell you, I almost felt bad about Georgie. Oh, well. [Diego sighs] Diego: And then there was my poor father. How many times did Sonny and Jason try to kill him? Sam: I don't know -- he got what he deserved. Diego: And so will you -- and everyone else. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Everything is such a haze. I remember you leaving, and then I had trouble breathing, and there was some woman here. Sonny: What was she doing? Kate: Just talking incessantly. Wasn't talking about anything, but I had a feeling she wanted to tell me something. Leo: Okay. I'm sorry, but I need some doctor/patient bonding time. Sonny: I'll be right back, okay? Kate: Hey, Sonny, what about the woman? Sonny: She's not going to bother you again, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: If you're here about business or a truce, I'm ready to listen to you. If you're not, there's no reason to stay. Claudia: Most guys who look like you are looking for a quick fix. Jason: Okay, Sonny's kid is missing, Kate Howard's been shot -- most likely, you and your family are involved. Sonny is understandably upset. You want to keep the peace? You tell me what you know. Claudia: I don't know. I don't know who took his son, I don't know who shot Kate Howard -- not that I care. Why do you look like you don't believe me? Jason: Because most women who look like you know how to lie. Claudia: Huh. What's he see in her anyway -- the bedridden magazine queen? Jason: That's a -- that's a question for Sonny. Claudia: Well, I have a question for you. Jason: Oh, yeah? Claudia: What'd you want to be when you grew up? Jason: You know what? I really don't have time for these questions. Claudia: Well, I haven't offered my proposal yet, so -- Jason: Well, so offer it. Claudia: No. Answer my question -- what did you want to be when you grew up? [Jason sighs] Jason: Um -- they tell me I wanted to be a doctor. Claudia: Oh, you don't remember? Jason: No, I don't. Claudia: I wish I had that kind of selective memory. Jason: Well, it's not selective, it was an accident. Claudia: Oh, you were in an accident? You're damaged goods? We have that in common. Jason: I answered your question. What's your proposal? Claudia: What would Sonny say if I said I could offer a truce between our families? Jason: He'd say, "I don't believe it." Claudia: Okay, well, I think you're an independent thinker. What do you say? [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Open the damn door! [SCENE_BREAK] Ian: What's going on here? Scott: You -- you're going to pay for this, Lulu. I mean, you're a Spencer, really, through and through, you -- agh -- ow! Let go of me! Ian: This is a hospital. You will, A, behave accordingly, B, leave, or, C, wind up here as a patient yourself. Did any of that penetrate your alcoholic haze? Scott: Yeah, yeah, yeah, all right, all right, all right, let go of me! Lucky: Listen, I -- I'll take it from here. Scott: Hey -- oh, well, look at this -- we got another Spencer here, huh? The one on the right side of the law -- so all the other little Spencers can run wild. Lucky: Baldwin, let's go somewhere so we can talk. Scott: Where do you want to go? Want to go to my son's room, watch him vegetate? Huh? Want to come, Lulu? Elizabeth: Are you okay? Lulu: No, not really. Ian: Why don't you take a break and -- and stay with her? But could you give me a few contact numbers before? Some of my patients seem to be flying out of the doors without completed care -- starting with Nikolas Cassadine. [SCENE_BREAK] Nadine: Nikolas? Nikolas? Nikolas? Nadine: Nikolas, what happened? [Nikolas groans] Nikolas: I was on my way to the launch, I had another blackout. Nadine: Last I saw, you were at G.H. Nikolas: I know, I know -- I had to leave. Nadine: Yeah, well, now you have to go back. I think even Emily would agree with me. Nikolas: No, she's not -- she's not here, she's afraid. Nadine: Of what? Nikolas: I have to get back to Wyndemere. We need to get back to Wyndemere, Emily and I. You were right -- seeing her had a purpose all along. I've been playing afraid and confused, but now it's time for me to start playing smart. Nadine: Are you sure you can make it? Nikolas: Just help me, please. Nadine: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Epiphany: Why did I know you'd show up before I could get out the door? Cassius: My mother died of a heart attack less than a year ago. We were evacuees of hurricane Katrina. Our home was cut in half; it was like looking inside a dollhouse. People inside were thrown around and crumpled like dolls -- all dead. My mother tried to go on as if nothing had happened, as if our whole world hadn't been destroyed. All she really wanted to do was help people -- that is, until she collapsed from exhaustion. And I saw the pain in her eyes, but I missed the strain on her heart, and I -- I lost her. I wound up here and I started to see that same pain in your eyes, so I knew it had to be hurting your heart. So I tried to warn you. You know, you and my mother have a lot in common, you're a lot alike, except for one major difference -- you're alive. Epiphany, you are a survivor. Epiphany: A lone survivor. Cassius: No. Woman, you are anything but alone. Leo: That's why we're going to take you on a little detour before you take command again. Epiphany: What kind of detour? Cassius: You like soup? [SCENE_BREAK] Mike: Okay, huh, good? Woman: Little to the left. Mike: To the left, up? Woman: Your other left. Mike: Oh -- okay. Woman: It was so great of Campbell's to donate all this heart-healthy soup today. Second Woman: I've decided we should keep it to homestyle chicken noodle and New England clam chowder today. You know how Helen likes to swipe the cream of mushroom. First Woman: So true! Mike: Okay, so, huh? Woman: And thank you again so much for letting us use your restaurant today. Mike: Oh, no problem at all. Monica: Um -- excuse me. Woman: Okay. Monica: Hi. What did you say you called your local "Go Red" organization? Woman: We're called "Take Heart." Monica: Oh. Woman: And we've managed to reach out and save so many women. You know, some of us, even hardcore professionals -- we just refuse to see what we're doing to ourselves. Second Woman: And for that, we rely on great doctors like yourself. First Woman: Yeah. Monica: Oh -- Woman: Shall we sit? Second Woman: Yes. Bobbie: Everyone understands if you don't want to be a part of this luncheon. You've had a hard few months. And you always contribute so much to this group, especially considering you're the youngest member. B.J. would be very proud. Maxie: What? Spinelli: The Jackal did not know you were the contributory type. Maxie: There's a lot you don't know about me, just like there's a lot you didn't know about Georgie -- like the fact she was in love with you. I'm sorry, Spinelli. I loved Coop, and I wanted him to love me, and he did -- but I had to test that every day. And now he's dead, and the person who killed him is still out there. Not to mention on top of that, Scott Baldwin is accusing us of setting up Logan for a ceremonial sacrifice. Spinelli: Okay, well, we should leave the ladies to lunch. The Jackal has a mere 12 hours to turn over all damning evidence that we collected to your father. Maxie: Spinelli, that means we still have 12 hours to find out who the real killer is. [SCENE_BREAK] Diego: Hmm. Boom! [Diego chuckles] Diego: Don't worry; it's not set to go off -- yet. Oh. Sam: You're leaving somebody out. Coop, Maxie's boyfriend -- what did he ever do to you? Diego: Oh, the quiet one. Yep, it's always the quiet one we got to look out for. See, he was putting pieces of the puzzle together, just tracing all the escape routes after the attacks and the killings, and trying to see if the victims had anything in common. He actually thought it was my father -- that's what led him down here, and that's what got him silenced. Ah, but listen, I got to go. So you can scream all you want, and Jason's not going to come to save you. Sam: Jason will find you. He's going to want to get you back for what you did to his sister. Diego: Right -- the Wyndemere ball. Yeah, Prince Cassadine's Halloween party -- that was fun. You know, I don't think Emily knew she was going to die for the sins of her brother. Huh. But Carly, though -- she's going to know. I want her to know now. Yeah, I want her to know that I was the one who took her phone and spied on her, took pictures of her and her new little husband. Huh. Yeah. And I want Sonny to mourn the mother of his children. Another death in the family -- just like all the deaths in mine. Sam: Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait -- what are you doing with those? Diego: Just taking away the prize everyone thought they'd get when they killed my father. Don't go anywhere. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: What the hell is this? Sonny: Whatever your friend Trevor makes it. Johnny: Trevor's not my friend. Sonny: Well, it looks like you're up the creek -- and you may never come down. [Sonny laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Nadine: Are you sure about this? Nikolas: Yes. You were right -- Emily's the key to remembering who killed her. It's just my guilt has always blocked out the truth that she's been carrying all along, I just wasn't asking the right things. Nadine: So what do you want me to do? Nikolas: I want you to wait out here in the hall until I say it's okay to come in. Nadine: Good luck. Although, my aunt -- we so don't have time for that right now. Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: The Jackal, P.I., needs to lay out all the clues in front of him, the wounded blond one will take notes. Maxie: That's all I'm good for -- notes? Spinelli: Well, of course, the Jackal, P.I., is counting on the wounded blond one for her superior -- Maxie: I'll get a pen. [Maxie sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You're being too vague for me to have an opinion. Look, I -- I know what the Zaccharas trade in, okay? We're -- we're not even going to touch it. Claudia: We're going to give Sonny something to look the other way. Jason: No, Sonny doesn't want drugs in this town, so unless you lied about Michael, you have nothing he wants. Claudia: Oh, what -- what does Sonny ship? I mean, come on, what does he stick between his beans -- hot chocolate? Jason: We're done. Claudia: No, we're not done. Jason: Well, you better have something else you want to put on the table! Claudia: Fine, how about Trevor Lansing? Jason: That might get Sonny's attention. Claudia: Yeah, especially given their tortured past. Jason: How -- how do you bring down Trevor without bringing down your whole organization? Claudia: You let me worry about that, okay? I have ways. I know things. And in time, I will know more things. Jason: All right, I'll pass that along. Claudia: Okay, before you do, I have one more question, and I better get the answer I'm looking for. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Coop was a smart guy, right? I mean, what if he left behind a clue in case something happened to him? There's some writing on the inside of this paper. It says "T.M.K." and then a dash and some letters and numbers -- "d-r-n-1-7." What do you think that means? [SCENE_BREAK] [Sam groans] Sam: Oh – [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: My brother didn't come home last night. So either he got lucky or he got unlucky. You know where he is? Jason: No, I don't. Claudia: I think that's truth by omission, but I'll take it. You know Sonny's done something with my Johnny. Jason: maybe. Claudia: No, "maybe" -- that's as good as a "yes." Jason: That's as good as a "maybe." Claudia: No, you -- why would you not know for sure? You're Sonny's right-hand man. But I think you're a lot more than that. I think you are all logic and reason, and Sonny is all passion and emotion and sweet -- overreaction. It's wasted on Kate Howard, wasted. Who are you wasted on? Jason: No one. Claudia: An answer with the colors of a double meaning. Imagine that -- hmm -- a thinking man's hit man. That could give a girl a chill. Okay, back to my brother. Here's what I think. I think something tells me that between Trevor's greed and need to get back at Sonny, and Sonny's ego and need to keep Trevor at bay, John should already be dead. All right, as long as we're talking in maybes, maybe the only reason he's not is because of you. You see something in him maybe? And you see that he is the product of a twisted childhood like so many of us are. You see that he's green, he's rash, but he's caught up in Trevor's web -- there's still a chance for John. There's still a chance for him. He can make something of himself outside of this war, this violence, and revenge. Jason: Okay, okay. Johnny's a decent guy. He's just very confused. Claudia: John still has his soft spots. He still -- he still believes in love. He believes in right and wrong, though he's seen precious little of it. And he has his pride, and he has his father's empire. I'd like to see him hold on to one and turn the other one over to me, because I can take what comes with it. I can take it, and I can dish it right back. I don't give people the benefit of the doubt, and I doubt you do, either, but for some reason, I think you've given it to John. Jason: Yeah, maybe I have. Claudia: Okay, so pick up the phone and call Sonny and tell him to release -- Jason: Sonny doesn't like orders, I don't like orders. Claudia: Great. Okay, you know what? Think of it as a suggestion, that's all. But it's got a time limit. You got 20 minutes, and then all bets are off. Claudia: And if John's hurt – [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You don't like to be closed in, do you? Johnny: What the hell is this place? Sonny: It's part of a psychiatric clinic -- burned down, abandoned. This is a room where they used to -- the crazy people used to hit themselves against the wall trying to get out, you know, like flies against a windowpane. We're up in the mountains -- good place to keep people on ice. Johnny: No shirt, no shoes? Sonny: Yeah. Johnny: No socks? Sonny: Yeah. Johnny: What's that for? Sonny: I'll tell you why -- because there's a lot of ice out there, a lot of rocks, a lot of snow. It's a long way down, it's rough on the feet -- rough on anything exposed. As a matter of fact, even if you did try to make it to civilization, something on your -- your hands, your feet would get so frozen, they'd have to cut it off. Johnny: What the hell am I doing here? Sonny: My son is missing! Johnny: I already told you, remember? I have nothing to do with that! Sonny: Yeah? Well, that's the same thing Trevor told me, and I said, "That answer's not going to get you back!" And then it kind of dawned on me -- and it should dawn on you -- maybe Trevor doesn't want you back. Sonny: Don't hit your head too hard on the wall. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: You are not the person who should be helping me with how I feel. Lucky: About Logan? About him being in a coma, or the fact that you're torn between him and Johnny Zacchara? Lulu: See? The way your face changes when you say Johnny's name -- that proves my point. Lucky: Let me prove you wrong, then. Lulu: Okay, right, okay. So if I said that I have feelings for Johnny, you're not going to come down on me like a ton of bricks? Lucky: You know we can't control what we feel -- or for who or how it's going to end up. You know I loved Elizabeth, and there's always going to be a part of me that still does. I just hated the lies and the love she feels for Jason, whether she acted on it or not. And then Sam -- she came along, and I thought I knew. I thought I knew who she really was. I knew she was angry and that she wanted to get back at Elizabeth and Jason. And then it started to change and it started to feel good. Lulu: So what happened? Lucky: More lies, more secrets. Lulu: And you and Sam are over? Lucky: I told her I was. I told myself I was. But I'm not sure. Not until the man who's been trying to kill Sam or the person who ran her down in the road has been dealt with once and for all. Lulu: This is coming straight back to me, isn't it? Lucky: You know, you say you have these feelings for Johnny. That -- was that better? Lulu: Yeah, well, the thought was there. Lucky: And now you found out the person that you kind of like was a killer, and then found out that he wasn't, now that there's this guilt and this mess. Lulu: So? Lucky: So take your time. There. Was that that awful? [Lucky chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Here's Nikolas Cassadine's information and Sam McCall's address and home phone. She has a new cell number, but we don't have that yet. Ian: You don't like Sam all that much, do you? Elizabeth: No, I don't. Ian: Well, that's a good, honest answer. I rely on good, honest nurses. If you do get a number, please let me know -- I need to have her come in for a consultation. Elizabeth: You're an oncologist. Ian: Yes, but my old specialty was cosmetic surgery. She has a nasty surgery scar that I promised I'd help take care of. It hasn't begun to work on her yet, but it will. The longer she has that scar, I fear, the more resentment she'll have towards whoever did this to her -- and those are scars that even I can't help fix. [SCENE_BREAK] Diego: Whew. [Bomb beeps] [Diego grunts] [Bomb beeps] [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: Well, the "Go Red" campaign for heart-health awareness and heart disease prevention is really based on you people -- you survivors. You women who are willing to talk about it to -- to friends, to family, hopefully will reduce the risk of this disease and prevent the heartbreak that comes with it. Woman: We should begin in our usual way -- by introducing ourselves. Second Woman: My name is Debbie, and I am 49, and I had a heart attack last year. Third Woman: Hi, I'm Molly, I'm 29, and I had patent ductus arteriosus. First Woman: I'm Suzanne, I'm ageless -- [Laughter] Suzanne: And I had aortic graft repair and mitral valve repair. Woman: I'm Maria, and when I was 38 years old and three months after I gave birth to a little baby girl, I had a series of heart attacks. Second Woman: Hi, my name's Evin, and I'm an R.N. with heart disease. Suzanne: Oh, you must be Epiphany Johnson. We've been waiting for you. Please join us. Cassius: Hey, where are you going? Epiphany: Somewhere that I can be useful because I am not into clubs. Monica: "Go Red for Women" is not a club, it's a movement. Leo: And anyone who sponsors it or shares in it is saving lives. Monica: Basically, it's a wake-up call for women to end an epidemic of ignorance, suffering. Come on, Epiphany, you are a nurse, you know what it's like, you know what kind of a force you are. People look up to you. Leo: They're afraid of you. Monica: And they'll listen to you. And you can save a life and keep somebody out of a hospital bed. Epiphany: Why does this feel like an intervention to me? Monica: Well, because maybe it is. Maybe it's time for you to be aware of just how important you could be. Listen, my friend, we both had breast cancer. We both didn't want anyone to know. We didn't want anyone to see that we were weak because we weren't weak. We got through it because we were strong. Cassius: Now you go in there and show them how strong you are. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: No -- no, Sonny, you're not -- you're not hearing me. Claudia Zacchara is offering a deal. Sonny: What I know is my son is still missing. What I'm hearing is you going soft. What I hear is you trusting a conniving witch like Claudia Zacchara, and now you're trying to convince me to give up my ace in the hole. What I hear is you being this big brother for Johnny, and I'll tell you what, I am not going to tell you where he is. As a matter of fact, what would you do if your son was missing? Jason: Leave Jake out of this. Sonny: You know what? Leave Johnny out of this. Because what I need you to do is find my son. I want you to find whoever shot Kate. Stop getting yourself tied up in things that don't matter and confusing your priorities. Jason: I also got to find the guy who killed my sister -- I'm working on everything. Don't tell me what my priorities are. Claudia: Sonny's bad taste in Jamaican blue is rivaled only by his bad taste in blondes. What did he say? Jason: I can talk to him. Claudia: Obviously you can't. Jason: This is -- this is his son we're talking about. Claudia: This is -- Johnny is someone's son, too. This is a shame, you know that? Me and Sonny started out on such a good note. You knew that, right? You suspected, but you were discreet. Jason: It's none of my business. Claudia: Well, I'm wondering, would it be Kate Howard's business? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Ow. [Banging] Sam: Agh -- agh -- ow. Diego: Yes. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes -- it's the same room, silly. [Diego laughs] Diego: See, I knew that if I decided to keep one of you here, you were going to try to find a way out while was gone, so I provided one. Oh, you're going to love it -- I rearranged all the ducting, right, to make a maze to bring you right back to me. And then I switched the grille and turned off the lights so you wouldn't know. Sam: Bastard. [Diego chuckles] Diego: Oh, Sam -- Sam. Do you really want those to be your last words, huh? Come on -- Sam: Come on, please -- Diego: Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up. Sam: Ow. Diego: There you go. Sam: Ow! Diego: Now, listen, it's time for us to go -- literally. So I have to -- Sam: Ow -- Diego: Make a little stop along the way, I got to buy some time. And in order to do that, we have to make your bon voyage very convincing. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: I don't want to do this to you. Emily: Nikolas, I want to do this -- for you and for Jason, for all the victims and their families. Just try to focus on what you saw and go beyond it. Just try to remember it all with me. Nikolas: All right. Emily: No! Nikolas: I can't protect you anymore, you can't stay here! Emily: No, Nikolas, I never should've left you. Nikolas: But don't you understand? Don't you understand? I'm the one you need to be afraid of. Emily: No, Nikolas, you would never hurt me! Nikolas: But you have to leave! You have to leave here right now! Emily: No, I'm staying here! Nikolas: You can't, you can't. Emily: I'm staying here! Nikolas: Do you understand me? You can't – Emily: [Echoes] Nikolas! [Emily gags] [Emily gasps] Nikolas: Huh? Emily? Emily, come here. Come here. Oh, no -- no! Oh, God. Please, not again. Please, don't leave me again! [SCENE_BREAK] [Epiphany sighs] Epiphany: I'm Epiphany Johnson, and I want to be more than a survivor. I want to be a teacher. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Kate says you were the last person who saw her before she got shot -- and you weren't very nice. Trevor: I didn't shoot Kate, and I don't know who did. [Trevor groans] Sonny: My son is still missing, Trevor. Trevor: And it doesn't surprise me -- but I really don't know about it, either. Sonny: You know, for somebody who always has all the answers, you're pretty stupid today. Trevor: You know, when I am out of here, the cops are going to be all over you with assault charges. Sonny: Who says you're getting out of here? [SCENE_BREAK] [Creaking] Johnny: Hey! [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: There are ways to play this that can make things better or a lot worse. Claudia: Spoken like a true peacekeeper. Something tells me you're going to have your hands full trying to do that after today. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: That's the daughter of darkness herself, the simmering spinstress. Maxie: Please focus -- what do you think those numbers mean? Spinelli: I think I have a correlation here. Maxie: To what? Is it going to lead us to the text message killer or not? Lulu: I think you two have done enough already! [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: No, no, you can't go; I won't let you go this time. Don't, don't. Emily: Nikolas -- see the rest. See the rest. [Emily gags] Emily: Agh! [Diego grunts] Nikolas: Diego. [NEXT_ON] Patrick: Now that you're back, we need to talk about the baby. [Muffled screams] Nikolas: I know who murdered Emily -- Diego Alcazar. Diego: Did you miss me?

Diego locks Sam up while he goes out to continue his revenge. Meanwhile, Maxie and Spinelli race the clock to find out who the killer really is and Nikolas struggles to remember, breaking out of the hospital to do so. Claudia suggests she might be willing and able to offer Trevor up to Jason and Sonny, eliminating a problem from her life as well as theirs. However, Sonny will have to release her brother first. Scott threatens to arrest Lulu.

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Johnny: What's with the mask? Lucky: You tell me. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: You seem to be quite drawn to the mob prince. Maxie: I just like how Johnny is willing to stand up for what he believes in, no matter how dangerous Sonny is. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Weirdest thing happened. Caught this guy wearing a Clinton mask, trying to break into the back door at Bernie Abrams' office. [Kicks] [Johnny winces] Lucky: I'm sorry. I was impressed, to tell you the truth. Most guys would have just run down the alley, but you ran up a fire escape, into the building, onto the roof. Then you jumped off. Johnny: You got the wrong guy. Lucky: The only bad part was before you jumped off, you took a couple of potshots at me, which means I could arrest you for the attempted murder of a police officer. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: How'd a picture of Franco get into the proofs from my daughter's christening? Jason: He's reminding me he's still out there. Carly: Do you think he's coming after Josslyn? Jason: He's comin' after me. Carly: "What's taking so long? Kill soon, or I'll have to kill first"? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Got a call from the desk sergeant saying someone in the squad room wanted to see me. I thought might be you. Dante: Ha. That's a good one. Can't say you didn't warn me, thought, right? Claire: Mr. Corinthos, good to see you again. Sonny: I'm sorry. What's your name? Claire: Claire Walsh, federal prosecutor. I'm the woman who's gonna send you to prison, with your son's help, of course. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: If Franco wants to scare us, why didn't he use a picture of Michael kneeling next to Claudia's body? That would prove that we lied about everything that happened that night. Jason: Because this has nothing to do with Michael. Carly: Then what's it about? Jason: Franco wants me to know that he's watching me. Carly: Is Josslyn safe? Is my little girl safe? Jason: Yes. Yes, she's safe. This is about me, Carly. Carly: What does he want? "Kill soon, or I'll have to kill first." What is that? Jason: Franco is trying to force me into making a mistake. Carly: What kind of mistake? Jason: I don't know what kind. A wrong call, a wrong choice, a wrong something, something that's gonna hurt me or somebody that I love. Carly: That's not gonna happen. Jason: Oh, yeah? You sure about that? Because I made a lot of mistakes the night Claudia died. Carly: We all did, Jason. We all messed up, but guess what. A do-over isn't an option. We have to move forward. We have to figure out a way to get out of this mess, so where do we put our energy? Where do we focus? Do we focus on Franco? Or do we focus on getting Sonny acquitted? Jason: You're right. We need to focus on Sonny. This whole Franco thing, it's for me to handle. I'm just gonna have to find him first. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Might want your mask back. Johnny: This mask, I've never seen it before in my life. Lucky: You wore it when you tried to break into Bernie Abrams' office. Johnny: Bernie who? [Lucky kicks] [Johnny winces] Johnny: Damn it. Lucky: So what happened to your leg, Johnny? Johnny: I fell out of bed. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Now let me tell you why this troubles me. Lucky and Johnny are both basically awesome guys in their own cop, gangster sort of ways, but they both have serious self-destructive issues, so for both of them to be together... [Cell phone rings] Maxie: In a bar, I mean, that would be like wearing Maha Chang to a Cartullo show. Nothing good could come of that. Spinelli: Stone Cold requests an assist. Maxie: Spinelli, I'm so proud of you. No matter how big and bad Jason is, he could never function without your tech support. Ooh! Um, I'm so sorry. Man: My pleasure, sweetness. Spinelli: Enough! I challenge you, mano y mano! Man: Mano e what? Maxie: He means, "man, oh, man, no harm done." Have a good day. Are you trying to get yourself killed? [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: I realize that our former president is Max Giambetti's disguise of choice, but why would Max break into the office of Sonny's consigliore? Johnny: You're gonna have to ask Max Giambetti. As you know, I'm persona non grata with those guys. Lucky: Try to grasp this, Johnny, 'cause it could save your life. The cops are not your enemy. Sonny Corinthos is. [SCENE_BREAK] [Telephone rings] Diane: Mason, Petrovitch & Miller. Kate! Samples? Ooh. [Telephone rings] Diane: I'll be there. Ha ha. Good-bye. Mason, Petrovitch & Miller. I've already told you I am taking the deposition next week. [Telephone rings] Diane: Well, thank you. Mason, Petrovitch & Miller. Alexis: Hello. Diane, whispering: Hi, Max. Oh. 7:00 sharp. And don't forget to bring the-- [Telephone rings] Diane: The thing. Alexis: Eww. Diane: No, not that thing. The one with the--yes. Yeah. [Telephone rings] Diane: See you later, honey. Mason, Petrovitch & Miller. Alexis: Heavy. Diane: Just--Stan. [Whispering] Stanford Mason. He's the senior partner. Alexis, whispering: Who cares? Diane: Well, we're fine up here in Port Charles. How are you all in the city? Well, thank you. I love 8-figure settlements, too. Diane: [Chuckles] The new hire? She's settling in beautifully. I'll talk to you soon, Stan. Come on. Of course I have been meaning to hire a new secretary. I had to fire the last one. But who's got time to interview? And did I mention that my office is being renovated? Of course this one will be yours, but until that time, yours, mine. Alexis: I'd rather be roasted slowly over hot coals. [SCENE_BREAK] Claire: I got a few questions for you about your trip to Puerto Rico with the victim a few days prior to her death. Sonny: Call my lawyer. You shouldn't be workin'. I heard you left the hospital too soon. Dante: I don't give a damn what you think. And you obviously set this whole thing up to see if I'd really testify in front of the man who now turns out to be my father. Claire: Guilty as charged. Does that sound familiar? Probably not, but it will soon. Sonny: Call my lawyer. Claire: You know, invoking your great love for your children may have helped you to remain free on bail, but it's not gonna help when the jury returns a guilty verdict. I'll see you in court. Sonny: She's worried. That's why she's trying so hard to intimidate me. Dante: No, but you don't get intimidated, do you, Sonny? Sonny: Well, you know what? I'm not gonna let some snotty fed get to me. Dante: You know, maybe you should be afraid, especially of the part where you go to prison for the rest of your life and I'm the one who's proud and honored to have put you there. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Do you even have a plan? Were you gonna steal the records from Bernie's office or just torch the place? I'm thinkin' torch the place, 'cause that'd be the quickest way to make a statement and cripple Sonny's organization, at least for a while. Johnny: You can't arrest somebody for a crime that was never committed, Detective. Lucky: I'm askin' you to tone it down, Johnny. Nobody needs a mob war, especially now. A lot of innocent people could get hurt. And not so innocent, but you know what I mean. Johnny: I'm sorry. I can't help you. Ethan: It's a political discussion, is it? Johnny: Yeah, somethin' like that. Lucky: If you wanna go on a suicide mission, I can't stop you, but I'm not gonna let you take Ethan along for the ride. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Find out everything you can about this picture. Spinelli: The darkly focused one? Jason: It showed up in Josslyn's christening album. So I need you to find out where the proof was made and anything that can tell me where Franco is. There's a file right there. Spinelli: "What's taking so long? Kill someone or..." Jason: Don't even worry about what's written. Just track. Just give me something that I can track this guy down with, okay? Spinelli: What--and then what? Will Stone Cold go after him and settle the grudge match once and for all? And if so, might your loyal wingman accompany you into the fray? Jason: Spinelli, I need you at the computer. I'll take care of everything else. Spinelli: Understood. Jason: You can't get revenge on Franco for sleeping with Maxie. Spinelli: Most aptly and succinctly put. You know, Maximista remains drawn to darklings, like the mob prince, for instance, and I'm merely her technical hero and her faithful companion in nonmarriage. Jason: She loves you. Spinelli: Yeah, and I her with all my heart, but she doesn't look at me like the way she looks at the mob prince or you or any other man of danger and intrigue, so if I could just prove myself. Jason: No. You're not goin' after Franco. It's not gonna happen, so just put it out of your mind now. Spinelli: Consider it vanquished. The mere idea of the Jackal charging recklessly into danger and darkness is obviously so-- Jason: Why do you even need danger and adventure? Spinelli, you're smart. Why don't you create some computer software program or video game, one without me in it, about private investigation? Spinelli: Okay, cheating spouses and tawdry extramarital affairs are hardly video game material. Jason: I know, but you have a real imagination. You could probably end up makin' some big money from this, and it's gonna be a lot safer for you and for Maxie. Spinelli: Stone Cold is once again correct. Perhaps even more correct than he realizes. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: What is this? The last time I had my desk like this, I was in the third grade. I didn't like it then. I don't like it now. I can't do it. Nope. Nope, nope. Can't work that way. Mm-mmm. Diane: Well, I'm so glad we're out of the third grade. Look, I'm sorry about the renovations. I certainly didn't plan to have them going on in the middle of Sonny's trial, but do you have any idea how hard it is to find a reliable contractor? I mean, I went through several until finally Max found one for me with one phone call, Mr. D'Agostino. He insisted on starting immediately. I have a feeling there was some sort of debt involved, but look, honey, it's just gonna be for a few weeks. Alexis: Weeks? Diane: Okay, months, but who's counting? We're gonna have fun. Alexis: I'll work from home. Diane: You will not work from home. Get back here. We can't afford the endless driving back and forth, and you don't want Kristina anywhere near this trial, especially if it goes south. Alexis: Well, it's not going to. Isn't that why you asked me to help you? Wasn't that the point? Diane: Point taken. Even though I somehow managed to defend Sonny for several years without tumbling into bed with him and bearing his child. Your assistance is deeply appreciated. Alexis: All right, look here. If I'm gonna sit across from you, not gonna be all this yakety-yakety all day long, okay? You can't talk to me, and you can't do the sex whispering with Max, 'cause it makes me feel like-- Diane: I do not yakety-yakety, and I will keep the sex whispering down to a minimum. Oh, honey, come on. Look, this is going to be fun. Think about it. 2 legal lionesses working face to face, bouncing ideas off one another, arguing points of law, working on our opening and closing statements, not to mention shopping online to rest our poor--make that rich, fevered brains. [Chuckles] Alexis: I'm not gonna be able to focus. Diane: Of course you'll be able to focus. Alexis, we will encourage each other. Think about it. You and I sluggin' it out in the trenches shoulder to shoulder, united as lawyers, as women, as friends. This could be our finest hour. We'll be unstoppable. Oh, come on. You wanted to do this just as much as I did. Now, I'm sorry about the office space, but I do not have time to find another one. I'm in a 10-year lease. Alexis, you're one of my best friends, and you are the best lawyer I know, aside from me. I'm sure we can make this work. Alexis: I'd be better off in the broom closet. Diane: It's all yours, my friend. [Alexis sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I can't believe I was thinking of turning my whole organization over to you. That wasn't just undercover work on your part, although you're great at what you do. Dante: No, it's not gonna work, okay? The compliments, the double-team of lawyers. You're gonna pay for what you did. Sonny: I wanted to turn... Dante: Everyone you love is gonna be better off without you, okay? Sonny: Everything over to you because there was a mutual respect, a bond. You can't fake that, and I know you felt it. Dante: Okay, what are you doing? You're trying to guilt me into changing my testimony? 'Cause it's not gonna happen. Sonny: No. Last thing I wanna do is get tried for murder, but at least, you know, it gives me a chance to prove to you that my love is unconditional. I don't care if you're a cop. Dante: Yeah? Well, you could've fooled me. Sonny: When you came after me, you didn't know who I was, and I reacted not knowing who you were. If I had known the truth, things would have been different. Dante: Not as far as I'm concerned. Sonny: Okay, look, I can't give you the time we lost, the history, the things we share together-- Dante: Wow. You know, that's deep, Sonny. Really, I'm impressed. Sonny: The only thing we can do right now is build on what we got. Dante: Which is nothing. If you'll excuse me, I have to figure out how I'm gonna dismantle your organization once you're in prison. Jason's not gonna be an easy takedown. Sonny: Jason's not gonna lay a hand against you. You're under my protection. You know that. You always will be. Dante: What is that? I don't even know what that is. Is that a threat? Is it a bribe? I mean, not that it matters, because there's no way you're gonna get me to keep my mouth shut. Sonny: I'm not tellin' you not to testify against me. I'm just sayin' if you do... Dante: There is no if. Sonny: No matter what you say-- Dante: My testimony's happening regardless. It is inevitable. Sonny: No matter what you say on the stand, I'm still your father. Dante: Not in any way that matters to me. You're just a guy who got my mother pregnant and moved on to her cousin. Sonny: You're just as stubborn as I am. You are determined to shut me out of your life just like I am as determined to be part of your life. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: Mason, Petrovitch & Miller. Please hold. All right, the kitchen is on the other side of the laundry room. Now, I keep coffee, tea, champagne only. No food. Alexis: Oh. I like to eat while I'm working, 'cause it saves time. Diane: I never allow food in the office. The smell seems to linger. Alexis: Who is remodeling their office, you or me? Diane: Me. Alexis: And whose office are we in now? Diane: Wha... [Telephone rings] Diane: Mason, Petrovitch & Miller. Please hold. And another thing. I don't like personal tchotchkes on the desk. That includes photos of children and boyfriends and ex-husbands. All right. Fine. You and the smell of bologna are effectively driving me from the room. I will handle the calls on hold elsewhere. [Knock on door] Nikolas: Hello. Alexis: Hey. Nikolas: Hey. Came by to see your new office. Alexis: Oh. Nikolas: This can't be it, right? Heh heh. Alexis: This is it. Heh. Diane's remodeling, so until that's settled, we're gonna be sharing. Nikolas: Oh. Well, I suppose that could be efficient. Alexis: Or a nightmare. Anyway, I'm glad you came by. I was gonna call you. I went over to talk to Elizabeth, and she was less than enthusiastic about you setting up a trust for her baby and possibly yours. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You found Johnny. Lucky: In Jake's with an injured leg, keepin' his mouth shut. Look, I can't prove that he was the one that shot at me and jumped off the building, and I can't file any kind of report against him, because he didn't actually break into Bernie's office. Jason: Lucky, I've protected Johnny as much as I can. I'm gonna have to push back at some point. Lucky: I know, but right now the only thing he's interested in is disrupting your operation. He's not out to kill anyone. Jason: Why are you defending this guy? Lucky: I'm not. I'm not defending him. I'm just trying to understand the complications. If Johnny Zacchara gets away with challenging Sonny, people will notice, okay? I understand. They'll get ideas, especially with the trial coming up, and Johnny could start a war. So I understand that you can't look the other way forever, but I need you to stall for as long as you possibly can and not retaliate. Jason: I can't make any promises. Lucky: You gotta find a way, because it's my family we're talkin' about now, my family. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: I hear the arraignment got a little dicey. Sonny: Ah, just the feds showin' up. There's no reason to revoke my bail. Luke: Well, that's good news. Here. Congratulations. Sonny: Thank you. Luke: You know, a while ago, you asked me what it was like havin' Ethan just show up out of nowhere. Sonny: Yeah. Luke: Well, you know, it's tricky, because sometimes you don't know what to do, when to step in, and when to back off. Sonny: Well, I understand that. Luke: Well, the deal is, see, there was a time when we wouldn't even have to have this conversation, actually. It was a given that my kids would be safe with you and the organization, but the situation with Joey Limbo changed all that. I vouched for you, and no matter who shot first, he ended up dead, so things are different. Johnny Zacchara's lookin' to cause trouble for you. You know that. Jason is concerned enough about it that he came to see me. Sonny: He brought this to you? Luke: Yeah. Yeah, he's concerned that Ethan is getting involved. He thinks maybe Johnny is pulling him in as a shield. [Sonny sighs] Sonny: I'm sorry to hear that. Luke: Yeah. Well, look. I'm gonna do everything I can to keep the dodger out of your way, believe me, but what I need to know is that things are the way they used to be, that no matter what he does, what kind of trouble he gets into, he's off-limits in terms of bullets, cement shoes, knee replacements. You name it. Can we agree to that? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Ohh. We miss you. And Morgan wants you to call him. He wants to go watch some spring training games or something. Michael: Well, tell him to come by, and we'll figure out the schedule. You know, Max is a big Yankees fan, too. Carly: Okay. You okay? Michael: Yeah. I mean, I have everything I want. Graziella cleans up after me. There's always great food around. And I can do anything I want except for leave. Carly: Who says you can't leave? Michael: I mean without Max and Milo. It's like I'm under house arrest. Carly: It's only till after the trial, honey, okay? That's it. Michael: No. It isn't right. Carly: Well, we can't risk another confession. Eventually the police are going to believe you. Michael: Would that be so terrible? Carly: It'd ruin your life. I'm sorry. I am so sorry about everything that has happened, but you know what? We made our choices, and we can't change them. Michael: It isn't fair for Dad to have to go to prison for something that I did. Carly: He's not going to prison, even if he's found guilty. Michael: Yeah, but then he'll disappear, and Morgan and I might not get to see him for years, and it'll be completely my fault. Carly: None of this is your fault. Michael: I did it. I killed Claudia. Now everyone is gonna have to keep lying about it forever. Dad's gonna stand trial, and you're gonna go to court and lie for him. Which part of that is supposed to be good for me? [SCENE_BREAK] [Footsteps] Dante: Oh, hey. I don't like being set up, just so you know. Claire: It's my job to make sure that you're gonna tell the truth on the stand. Dante: And I've already passed your tests a couple times. Claire: Mr. Corinthos would already be in prison if you told the truth about how you got shot. Dante: Now, look, I stand by my statement. And, hey, if you were the prosecutor who gets Sonny Corinthos put away for good, then your career is made. You should be grateful for getting the opportunity. Claire: What I'm worried about is the evidence. We've got the remnants of a burned-up shirt, we've got an airhead fashionista who saw something in the dark in the middle of a rainstorm, and we have one hair supposedly that was found on the floor of a cabin which happened to burn down in the middle of the same rainstorm. Dante: Yeah, and you have my testimony about the way Sonny was acting around when Claudia disappeared, and you got a recording of him practically bragging that he killed her. Claire: He doesn't say the words, though, and he is surrounded by people who will say anything to protect him, like Jason Morgan and Carly Jacks. And if his lawyers put him on the stand, he was very compelling at the arraignment. I mean, who doesn't love a man who loves his kids? What juror will take him away from them? Dante: What, you really think we could lose this thing? Claire: I'm saying that we need all the help we can get. And speaking of Sonny's kids, there's one name that keeps coming up in the statements. Dante: No, you leave Michael Corinthos out of it. Claire: Well, what? You think that he saw the murder, right? Dante: Yeah, and it's tearin' him apart. Claire: And does he have a good relationship with his father? Dante: Michael tries to impress his father all the time. He's tryin' to protect Sonny whenever he gets a chance. He's even confessed to killing Claudia. Claire: Michael Corinthos confessed to killing his stepmother? When did that happen? Dante: Look, Mac didn't even take his statement, because the kid confesses to things that he doesn't do all the time. He's a mess. He'd make a lousy witness. Claire: Not if he needs to talk, not if we trigger catharsis right there on the stand. Dante: Okay, you know this kid was in a coma for a year, right? Claire: Because of Claudia. That's why Sonny killed her. Dante: Yeah. He already blames himself for everything that's happening, okay? If he sends Sonny to prison with his testimony, the kid will never recover. Claire: Well, it sounds like you're protecting him. Dante: Well, do I want my little brother to be cross-examined by you? No, I don't. Claire: My job is to win this case, and your job is to help me. Now, if you can't do that, you better turn over your badge and then go work for your daddy. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Elizabeth isn't thinking clearly right now, but she'll come around. Alexis: What if the baby's Lucky's? Nikolas: Well, we already had this discussion. I don't care. I just wanna make sure that her children are taken care of. Alexis: Then obviously you're the only Cassadine that could feel guilt. Nikolas: I'll talk to her about it. Alexis: I don't mean to be indelicate, but you have a son that you barely see. Why do you want another child? Nikolas: I know. I know. I'm not gonna be getting any prizes for parenting anytime soon, but I at least wanna be able to provide financial support, maybe an education. Alexis: Not to mention riding lessons. Nikolas: That, too. Heh. Look, I'll keep trying with Spencer and with this child, and who knows? Maybe I'll get better at it. Alexis: Well, I have no doubt. Nikolas: I gotta go. Okay. Alexis: All right. Listen... Nikolas: Yeah. Alexis: Let me know what the results are, okay? Nikolas: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: Huh. Hmm. Well, the billing software is in the secretary's computer. She usually handles things like that, but here are the paper forms. Alexis: Oh, but I don't have any billable hours yet. Diane: Did you just have a conversation with someone? Alexis: It was my nephew. Diane: Okay. Did you give him any advice? Alexis: I always give him advice. Diane: So he's gotta pay. Alexis: That's ridiculous. Diane: He's got more money than God. Alexis: It's the principle of the thing. Diane: Exactly. Why should this firm represent the Cassadines pro bono? Alexis: I am not sending my nephew a bill. Diane: Well, you might want to rethink that, my friend, because if Sonny's trial goes south, then our golden goose is going to be spending the rest of his days sitting in the clinker, which means good-bye huge retainers, good-bye triple charges, good-bye bonuses just for going to court, because aside from the odd desperate appeal now and then, we won't be billing Sonny at all. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Elizabeth: Come in. Hey. Steve: How's it goin'? Elizabeth: Oh, it's better now that you're here. Steve: Ahh. Epiphany said your test went well. Elizabeth: Yeah. Now all I have to do is wait. Steve: Yeah. Brownies from Kelly's. Help you pass the time. [Elizabeth sighs] Steve: Did I say something wrong? Elizabeth: No. No, you didn't know. Oh, when I was high school, all I could make were brownies, and Nikolas and Emily and Lucky and I, we used to throw these parties and shut down Kelly's and dance and have fun, and I always brought the brownies. Steve: I didn't know. Elizabeth: We would toast with them like they were glasses of champagne and promise to be friends forever, the 4 musketeers. Steve: I had no idea. I'm so sorry. Elizabeth: It's okay. It's okay. It was a really long time ago. Maybe this is a good sign. You know, the days of sharing brownies are over. We have all grown up, and it's about time I started acting like it. I know what I'm gonna do. Steve: Yeah? What? Elizabeth: It doesn't matter who's the father of this baby. I'm gonna raise my kids on my own. Steve: That's very courageous. Elizabeth: Thanks. Steve: But that doesn't mean you can pull it off. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: It isn't right for Dad to give up his whole life for me, and I shouldn't expect you to lie for me either. Carly: Okay, my testimony is going to be mostly true. All I have to say is that your father came in and saved me and Josslyn instead of you. I mean, the story stays the same, except you were never in the cabin. That's it. Michael: You think they'll believe you? Carly: I'm a world-class liar, and I've never been more motivated. Michael: It isn't right. Carly: Michael, you saved me and your baby sister. Once that trial is over, no matter what the outcome, you're gonna have the rest of your life ahead of you, and that means your father and I win. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You're protecting your son. Believe me, I understand that. That's your responsibility as a father. Luke: So we're cool? Sonny: Yeah. Luke: Good. I appreciate it. Oh, man. I been thinkin' a lot about karma recently, how the wheel comes around, you know. I don't get how you and I ended up with 2 sons who are cops. [Sonny laughs] Sonny: I actually saw Dante at the station today. Luke: You know, Lulu's quite taken with him. Sonny: He's a good man. I'm glad they're together. Luke: So the kids are all right, to coin a phrase. Sonny: Dante, Lulu, Ethan, they are all under my protection. You have my word. Luke: Thank you, my friend. That I so appreciate. To better times. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: I have to hand it to Johnny. There's a simple brilliance to what he's doin'. I mean, he hasn't tried to kill Sonny. He's just defying him. So if someone tries to take him out, it looks punitive, like a massive overreaction, which it would be. You don't kill someone for boosting a shipment. Jason: Johnny wants to make Sonny look weak. Weakness gets you killed. I don't have to tell you that. Luke taught you that before Sonny ever taught me. Lucky: I don't wanna have to arrest you for Johnny's murder, okay? And I really don't want Ethan to wind up dead. See, it's more than just my badge that's in your way right now. It's all of the people that we have in common. So for their sake and for mine, just lay off of Johnny and Ethan. Look, if everyone could just stay calm, this whole situation might take care of itself, 'cause once Sonny goes to prison, Johnny won't have to worry about getting justice for his sister, and no one will have to die. Spinelli: I do not wish to see any harm to come to the mob prince, but he seems determined to bring about his own demise. Jason: If Johnny keeps pushin' me, I have to push back. I don't want to, but I don't see a way out of it. Spinelli: Perhaps not, but I might have an idea. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Are you saying I can't make it as a single mother? Steve: Ah, no. I'm just asking you to be realistic. You love your boys, and they love you, and I'm sure you already love your baby. But take a look at Cam and Jake's lives and what they're really like. I mean, they already spend a whole lot of time with Gram, and she's not gettin' any younger. They spend a lot of time in day care, and I know you have to have a job, but a third child is only gonna make everything that much more complicated. Elizabeth: So what are you suggesting? Steve: Keep your options open. You don't have to depend on Lucky or Nikolas for everything, but look at this realistically. You're gonna have to have help from somebody at some point. Why not your child's father? [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Can I have a ginger ale? Ethan: Yeah, not a problem. Lucky: Thanks. You really like it here, don't you? Ethan: Well enough, yeah. Lucky: You know, Ethan, you've turned out to be a pretty good guy, despite how awful I was to you when you first showed up. I mean, I made a difficult situation a lot more painful than it needed to be. Ethan: Ah, you weren't expecting a brother. That's all. Lucky: Then you were really supportive through the whole Elizabeth thing. You drove me home more than once when I was drinking. Ethan: Why don't you tell me what's on your mind? Lucky: I'm just sayin' that you've been a really good brother to me, surprisingly so, and I'd like to return the favor. Ethan: Sounds fine. Lucky: Oh, just out of curiosity, do you have a green card? [SCENE_BREAK] [Door opens] Maxie: Are you okay? You sounded kind of worried in your message. Spinelli: The Jackal P.I.'s most recent case has presented some unexpected demands. Maxie: You're gonna have to work all night again because some stupid chef at the Metro Court is stepping out on his wife? Spinelli: The case has taken a grave turn. Maxie: Really? Tell me what happened. Spinelli: Well, the Jackal's keen intuition and peerless investigative skills have turned up a number of woman who have been seen in Chef Robere's company. Maxie: That does not mean they're sleeping together. Spinelli: We'll never know, for they were never seen again. Maxie: You mean these women just disappeared? Spinelli: That seems to be the case. Maxie: You mean you think that there's a serial killer on the loose at the Metro Court? Spinelli: It's too soon to say for certainty, but should the awful truth be realized, the Jackal will catch him and make him pay. Maxie: Spinelli, you can't go after this guy on your own. Spinelli: Well, if I do not, Chef Robere's wife could be killed for hiring me to investigate. Maxie: What are you gonna do? Spinelli: Well, I do scoff at danger, but I think I might need assistance on this one. Maxie: What about Sam? Spinelli: Oh, I think her very presence would arouse suspicion, but your powers of observation and your unusual methods of linking information could prove most valuable. Maxie: Well, yeah. Then I would be happy to help you. Oh, it'll be just like old times. Spinelli: Indeed, the Jackal and fair Maximista found each other while solving a case. And now who knows what hapless, starry-eyed innocent we can save from the greasy clutches of Chef Robere. Maxie: I would do anything to help my jackal. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: You stayin' here now? Michael: I wanted to spend some time with my dad, show some support when he goes on trial. You know, he isn't here, by the way. Dante: Yeah, I know. I didn't come to talk to Sonny. I came to talk to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: It's a simple question. You either have a green card, or you don't. And what about your work visa? Is it expired? Did you ever get one? Ethan: So much for being a good brother. Lucky: Look, you're gonna be a lot safer in Australia than in Port Charles in the middle of a mob war. Ethan: Ah, that's what this is about. Lucky: You don't understand the kind of trouble that Johnny Zacchara's pulling you into. Ethan: I can take care of myself. Lucky: Okay. I'm sorry it had to come to this. Ethan Lovett, you are under arrest for being in the United States without-- Luke: Hey, hold it! Hold it! What's this? There's no way you're gonna arrest your brother. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door closes] Nikolas: So I spoke to Alexis. Elizabeth: Nikolas, I appreciate what you're trying to do, but I wanna raise my children on my own. I don't wanna rely on you or Lucky or anyone else. Nikolas: Really? Is that what you told Jason? I mean, didn't he buy you a house, set up a trust for Jake? Why does he get to take care of his child, but I don't? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Bull's-eye. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: You shouldn't be out here. Dante: We're family. Michael: Yeah, for all of 2 weeks. Dante: Look, you are my brother, and I want you to have a better life than you have now. Michael: Then you know exactly what to do. Refuse to testify against our father. Dante: Our father is not an innocent man. Michael: You don't even know our father, because you were too busy kissin' up, lyin', and tryin' to send him to prison. You didn't even notice how much he loves his kids. Dante: You've already been payin' way too much to be his son. Michael: Are you talkin' about Claudia? You don't even know anything about what happened to Claudia, because you weren't even there. Dante: Okay, then why don't you set me straight? Sonny: Dante. Dante! Dante: Tell me what really happened. Sonny: Get out of my house. Dante: Well, that's not much of a welcome there, Dad. Why so rude? You afraid I might find out the deep, dark truth. Maybe I already know.

Jason worries that Franco is still out to get him. Carly wonders if the baby is in jeopardy. Claire tells Sonny she plans on sending him to prison with the "help" of Dante. Lucky confronts Johnny about his plans for Sonny. Spinelli tells Jason that Maxie is more drawn to "dark" men like Johnny. Alexis tries to get settled into Diane's office but she's unhappy with the lack of space. Sonny insists to Dante that their "bond" was real. Lucky tells Jason he found Johnny at Jake's "with an injured leg" and he's certain it was John who tried to break into Bernie's office. Jason wants to "push back" at Johnny but Lucky asks him to hold off. Luke warns Sonny about Johnny. Sonny agrees to protect Ethan, no matter what. Dante doesn't want Michael to be "cross examined" by Claire. Michael doesn't want Sonny to pay for his crime. Steven visits Elizabeth at Shady Brook. Jason tells Spinelli he may not be able to avoid dealing with Johnny. Sonny comes home to find Dante and Michael in a heated discussion.

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Sonny: You're not doing your daughter any favors by killing an innocent man. Todd: Everyone always says they're innocent. But we are none of us innocent. Blair: Todd! God, don't -- don't do this! Starr: Dad! What are you doing?! Blair: Starr -- Todd: Starr -- meet Sonny Corinthos. Michael: Dad! Sonny: Michael, don't. Todd: Oh, Michael. Welcome. Say good-bye to your father. Starr: Dad, please don't. Todd: Don't kid yourself, Starr. I'm doing this for you. [Gunshot] Starr: [Gasps] Matt: Thank you, yeah. Okay, so there was a minor snag with the flowers, but I was able to work it out. Where'd everybody go? Elizabeth: Anna went with Patrick to find something for Emma to wear to the service. Matt: Oh. You know, everyone really appreciates you helping out with this. Elizabeth: There are so many pictures. It's hard to choose. I decided to do this in chronological order, starting when Robin was little. Matt: That'll be nice. Wow. Oh, my gosh, okay. Robin and Maxie are so young in this one. Maxie's got to be like 6 or something? Elizabeth: Let me see. Oh, my goodness. Matt: Yeah. Elizabeth: It's hard to be mad at Maxie when this whole thing's going on, you know? Matt: Yeah, she's taking this really hard. Actually, I've never seen her act like this before. Maxie: [Gasps] I'm sorry. I -- I -- I'm sorry. No, I wasn't -- Ewen: No problem. I do that all the time. Maxie: "Kate Howard." Why do you have a file on Kate? Ewen: I'll take that, thanks. Maxie: D.I.D.? Kate did what? Johnny: Sounds like you're expecting me. Kate: Johnny, I knew you'd show up eventually. Johnny: Then I guess you know exactly why I'm here. TV: The fatal collision is alleged to have been caused when Corinthos shot out the rear tires of another reputed crime figure, Anthony Zacchara. [Knock on door] TV: Mr. Corinthos is free on bail, and Mr. Zacchara's whereabouts are unknown. [TV shuts off] Tracy: I know you're in there, Johnny! I heard the TV! Open the door! I want to know if my so-called husband is alive. [Knock on door] Anthony: Venus, my darling! Very sweet of you to be so worried about me. John: Put the gun down, Manning! Todd: I don't think I'll do that. Starr: Dad, please stop! Michael: No, no, don't. The gun could go off! Todd: He's right, Starr. You need to leave right now. Steve: Not until you put the gun down! Todd: I'm gonna be on trial for murder anyway, right? Why not make it a double? At least then you'll have your justice. Starr: I don't want you to kill anyone, dad, not even him. Sonny: You got to believe me. I had nothing to do -- Todd: You shut up! You shut up! You don't get to talk after everything you've taken away from her! Blair: Damn it, Todd, put the gun down! Don't. Don't put your daughter through this, please. Please! John: Listen to her, Manning. Drop the gun -- before I drop you. Carly: Who the hell is that? Blair: That's lieutenant John McBain from the Llanview police department. Thank God he got here when he did. Ewen: Sorry. That's confidential. Maxie: Relax. I'm Kate's first assistant. I signed a non-disclosure form. Ewen: [Chuckles] Afraid that doesn't apply here. Maxie: Obviously, it's important since "did" is in capital letters. Ewen: Uh, I can't discuss it. Doctor/patient confidentiality. Maxie: So, Kate's your patient? Look, sorry. I'm not trying to pry. It's just -- well, Kate's one of the sanest people I know, in a really uptight, controlling kind of way. Ewen: I'd appreciate it if you didn't say anything to Kate or anyone about this file. Maxie: No problem. Maybe you could do me a favor, as well? Ewen: If this has anything to do with Elizabeth Webber, I'd prefer not to hear it. Maxie: It's about my cousin, Robin Scorpio drake. Ewen: I'm very sorry for your loss. Maxie: I was just wondering if you knew any more specifics about what happened. What caused the explosion? Ewen: I was at the staff briefing. Apparently, the control lever on the gas valve broke off, causing a leak, which eventually led to the explosion. Knowing the specifics won't bring your cousin back. Maxie: I just -- no, I -- I just want different specifics. I don't want Robin to be dead! I -- you don't understand. Ewen: Then tell me! Is there something more you're not saying? Olivia: How could Johnny possibly know that you pulled a plug on a patient in Memphis? Steve: I don't know. He's already used it once to blackmail me. Anthony was in trouble. He needed medical attention the night Lisa Niles was murdered. Olivia: What, and you didn't come forward with that? Steve: I couldn't. Olivia: But did John tell you how he found out any of this? Steve: When you and I started seeing each other, he did a background check on me like only someone in his business could. Olivia: Why would he even do that? Steve: I guess he wanted to make sure all your talk about being with a good, safe guy was true. And he found out otherwise. Olivia: And now he's using you as his own personal mob doctor? Steve: There's something else Johnny wants. Kate: You know, this isn't gonna work, Johnny. Johnny: You're gonna have to be a little more specific. Kate: You planting more evidence against Sonny. Johnny: Why would I do that? Kate: Because, Johnny, you shot out the tires of Anthony's car. You killed a man and his young daughter, and you planted a gun here to frame Sonny. Johnny: I wouldn't frame Sonny. I didn't do that. I'm here because of what happened the other night. Kate: Yes, the night that Sonny got arrested for trying to kill Anthony. Johnny: Yeah, the same night that you came to my place and came on to me. Kate: What? Anthony: Things aren't exactly safe at the moment. You can't stay too long. Tracy: No problem. I got what I came for. Anthony: Ah, you came to see with your own two eyes that I'm okay. Tracy: No, actually, I came to hear with my own two ears that you're dead, because I was hoping that this exercise in blackmail that we call marriage was over. Anthony: You don't mean that. My instincts tell me you care about me. Tracy: [Laughs] Your instincts are so mistaken. Anthony: Ah, my instincts told me that Sonny would follow me that night, and he did. Shot my tires out, wanted me to die in a car crash. I ended up running those poor kids off the road. Tracy: Oh! And you're filled with regret and remorse over two total strangers. Anthony: That girl was frantic. I could have left, but she begged me to let her use my cell phone -- to call 911. Tracy: How selfless of you. Anthony: What? Maybe I should have stayed, tried to help her get the others out of the car? If I had, I'd be dead right now. Like I will be if Sonny finds me and decides to finish the job. John: Not asking you again, Manning -- put the gun down. Todd: John McBain. I know that you're far too honorable and upright to blow this bastard's head off, but you raised Cole like a son. Tell the truth. Won't you feel the slightest pang of vindication when I pull this trigger? Blair: Damn it, Todd, no. Starr: Dad, please, I can't watch you die. Please. Todd: I'm sorry, Starr. Starr: No. Blair: You son of a bitch! Todd, no! Everybody get your hands where I can see them! Now! John: All right, all right. Take it easy. Take it easy, all right? Give me the gun. John: I'm handing you the gun, all right? I'm a cop. Try not to shoot me. I'm gonna show you my badge. Nice and slow. John: All right, nice and slow. Here you go. I'm here to arrest this man. His name is Todd Manning. He's wanted for jumping bail in Pennsylvania. Everything's in that paperwork. Sonny: You can add attempted murder to the charges, and you might want to look for the gun. It's -- right here at his waist. The one he tried to kill me with. Starr: No, no, no! Don't be rough with him! He's cooperating! Blair: God, Todd, don't you see what you're doing to your daughter? John: Mr. Manning will be returning to Llanview to stand trial for murdering his brother. Todd: And Mr. Corinthos will pay for what he's done to my family, one way or another. Starr: So you're Sonny Corinthos. I'm Starr Manning. That was my boyfriend and daughter that you killed. Achoo! Nasal allergy symptoms Starr: Before you shot that gun, did you notice that there was another car coming the other way? Did you think about who would be in it? Do you care that my daughter was only 3 years old, that we finally got her father back, that we were all happy again? Do you care that she is dead, that he is dead, and that it is your fault?! Do you care that you killed them?! Blair: Starr, listen to me. You don't have to do this now. That's what the courts are for. Now come on. Todd: The courts let that murderer out on bail. John: Yeah, it happens, doesn't it? Sonny: I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss, but I was not responsible. Starr: Oh, I'm glad that you are sorry, Mr. Corinthos. I don't believe you. Blair: Shh. Starr: And you're about to be a whole lot sorrier, because I can prove that you killed Cole and hope. Carly: You can prove it how? Starr: The other driver said it was Sonny Corinthos that shot out his tires. Sonny: The other driver was Anthony Zacchara, and he's -- Starr: And he was going to help me. He was going to help us, but then he couldn't because he ran away! He was scared that you were still chasing after him! Sonny: Okay, Anthony lied to you. That's what happened. Starr: You're the liar. You're the liar, and you're a killer, and the only reason I'm glad that my father didn't shoot you is because you're not worth him dying for! Elizabeth: Why don't you go check on Maxie? Matt: Oh, no. She made it abundantly clear she doesn't want me to be around right now. Elizabeth: Everyone deals with loss in their own way. Sometimes in the beginning, you don't want anyone around, and -- and sometimes you just can't imagine the day when it'll hurt a little less, because that means you're letting go. Matt: Yeah, Maxie used to talk about how Robin was an inspiration, that she felt like, you know, Robin could triumph over anything. This accident -- it's gonna take a piece of Maxie, too. Maxie: Robin was like my mother, my sister, my best friend. She always found a way to forgive me and to love me, no matter what I did. Ewen: I'm sorry. Maxie: I just -- I'd never do anything to hurt her, you know? I -- the opposite's true. I was always trying to figure out a way to pay her back, to -- to be as good to her as she was to me, and -- Ewen: That's natural. Maxie: No, there's nothing natural about what happened! Okay? Robin's gone, and I'm left with so many questions. I -- God, there's so much that I can't even say it out loud. Ewen: I'd be happy to see you professionally. Anything you say will be completely confidential. Maxie: No, thanks. I'll pass. Ewen: Listen, everyone has things we're afraid to say, even to the closest people in our lives. You know, sometimes it helps to have someone to talk to who's impartial. Maxie: I don't need professional help, okay? I'm not a crazy person. Ewen: Not crazy, but grieving. And beyond that, you can't give yourself any kind of emotional label. Maxie: You know what? I -- I was with Robin that night, in the lab, before the explosion. So you want to know my emotional label? Guilty. Ewen: I know why you'd feel guilty. Anthony: Corinthos caused that accident. I was driving to the airport -- Tracy: Why did he come after you? Because you tried to kill his son and accidentally shot Sonny instead. Anthony: I told you I wasn't the shooter in the garage. I thought you believed me. Tracy: No, I believed you when you said you were leaving town. Anthony: I tried. Tracy: You didn't try hard enough, and this insanity between you and Sonny caused two innocent bystanders to die. One of them was a toddler. Anthony: How could you possibly blame me? I didn't fire the gun either time. Tracy: I want it to stop. When are you leaving? Anthony: When I can do it under the radar, without drawing Sonny's attention. Tracy: Okay, well, I think we need to speed up the process a little bit. Anthony: What are you doing? Tracy: I am going to call Sonny -- and point to the rock you're hiding under. Blair: Come on, Starr. Don't do this to yourself. He's not worth it. Neither is your father. Come on. Michael: You okay? Sonny: Yeah. Fine. Michael: Look, Starr is grieving. She needs someone to blame. Sonny: Her father went after the wrong man. Carly: Hey, I just spoke to Starr's mother. The father, Todd Manning -- he's pretty dangerous. Sonny: Yeah, I got that, Carly. Carly: And all he seems to care about are his kids. Sonny: Okay. I can empathize with that part, but -- Carly: Put yourself in his shoes. What would you do to the man who killed your grandchild? Sonny: I understand I have an enemy. Wouldn't be the first time. John: Hey. Todd: Please, John, just let me talk to her. John: You know, I think you've done enough. Keep an eye on him. Blair: John, thank God you got here when you did. John: I wish I could have done more. I'm sorry. Cole -- he loved you very much. Starr: Thank you for everything that you did for him. For us. John: I was able to get in contact with his parents. Starr: You told them what happened? John: I told them it was an accident. Starr: Except that it wasn't. Sonny Corinthos was trying to kill someone, and we just got in the way. Blair: Starr, please. You got to stop talking like this, okay? Stop. Starr: Well, it's how I feel. John: And, Todd, he -- he decided to avenge hope and Cole. Blair: You know what? He could have gotten himself killed. Does he know that that is a known mobster? Did you know that? John: Yeah, I know who Sonny Corinthos is. Mommy's got a surprise for you. Kate: You know what? Get out of my office right now before I call security or Sonny. Johnny: I thought you weren't gonna call Sonny until he could find us in a little more of a -- you know, compromising position. Kate: What are you talking about? I barely know you. Johnny: Didn't stop you the other night when you came to my apartment and kissed me. Kate: I -- I wouldn't go near your apartment, Johnny. So if this is some sick, twisted game that you're playing with me, you got the wrong woman. Johnny: Maybe you're right. Maybe I do have the wrong woman. Kate: Yeah, you do. Johnny: Maybe the woman I should be talking to is Connie, huh? Connie? You know, flashy, fiery, little bit of Bensonhurst trash -- not that there's anything wrong with that, Connie. Kate: Johnny, no! Stop it! Get out of here! You're hurting me, Jo -- aah! [Gasps] Johnny: Because -- Connie wants to be alive instead of dead for Sonny Corinthos. Doesn't she? Connie: Damn straight. [Chuckles] Ugh! Phew! Johnny: Kate? Connie: Kate? You see Kate anywhere? Connie's in the house. Stupid hairdo. Steve: I can't let you get involved. Olivia: You already just admitted to me that you pulled the plug on a patient in Memphis. Steve: I don't want you to be involved in something illegal. Olivia: Tell me what Johnny wants. Steve: The same thing Johnny always wants. A way to crush Sonny. Anthony: Know what happens if you call Sonny? Tracy: [Chuckles] Yeah, I get to play the merry widow. Anthony: You get charged as an accomplice to my murder. Tracy: Who says it's gonna get reported? Sonny has a lot of experience in disappearing people. Anthony: [Chuckles] Fine. You know what? Go right ahead. Make the call. All my affairs are in order. I'm sure the S.E.C. Will be grateful for all the info I left them about you and your shady financial dealings. You end up in a cell either way. Tracy: [Sighs] Anthony: That's what I thought. Tracy: I was just trying to protect myself from getting caught in the crossfire. Anthony: And I'm just trying to stay alive. Tracy: Who says you have the right to? I have no use for Sonny Corinthos, but at the very least, he was protecting his family. What's your excuse? Anthony: I'm innocent this time! Hey! If I'm gonna get whacked after all these years, I would prefer it to be for something I actually did! Carly: You seem smarter than this. Not a good idea to go up against Sonny. Todd: He destroyed my daughter's entire life. Carly: If he did, he will be tried and convicted. Todd: I'm the only one that'll get Starr justice. Carly: Well, you don't appear to be in the position for that. Todd: [Chuckles] Carly -- you're lovely, and I do appreciate you sneaking me into the hospital and all that, and you run a first-rate hotel, and if I'm ever not a fugitive, it's the first place I'd stay. But your ex killed my granddaughter and my granddaughter's father, and for that, he deserves to die. Carly: You and Sonny are very much alike, and by which I mean he's dangerous and he's really hard to kill. Todd: Have you been talking to Blair? You've been talking to Blair. Then you know -- 'cause I'm sure Blair told you -- that I will make Sonny pay for what he's done. Michael: Thank you. Starr: For what? Michael: Well, for stopping your father. You're the only reason he didn't pull the trigger. Starr: I wasn't trying to save your father. I was trying to save mine. Michael: Look, I'm just glad they're both alive. Starr: Do you ever feel guilty -- for loving someone so horrible? Do you ever feel like the things that they do are your fault? Michael: It's not really that way with my father. But from what I could see -- you're the one good thing about your dad. Blair: All right, sweetheart, John is making arrangements to get your dad back to Llanview, and we need to get you -- come on -- to a hospital. Starr: What? I'm not going back to the hospital. Blair: You've gone through a horrible ordeal. You shouldn't even be out of bed. Michael: Starr had a right to tell the court what she saw that night. Starr: I had to tell them what Anthony Zacchara said -- that Sonny Corinthos shot out his tires. Blair: Okay. And you're gonna get a chance to tell that full testimony at the trial, okay? Sonny: I'm gonna go out back. Bring the car around. I'm not gonna get into it. Just bring the car around. John: Now, you didn't think I was just gonna let you walk out of here, did you? Sonny: Been a long time, McBain. John: Yeah, it has. Ewen: You're having a perfectly normal reaction to what happened. The best thing you can do right now is to keep talking about what you're feeling. Maxie: I can't. It hurts so much. Ewen: Denying or suppressing the grief will only make it worse. Letting those feelings out, accepting, and processing them will eventually help you get through this. Maxie: I think I'm beyond help. Ewen: No one's completely beyond help. Maxie: No? Then why don't you tell that to Robin? Elizabeth: None of our lives will be the same without Robin. Matt: Yeah. Yep. Well, at least you're getting your job back, right? Elizabeth: What do you mean? Matt: Well, Maxie recanted her story about you stealing the drugs. Elizabeth: Why? Matt, I did steal those drugs. Matt: [Stammers] I saw Monica in the hall at the hospital, and she said she was gonna call you and welcome you back. Elizabeth: You know, she did leave me a message. I just thought she wanted to tie up loose ends. Matt: Well, I'm going back to the hospital, so I can give you a ride. I have a consultation to do. Elizabeth: Okay, yeah. Thanks. I think I've done everything I can with the slide show. Do you want to watch it with me? Matt: And start bawling my eyes out before I have to go back to work? Elizabeth: At least we'll be crying together. Steve: Johnny wants me to run some kind of operation out of the hospital, something Sonny won't have a piece of, and if I -- if I help him, I'll keep my career, and if I don't -- Olivia: He'll turn you in. Steve: I'm not sure how much longer I can keep stalling him. Olivia: You don't have to. It's time Johnny and I had a little chat. Steve: No, no, no. Stay out of this. I've talked too much already. Olivia: I'm not gonna stand around and let Johnny blackmail you! Steve: It's my problem, oli -- Olivia: I reserve the right to stand up for the man that I love. Steve: What'd you just say? Olivia: I said I will -- I will talk to Johnny. Steve: [Sighs] You don't have to put yourself in the middle of this. You've done enough -- by saying you love me. Olivia: Actions speak louder than words. Connie: Glad you finally came to your senses. I knew you'd see my proposition as a win-win. Johnny: Yeah, pass. Connie: Oh, so you're a tease, are you? Huh? Johnny: No, I like to think of myself as more of a gentleman. That's why I came here to tell you thanks -- but, no, thanks. Connie: Get out of here! You could have called me, but you came over to tell me in person, which tells me -- someone's in. Johnny: Oh, no, no. I-I just wanted to -- see you for one more time, make sure you're real, Connie. Connie: Johnny, you thinking about me? Johnny: You're kind of hard to forget. Connie: I think about you, too. I think about this proposition and we're gonna have so much fun, and that Sonny's gonna walk in and see us together. Johnny: Oh, so now you're a mind-reader? Connie: Oh, Johnny, you're not too hard to figure out. That's why I like you. It's gonna be fun and enjoyable! Now all we got to do is get Sonny to walk in, and it's a party. Johnny: What, you don't care about Kate? That she's gonna get her heart broken? Connie: Screw Kate! She took Sonny back after he almost got us both killed! You know what? We're doing this right now. I'm texting him. Johnny: Oh, you really don't take no for an answer, do you? Connie: No, I don't take no! Sonny's coming over. Come on, Johnny -- you're not gonna take the opportunity to get revenge? I didn't think so. So this is what we're gonna do. I'm gonna put on a little show. Johnny: [Chuckles] Connie: I'm gonna do a little dancin', little rubbin'. Johnny: You don't want to do that. Connie: And, Johnny, Sonny's gonna walk in -- so, you in or you out? Sonny: What inspired the move to Llanview? Bureau work get too difficult for you? [Chuckles] [Cell phone chimes] John: You want to get that? Sonny: Why? Your friends probably got it bugged. John: Probably, but you know I can't comment on an ongoing investigation. Carly: So, that detective guy who showed up -- what's his story? Todd: He has remarkably attractive hair. Carly: Anything else? Todd: No sense of humor. And he doesn't go for the whole do-it-yourself- justice thing, either. Sonny: So, what happened, McBain? Why'd you decide to leave the FBI to go to some small town in Pennsylvania? Too much red tape? Or did you strike out so many times trying to take me down that they invited you to leave? [Laughs] John: What do you know? Still arrogant. Sonny: No, I'm just a survivor. John: Yeah? Sonny: Yeah. John: Nearly got your head blown off today. Sonny: I'm sure you're disappointed that his daughter stopped him, right? John: Well, you know, at the end of the day, I can't stand around and watch someone commit murder -- even if the person deserves it. Sonny: Self-righteous. I always knew that about you. John: You know, this kid, Cole, Starr's boyfriend -- Sonny: Right. John: I was pretty close to the kid for a while. He was like a son to me. If I find out you were behind this accident, I'm gonna come back here, and I'm gonna take you down myself. Sonny: Just like old times. John: No. No, I'm patient now. I can wait as long as it takes. Ewen: It's not a sign of weakness to get a little help -- you know, admit there are things that we can't handle on our own. Maxie: I have to get back to work. Ewen: Everyone needs a safe place, Maxie. Maxie: Robin was my safe place. Okay? She always accepted me, and -- I mean, not that she cut me any slack. She definitely called me out when I was wrong, but... she was always pushing me to be better than I was -- better than I am. [Elevator doors open] Matt: Maxie, what are you doing here? Maxie: Um -- Elizabeth: Matt said you spoke to Monica and cleared my name. Thank you. Maxie, I'm really sorry about Robin. She was one of my closest friends, but I know she was like a sister to you. Maxie: Yeah. I loved her so much. Elizabeth: You know, she tried to explain you to me on more than one occasion. She said you give really good advice. Maxie: She did? Elizabeth: And whenever she was pulling her hair out about Patrick, she used to tell me that she just needed to talk to you, that you always put things in perspective and that you're way more insightful than you realize. Robin said she could count on you for anything. Matt: Maxie. Tracy: You need to leave the country for a long, long time. Anthony: I have to find a way to neutralize Sonny. I think my grandson's gonna be helping me with that. Tracy: Yeah, and don't expect me to drive the getaway car. Anthony: Thank you for believing me. Tracy: Who said I did? Anthony: You didn't have to. Instincts, remember? Tracy: [Scoffs] Connie: All right, look, Johnny, if you're concerned that I'm gonna get all clingy in the afterglow, you can relax, all right? You're just as dangerous as Sonny. Johnny: Should I take that as a compliment? Connie: Take it any way you like. I'm not prying Kate out of Sonny's bed to get shot in yours. You know what I mean? Johnny: Well, you really know how to charm a guy. Connie: Oh-ho! Oh, Johnny -- I'm just getting started. Come here. You know, uh -- Sonny is gonna -- is gonna be walking in here -- any second. Kate: Oh! Aah! Oh! Aah! Get off of me! [Gasps] [Whimpers] Get out! Johnny: Connie? Kate: You stay away from me. Get out of my office! Johnny: What's the last thing you remember? What happened to Connie? Kate: I am Kate Howard! Get out! Get out! [Shuddered breathing] Sonny: Don't let me keep you, agent mc -- did I say a -- I'm sorry. I meant lieutenant McBain. Um, don't let me keep you, because I'm sure you got to bring your, uh -- prisoner back to Llanview. John: See you around. Sonny: [Scoffs] Blair: If you want it that way, we'll have you checked out back in Llanview. So, did you forget anything at the hospital or -- you got everything you need? Starr: I -- I actually forgot a picture of me -- hope, and Cole. Michael: Actually, it's right here. I, um -- I saw it when you were leaving. Starr: Thank you for picking that up. Michael: Yeah. Starr: That is so -- they look so happy. Blair: Yes, they do. And you know what? We're gonna get you back home with all the Cramer women, and we're gonna surround you and love you with your brothers. We're gonna help you heal. Starr: What if I don't want to heal?! Michael: Look, it'll help your family to feel like they're helping you, okay? It might be the best thing you can do right now. Starr: Do you ever stop asking those questions that don't have answers? Michael: I haven't, no. Look, maybe it'll be easier for you at home. Starr: Do you really think so -- or are you just hoping it'll be easier on your father if I'm not around? Carly: Maybe it's easier to hear this from a stranger than someone you know, but you don't help your kids by resorting to violence. Todd: No, but I help your kids if I don't kill their dad. Carly: [Chuckles] I can see what my advice means to you. Good luck, Todd Manning. You're gonna need it. You don't exactly radiate innocence. Todd: Can I ask you something, since we just met? Do you really think I killed my brother? Carly: I don't know. Did you? Todd: If I did, he deserved it. Carly: You may want to pull back on the attitude because you just might talk yourself into a murder conviction. Todd: Well, some people think I deserve it. Carly: Not everyone gets what they deserve -- and I'm not gonna count you out just yet. So who ordered the cereal that can help lower cholesterol Matt: Maxie! Hey, come here. Hey. It's gonna be okay, all right? Maxie: I don't know what I'm gonna do without Robin! Matt: I know. What you're gonna do is you're gonna hold on to the good memories. Don't forget how much she loved you. Maxie: [Crying] [Cell phone rings] Olivia: Yeah, I got to call you back. I can't really talk right now. Steve: I just wanted to let you know how much I care about you and how much -- I want all this to work out. Olivia: I'm starting to think it will. Anthony: Where were you, anyway? Johnny: Let's just say Kate Howard -- she's lost her mind. She doesn't know what she's saying anymore, she doesn't know what's she's doing -- Anthony: Sounds like it's time to take advantage. Johnny: I already told her no. Anthony: Johnny, sleep with her. Johnny: What is this? First you pimp out Claudia. Now you're gonna pimp me? Anthony: There's no better legal way to destroy Corinthos, and you know it. Kate: [Shuddered breathing] Blair: All right, I'm gonna go say goodbye to your sorry excuse for a father. You stay put, okay? Michael: Look, I, uh -- I want you to have the truth -- about how you lost your family, whatever that turns out to be. Starr: It's weird, I -- I know your dad did it, but for your sake, I wish he didn't. Michael: Look, uh... good luck at home, okay? And if you need anything -- never mind. I said that before, and I let you down. Starr: No, you can -- you can do something. Michael: What's that? Starr: Don't blame yourself. You did everything you could to save them. Michael: I wish it was different. Starr: I'll see you again -- when I come back to testify. Blair: Well, well -- you are gonna get what is coming to you. Todd: Tomas will never make you happy. Blair: They're gonna lock you up and throw away the key, Todd. Todd: It won't stop you from missing me. Blair: You murdered your brother. Todd: You always liked me better. Blair: Oh, God, why can't you just admit, for once, that you're sorry? Todd: I am sorry. I'm so sorry for your loss. And I'm gonna miss you. Blair: Shut up, shut up. Todd: I love you, too. John: Yeah, that's beautiful. All right, they're bringing a car around now. See you back home? Blair: Yeah. I can't wait for the trial. I'm gonna be sitting in the front row. Carly: What's the deal with you and that cop McBain? Sonny: Nothing. Carly: Didn't look like nothing where I was standing.

Matt and Elizabeth look through pictures to include in Robin's memorial ceremony. Matt is worried about Maxie. He tells Elizabeth that Monica has been trying to contact her to tell her that her suspension I over because Maxie recanted her accusation. The two of them head back to the hospital. Maxie bumps into Ewen causing him to drop a stack of files. She notices that one of the files has Kate's name on it. She says she will keep it to herself and asks him for information about the explosion. He tells her that the gas valve was broken and caused a leak. She remembers breaking it with her purse. Ewen asks her if she isn't telling him something. He offers to help her professionally if she wants to talks. She tells him she isn't crazy. He tells her everyone sometimes has things that they need to talk about but can't discuss with friends. She tells him she was in the lab that night and she feels guilty. He advises her that suppressing her grief will make it worse. Elizabeth and matt arrive at the hospital. Elizabeth thanks Maxie for clearing her name. She tells her all the wonderful things Robin had told her about Maxie over the years. Maxie is overwhelmed and has to leave. Matt chases her and holds her.

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Sonny: The truth is... ...we're not sure if we can prove who your killer is. As far as your family... ...your mother and I split up. I don't want you mad at your mother. 'Cause it's my fault. I-I did something very, very stupid. But I swear to you, if I could take it back, I would. I managed to hurt your mom again. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Sure Olivia didn't give you any clues as to where she was going? Ava: No, I told you she didn't. [Telephone rings] Julian: Go ahead. Ava: Hello? Olivia Jerome: I assume our worthless, traitorous brother is there. Put him on. Ava: It's her. Julian: Where are you? Olivia: I decided I couldn't take the chance to -- to meet you at Ava's, our sister's. You know, she wasn't very sisterly to me, either. It was almost like she didn't even care about meeting me. Julian: Cut the crap, Olivia. You wanted me here. I'm here. Where are you? Olivia: I found a way to protect myself with someone that is more valuable to you than our sister. Julian: What does that mean? Olivia: Come meet me and find out. Julian: What the hell have you done, Olivia? Ava: What is she saying? Julian: And who exactly is more valuable than Ava? Olivia: Who do you think? Your precious ex-wife, Alexis. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: What the hell was Curtis thinking? Why would he get on the elevator? Dante: Jason couldn't reach the controls to take the elevator to the roof. Jordan: Why risk it? The bomb squad's on site. Dante: The farther the bomb is away from everyone, the safer everyone is. They were trying to protect as many people as possible. Jordan: With zero regard for their own lives? I mean, if that bomb detonates, then what? Dante: Hopefully it won't come to that. Hopefully the bomb squad can disarm it. If they don't run out of time. [SCENE_BREAK] Finn: [Coughing] Hayden: I don't hear anything. If there was a fire, wouldn't we hear firemen or -- or sirens or something? Finn: It's pretty clear they didn't evacuate GH because of a fire. Hayden: Well, what could be worse than a fire? Finn: [Scoffs, sniffles] I don't know, but I don't want to be finding out the hard way. Hayden: Don't take this personally, but you look awful. Finn: Thanks. Just my luck -- about to get clean just in time for something really bad to happen. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I-I don't think you understand -- I need to know if my husband is okay. Officer: I'm sorry, ma'am. Epiphany: Sam! Would you please stop yelling at the police? Sam: Epiphany, can you -- can you do me a favor? Can you please take my baby? Epiphany: Okay, where's your mom? Sam: My mom -- she was gonna bring the car around, but she's not here yet. And I'm not leaving. I'm not leaving without Jason. Epiphany: Okay, she's probably shut out because of the perimeter. Sam: But you'll take her somewhere safe? Epiphany: I'll take her somewhere safe. Sam: Okay, baby, Mommy loves you and Daddy loves you, okay? Please be careful with her. Epiphany: All right. Sam: Okay. Epiphany: It'll be okay. Sam: Okay. Okay, thank you. Officer: Ma'am, I need you to back up to the outer perimeter. Sam: Please, please, there is a bomb in the building. Officer: I know. Franco: This woman had a baby like five minutes ago. Could you just give her a break? Sam: Franco, there's a bomb in the building. Franco: There's a bomb? Elizabeth's in there. Dante: Be advised the elevator car with the bomb has moved to the roof. Bomb squad is on site. We have two civilians involved -- Curtis Ashford and Jason Morgan. [SCENE_BREAK] Curtis: [Exhales sharply] Jason: Okay, Curtis, this is where you get off, man. Curtis: Look, why don't we just wait and see what the experts have to say first? [Elevator dings] Tech: Hey, guys. How you doing in there? Curtis: We'll be doing a hell of a lot better once you disarm this thing. Now, please work fast. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You couldn't sleep either? Carly: I've just been thinking about Morgan. Just wanted to come spend some time with him. Sonny: Me, too. I thought that if I talked to Morgan, I could figure some things out. Carly: You know, I-I'll come back. I can come back. Sonny: Can you just stay, Carly? Carly: [Sighs] Sonny: I've been unloading on Morgan when I should be talking to you and asking you to forgive me. Carly: For what? Hmm? Sonny: You know what, Carly. Carly: For Nelle? We're at my son's grave, and you think I'm upset about Nelle. I don't give a damn about Nelle. My son's dead. Sonny: Our son. Carly: Doesn't feel like it. You know the worst part about losing Morgan, I mean -- I mean, of course, the obvious, but it was, uh, going through it alone. Yeah. Going through it all by myself and having that awful pit in my stomach with nothing to fill it and with no one who understood. Sonny: I understood. Carly: Yeah. And when I realized that, you know -- when I realized that I could hold your hand through it all, the relief was just overwhelming, because I could finally process Morgan's death or at least try. And now it's like I'm...back to the beginning, back to that awful, cold feeling inside, and I hate it. Sonny: It doesn't have to be that way. Carly: Yeah, it does. [Sighs] Sonny: I slept with Nelle. I don't -- I -- it was the biggest mistake of my life, and I don't understand how it even happened. Carly: Okay, I -- [Scoffs] "How it even happened?" Okay, you know what? I get it, Sonny. Sonny: [Sighs] Carly: But that's not the point. Obviously, you made a really stupid mistake. I've been there myself. Hell, I've forgiven you for worse. But what I can't forgive is what happened after. You let me come back to you. Sonny: Because I loved you. Carly: You let me keep Nelle close! You did that! Sonny: Do you know how many times I tried to get rid of her? Carly: Oh, my God, it doesn't matter because you didn't. You didn't get rid of her, and you didn't tell me the truth. You should have told me the truth. Sonny: I know. I know I should have. But I saw you in so much pain. You were suffering. I didn't want -- I didn't want to add to that pain. Carly: Okay, so you lied. You lied over and over again, and you let Nelle take advantage of our family -- our family, Sonny, at our lowest, most vulnerable point. Sonny: I'm sorry. I don't -- I don't know what else to say. I'm sorry. Carly: Yeah. Me, too. I just want to spend some time alone with Morgan, please. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Answer me, damn it. What have you done with her? Olivia Jerome: You'll find out when you get here. Now, meet me at the footbridge at the west entrance of Roebling Park. [Beeps] Ava: What? Wh-where are you going? Who's "her"? Julian: The less you know, the better. Ava: Julian? [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: What do you need? Finn: Besides a nice big shot of Zekenestrol? Hayden: Well, you can wait this out, though, right? It's not like last summer when you were in jail? Finn: It's really close. I'm in full-blown withdrawals. I got the chills, muscle aches, nausea. [Sniffles] Hayden: Well, that doesn't sound so bad. Finn: Yeah? Wait till the vomiting gets here. [Chuckles] Hayden: Oh. Finn: Yeah. Should have got out while you had a chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Come on, you have to let me inside. I want to be with my husband. Get your hands off of me. Franco: Look, I understand that you're scared, okay, but the last thing that Jason would want is you anywhere near a building where there's a bomb. Sam: You want to talk to me about bombs? I have an idea. Why don't you go in there? Why don't you go in and you disarm the bomb? That's a hobby of yours, isn't it, Franco? You like to wire things to explode, don't you? Oh, wait a minute, hold on. You just said that Elizabeth is in there, too, didn't you? How does it feel to be on the other side? [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: Uh, what are you still doing here? The hospital's been evacuated. Elizabeth: I know. I was just helping the last of the patients get out, and I came to see what was going on. Dante: All right, you should probably know since Jason's the father of your kid. Elizabeth: Know what? How's Jason involved? Jordan: It's sort of a long story. Robin -- she was in some trouble, and then Jason had to step in. Dante: The bomb had a pressure plate detonator. Jason took Robin's place, took the elevator up to the roof along with another civilian to lessen the casualties if the bomb were to detonate. But it's still not safe. You need to get out of here. Elizabeth: Who's the other civilian? Jordan: It's Curtis Ashford. [SCENE_BREAK] Curtis: Look, man, whatever you guys are gonna do, y'all need to move fast. We're definitely running out of time. Jason: Curtis, it's time to go. Get up. Curtis: It's too late. Look, I have studied this timer. I know the wires. All I need to know is what to cut. Tech: This bomb has dual triggers. We have to assume that they're interdependent. If we disarm one, we could detonate the other. Curtis: Okay, so what do you think we should do? Tech: We have to disarm both triggers, the timer, and the pressure detonator simultaneously. Now, can you see where the pressure plate is connected to the bomb? Jason: Yes, I can. Tech: Do you see exposed wiring? Jason: I do -- blue, red, and green, sir. Curtis: Mm-hmm. Same with the timer, same with the timer. Tech: Okay, so, sir, you're gonna have to step out of the elevator so chase can get in there. Curtis: No, no, no, no. My man is standing here, and I ain't going nowhere either. Jason: Oh, Curtis. Tech: Okay. You're gonna need these. Curtis: Don't say I never gave you nothing. Tech: Okay, we have to assume that the wiring is consistent. Same color wire disarms both triggers. Curtis: Okay, assume. Tech: So expose the wire, look for the copper one. Jason: Look, guys, I promise you that I can clip a wire, but I don't have the ability to scrape off the coating. Not much of a yogi. Curtis: Okay, well, I do. I'm gonna go for the red one. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: So typical of Dad and me to bring our issues here. [Chuckles] Sorry. Couldn't protect you in life, least I can do is protect you now, huh? [Sighs] God, Morgan, things have gotten so much worse. [Cell phone rings] Carly: [Sniffles] Oh, you got to be kidding me. What? Ava: Hello, Carly. I-I haven't been able to reach Sonny, and I'm -- I'm desperate for a visit with Avery. Carly: You've got to be out of your mind if you think I'm gonna bring that little girl to the police station. Ava: I'm calling you from my home, Carly. Carly: They let you out? Ava: Yes. And I-I'd really like to come over to Sonny's and see my daughter. So if -- if you're there -- Carly: I'm not. I'm at Morgan's grave. Ava: Oh. I-I didn't know. Carly: Now you do. [Sighs] I love you, baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia Jerome: Oh, there she is. Alexis: [Gasps] Where am I? Olivia: I'm sorry about the chloroform. I know that it's not considered a slip. Some sponsor I turned out to be, huh? [Chuckles, sniffles] Alexis: What step is this, Liv? Why are you doing this? Olivia: Why does anybody do anything? Love. And not that I expect you to understand at all. I'm not sure -- I'm not sure you're capable of true love. Alexis: Unlike you. Olivia: That's right. I learned that... ...there's no line between love and hate, and now Julian's going to learn the same thing. Alexis: Everybody's looking for me, Liv. You're not gonna get away with this. Olivia: No, actually, Alexis, I already have. [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: I couldn't find any anti-nausea medication, but check this out. Finn: Beggars can't be choosers. Thanks. Hayden: You're welcome. What? Finn: You look pretty. Hayden: [Chuckles] Finn: I was just thinking that if I had to be stuck anywhere with anyone, I'm glad it's with you. You don't deserve this. Hayden: And you do? Finn: Well... you, you're -- you're healthy, you're strong. You got your life back again. I'm just dragging you down with me. [Gagging] Hayden: Hey, hey, hey. Believe it or not, I'm exactly where I want to be. Finn: Exactly? Hayden: Well, minus the soon-to-be barf. My place is with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: This is some sort of torture, isn't it? The two of us, we get to stand outside, safe, when the people we love are stuck inside that building because some sick freak with a God complex wanted to plant a bomb. Franco: Sam, I understand how you feel. I know what I've done to you and to your family, but that's ancient history. Right now, are you telling me that Elizabeth is in danger? Sam: What are -- that's all you care about, huh? No, you don't have to worry about Elizabeth. She's not gonna die. She's not even gonna walk out here with a scratch on her. You know why? Because Jason is in there. He's in there, risking his life to save everyone. So isn't it a good thing that you didn't kill him all those times you tried? Thank God he survived all that ancient history. [SCENE_BREAK] Curtis: Okay, this red is no good. Ain't no copper underneath. Tech: Strip the blue. Curtis: We don't have time for all of that, man. Look, we're gonna have to make some guesswork. How do you feel about blue? Jason: I love blue. Curtis: Okay, you guys, there's nothing else for y'all to do. Take cover, all right? All right. Remember -- you have to cut both wires at the same time. Curtis: All right. Let us know when you're clear. [Exhales] Jason: You didn't have to do this. Curtis: Yeah, well, I guess we're both just kind of stupid that way. Clear. Curtis: [Sighs] Jason: All right, on one. Curtis: Counting down? Jason: Yeah, counting down. On one? Curtis: All right. Jason: Hey, Curtis. Curtis: Yeah? Jason: How you feel about blue? Curtis: Love blue. Jason: All right, good. Three... two... one.... [SCENE_BREAK] [Explosion] Sam: Oh, no. No, no, no. It detonated. Officer: Stay back. Sam: Please, go in there, I have to get my husband. Please, please, Officer, please. Can you at least radio? Officer: I'm sorry. His name is Jason Morgan. Please, I'm begging you, please. Please, I need to know if he's okay. Officer: I need an update on one of the civilians with the bomb. His wife is down here. Can you give me a status on Jason Morgan? Uh, this is patrol 61. I'm in front of the building. I need an update on Jason Morgan. Is anyone on 10? Anyone getting this? Sam: Jason! Oh! God. Oh, thank God. Welcome back. Jason: Hi. Sam: Hi. [SCENE_BREAK] Finn: [Coughing] Hayden: Are you feeling better? Sorry. Dumb question. Finn: Well, I'm still alive, so I got that going for me. I may be, uh, delirious, but I -- did I hear a loud boom? Hayden: Yeah. No, you're not delirious, you did. But there's no debris raining down on us, so there's that. Finn: [Laughs weakly] Way to look on the bright side of things. You should do -- you should do more of that. If -- if we ever get out of here. Hayden: I will. When we get out of here. Finn: [Sighs] What else are you gonna do when you get out of here? Hayden: Mm. Let's see, first, I'm getting a massage, because, I'm sorry, but this is really stressful. Finn: Agreed. Hayden: Beat Tracy at cards. Finn: Good luck with that. Hayden: [Laughs] Then I'm gonna help you kick your addiction. Finn: Why are you wasting your time with me? Hayden: You never ran... when, let's be honest, you should have, so I'm not running either. Finn: Well, you know, it's easy to say 'cause, you know, something bad happens, you won't have to keep your promise. Hayden: Nothing bad is going to happen. Finn: How do you know? Hayden: Because I need that massage. [Both laugh] Jordan: Attention -- this is Commissioner Ashford. The evacuation is officially over. All personnel may return to their posts. Hayden: Oh, thank God. Oh, thank God, we're gonna get out of here. Finn: Hey. What happened to all that "nothing bad -- bad could happen"? Hayden: I'm lying. Finn: The other stuff? Hayden: Staying with you while you kick your addiction? I meant every word. Finn: Mm. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: What happened? I heard the explosion. Jason: Yeah, the tech performed a secure detonation. They didn't want to risk moving the bomb. Sam: So the techs disarmed the bomb? Jason: Eh, no, no, Curtis and me, mostly Curtis did, actually. Sam: Oh, good. I like that guy. Jason: Yeah, I like him, too. How you feeling? Sam: You're asking me? Jason: You just had a baby. Sam: Um, I-I'm feeling a lot of things. I'm just happy you're here. I'm actually so happy I could cry, but I'm not gonna do that. I've done enough of that. Jason: Okay. Where's Scout? Sam: Scout -- um, Epiphany has her. So we should go get her and go home. Jason: Uh... Sam: Please. Jason: That's not gonna happen. Sam: Why not? Jason: Because I almost lost you both. The only place you're going is upstairs to bed in this hospital. Sam: Okay, well, promise to come with me? Jason: Where do you think I'm gonna go? [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: I need you to run point on the Olivia Jerome search. Dante: Already on it. Jordan: Good, and then check with all the units manning the road blocks, the transit stations -- just get back to me as soon as you hear anything. Dante: All right. Jordan: [Sighs] Oh, my God. What the hell were you thinking? Curtis: Hi. Wh-- about what? Jordan: About -- you know what I'm talking about. You didn't have to get on that elevator. And you sure as hell didn't have to disarm that bomb. Curtis: Relax, Ash. Ah. I'm practically an expert by now. Jordan: Oh, you're an expert. Are you talking about the Hollander Ridge bomb? That -- that doesn't count. Curtis: What do you mean "that doesn't count"? That makes me two for two. Jordan: Wow, you are a cocky, arrogant son of a bitch, aren't you? Curtis: Why don't you just admit that you're glad that I survived? Jordan: I have to get back to work. Curtis: Whoa, whoa, where you going? Hold up, hold up. Jordan: To do my job. Curtis: Look, maybe you got hit on the head a little harder than we thought, but you were knocked unconscious and you never got your head examined, so why don't I find you a doctor? [SCENE_BREAK] Franco: Hey, have you seen Nurse Webber? Hey! Have you seen Nurse Webber? Nurse Webber -- face like an angel? Elizabeth: Hi. Franco: Hi. [SCENE_BREAK] [Pounding at door] Ava: Who is it? Carly: It's Carly, Ava, open the door. Ava: [Sighs] Carly: Come on. Now. Open the door. Ava: All right, Carly. Give it a rest. You know I do have neighbors, you know. Carly: Really? Your neighbors should be cell mates at the PCPD. Ava: I'm out because I am no longer a suspect in Morgan's death. They have proof that it was someone else who planted that bomb. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Alexis. Olivia Jerome: Right on time for your date. Uh-uh-uh. You wouldn't want to piss me off. [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: Do you think someone opened the fire door? I can't wait to get out of here. Finn: What's the big rush? I was just starting to get comfortable. Hayden: Elizabeth. Thank God you're here. Elizabeth: Hi. Franco: This is weird. Hayden: I'm so happy to see you. We were locked in here during the evacuation. Elizabeth: Hey. You look terrible. Franco: What's that smell? Elizabeth: Are you getting sick? Hayden: He's going through withdrawal. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I thought we were gonna have to kidnap our own child. Jason: Yeah, I know. Since when did Epiphany become such a softy? Sam: I think Scout has that effect on people. Jason: Oh, yeah? Sam: Mm-hmm. Jason: Yeah, me, too. [Knocking at door] Sonny: I'm sorry. Jason: Sonny, hi. Sonny: Are you up for a visit? Sam: Hey, yes, from you, always. Come on, please. Sonny: I just wanted to check up on you guys. I was kind of held up out there. Jason: Yeah. Sam: The bomb. Jason: Yeah. Bombs. Sonny: So, I heard you saved the day. Jason: No, actually, Curtis did a lot more than I did. Sonny: Oh, that's not what -- I don't think so, 'cause Robin said differently. Her and Anna are very grateful to you. Jason: You saw them? Sonny: Yeah. Jason: How was Robin doing? Sonny: Thank God she's alive. Yeah. Jason: Yeah. Sonny: Whoa. Jason: Yeah. Sonny: Shh, sorry. Sam: [Chuckles] Sonny: Wow. Hi. Yeah, she's beautiful. She'd give Avery a run for her money. Jason: [Chuckles] Sam: God, I'm so sorry. Sonny: What are you talking about? Sam: I'm -- I don't -- I know you're thinking about Morgan right now. Sonny: No, no, listen to me. You don't have to apologize for loving her and being happy you have her. It's a blessing. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Everyone kept telling me they couldn't be sure you were guilty. Ava: Because I'm not. Carly: Really? 'Cause there's a recording of Julian talking to a woman he refers to as his sister! Ava: Yes, well, he -- he was talking to his sister, just not me. It was Olivia. She supposedly died in 1990. Except she didn't. So you can apologize to me any time. Carly? Carly: She killed my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Olivia, let her go. Alexis isn't the one you want -- it's me. So have at it. Punish me. Kill me if you want. Alexis has nothing to do with this. Olivia Jerome: She has everything to do with this. I want you to feel the same pain and anguish that you caused me. Do you have any idea what I'm talking about, Julian? Julian: Duke's death. Olivia: When you murdered him! I lost the love of my life, and now you're gonna know exactly what that feels like. Julian: Olivia! Olivia: [Gasps] The difference is I'm not going to kill Alexis. You are. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: I know this is really difficult, and you have my full support. But... but I can't let you come back to work knowing you're hooked on Zen-Zen. Hayden: Well, the plan is not to be anymore, hence the withdrawal. Elizabeth: Do you know what a body goes through during withdrawal? Hayden: I have a pretty good idea. Elizabeth: It's not safe for Finn or his patients. Hayden: So what are you gonna do? Are you gonna report him? Elizabeth: Hopefully, I won't have to. Your secret is safe with me... as long as you take a leave of absence. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: You know, this really isn't -- this really isn't necessary. Curtis: Oh, really? Jordan: No. 'Cause I feel fine. Curtis: Yeah. [Laughs] Well, tell that to the back of your head. Jordan: Curtis, there is a madwoman running loose. I need to be out there looking for her. Curtis: Okay, okay, and you will just as soon as the doctor gives you the green light, okay? Jordan: [Sighs] Curtis: For all we know, that pretty little brain of yours could be bleeding. You ever thought about that? Jordan: No, I guess I didn't really think about that one. Curtis: Yeah well, it's good you got somebody looking out for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You sure about this? Jason: Yeah, I'm sure. Olivia Jerome put the bomb in her brother's car. She killed Morgan. She almost killed Sam and my baby. Sonny: And she tried to bomb the hospital? 'Cause Anna and Robin told me that. The cops are looking for her? Jason: Yeah, they're all over it, even Dante. It's just a matter of time before she's found. You know, you should really go home to Carly. Sonny: Carly's not home. Jason: Okay, well, wherever she is... Sonny: She doesn't want anything to do with me. Jason: [Sighs] She knows about Nelle, huh? Sam: Hey. Jason: Hey. Sam: She's done eating if you guys want to come back in. Sonny? You all right? Sonny: The woman who killed my son is still out there, so no. I'm not all right. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You believe this? You believe she's alive? Ava: Considering I saw her, I wasn't given much of a choice. She popped by for a drink. Carly: Today? Ava: Not two hours ago. Carly: Your sister was here, and you didn't call the police? Ava: Hey! She had me tied up, Carly! She told me not to tell anybody. She threatened the safety of someone that I care about. Carly: I thought you cared about Morgan! Ava: Of course, I do! Carly: I don't want the police to find her. Ava: Why? Carly: 'Cause I want to find her first. I want to look this monster in the eye, this monster who took my baby from me, and I want to make her pay in ways that she couldn't imagine. Ava: Prison won't suffice, I suppose. Carly: Would it suffice if it were Kiki? Ava: I'm not defending her. I'm -- I'm not defending her at all. But keep in mind that Olivia didn't intend for that to happen, you know. She didn't intend to hurt Morgan in any way at all. He -- he should not have been in that car, right? Carly: You don't get to plant a bomb and then say, "Oops, I didn't mean it," when there's collateral damage. My son was there. My innocent son was there, and he's dead, Ava, because of her! So, there's nothing she could say or do that would make me forget that. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia Jerome: It was nice of you to bring a gun. So, you're gonna take the gun, you're gonna point it at Alexis, and you're going to squeeze the trigger. Julian: [Laughs] Oh, you're missing the mark here, Olivia. See, if you want to punish me, you need to find something I actually care about. Alexis and I are done. Alexis doesn't have any love for me, and I certainly don't have any love for her. Alexis: It's true. Olivia: Don't lie to me! Any fool can see that you are madly in love with her! Don't be embarrassed about that. That's exactly how I felt about Duke until you took him away from me. And I learned that pain and love are two sides of the same coin, and you are gonna learn the same lesson. Julian: I'm not gonna do it. Olivia: You are gonna do it! If you don't do it, I'll do it, and it'll be a lot more painful. One little squeeze of the trigger, and it's all over. Julian: I'm sorry, Alexis. Alexis: No! [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You need another pillow? Sam: No, I'm good, thank you. Sonny: I'm gonna let you guys rest. Enjoy your little girl, 'cause you got to cherish every moment of that, you know. Sam: Hey, I think Jason can probably find some good coffee, and we can hang out for a little bit. Sonny: No, I got -- I got to go. Hey, see you later, Emily Scout. That's a great name. Jason: Thanks! Sonny: Emily Scout. All right, I'll see you. Jason: Hey, Sonny. Just be patient. They're gonna find her. Sonny: Yeah. [Door closes] [Baby fusses] Sam: I feel awful for him. Jason: I know you do. So do I. Sam: Do you think he'll be okay? Jason: I think he will, in time. How about you? How are you feeling? Sam: Right now... in this room, in this bed, knowing we're gonna go home to Danny soon, I feel... Jason: Yeah, me, too. Sam: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Finn: [Sighs] My leave of absence starts now. Elizabeth: I'll make sure to get it to Monica. Finn: Thank you for your discretion, Elizabeth. Elizabeth: Just make it count, okay? You can do this. Hayden: Yeah, he can. Franco: Hey. Thought you might want a lift. Finn: Thanks, but I think I'll walk it out of here. Franco: Okay. Hey, Elizabeth, I brought you a wheelchair. Come on. Your chariot awaits, m'lady. Elizabeth: After the day I've had, why not? Just no wheelies, okay? Franco: Okay, well, really? What's the point? Finn: [Groaning] Hayden: Let's get out of here. Can I take you home? Finn: I appreciate the offer. I really do. And as much as I'd like to take you up on it... Hayden: You're not going to. Finn: [Sighs] This is something I need to do on my own. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: Don't worry. I'm fine, okay? Give Rocco a kiss for me. All right, love you, too. Bye. Jordan: How's Lulu? Dante: She's good. She's, uh, happy we're all in one piece. Jordan: Amen to that. Dante: Did you get checked out by a doctor yet? Jordan: Uh, any minute. Not that I -- not that I need to see one, but... Dante: Well, you should still get checked out. Curtis: Huh, imagine that -- another voice of reason. Dante: So, uh, before I spoke to Lulu, I checked in with the station. Jordan: And are there any leads? Dante: Nothing yet, but they're tracking down anyone who has any ties to Olivia Jerome. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Alexis, run! Go! [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: I mean, a person can't just vanish into thin air. Curtis: You'll get her, okay? You always get your man. Epiphany: Commissioner Ashford? Dr. Park is ready for you. Jordan: Okay. You don't have to wait for me. Curtis: I know. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Was this hers? Ava: Yeah. Julian always said our sister was a lunatic. Boy, he wasn't kidding. Somehow she broke in here. She fixed herself a drink. I don't know. Let's just say I'd rather not repeat the experience. Carly: You won't have to. [Throws the glass against the wall and leaves] Ava: I'll get a dustpan. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: There's an APB, so her best bet is to take a boat to Canada. Start with the waterfront. Call in favors. Do whatever it takes. I want the bitch who killed my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Go, Alexis! Olivia Jerome: No! Julian: Go, run! Olivia: No! Julian: Just go! You... get out of here! Olivia No! [Gunshot] [NEXT_ON] Carly to Morgan : I finally found out who did this to you. Sonny to Curtis : I need your help. Olivia Jerome to Rudge : There is one last wrong I need to right. André to Jordan : I miss you. I miss us. Lulu to Kevin : Is there any way you could make that evaluation? That way, we would definitely win. Elizabeth: Jake, what is it? Jake: "Never forget, Jake. Never tell."

Sonny has gone to see Morgan at his grave. He tells him how he and Carly have split up again but it isn't her fault. Carly shows up with flowers. Sonny wishes that they could talk things out about Nelle. Carly hasn't forgiven Sonny for a lot worse than sleeping with someone. She isn't angry about that. She is angry that he waited and didn't tell her the truth. Carly asks to be left alone. She ends up getting a call from Ava who wants to see Avery. Carly isn't taking a baby to the police station. Ava informs her that she is out of jail. Carly hangs up. Later, she shows up at Ava's apartment and demands that to know why she isn't in jail. Ava explains that the true killer is her sister Olivia. Carly wants to find Olivia and tell her off. She throws a glass that Olivia drank out of against the wall. Meanwhile, Olivia is holding Alexis captive on a bridge. Julian shows up to stop her from doing anything. Olivia isn't doing anything to Alexis. He is going to do it for her. That way he can experience what she did when he killed Duke. Julian claims they have no feelings for one another. Olivia thinks otherwise. Julian shoots off Alexis' handcuff and tells her to run. Another gun is fired later on.

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Michael: You tried to rape Abby. There is no way in hell she's dropping charges. Brandon: Listen, buddy, this goes to court, it could get real ugly, for you and your brother. Abby: It doesn't matter how your lawyer tries to twist the facts around. No jury is gonna believe that Michael attacked you unprovoked. Brandon: Yeah? You willing to bet your boyfriend's freedom on it? Abby: You put me in the hospital, Brandon. That's proof that Michael was trying to protect me. Brandon: Last chance. End this or you will regret it. Michael: I'm not afraid of threats from a coward who hits women. Brandon: Abby likes it rough. Don't you, babe? Abby: Michael, don't. That's exactly what he wants. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: You saw the suspect list on my desk and you saw your dad's name on it. You never thought there was any chance he could have done it? Lulu: Of course not. I thought it was a mistake. I didn't think there was any way that my dad would hit a kid and keep on driving. I was so sure that it was someone else, I didn't even consider it, because something like that would tear my family apart and it has. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Jake's death wasn't your fault. It was dark out, you--you know, nobody could have seen him standing there. Luke: I'm responsible for that little boy's death. Sonny: Jake's death was an accident. Losing a child is the hardest thing for a parent to go through. They're gonna try to put blame on anybody. So what I'm telling you is, maybe it would be best to take off for a little while. Luke: I'm not running from Jason, Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Hey. Patrick: Hi. Robin: How did it go? Patrick: It was good. I was able to stop the bleeding, remove the AVM, and Mr. O'Connell's resting comfortably in ICU. Robin: Very good. Patrick: Yeah. Robin: I know that couldn't have been easy for you. Patrick: Actually, it wasn't that bad. The AVM wasn't that deep. A resident could have done this one. Robin: I wasn't talking about the procedure. Losing Jake was hard on all of us. I don't think I could go to the O.R. right now. But when they paged you, you didn't even hesitate. I'm really proud of you. You really are a rock star. Patrick: Oh, now, be careful. I'm going to start buying into my own hype. Robin: Come on. You are already the cockiest surgeon I know. Patrick: I would prefer "skilled," Robin. Robin: So then it's too late for me to pitch a drug trial in the emery case? Patrick: I think we already know that surgery's the best option, especially if I'm holding the scalpel. Robin: Well, it's nice to see that your God complex is back firmly in place. Patrick: What did you expect? Robin: But, actually, I find it incredibly sexy. Patrick: Really? Robin: Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Steve: Oh! Lisa: I'm sorry. Steve: Do I even need to ask what has you so distracted? [SCENE_BREAK] Theo: Are you sure this is the place? Driver: The address was on your wife's cell phone. Theo: I don't want my grandson to fear me, and I don't want anyone to come looking for him. So be thorough with regard to his adoptive parents. Driver: I understand. Theo: And, of course, it goes without saying that Brenda Barrett must never know that her son is alive. I intend to keep my grandson to myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Brenda: I came here to hopefully call a truce, and it actually genuinely makes me sad that you think it's more important to hold grudges. I mean, look, it's happening. Sonny and I are married. You need to learn to accept that, don't you think? I mean, try to move on. Everyone else is trying to move on. Carly: If Sonny wants to be with you, that's his choice. My kids aren't a part of the deal. Brenda: What are you talking about? That doesn't even make any sense. You don't respect Sonny's choices. Carly: I am fine with what went down at the wedding. Sonny had to know the truth, and you and Dante sure as hell weren't gonna tell him. Brenda: Okay, but we got married anyway, right? I mean, why does that upset you so much? What is it, Carly? I mean, is this your ego, you're just so mad that your whole plan to ruin my life just blew up in your face? Carly: You don't get it. I don't give a damn about your pathetic life. I only care about Sonny. I was trying to protect him. Brenda: I think you and I both know that Sonny doesn't need your protection. Carly: Oh, God. Brenda: And the fact is, these kids are going to be in our lives whether you like it or not. Carly: The fact is, I will not encourage my kids to spend one second with you. Brenda: It's incredible that you are truly going to be immature about this. Carly: You want a truce? Stay the hell away from my kids and we'll get along just fine. Brenda: Why can't you just keep the kids out of it? Carly: I'd love to. Brenda: It's so hurtful to-- Carly: I'd love to. Shawn: Ahem. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Maybe I should make you beg for your life, see how you like it. Abby: Michael, no. He's not worth it. Michael: Touch Abby again, I will kill you. Brandon: You better keep that temper in check there, tiger. You lose it like that in front of the judge and you'll be on the express bus back to Pentonville. Abby: You've proved your point, Brandon. Now just go. Brandon: See you in court. Abby: [Gasping] Don't let him bait you. He has no case. If you go after him, that'll change it. Michael: That sick bastard needs to pay for what he did to you. Abby: He will. Michael: You're damn right he will. Look, I'm gonna make sure that that guy never touches you again. He will never hurt you again. [Abby crying] [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: After Michael went to prison, I never thought my family would forgive me for the part I played in sending him there. But...we were able to repair the damage. And I think given time, Lucky and Luke will be able to do the same thing. Lulu: That was different. No one died. Dante: That's true. And, unfortunately, if Luke had been drinking before he got behind the wheel of his car-- Lulu: It was dark. No one would have seen Jake. This is more than just about Jake. Lucky had a very strong bond with my parents when he was young, and then when he got older, something changed between him and my dad. And it was a very hard time for us. And back then I didn't think that they would get past it. And now this. Lucky's not gonna be able to look at my dad without thinking of losing his son. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: What Jason is going through right now is as raw as it would have been if he had raised Jake himself. Now, I'm one of the few people who told Jason not to give up Jake. Not that it's Lucky's fault at all, 'cause it's nobody's fault, and Jason will realize that sooner or later. I just believe that it would be good for you to give him some space. Luke: Yeah, I can understand, believe me. Well, Jason was here. Told me the only reason he didn't blow my brains against the back wall was Michael. I'm not so sure that I'm grateful for the reprieve. Sonny: A 4-year-old boy on the road is an accident bound to happen. You were just the luck of the draw. That's all. I mean, you gotta see it that way. Luke: I appreciate you trying to spin that for me, pal. It's, uh, kind of you. But then of course you've had a drink, and they keep telling me that when you have a drink, you don't think clearly, you don't say things clearly, you don't do things clearly. Sonny: Luke. There were a lot of cars on the road that night. If Jake had wandered off a few minutes earlier, I could have been the one that hit him. Like I said, luck of the draw. You can't--you can't blame yourself. Luke: Of course I can blame myself, Sonny. I'm responsible. I hit the kid. [SCENE_BREAK] Steve: Is everything okay? Lisa: Yeah. I'm just busy. With all the cutbacks, there never seems to be enough bodies to handle the workload. Not that I'm complaining. I realize how lucky I am to still have a job here, despite Robin's many attempts at getting me fired. Thank you again for staying impartial. Steve: Nothing became of the latest allegations that were made so far, which is why you're still on staff. But if you ever let your personal life interfere with patient care again, you'll be gone. And no amount of grandstanding or shifting the blame is gonna save you. Lisa: All I want is for what happened between Patrick and I to be behind me. Maybe now that their marriage is on track, Robin will dial down the paranoia and I can get my life back. Steve: That sounds reasonable. Lisa: You don't believe me. Steve: You're getting pretty good at telling people what they want to hear. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Hey! Hi! How are you? How was art class? Stefani: Emma made you something special. Patrick: Oh! Did you paint that all by yourself? Emma: Yes. Patrick: You did? That's beautiful! Congratulations. That looks amazing. Robin: Thank you for watching her. I know it was short notice. Stefani: Oh, not a problem. I'll see you in the morning. Patrick: Say bye. Emma: Bye. I need a checkup. Patrick: You need a checkup? Robin: Really? Patrick: Do you? Are you not feeling well? Robin: How about instead we go home and put this on the fridge, and then we let Daddy do what he is best at, which is bring us dinner. Patrick: Are you hungry? What do you want to eat? Emma: Um... Patrick: Pancakes? Yeah, let's have some pancakes. Come on. Robin: You want pancakes for dinner? Patrick: Come on. Push the button. Push the button. Down. Down. No, not up, down. There you go. Robin: Good job. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: When I found out I was on the suspect list, I was so sure I wasn't the guy who hit Jake that all I could think of is, what other cars did I see on the road that night? I just wanted to help the cops find this guy. How's that for irony? Sonny: If you were guilty, you'd be in a cell. Luke: If they could prove I was drunk, I would be behind bars. See, that's the fine line, the distinction that Lucky can't grasp. Sonny: He'll come around. He loves you, you know that? Luke: Yeah, and what has it given him? I killed the kid that he raised. And he thinks it's because of my drinking. And Jason thinks it's because of my drinking. And my wife was in here, and she thinks it's because of my drinking. It's like this Greek chorus, you know, "Jake would be alive if you didn't pick up a glass!" Sonny: Okay, Jake died because you--a 4-year-old was on the road. You couldn't see him. Luke: Why are you trying so hard to spin this for me? Sonny: Because I've been there. Not exactly, but I've been close enough to feel the heat. Luke: And what would you say if I'd hit your son. Sonny: I'd kill you. Luke: Get in line. Sonny: Okay, wait, wait, wait, wait here. Lucky and Jason are mourning the loss of a child. With that kind of grief, you can't even--it's not even worth talking about. But as soon as they--they--they have time to process the pain and everything else, they'll see this for what it is... an accident. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Hey, hey, look what I got. Robin: Hi. The great provider is back. If this were the old days, you'd be hunting moose and buffalo. Patrick: Buffalo. Not that I'm not manly enough to do that, but I'm happy we live in Port Charles where I can just get takeout so I can spend more time with my girls. Robin: Let's see what Daddy has. Please tell me you got potstickers. Patrick: Look what I got for you. Robin: Ooh! Patrick: Chopsticks. Robin: Chopsticks. Potstickers? Patrick: Potstickers. Fried and steamed. Robin: Yes. Yes. It's official-- your daddy is a rock star. I haven't had potstickers in months. Patrick: Are you kidding me? I was going to that place 3 times a week when you were pregnant. Emma: I can't open this. Robin: I actually went a little while ago, but I ordered them and they asked how you were and I...I burst out crying. And so I've been embarrassed to go back ever since. Mmm! Patrick: I'm really sorry what I put you through. Robin: I am not going to pretend like the past didn't happen, but I'm not going to dwell on it, either. And if there's anything that I've learned in the last couple days, it's...life is short. So if I get to sit down and have a meal with the man that I love and our incredibly beautiful, creative daughter... Emma: What's in here? Robin: I'm not gonna pass that up. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: Hey. Carly: Hey. Shawn: Josslyn asleep? Carly: Uh, yeah. Thanks for dealing with Brenda. I'm sure she's gonna go back and tell Sonny that you manhandled her, so I'll deal with that. Shawn: It doesn't seem right, you having a fight with your husband and your ex. It's not like you're the one who hired me in the first place. Carly: I would be having a fight with Jax and Sonny regardless. Shawn: Hmm. Okay. Carly: Custody or...Brenda trying to push her way into my kids' lives. I mean, I can't get over her talking to me about perspective. She has no idea, you know? She has no idea what it's like to have a doctor come to you and tell you that your little girl has cancer, and they're gonna start pumping her body full of poison because there's no chance for a transplant. She has no idea what it's like to have to go to your best friend...on the worst night of his life, without having a chance to tell him how sorry you are, and ask for permission to take a kidney from his brain-dead son so you can save your daughter. She has...no idea how hard that is. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door opens] Michael: Hey. Dante: You don't knock? Michael: I live here. I didn't realize I had to knock. Dante: Well, you don't, but we were just having a serious conversation. Michael: You want to have a serious conversation? Why don't you tell my why you didn't warn Abby that the guy that almost raped her is out on bail? Dante: Because this is the first I'm hearing about it right now. Michael: You swore to me that the law would work this time, that if Abby came forward, Brandon would be punished. Now he's free to walk around and attack her anytime he wants. So much for the system. It failed me and it sure as hell failed Abby. [SCENE_BREAK] [Luke sighs] Sonny: Losing a child... is the worst pain imaginable. I mean, you know, it's like the guilt that you feel, the whole-- that's hell in itself. As you know, Michael...was in a coma for almost a year 'cause he took a bullet that was meant for me. And I used to pray to God every night that if my son came through this that, you know, that he wouldn't have to suffer for my sins. Well, guess what. He has. I don't want to get into that right now, but, uh, no one should have to carry that, especially if it's undeserved. Luke: I know you've caused your share of grief and damage, and-- and you've paid for it as well. But your son is here. Lucky's is gone. And I don't have no God to bargain with. That kid ain't coming back. Sonny: You deal in facts? Luke: Always have. Sonny: Well, the fact is, anybody could have been driving past Elizabeth's house that night and hit Jake. It was a terrible accident. A terrible accident. You gotta stop blaming yourself, is what I'm saying to you. Luke: Look, I really appreciate your attempt at absolution here. But the truth is I killed a child. I did that. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: We'll call the D.A., we'll find the problem, we'll fix it. Michael: Don't bother. There's no point. Dante: No, there is. Maybe I can convince the judge to revoke Brandon's bail. Abby: No, that'll only make Brandon more upset. Dante: Look, he's going to jail. Bail is just a technicality. Abby: Brandon hired a lawyer. If the case goes to trial, he's threatening to twist things around and make it look like Michael attacked him for no reason. If the jury believes Brandon's version, you and Michael both stand to lose a lot. Lulu: What does Dante have to do with this? Michael: Dante was the arresting officer. Brandon's gonna claim there was a cover-up. Dante falsified reports so I wouldn't go back to Pentonville. Lulu: That's ridiculous. Dante: It's the only way Brandon can get sympathy on the stand. But it doesn't matter, because the victim's testimony is the only thing that matters, okay? It overshadows everything else. You get up on the stand and you tell the jury exactly what happened. Abby: I'm not testifying. I've already decided I'm dropping the charges. Dante: Abby, do not let this guy scare you off. You have a case. You're gonna win. This guy will not walk. Michael: There was no chance he'd make bail either. [Door closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: Well, it's about time I got a glance at those gorgeous eyes. [Chuckling] Now, you're probably wondering who's this strange man over your bed. Well, I'm Shawn, and I'll be working as your bodyguard. Yeah. I thought I'd take a minute to introduce myself since you'll be seeing my face around. Yeah, you see that? And from what I understand, you are a very special young lady. Yeah. You're courageous and determined, and who's very precious to a lot of people. That's why I'm here. It's my job to keep you safe. And with a little cooperation-- Josslyn: Da. Shawn: Yeah, I know. These are wires. But I think if you, your mom, and I cooperate, I'll be up to the task. What do you think? Who's that? Who's that? Josslyn: Da. Shawn: Isn't that nice? [SCENE_BREAK] [Door opens] Suzanne: You should see the look on your face. It's priceless. I don't like clichés, but you look like you've seen a ghost. Theo: You certainly have surprised me. Suzanne: Possibly the first time in our marriage. You'll forgive me if I, uh, savor the moment. Theo: Dimitri must have turned. Suzanne: Do you really think I wouldn't anticipate what you were planning? I took the precaution of securing the loyalty of several of your key people. You are so volatile, Theo, you are so single-minded, I had to be prepared in case you decided to turn against me. Theo: And what of my grandson? Suzanne: Our grandson. Theo: His adoptive parents called you in the car. My people traced the call to this house. Another ruse? Suzanne: Not at all. In fact, our grandson and his family are on their way here any minute. I can't wait for you to meet him. [SCENE_BREAK] Brenda: Hey. Sonny: Hey. Brenda: You okay? Sonny: Yeah. Brenda: You sure? Sonny: Mm-hmm. Brenda: I--I stopped by and spoke to Carly, and I just, uh, felt that, you know, considering what just happened, maybe we could rise above all the pettiness and come to an understanding for the kids. Sonny: So you pitched a truce? Brenda: I did, yes, for the kids. And I just, uh, you know, thought that since Jason just lost Jake that maybe we could, um, put things in perspective and just realize that life is too short to argue all the time. You know? It's exhausting, and it doesn't get us anywhere. So, I for one am just not gonna do it anymore. Sonny: Good. Brenda: Tell me about Jason. Sonny: Uh, well, you know, he's going through a lot. He had to spend four years on the sidelines watching somebody else raise his kid, and...because he thought it was, you know, for the best of his kid, and now the kid-- his son's gone, and he just feels like he's wasted a lot of time. Brenda: Yeah, but he needs to-- or maybe you could try to get him to understand that, you know, there's nothing he could have done. He tried to do everything for that boy, and... sometimes accidents just happen, right? Sonny: That's the thing--he doesn't think it was an accident, 'cause Luke had a few drinks. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: I'm glad you're alone. I don't think I can deal with any more well- meaning people offering condolences or ways to cope. You know, maybe I don't want to look at pictures right now and think about all of Jake's precious moments. Maybe that's just gonna make me realize all the things I'm gonna miss and he's gonna miss. Like his first day of kindergarten. His first soccer game. He was so excited to finally be old enough to be on a real team. And he couldn't wait to get a trophy with his name on it. I'm sorry. Luke: Oh--oh, Elizabeth. The only person who should be apologizing, for God's sake, is me. What happened to Jake-- Elizabeth: It was all my fault. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: The guy was arrested for aggravated assault and attempted rape. You don't think the victim would like to know if he's gonna be cut loose? Well, how did he even get bail? Well, did anyone plead him out? Yeah, yeah, that's great. Thank you. Lulu: What? What happened? Dante: Brandon's decided to ditch his public defender, and he's got this woman named Angela Dwyer. She's good. Lulu: So, what, she's good enough to get him acquitted? Dante: Yeah, she's gonna push for a trial. She's gonna bank on the fact that Abby's gonna let Brandon walk rather than put Michael on the stand and risk him getting sent back to Pentonville. Lulu: Okay, well, can you make a case without Abby's testimony? Dante: Yeah, it's just--it's not gonna be as good. Oh, I gotta convince Abby to change her mind, because if she drops the charges against this guy, that puts Michael in the position of defending her, and he's gonna do it no matter what the cost. Abby: Brandon is not gonna drop this. He wants me to pay for breaking things off with him. And I'm not gonna let him use you as a way to do it. Especially not if it means you going back to Pentonville. Michael: You cannot let him get away with what he did to you. Abby: You want me to press charges. Michael: If you recant your statement, it's like saying he never even tried to rape you at all. Abby: Look, I want Brandon punished. But the thought of going through a whole trial, watching his lawyer spin what happened to paint you in the worst light possible, I can't do it. I won't. Michael: There's not gonna be a trial. Abby: What does that mean? Michael: I am not gonna let Brandon ever hurt you again. [SCENE_BREAK] Suzanne: How did we get to this place, Theo? How did we lose all the love and trust we shared? Theo: You destroyed that trust. Suzanne: Well, I want to rebuild it. I miss us. I want to be us again. Theo: You went to a great deal of trouble hiding my grandson from me. Why the change of heart? Suzanne: I was grieving for Aleksander. And I blamed you for his death. My heart was so full of rage that it's taken me all this time to realize you were as devastated as I was. Theo: I'm not quite sure where that leaves us. Suzanne: We can start again. We can raise our grandson together again. Aleksander would want that, don't you think? Theo: Perhaps he would. Suzanne: And the best part is, Brenda has no idea her son still exists. We can raise our grandson and Sonny and Brenda will be none the wiser. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: The thing is, Jason has to fight someone so he doesn't drown in his own grief. And Luke is making himself an easy target. He's shouldering the blame. He admitted it. He admitted that he had a couple drinks. Brenda: Wow. Sonny: And I've known Luke for a long time, and I know that he's always in control, you know, where he's headed. I've done things with Luke where I know he's had a few drinks. You can't even tell. For Luke to drive drunk, he'd have to drink like a bottle of scotch and then get behind the wheel. There are too many variables. Hitting-- hitting a--hitting Jake was an accident. And I know it's very difficult to accept for, you know, any parent that loses a son, but it's--it's really hard when you're the one responsible. Right? Brenda: Yes. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: When I came to your house this morning...I hadn't any idea that I was the one who hit Jake. And then the forensics came back and it was a match. So I'm the one who's responsible, not you. Elizabeth: I should have been watching him. Luke: Well, you can't watch your kids 24 hours a day. Elizabeth: Aiden was asleep. Cameron was up in his room. How is it possible that I couldn't hear my 4-year-old walk out the front door? Luke: Elizabeth, don't do this, please. Don't do this. You're a good mother. Elizabeth: Why do you say that? If I had been paying attention, none of this would happen, and you wouldn't be blaming yourself for something you didn't even cause. Luke: You--you got distracted. It happens. Elizabeth: You want to know why I had the boys that night? Because Lucky and Siobhan were getting married, and I refused to let him take them. Luke: Well, look, you know, when I heard about the marriage, I wasn't crazy about it either. Nothing against Siobhan, I just didn't think that it was right for Lucky to jump into a serious situation, you know? Elizabeth: You mean after the way I hurt him? Yeah. I should have learned my lesson. I made--I made a selfish choice, and I lost the man I loved, and now my son is gone, too. Luke: Elizabeth, Lucky doesn't blame you. He knows that it was my fault. Elizabeth: I'm sorry you have to live with this. Jake shouldn't have been anywhere near that street. It was my fault. I'm sorry, Luke. I'm really sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: "Bedtime for a sleepy baby owl, said mama. I'm not sleepy, grumbled baby owl." Does he look mad there? Emma: Yeah. Patrick: Why? Why is he mad? Emma: 'Cause he can't--can't-- 'cause all the animals are waking him up. Patrick: That's right. "He couldn't help but giving a big stretch, then along came gray squirrel." Gray squirrel's back. Emma: He's crying. Patrick: He's crying because he doesn't want to go to sleep and everybody's telling him, "you look sleepy to me." [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: Michael doesn't trust the system to give Abby justice. And I can't blame him. He's been screwed over by it one too many times. But that just means he's find another way to get it for her. Through Sonny, through Jason, or God forbid he does it himself. Lulu: So is that why you're pushing Abby so hard to testify, because you think you can stop Michael from going after Brandon if he's in prison? Dante: If Brandon goes missing during the trial, Michael's at the top of the suspect list. And that suspicion alone is enough to send him back to Pentonville, the one place he's powerless. Lulu: But what does being powerless have to do with him going after Brandon? Dante: He was taught his whole life that the mob gives you the power to solve all your life's problems. And lately he's been straddling the line between good and bad. I mean, I pulled him back, but if he decides to go after Brandon on his own there's nothing I can do to help him. Abby: I hate Brandon. But I don't want him dead. Michael, you have to promise me, please, promise me that you won't do anything. Is Brandon worth going back to Pentonville? Because that's exactly where you're going to end up if his body is found in the harbor. You have worked too hard to get your life back together. Please don't throw it away now. Michael: Brandon's never gonna hurt you again. Abby: It is not for you to decide how Brandon pays. I was the one who was attacked. It is my choice to make. Michael: Abby, what if he walks? Abby: I don't give a damn! As long as you're safe. [SCENE_BREAK] Suzanne: Maybe we needed this crisis to remind us what really matters. Theo: I'm pleased we've found a common cause in our grandson. Suzanne: Nothing is more important than our own flesh and blood. Theo: This boy is our legacy. We'll give him everything that should have been Aleksander's. He'll have the benefit of everything I've worked so hard to achieve. Suzanne: We make a formidable team. I've always admired you, Theo. You go after what you want and...you've never let anything stand in your way. And now I'm in a position to... give you what you deserve. Theo: Ohh! [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: We actually drove past Elizabeth's house on the way to the airport right around the time that Jake wandered off. And at that time, I didn't care about anything but the honeymoon. I wasn't paying attention to the road. I could have hit Jason's son. Brenda: No... Sonny: No, no, no. I could have. Can--I mean... can you imagine? I wouldn't be able to live with myself. Brenda: No. Thankfully, you don't have to imagine that. Sonny: But that's what Luke's coming to terms with, I mean, you know? He killed...no matter how you want to look at it--he killed a little boy who was raised by Lucky like his own. And I went to see Luke, I told him, I said, look, it was an accident. You can't blame yourself. And I meant it. But I'll tell you... if I was in his place, honestly, and I killed a little boy, I would want the grieving parents to come to my house... and put a gun to my head. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: You need to hear me, Elizabeth. You are not to blame. Elizabeth: If that were true, then Jake would still be alive. I'm his mom. I'm the one who's supposed to keep him safe. Jason didn't want him growing up like Michael, surrounded by guns and guards. And now I realize he probably would have been better off. Luke: I don't know if Lucky told you, but if he didn't, he will soon, so you may as well hear it from me. The night I hit Jake, I'd had a couple of drinks. So blame me. Blame the booze. But don't blame yourself. Elizabeth: I guess that should make a difference... but it doesn't, 'cause Jake is still gone.

Michael and Abby argue with Brandon. Brandon promises to make Michael pay. Dante confronts Lulu about seeing the suspects list and letting Luke and Carly know that they were suspects. At the Haunted Star, Luke blames himself for Jake's death. Sonny tries to relieve his worries by telling him that it was only an accident. At the hospital, Robin catches up with Patrick at the nurse's station and asked him as to how one of his patients are. Robin commends Patrick for stepping up and doing the surgery on Jake. Robin lets Patrick know how proud that she is of him. Lisa watches from behind Patrick. Lisa starts to leave the nurse's station and bumps into Steve. Steve questions her as to what is up. Steve gives Lisa warning that he may not be able to save her job if the trouble continues between her and Robin. Theo and one of his henchmen enter the home of the supposed adoptive parents of his grandson. Theo lets the henchman know that Brenda and Sonny must not ever find out that the boy is alive. At the hospital, Brenda tries to call a truce between herself and Carly. All Carly is concerned about is Sonny. Carly orders Brenda to stay away from her children. Michael threatens to kill Brandon if he doesn't leave Abby alone. Lulu tells Dante what a strong bond that Lucky had once had with his parents, but all that has changed now. Sonny tells Luke not to blame himself for Jake's death. The babysitter brings Emma to the hospital to leave her with Patrick and Robin. Patrick offers to buy them dinner. Lisa watches Patrick and Robin leave with Emma. Patrick and Robin have dinner with Emma. Patrick apologizes to Robin for what he had put her through. Carly thanks Shawn for his help with Brenda. Carly opens up to Shawn about how it must have hurt Jason to give Josslyn Jake's kidney. Michael confronts Dante for Brandon being released from jail. Sonny relives the anguish he had felt when Michael had taken a bullet which was meant for him.

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Alexis: I know this is none of my business, not that you need my input, but I really believe that Sam needs yours. I mean, if you do there's no taking that back. Jason: I know that, but Sam's still healing from the surgery. We don't even know if she can have a baby at this point. Alexis: You obviously feel that your life is too dangerous for a child or you wouldn't have let Lucky raise your kid. Jason: I thought I was doing what was best for Jake at the time. Alexis: But what I don't understand is what's changed. I mean, what will have changed if Sam gets pregnant? I mean, if you couldn't keep a baby safe then, what makes you think you can do it now? Jason: Losing Jake taught me that you can't keep a kid safe all the time, no matter what you do. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: There's no proof of anything criminal on Shawn's part. Jax: It's a preliminary report, Carly. I'm sure if I dig deep enough, I'll find evidence to convince a judge that Shawn is a potential threat and shouldn't be guarding our daughter. Carly: If I thought you could protect Josslyn from Franco, Shawn wouldn't have a job. Jax: I'm going to be handing this over to Alexis and I'm sure that she'll have no problem using it to get me full emergency custody. Shawn: It doesn't have to come to that. I quit. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Why am I not surprised? Lisa: You know, I've been racking my brain trying to figure out how I was going to lure you down here, but, uh, you did it for me, so thank you. Robin: So that's your big plan, lock me in the basement for a few hours? I mean, doesn't the game ever get old to you? Lisa: No, but listening to you does. Good thing is I'm not gonna have to listen to you much longer because you're gonna be dead in an hour. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Hi. Where's Alec? Brenda: Everything ok? Sonny: No, that's fine. Where's Alec? Brenda: He's at home asleep with the nanny. Sonny: When did we get a nanny? Brenda: I just hired a nanny this morning. Jax referred her to me, so he liked her right away. Sonny: That's good. Brenda: Yeah. I don't know, for some reason it made me feel weird, you know? I just feel like I don't know what to say to him. I don't even know if I'm supposed to tell him that I'm his mother. He must be so confused, and I don't know what someone else may have already said to him. Sonny: It's gonna take Alec a little while to warm up. He's a little boy-- Brenda: I know that. I mean, he's already warmed up it seems like. He was, you know, he had that time with Carly on the plane. She got to hold his hand and tell him that everything was gonna be ok. Sonny: I don't want to go back to that. Brenda: Do you know he woke up last night and asked for Carly? Well, I just kind of feel like I'm the girl who lives in the house that he was brought back to. Sonny: Ok, uh, I explained to you why I brought Carly and Dante with me. I don't know what else you want me to say. Brenda: I just want to talk about it, that's all. You know, I just--I wanted to tell you that, you know, I didn't tell you that after you left me here by myself that I started to pray for Lucian. You know? I never really prayed for anything before. Sonny: Right. Brenda: And, uh, I just--I--I keep going over and over this in my head, and I know that we just talked about it, but I can't comprehend how you could be in an airplane like that. You were on the jet, you were with Carly, you were on your way. You could have just picked up the phone quickly and told me that you had in fact found a lead on Suzanne. Spinelli had to tell me that. Sonny: Spinelli told you? Brenda: Spinelli. Yes, Spinelli, of course. Sonny: Well, he's got a big mouth. He should keep it shut. Brenda: Don't blame this on Spinelli. Spinelli was just being honest. Sonny: I never lied to you. Brenda: Lies of omission, sweetheart. I just--I don't know how we're gonna make our marriage work, you know, if you won't just...you need to talk to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: This is what Jax does. He twists things around to give himself leverage. It's how he operates in business, and now he's trying to use it to get custody of Josslyn. Do not let Jax bully you into quitting. Jax: This isn't some schoolyard, Carly. We're talking about our daughter's safety. Carly: This isn't about you protecting Josslyn. It's about you trying to beat me at all costs, and you know it. Shawn: My job was to protect you and your daughter. It's clear my presence is having the opposite effect. Carly: Ok, what about Franco? Shawn: Well, Mr. Jacks' security people have the situation covered. Carly: I don't trust them. I trust you. Shawn: You'll adjust. Nothing is more important than you holding on to your daughter. And for the record, I'll be happy to go on the stand and tell the court I never disclosed the incident in that file to Carly or Jason. As a matter of fact, the record was supposed to be sealed, which would make it inadmissible in court. Jax: Well, I have a very competent attorney, who will make sure that it is in fact used in evidence. Shawn: Yeah, well, no need to rack up the billable hours. I'm leaving. So don't bother trying to use me to hurt Carly. Carly: That's great, Jax. You just put Josslyn in serious danger. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Carly and Jax have spent weeks wondering, worrying if their daughter was gonna reject the transplant. I mean, it's unimaginable to think that you've done everything you can do and it's still not enough. I mean, you know that better than anybody. Jason: The doctors say Josslyn is going to be fine. Alexis: Jax would like to keep it that way. Jason: Well, then he shouldn't fight for custody, because Carly is a good mother. Alexis: She would lay down her life for her children. But Jax is worried that the same thing that happened to Sonny's kids will happen to Josslyn. It's understandable. I mean, Kristina's already been kidnapped and almost blew up in an explosion. You have to admit there's a high price to be paid for having a baby with people who do what you do. Sam: So what you're saying is, you're fine with me having a baby, just not with Jason. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: What did you do? Lisa: You don't smell that? You need to get much better at home maintenance, Robin, because you have a gas leak. [Door closes] Robin: Lisa! Lisa! Damn it, Lisa! You can't leave me down here! Lisa: You might want to stop talking, because the air's gonna get pretty thin soon. Robin: Patrick will know you did this. No matter how well you've covered your tracks, he will find out, he will know you did this, and he will hate you for it. Is that what you want? Lisa: You think I care what Patrick thinks or what he wants or how he feels? What about me? He used me, he had sex with me, and then he threw me away and I'm the one that gets labeled the homewrecker and the whore? He cheated on you, Robin. He broke the vows that he promised to keep and you took him back. What does that say about you? Robin: It's says I'm a mother who's trying to keep her daughter's family together. Lisa: Well, you're definitely more forgiving than I am. But Patrick is gonna pay for the way he treated me. All your uncle Mac will have to do is follow the breadcrumbs that I left. There's more than enough evidence that Patrick killed his wife. Offed his frigid little wife to be with his lover. I'm sure that Mac will be so grief-stricken that he'll push for a life sentence. And Emma... [Robin gasps] Lisa: Emma will know that her father was an ungrateful bastard who threw away his family. I'd say that's justice. Robin: Damn it! Lisa, open the door. Open it right now! Open it! Your stuff together, and I'll, uh, I'll be right back. Your stuff together, and I'll, uh, I'll be right back. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: And? Alexis: I honestly didn't come here to pass judgment on Jason. I came here to give you a care package and to offer my condolences, and one thing led to another, and there I am telling him that I respected him for stepping aside to keep Jake safe, which obviously wasn't the right thing to say. So, I'll call you later. Sam: Yet, you know, giving up Jake didn't keep him safe. Alexis: I know it didn't. I do know that. What happened to him was a random, tragic, horrible thing that shouldn't happen to anyone. I know that isn't any consolation to you at this time. And again, I apologize if I've messed things up for you right now. I came from Jax, who's worried about the same thing I'm worried about. And I'm now worried about you and you and this baby that you haven't even decided that you're gonna have yet. Sam: You're right. We have not made any decisions yet. Alexis: I promise you, whatever you decide, I'll support you. Again, I'm sorry if I said anything to upset anybody, ok? I'll call you, and get some rest. Jason: [Sighs] You do need this rest, you know. Dr. Lee said not to... Sam: What? Jason: Overdo it. Sam: Oh, come on. I don't think that's gonna happen the way you and Spinelli hover over me. Jason: Oh, ok. Well, that's fine, 'cause I was about to offer to make you a sandwich, but I don't want you to think that I'M...hovering over you. Sam: Wait a minute, wait a minute, what kind of sandwich? Jason: I was gonna make your specialty--BLT, and I was gonna burn the toast until it was black, and then I was... Sam: Come here. I appreciate you. And how you feel, it does matter to me. And if you don't want a baby, Jason, I am ok with that. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Even the preliminary report gives a fairly clear picture of who Shawn really is--a violent man with questionable integrity. Carly: You're really reaching. Jax: It's all here in black and white. And I didn't even have to do a lot of digging, because on Brenda's wedding day, Shawn really showed everyone that his loyalty lies as far as his next paycheck when he switched sides on Theo. I mean, what's to stop him from doing it again? What's to stop him from just handing Josslyn over to Franco and going about his business? Carly: Shawn would never do that. Jax: How do you know that? The truth is that you don't really know much about this man. Carly: You're misrepresenting Shawn's actions to suit your needs. Jax: I don't want a man like that around my daughter. Carly: Well, you sure as hell don't care if Franco walks up to her, huh? I mean, that's exactly what happened in the park. Franco walked up to you and Josslyn. And how do we stop it from happening again? Because you made sure that Shawn's gone now. Jax: I have my security team in place. And did you notice how they keep their distance? How they don't get involved in our personal business? It's rather nice, isn't it? Carly: You don't want Jason around Josslyn, so he hires Shawn, someone who actually has the expertise to go up against Franco. Jax: Shawn's expertise is for sale to the highest bidder. Carly: And now Franco can walk up to Josslyn anytime he wants, thanks to you. Jax: No, I have a security team in place. I already told you that. Carly: Right. Jax: Ones that I trust. Carly: Ok. So this is how it works. Josslyn stays with you, and Josslyn's guarded by your people. And if I want to be a good mother, I just need to go along with it. So tell me this, how long until being a good mother means staying away from Josslyn for good? Huh? How long, Jax? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Kristina, hey. I was actually just about to call you. Kristina: Why? Michael: Physics. I've been taking the practice test. I did it like 10 times, but I still can't get this problem right. I know it's gonna be on the final. Kristina: Since when do you care about passing physics? Michael: Well, since I've been in high school more than I'm supposed to be, like by a year. I'm 19. Don't you think it's about time I graduate? Kristina: It's not your fault you're still at Madison. Michael: If I fail this class it will. It's like...and besides, school's really important to Abby. She sacrificed a lot to go to college, so I figured I should make an effort. Guess she's not such a bad influence after all, huh? Feel free to apologize anytime. Kristina: I should like your stripper just because she makes you study? Michael: You know, Kristina, I am really sick of you acting like you're better than Abby. If you got to know her, you'd realize you have a lot more in common than you think. Kristina: I doubt it. I've never taken off my clothes for money. Michael: Yeah, well, you've been beaten up by your boyfriend. You know what it's like to cover up bruises and black eyes with make-up, and so does Abby. All she wants is someone to make her happy instead of beating her up all the time. That's not a lot to ask for, but you keep judging her for it. Kristina: I'm sorry. You're right, I'm a horrible person. Michael: No, no, I'm not saying that, Kristina. Kristina: You didn't have to. I'm stupid. I deserve to lose everything. Michael: What are you talking about? Kristina: Nothing. Michael: You wouldn't get this upset over nothing. Kristina, be honest with me. You're--you're on something, aren't you? Kristina: No. Why would you say that? Michael: 'Cause I know you, Kristina. You don't cry over nothing. This is more than just the stress of not getting into college. Kristina: I was on hydrocodone. But I swear I didn't know it. You have to promise not to say anything. [SCENE_BREAK] Brenda: We decided to do this together, to make this relationship work again and to make it better. Sonny: Right. Brenda: And now I just--I'm terrified. I feel like all the sudden I'm hitting all those same walls with you that I used to feel a long time ago. Sonny: You can make this about business all you want, but, you know, we'd be having the same problems no matter what I do for a living. Brenda: What are you talking about? That's not true. No. If you were a plumber, you wouldn't have to hide things from me. Sonny: If I was a plumber, you wouldn't want to hear what I had to do every day. Brenda: That's not true. Sonny: Ok, you want to know what the real problem is? Brenda: I do, yes. Sonny: We were separated, right, away from each other for years. Ok. Now we're trying to merge together in a way that doesn't sacrifice who we are. But you know what, there's bumps along the way. Brenda: Honey, I have to be honest with you, I mean, can you tell me what sacrifices you're making? Sonny: What do you-- Brenda: I feel like everything's been me so far. I mean, I uprooted my whole entire life to come back here and live here with you again. And then we were supposed to have our house in the woods, remember? That was our beautiful little space, and then I lost that, too. Sonny: You said it didn't matter where we lived as long as we were together. Brenda: It does matter. You knew that and you saw that. I took the hit. You know, the truth is we're living in your house with your things. Sonny: My house is your house. No, I'm serious. You want me to take everything out of my house and start from scratch? 'Cause I'll do that. Because the only thing I'm attached to is you, my wife. Brenda: Is that true? Sonny: Come on. Hey. Come here. Brenda: Sorry. I just...feel like, you know, I just want to know that, you know, we're really in this together and I'm not just passing through. Sonny: You know what, if I could go to Italy, we could start a whole family there. I would do that, but I got a lot of responsibilities here. Brenda: Ok, let's do that. Sonny: Ha ha ha. Brenda: I'd never ask you to leave your kids, you know that. Sonny: And now there's Alec. I mean, look at what we're going through, all the fights. And can you imagine what the little boy's going through? Brenda: No, I can't. I hate that I can't fix it for him. Sonny: I know, it's hard. But Alec's gonna come around. You know why he's gonna come around? Because no man can resist falling in love with you. What? You know what I'm talking about. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I don't want you to deny yourself anything because of me. Sam: Ok. And if we do get to the point that getting pregnant is an option, I want it to be your decision, too. Jason: Why don't we just focus on you getting better first? And that's not gonna happen unless you get rest. Sam: I'm sorry. Jason: For not being a better patient? Sam: That, and because the way my mom just barged in here. I know you're going through so much right now. The last thing you need is to be lectured from her. Jason: She's allowed to be concerned. Sam: I just don't want to cause any more pain. Jason: Never. You're what's getting me through right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: When I confronted her about it, she made it seem like she was doing me a favor by giving me the pills without a prescription, like I knew what I was taking all along. Michael: Well, she's a doctor. She should know how easy it is to get hooked on hydrocodone. Kristina: I'm not hooked. Michael: When's the last time you had a pill? Kristina: This morning. Michael: Look, give them to me. Kristina: No, I can't. Michael: Kristina, this is serious. Kristina: I already gave them to Ethan. He's the one who recognized that they weren't herbal supplements. He could tell just by looking at them. I can't believe I couldn't tell the difference. Michael: Well, how could you? It's not like you hang around people who do drugs. Kristina: He said I could call him if I felt like I needed to take one so he could help me through the withdrawals. Michael: And what, Ethan is an expert on addiction? Kristina: I'm not an addict. And yeah, he does know something about it. He's seen what it's like firsthand when something like this gets out of control. Michael: Ethan's not an idiot. He knows our brother's a cop, that's why he's being nice. Kristina: Why is it so hard for you to believe that someone like Ethan could care about me? Michael: Well, for starters, you accused him of hitting you to protect Kiefer, he went to prison for a night, and he got worked over pretty good by people loyal to Dad. Kristina: He forgave me for that. He cares about me. And he's gone out of his way to prove it. The night that Dad's limo exploded, he stayed at the house with me to make sure that I was all right. And we spent the whole night talking about everything. He understands me in a way that no one else does. Michael: He's married, Kristina. Kristina: For the money. He doesn't love Maya. And he even said that she hasn't been around. She's been in Philadelphia. Michael: He's using you. Kristina: Stop saying that. Alexis: Hello? What's going on? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Hey. Thanks for meeting me. Shawn: I'm just staying long enough to say good-bye, then I got to find Jason and tell him I'm leaving. Carly: Why give Jax the satisfaction? Shawn: Look, I get you're in a place where whatever your ex wants, you're gonna do the opposite, but that file he has on me, it's real. The incident happened. Carly: So? I'm sure you have a good explanation. Shawn: Not one I'm interested in getting into. Carly: Ok, ok. I'm not gonna pretend to understand what war's like, but Jax doesn't understand it either, and I'm sure you did whatever you had to do to survive. Shawn: Look, whatever happened and why doesn't matter. I'm not letting Jax use me to make his case for custody. Carly: Ok, fine. What about Josslyn? You told her you were gonna protect her. Do you want Josslyn to think you're a liar? Shawn: I did what I could for Josslyn. Carly: Ok, Franco is still out there. Shawn: Look, I'm sure Jason will find someone who's more than capable of keeping your daughter safe. Carly: I don't want to put this on Jason, all right. You know, everyone has a cross to bear and I happen to be Jason's. I just don't want to burden him right now. Shawn: I doubt Jason sees you as a burden. Carly: Jason just lost his little boy. And whether he wants to admit it or not, he's in a hell of a lot of pain. And Jason shouldn't have to be everything to everyone when he's feeling like this. And if something happens to Josslyn because Jason's stretched too thin, he'll never forgive himself. I don't want Jason to feel that kind of guilt. So I'm asking you to help me. Ok? Josslyn and I need you. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: I'm fine, Mom. Really. I just overreacted about something. You don't have to worry. Alexis: I'm your mother, I'm used to worrying. Never mind. What happened? Michael: I was just telling Kristina I wasn't gonna go to graduation. And she, of course, freaked out a little bit. Alexis: A little bit? Why aren't you going? Michael: I don't really see the point in parading around in a cap and gown while a bunch of privileged kids and their parents stare, whispering about how the dean got bribed by my dad to get me back into Madison after I went to prison. That whole thing. And it's not fair to Kristina. She worked really hard to get to the top of her class. It should be her moment. Kristina: You've worked really hard, too, studying nonstop for finals. You deserve to be on that stage just as much as I do. Alexis: She's right. You've overcome a lot. You should be very proud of yourself, Michael. We're certainly proud of you. Michael: I'd rather just kind of put it all behind me. Alexis: Yeah, but see, that's what graduation is about. You close one chapter, you open a new one. It's an important ceremony. I know it'll mean a lot to your parents. Clearly it means a lot to Kristina. Michael: All right, well, if it means that much to you, I'll go. Kristina: Thank you. Thanks. Alexis: No problem. If only it were that easy to solve your problems. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Jason: Got your message. What's going on? Sonny: Hey. Just wanted to check in with you. How you doing? Jason: You know. Sonny: Yeah. And the Abby situation? Jason: Yeah. Abby. Spinelli's looking for the woman who was contracted to kill Brandon, but nothing yet. We got no leads. Sonny: What about Michael? Jason: Michael, uh, Michael is still seeing Abby and things are about as stable as they're gonna get right now. Sonny: What about Carly? Is Jax still causing trouble like he always does? Jason: There's a preliminary hearing and joint custody. But you know Jax is not gonna be happy until Josslyn's with him full time. Sonny: That's not gonna happen. Jason: You know what Jax is claiming, right? Sonny: Yes, yes, yes. I've heard it a lot from Brenda. Jax has her all riled up saying that her son is not gonna be safe living with me. Jason: And how's that going? Sonny: I'm trying to give her some space. I want her to get to know her son, but she seems afraid of him in a weird way. She hired a nanny. Jason: It's a lot to wrap your head around. Sonny: One day she thinks her son's dead, the next thing she's the mother of a 3-year-old. And then Suzanne takes the kid, disappears. And here's the...I took Carly, as you probably know, to find her son. Jason: You needed her help. It makes sense. Sonny: Well, I mean, I thought, yeah. But Brenda, it's like war. She's at me all the time saying that now I don't tell her everything. Jason: Brenda knows how this business works. Sonny: Knowing it and living it are 2 different things. [SCENE_BREAK] Brenda: Hey. Jax: Hey. Brenda: Do you have a minute? Jax: For you? Always. How you doing? Brenda: Good. Um, well, I just mostly wanted to come by and just say thank you for the referral, you know, for the nanny. She turned out amazing. Alec seems to like her a lot. He's so bold. Jax: That's great. At least someone thinks I've got good judgment. Brenda: You having problems with Carly? Jax: Yeah. I thought that I could have an amicable divorce, but it's really not looking like that at all. Brenda: Oh, I'm sorry. Jax: No sense in dwelling on it, I guess. Main thing is Josslyn's healthy and safe. So is Alec for that matter. So we have a lot to be grateful for. Brenda: Yeah. You know, the truth is I want so much to feel like, you know, I know how to be a good mother, but I just don't. Jax: You've got to give it some time, you know, let everything settle down, and you'll have a chance to get to know each other. Brenda: I just don't understand why it was so easy with Lucian, you know. It's like I didn't even give it a second thought, I just opened my heart to him right away. Jax: Only to have Suzanne pull the rug out from underneath you. It's natural to be cautious. Brenda: Yeah, but this, I don't know, it's feeling more than cautious, you know. I don't even know what to say to him. I mean, should I just come right out and tell him that I'm his mother? Jax: Yeah. I mean, probably. But just take it slow, you know. Brenda: Yeah. Jax: You have plenty of time to get to know each other. He's not gonna go anywhere. Brenda: He woke up last night and asked for Carly. Jax: Wow, that must have been hard. Brenda: It was not...it was not a great moment. I mean, I can't stand the fact that Carly's closer to my son than I am, but, you know, I have to tell you, this is all about Sonny. You know, there's just--there's no excuse for it. I mean, there's no reason for him to just take her and leave me behind like that. Jax: Well, he's probably doing it to, you know, protect you. Brenda: Well, I wish--I mean, I understand what you're saying. But the truth is, I wish Sonny realized I'm not as vulnerable out in the world as I am when I'm with him. You know, I could have handled it. I can handle anything. Jax: Yeah. Brenda: Want to know another secret you can't tell anyone? Jax: Would I ever do that? Ok, ok. I promise. I promise not to say anything. Brenda: Marriage is a little bit harder than I thought it was gonna be. Jax: Yeah. Yeah, we go into it so in love and with the right intentions, and we're Lucky if we walk away from it friends. Brenda: I'll never give up on Sonny. But there are a few things, you know, that are gonna have to change. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Sam: Hey. Alexis: Hi. Sam: Hi. Alexis: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you get up. Sam: Oh. I'm not on bed rest. Dr. Lee just wants me to take it easy. Come in. Alexis: I'm sure your idea and Dr. Lee's idea of taking it easy are not the same thing. Will you please promise me no rappelling off buildings just for 2 weeks? Sam: Ok, I'll keep that in mind. Alexis: I came back because I didn't like the way I left things. And I honestly wasn't trying to interfere in your life. Sam: You were right. Alexis: About what? Sam: Jason. I mean, Jason, he does want to make me happy even though the thought of having another child is killing him. When Jason gave up Jake, I'm sure he thought that one day he would get older, the truth would come out, and he would be able to have some sort of a relationship, the way you and I do now. But Jake's gone and Jason's never gonna have that chance. Alexis: Are you thinking about having this baby because you think it's gonna make Jason feel better? Sam: No one can ever replace Jake, I know that. But if I did get pregnant, it would give Jason a purpose, something to focus on, keep his grief from swallowing him whole. Alexis: So do you want to have this baby because you want Jason to feel better or because you really want to have a family? Sam: I don't know. I've never had that moment, you know. I was never able to look my baby in the eyes and tell her how much I love her, because when I woke up from surgery, she was gone. I've had years to process this pain, and I still miss her. Alexis: And you always will because she's a part of you the same way Jake is a part of Jason. Sam: Yeah, I know. Ugh. Maybe it's just too soon for all of this. Alexis: Listen to me. I am not trying to talk you out of having a baby. I just want you to give it a lot of consideration, because in the end, sweetie, it's your decision. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I'm gonna fight for my daughter and I'm gonna win. And when I do, she's gonna need a guard. Are you really gonna make me go through the trouble of breaking in someone new? Shawn: Well, it'd be an inconvenience, sure, but something tells me you'd enjoy making the guy squirm. Carly: Yeah, but you didn't bat an eye when I gave you that long list of everything I expected from you. Shawn: Well, that's because I was given the heads up by Jason that you were gonna be a handful going in. Carly: He said that I'm a handful? Shawn: I believe his words were stubborn and impulsive. Carly: Hmm. Some people would say those were attributes. Shawn: Well, that stubborn streak will definitely work well for you. You got quite a fight on your hands. Carly: I could use some help. Shawn: I think this is less about you needing security and more about you proving a point to Jax. Carly: Ok, maybe it's a little bit of both. Yeah, I want to fight Jax, but I'm not gonna let Franco get anywhere near my daughter. What you don't understand is he could be waiting nearby for any opportunity to grab Josslyn. And what better time than when the parents are in a custody battle? See, I can't let that happen, Shawn. And I would feel really great knowing you were there protecting her. So please, please stay with us, at least until I can find somebody else. Shawn: Ok. I'll stay. Carly: Thank you! Shawn: You might regret it. Especially if Jax makes good on his threat to use the information he dug up. It could get ugly. Not just for me. Carly: I'm not gonna let Jax intimidate me or my friends. Shawn: Oh, we're friends now? Carly: I hope so. Someone has to have my back. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Thanks for not saying anything to my mom about the pills. My mom has had enough disappointment with me being waitlisted, I don't want her to find out that I was stupid enough to get scammed into taking drugs. Michael: Look, it's not like you got drugs from some random person on the street. Lisa's a doctor. You had every single right to trust her. Kristina: She'd still freak and probably blame herself like she did when the truth came out about Kiefer. She'll think it's because she works too much, and she'll try to overcompensate by, like, smothering me. That's not how I want to spend what's left of my senior year. You have to promise to keep this between us. Michael: Look, I know what it's like to feel like you have no control over your life. It's very frustrating. Kristina: Especially when they have such high expectations and you fall so incredibly short of meeting them. Michael: Kristina, you didn't do anything wrong. Kristina: I trusted Lisa, which turned out to be a huge mistake. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: It is true that when Brenda agreed to marry you she didn't have a son to think about. Sonny: Yeah, yeah. I never wanted another child. I mean, watching Michael, Morgan, Kristina suffer because of the life that I chose, I mean, it's...I mean, you know, right? That's why you gave up Jake to let Lucky raise him. If you had to do it over again, would you do it differently? Jason: I regret the time that I didn't get to spend with Jake. But you know what, I can't answer that because Elizabeth never wanted this life, and I wasn't gonna force it on her. It wouldn't have been fair. Sonny: I've got to be honest with you here. Even before we found out about Brenda's son, I had my doubts whether she could live with guards and rules. You know, looking back, that's why I left her at the altar. You know I didn't do it because I didn't love her. I did it because she would never give me up, so I had to help her. And I thought this time we could really make it work, but a child changes everything. I can't guarantee that I can keep her son safe. So maybe the best thing for me to do is to just go to her, as hard as that would be, and just say to her, hey, for your son's sake...for your son's sake, maybe you should just--we shouldn't be together. Jason: Can you live with that? Sonny: I don't know. [SCENE_BREAK] Brenda: I haven't seen this side of Sonny in a really long time. Just, you know, it's that kind of like shut me out of a whole part of his life, you know. And of course it's for my own good. Jax: Yeah, the all purpose excuse. Brenda: Yeah, exactly. And then I just, you know, sit around and tell him every single thing that's on my mind, and he's editing himself. And I just end up feeling really insecure. I'm just always wondering what it is that he's leaving out. Jax: You know I'm probably not the best person to come to talk about Sonny. Unless you want a biased opinion, of course. I can give you that. Brenda: No, that's ok. Me and Sonny can work things out on our own. Sorry about that. [Knock on door] Carly: Just have your lawyer call my lawyer, please. Brenda: Oh, Carly, listen. I have a lot of issues with what just happened, but I just wanted you to know that none of them are with you. They're with Sonny. Sonny told me that you were great with Alec and that you distracted him while they took Suzanne into custody. And I just wanted to thank you for that. You know, I know that your daughter is going through a lot right now, so I really appreciate you taking the time to help my son. Carly: Every child belongs with their mother. [SCENE_BREAK] Lisa: Poor little Robin. You thought you had it all, didn't you? Adorable baby, loving husband. Perfect little house. But you never guessed you were gonna die in there. I hope you and Patrick rot in hell. Robin: I'll see you there.

Shawn quits his job so Jax can't use him as a reason to take Josslyn away from Carly. Carly begs him to stay because she is still afraid Franco is still waiting for an opportunity to grab Josslyn. Brenda hires a nanny that Jax suggested for Alec. Brenda is upset that Alec isn't bonding with her because he already bonded with Carly on the plane. She is afraid that their marriage is in trouble but he placates her. Brenda confides to Jax that marriage is harder than she expected. Sonny tells Jason that a child changes everything, and he wonders if he should break up with Brenda for Alec's sake. Brenda thanks Carly for helping to bring Alec back.

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Elizabeth: Get off of me! Hayden: Oh! Bitch. Elizabeth: [Groaning] Naomi: What in the world is going on, Rachel? [Cell phone rings] Hayden: Mother? Elizabeth: Mother? Naomi: Oh, Rachel. If only your father could see you now. [SCENE_BREAK] Franco: Hey, Elizabeth. I'm just checking in. I haven't talked to you since the Nurses' Ball. I, uh... this is Franco, by the way. I don't want to assume that, um... I mean, yeah, I'm -- I'm me. Uh... yeah, just, uh -- just want to make sure you're okay. You know, your ankle's feeling better and... Nikolas has turned up not dead and Jason isn't bugging you. That's my point -- you know, if you feel like you got a lot of problems right now, feel free to hand one off on me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I don't think there was a body. Sam: We saw it. Jason: No, we saw what Nikolas wanted us to see. It was a setup. He's not dead. Nikolas has been playing us all. Sam: Okay. All right, well, that would explain why the Coast Guard has been searching all night and haven't found Nikolas' body. Jason: If I'm right, everything that happened that night at Wyndemere, it was staged, and Nikolas set it up so he could disappear. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: So the judge signed off on the warrant? Good, yeah. Send a squad car to his residence, and if he is not there, you check Sam Morgan's apartment. If you come up empty on both places, I want you to call the DA's office, have them call Diane Miller. Tell her to advise her client to just turn himself in. Meanwhile, I'm at General Hospital. Um, I've got another case to look into. Yep. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Mayes: Let's start at the beginning. Do you know what happened to you? Lucas: Yeah. I do. Brad: Babe, tell us what happened. Lucas: Somebody tried to kill me. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Okay. [Chuckles] Sit. Sit, sit, sit, sit. Nathan: Maxie, I'm -- look, I'm fine. I'm o-- Maxie: Nope, no. Uh, you know what? We need more pillows. Nathan: Maxie, stop it. I'm okay. Maxie: You just had brain surgery. You need to lay down. Nathan: I will. I -- I promise I will not get off the couch if you will sit with me, all right? We need to talk. Maxie: Okay. Uh, rest now, talk later. Nathan: Max -- no, Max, at the hospital, you said we could talk as soon as we got home. Maxie: Okay, and by "soon"... I meant after you eat. Okay? You -- you have to be starving after all that hospital food you didn't have. Does your mom really make you eat nutri-gruel? Nathan: Maxie -- Maxie, please. Stop talking, please. Look, you can't -- I can't put this off any longer. It's time I made a full confession. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Nikolas makes it look like he dies, flying through the window, crashing on the rocks below. The current is strong enough to pull him into the harbor. First question. Jason: Why? Sam: Um...because he lost ELQ? Financial trouble? Jason: No. Faking his own death wouldn't necessarily return him to the lifestyle which he's accustomed. As a matter of fact, it would make it more difficult to access the funds that he does have. Sam: What else would he be trying to escape? Jason: Not what. Who. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: This is your mother? Hayden: We're...estranged. Naomi: Well, not by my choice. Uh, do you have children, Miss...? Hayden: Her name is Elizabeth. Naomi: Oh. Naomi. Elizabeth -- such a pretty name. It's very gentile. Doesn't really fit the type of woman who would be rolling around the floor with my daughter. Elizabeth: She tends to bring out the worst in people. Naomi: Yeah. It's been said. Hayden: One minute in, and you've already found something in common. Feel free to stay and chat. I'm out of here. Elizabeth: No, don't bother. I'm leaving. My advice -- scrap your travel plans. You wouldn't want to add "evading arrest" to your list of charges. Naomi: She's an assertive little thing. [Door slams] Hayden: She's a meddling snake. Naomi: And none too fond of you, either. Any particular reason? Hayden: What are you even doing here? Naomi: What do you think? I came to see my daughter. How about a hug? Hmm? [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Nathan, I -- I think that you're confused. You don't want to talk to me. You want to talk to Griffin. Nathan: I what? Maxie: Yeah, you said you want to confess, and he's a priest, so... Nathan: Maxie, no, look. Dodging around and changing the subject is not gonna make this go away, okay? You need to hear me out, for both our sakes. Maxie: How serious is this confession? Did you cheat on me? Did you get someone pregnant? Nathan: God, no. No. Maxie: Well, you don't want to do either of those things, right? Nathan: No, Maxie, no. I love you. There is no one else. I wouldn't ask you to marry me, otherwise. Maxie: Thank God. So this is not about Claudette. Okay, well, how serious can it really be? It's not like you killed someone. Nathan: Okay, look, you need to let me tell you this in my own way, okay? Maxie: Oh, my God. You killed someone? [SCENE_BREAK] [Monitors beeping] Jordan: Dr. Jones, I, uh... I'm really happy to see you recovering. Lucas: Heh. Yeah, me too. Jordan: How's he doing? Monica: Oh, Dr. Mayes is the physician of record. Dr. Mayes: His vitals are good. Um, of course, we'll continue monitoring him, but I don't foresee any complications. Dr. Obrecht: Dr. Jones was about to tell us what he remembers of the circumstances that landed him here. Jordan: Are you -- are you up to talking? Brad: M-maybe we shouldn't do this right now. Lucas: Oh, no, no, no. I'm okay. I need to get this out. Jordan: Okay. Just -- just tell us what you remember. Lucas: M-my mom fainted backstage, so... um, at the ball, so I brought her here. And Dr. Finn treated her. Finn: Ms. Spencer was diagnosed with benign positional vertigo, and I admitted her for the evening. Lucas: Mm. Uh, I was gonna stay with her, but... she insisted I go back to the ball so I wouldn't miss my wedding. Oh, God, baby... Brad: Shh, shh, shh, shh. Don't even worry about it. Lucas: I'm sorry. Um, I forgot my car -- my car keys, and... so I came back in to get them, and... somebody... was standing over my mother with a syringe. So I asked them what the hell they were doing. And that's when they jumped me and shot me up. I guess the next thing I remember, I -- I -- I'm waking up with Brad calling my name. Jordan: Can you maybe describe your assailant? Lucas: I -- I thought it was a doctor. Jordan: Which -- which doctor? Which doctor attacked you, Lucas? Lucas: It's -- it's fuzzy. I don't know. Jordan: Just try to -- try to picture it in your mind. I mean, can you describe what they were wearing? Lucas: I'm not sure how much I really saw. It was dark. The lights were off. Jordan: Well, you had mentioned that your assailant was a doctor. Why would you say that? Lucas: Well... 'cause -- 'cause they were wearing white. Um...a white lab coat. Jordan: Uh-huh. Great. That's really, really good, Lucas. Um...what about their hair? Was it long? Was it short? Lucas: I don't know. I... it was covered up. They were wearing a cap and mask. [Sighs] I mean, it could've been anybody. I don't know. [SCENE_BREAK] Franco: Hi. Elizabeth: Hi. Franco: I called you. Elizabeth: Oh? Franco: Yeah. I left you a message. Elizabeth: I didn't get it. Franco: Is this a Jason thing? Elizabeth: Is what a Jason thing? Franco: Did Jason tell you to not talk to me the way he told me to not talk to Jake? Elizabeth: Jason doesn't tell me who to talk to. He makes his opinions known, and then I decide for myself. Franco: Oh. So this is a choice, then? You're making a choice right now to treat me like this? Elizabeth: This isn't about you. Nikolas is missing, presumed dead. The police think Jason did it, Jake wants to know where his dad is, and... Hayden's an unrelenting bitch. Franco: Yeah. And she wore the same dress as you to the ball. Elizabeth: [Sighs] That's not funny. Franco: Kind of funny. [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: How did you find me? Naomi: A mother knows. [Laughs] Hayden: Where was this supernatural parental instinct when I was in a coma for months? I'm fine, by the way. Naomi: I knew you were in trouble, Rachel. Hayden: It's Hayden now. Naomi: Hayden? What kind of a name is "Hayden"? Hayden: The one I chose when I realized the only way I could have a life was to leave Rachel Berlin and everyone who ever knew her behind. Naomi: Including your own mother? Hayden: One can only hope. Naomi: I didn't come here to fight, honey. Hayden: Then it's probably a good idea you leave. Naomi: I came because I heard about your husband's unfortunate accident. It's a terrible, terrible loss. He certainly had excellent taste. Hayden: He's missing. Probably dead. Naomi: Oh. Honey, you must really be going through it. But I'm here now, and everything is gonna be okay. Hayden: Okay? Nothing will ever be okay, not after what you did. Naomi: Really? How long are you going to hold this over my head? Hayden: 200 years, 4 months, 6 days. That's how long. The day that Daddy gets out of prison, where you put him. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Staging his death wouldn't solve Nikolas' financial problems, but it would solve his legal ones. Maybe he was afraid Hayden was gonna blow the whistle on him having her shot, and he couldn't stall her any longer, so he decided to run. Sam: And staged his own murder to cover his tracks. That's good motivation, but... how'd he do it? [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Nathan... who did you kill? Nathan: No one. I -- Maxie: Then... why did you just say that -- Nathan: No one that I know of. I shot -- I shot at someone, all right? It was years ago. It was before I knew you. It was complicated. Maxie: Okay, um... how complicated? Was this while you were a cop in New York? Nathan: Ye-- yes, but I wasn't on duty. Maxie: This is not making any sense to me right now. Nathan: Maxie, I know h-- I know how this must sound to you, and I'm sure you've got a thousand questions, and I promise I will answer all of them. I swear. I have practiced telling you this a thousand times, and somehow, I just can't get the words... but I can't -- I can't hold it back any more, Max. It's time that you knew the whole story about Claudette. Maxie: Are you saying that you shot Claudette? [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: I must have seen someone that could help, so... [Monitors beeping intensified] Monica: Okay, Lucas, you're pushing yourself way too hard. Dr. Obrecht: Just focus on the face, Dr. Jones. Who did you see? Monica: I want everybody out of here. Now. Brad: All right, you heard the lady. Scram! Shh, shh, shh, shh. Come on, calm down. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: I can't believe this. You were -- you were so angry with your wife for cheating on you that you shot her? Nathan: No, Maxie, no. No, I could never hurt Claudette. I... I shot her lover. Maxie: You shot him? Nathan: Yes. I -- I... look, things had gotten really bad between Claudette and me. We were fighting all the time, one thing after another, and I confronted her one night, and I asked her if she was seeing another guy. She made me think I was crazy. And I was drinking all the time, and -- and everything in me told me that Claudette was cheating. But I had no proof. So, one night, the station screwed up. And I went in for an overnight shift, and I wasn't on the schedule, so instead of going home, I went out with some of the guys, and I got wasted. She was in bed with him. And I -- I just reacted. I -- I drew my gun, and I fired, half blind. And then I passed out. The guy was gone when I came to. But I definitely hit him. There was blood on the sheets. Claudette: What did you do?! Nathan: I don't even remember what the guy looked like. Claudette wouldn't tell me what happened or even who he was. Maxie: So you never found out what happened to him. Nathan: I tried. I -- I looked everywhere. I wanted to make it right somehow, but the guy never checked in to an ER, he never reported it. Truthfully, I'm lucky he didn't. I would've lost my badge for sure. I might be in prison right now instead of here with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: Dr. Quartermaine, I'm gonna need a copy of the schedule for the night of the Nurses' Ball. I want to know what doctors were on call, who signed in for work, and when. Dr. Mayes: This is ludicrous. Obviously, something terrible happened to Dr. Jones, but his memory is suspect, tainted by the trauma and the effects of derisifol. If we take him at his word, every single doctor is a suspect. Jordan: Well, we'll narrow that down. Finn: Good luck. That could be anybody in a lab coat. That's all Lucas could identify. Dr. Obrecht: Perhaps the commissioner should focus on the staff with unsavory histories. Finn: Well, that puts you at the top of the list. Dr. Obrecht: And further refine her search by zeroing in on those who are drug addicts, starting with you, Dr. Finn. [SCENE_BREAK] Naomi: Are we really going to do this again? I am not responsible for your father going to prison. He is. Hayden: You turned him in to the government. Naomi: Because he was committing fraud on a massive scale. If I hadn't acted when I did, you and I might have found ourselves on the hook for Raymond's crimes. Hayden: So I should thank you? Naomi: Well, a little gratitude wouldn't be entirely out of order. Hayden: You have a long wait ahead of you. We were a family, and you destroyed us. Naomi: I did what had to be done, and in your heart, you know that. But the part of you that's still a little girl needs someone to blame, and it certainly isn't gonna be Raymond, so you're lashing out at me. You would feel very differently if you knew the entire truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Okay, for me, let's go over this one more time, please. Jason: [Sighs] Sam: Thank you. When you got to Wyndemere, was the front door open? Jason: No, it was closed, but it was unlocked. I entered, I yelled up to Nikolas, and that's when I heard the noise from upstairs. Nikolas! Sam: Okay. So if Nikolas staged the whole thing... Jason: It wouldn't make sense, because it didn't sound like two people fighting. It could've been him deliberately moving the furniture. It sounded like the noise was coming from one of the bedrooms upstairs, but all the doors were shut. And then I heard a crash coming from Nikolas' bedroom. [Glass shatters] Sam: And that's when I arrived. I heard the glass breaking. Jason: Yeah. I entered Nikolas' bedroom. The room was trashed, the window was broken to pieces... Sam: And there was no sign of anyone else? Jason: No, not until you showed up and then later, Curtis and Hayden. Sam: Okay, well, it would be easy for Nikolas to stage the whole thing. Jason: He wrecks the room himself, he breaks the window so it looks like he was attacked and pushed through. Sam: And you were right outside the room when the window broke. Jason: Yeah. So how could he have made it out of there if he didn't go through the window? Like you said, that house has so many secret passageways, I'm willing to bet that Nikolas had one in his bedroom. Sam: Okay. But even if he did use a secret passageway, I don't think there's any way he had enough time to get down to the beach and pose his body. Jason: Maybe he didn't have to. [SCENE_BREAK] Finn: You're being a bad ?, and you're crossing the line. Dr. Obrecht: I hardly think relaying reports of your substance abuse is out of bounds. Our colleagues and patients have the right to know that they're... Finn: And now you're spreading rumors again. Dr. Obrecht: ...Star internist operates under a diminished capacity. Dr. Mayes: Liesl, do you have proof of this? Dr. Obrecht: The proof is in Dr. Jones and the corpses of the two patients Dr. Finn already lost under similarly dubious circumstances. It is evidence of a pattern. Finn: I'm not doing this. Dr. Mayes: We need to conduct a review of all patient deaths going back months, maybe years. Jordan: Which my people will do. I'm not ruling anything out. Dr. Finn, I, uh, expect that you'll make yourself available for an interview at the station? Finn: Unless I am with a patient, I am completely at your disposal, Commissioner. Jordan: Thank you. I'll be in touch soon. Finn: Thank you. Jordan: Dr. Quartermaine, a word. Monica: Of course. Dr. Obrecht: What is that American colloquialism? It was nice knowing you. Monica: I just want to assure you, Commissioner, you have the complete cooperation of the entire hospital staff. Jordan: Thank you. Thank you so much, but I actually have another matter to discuss with you. It's your son. Monica: Jason? Jordan: A warrant has been issued for his arrest for the murder of Nikolas Cassadine. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: We saw the body on the rocks. Jason: No, we didn't. We saw something that could pass for a body when seen from a distance. Sam: Oh. Right. Some kind of a dummy or something? Jason: Before we were able to get close enough to make sure... Sam: It was washed away into the harbor. Jason: Yeah, that's right. Nikolas placed a body on the rocks, right? He knew everybody would be off the island so he wouldn't be disturbed. He cut himself to leave behind his DNA, he went back down, he placed his cufflink, he left his smashed phone. He needed to make sure the right assumptions would be made. He goes back upstairs... [Glass shatters] Jason: He wrecks his room... he destroys the window, and then he takes off. Now, while he's making his escape, he has some sort of secret passageway. We spot the body from the upstairs window. As we go downstairs to make sure he's okay, he's actually disposing of the dummy, and he's covering his tracks in the storm. Sam: There's -- there's still a big hole. There's no way that Nikolas could've framed you. He wasn't sure if you were coming or not. Jason: Maybe he was trying to frame somebody else. [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: You always do this -- hint at some deep, dark truth I don't understand. Naomi: Well, there is a lot more to the story than you realize. Hayden: Then stop dropping hints and tell me. Naomi: I don't want to speak ill of your father. Hayden: [Scoffs] Since when? Naomi: Raymond made his own choices and now he is living with the consequences. You and I, we are what's known as collateral damage. We're just left to stumble around the wreckage, our assets liquidated, the proceeds awarded to the victims. Baby, you and I have been bled dry. Hayden: Yeah, well, that's what I keep telling the Feds. Naomi: So? Hayden: But they won't leave me alone. Naomi: Let me help. Hayden: How? You're no better off than I am. Naomi: I know how to deal with these government people. And they owe me because I cooperated with the investigation. Perhaps I can persuade them to leave you alone. Hayden: You would do that? Naomi: That you would even wonder... you are my daughter. Rachel, I -- Hayden -- whatever you want to call yourself. I love you. And that is a given. Hayden: Thank you. That, um...helps. Naomi: Good. Then, uh, perhaps, in return, you could help me. I'm trying to track down my diamond necklace. You know the one. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: Ms. Webber, I require the complete files on Dr. Finn's two recently deceased patients. Elizabeth: Yeah, I'm right in the middle of something. Dr. Obrecht: This is important! Elizabeth: Can you get it yourself? I'm really busy. Dr. Obrecht: How dare you. Franco: Nurse Webber, they just paged you. You're needed in surgery. Dr. Obrecht, my, is that a new lab coat? It's fetching. Is that fitted? What are you doing? What, you don't have enough enemies already? Elizabeth: I don't -- I don't care about her feelings. I actually have work to do. Franco: Okay, just take one second, then, all right? Just take a second. Hey. Just talk to me. Elizabeth: If you think I'm gonna break down about Nikolas in front of you, you can forget it. Franco: You don't have to do that. I'm fine with that. Elizabeth: I don't really care if you are or you're not. Franco: Okay. Why don't you just tell me what's the deal with the Hayden thing? What's -- Elizabeth: I do not want to talk about Hayden. Franco: Okay, we don't have to talk about that, either. We can talk about -- Elizabeth: She's a duplicitous snake. I know she had something to do with Nikolas' disappearance. I just don't know what. Franco: Oh. Okay. This happens to be my area of expertise. If you're looking to destroy a rival, you've come to the right guy. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Claudette and I divorced and went on with our lives. And I -- I never did find out what happened to the guy she was sleeping with. So I just put it in the past and tried to act like it never happened. That's it, Max. That's the whole story. Maxie: Okay, well, um... I guess this all makes sense. Nathan: What does? Maxie: Why I couldn't, um... track down Claudette. She's hiding from you. Nathan: What do you -- you've been trying to find Claudette? You made me think that -- Maxie: I made you think otherwise? Yeah, there's a lot of that going around. Nathan: I deserve that. Max, I lied to you. I know I did. And I hated myself for doing it, but I was just -- Maxie: I know, okay? I know. You were afraid that I wouldn't understand. You were afraid that you would lose me. Nathan: So you get it. Maxie: How could I not? Do you know how many lies I've told, how many people I've hurt in the process? Nathan: So we can find a way past this. Maxie: I don't know. Nathan: But you just said that -- Maxie: I said that I have told a lot of selfish and hurtful lies... but you knew that about me. This changes everything that I thought I knew about you. Nathan, I always saw you as -- as one way, and now you have turned out to be something completely different. Nathan: Maxie, I am still the same guy today that I was when you sublet your place to me. Maxie: That guy that I met and got to know and fell in love with... he never would've lied to me, Nathan. Took me a while to, um, finally start... trusting that you would always be honest with me... even when you knew that it would hurt me. And then... I find out, this whole time, you were keeping a secret from me. A huge part of your life, you were hiding it from me. Nathan: I know, Max, and I should've -- when you found that glove in my old tux, I should've told you whose it was. I should've told you about Claudette, the shooting... Maxie: Yeah, yeah. That would've been a really good time. I probably would've hated it... but hiding the truth has just made it worse. Nathan: I know, Max, and that's why I came clean. Don't you see? 'Cause to keep it a secret would ruin everything that we have now, and -- and everything that we have -- that we'll have after. Maxie: Whoa. What -- what do we have now? And what do you think is coming after? Nathan: Well, we're getting married. Aren't we? [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: You're not here because you're worried about me. You just want your diamond necklace. Naomi: Can't it be both? You are my daughter, and I love you. But I also would like my fair share of the only asset your father left us. Hayden: Well, you should've called first. I could've saved you the trip. I don't have the necklace. Naomi: Yes, you do. Every one of those diamonds was registered. And recently, one of the stones has surfaced. Your husband was the seller. Hayden: It's true. Nikolas did sell one of the diamonds. Naomi: And you have the rest. I'm not mad. No, honey, quite the contrary, I'm happy, because those stones will fund us for years to come. Hayden: No, they won't. Nikolas found those diamonds hidden away, and he stole them. Now he's gone, and so are they. Naomi: And you're lying -- [Scoffs] Hayden. God, in your own way, you are just as greedy as your father. Hayden: You know what? Stop it! Stop with the insults. Stop with the criticism, okay? Between you and Elizabeth Webber, I have had enough today. Naomi: [Stammers] Elizabeth Webber? Hayden: Yeah. Why? I -- I thought you didn't know her. Do you? [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: You would help me get Hayden? Franco: Yeah. That'd be fun. Elizabeth: Do you even know her? Franco: We take the same yoga class. Elizabeth: Why? Franco: What do you mean, why? It's medically proven. All the deep breathing -- really advantageous. Elizabeth: No, why would you help me? Franco: Well, to begin with, Hayden is a total show-off, teacher's pet. Like, correcting all the other students, like her downward dog is so great. Elizabeth: Is that all? Franco: Of course, that's not all. Elizabeth, I wouldn't mind you getting a win. I don't know. I mean, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe you like your life the way it is. Maybe -- maybe losing is your thing. Elizabeth: Supposing I say yes... what do you have in mind? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Yeah, I think you're right. Nikolas couldn't have meant to frame me. It had to be somebody he was reasonably sure would be on their way to Wyndemere. Sam: Maybe it was the same person he was trying to escape in the first place. Jason: Hayden. Sam: [Scoffs] It's unbelievable. Nikolas not only steals months of your life, but he botches a setup against Hayden and leaves you to take the blame. [Cell phone rings] Jason: Well, let me get this. It's Monica. Hey. Monica: Jason, uh, we need to talk. Jason: What's going on? Okay, well, thank you for the information. Is Danny okay? All right, well, try not to worry. I'll -- I'll call as soon as I can. Okay. Sam: That didn't sound good. Jason: Well, remember when Diane said that as soon as the police found a shred of physical evidence, they would have me arrested? Sam: They found it. Jason: There's a warrant out for my arrest. [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: Oh, Dr. Finn, uh, we need to talk. Finn: About? Monica: Do you have a drug problem? Finn: No, no. Not you, too, Monica. I mean, they don't have you breathing Obrecht's hot air, do they? Monica: Just answer the question. Finn: No, I do not have a drug problem. Monica: Because it is in both of our interests that you be exonerated. Finn: Exonerated from what, exactly? Baseless allegations being made by a nutcase with a vendetta against me? Monica: Work with me, please, Finn. Take a drug test. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: You look tired, babe. Brad: [Chuckles] Hours of fear and bargaining with God will do that. I nearly lost you. Lucas: Sorry I worried you. I'm really sorry... I missed our wedding. Brad: Forget it. I don't even care. I'm -- I'm just glad you're okay. Lucas: You don't care? What -- what, are you saying you don't want to get married anymore? Brad: Oh, we're getting married, one way or another. Lucas: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Mayes: Liesl, how sure are you about Dr. Finn? Do you really think he can't be trusted? Dr. Obrecht: I'm certain of it. Dr. Mayes: But you have no proof. Dr. Obrecht: I'll get it! Trust me. He's hiding something. It takes a secret- keeper to know a secret-keeper. [SCENE_BREAK] Finn: You want me to submit to a drug test? Monica: It's a condition of all new hires. Finn: I wasn't asked previously. Monica: Because I fast-tracked you. I stuck my neck out, Dr. Finn, by bypassing the usual vetting procedures. Finn: I am not on drugs. Monica: Then take the damn test so we can all move on. Just show up at the lab tomorrow. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: The cops are gonna expect me to run, so, uh, I think for right now, we're better off here. Sam: But wait. We can't stay holed up forever. Jason: I don't intend to. We are going to prove this whole thing was a setup, that Nikolas is still alive, but in the meantime... Sam: What? Jason: I told you... Sonny kept this place stocked. Now, what's your poison? Would you like scotch or would you like tequila? Sam: Um, well, of course, that depends. Are there any dominoes here? Jason: I have no idea. Sam: Okay. Well, wait -- wait a second. Jason: Okay. You must really love dominoes. Sam: Um... I -- think hard. You like dominoes, too. Jason: Oh, I remember. We played dominoes, and we drank tequila, and I won. Sam: No, I won! Jason: That's not how I remember it. Sam: [Squeals] Well, your memory's totally unreliable, and mine is... perfection. Bingo. Jason: Okay. Sam: What do you say? Rematch? Jason: Sure. But, uh, here. First, a toast. Sam: To what? Jason: To us. Come on. Cheers. Sam: [Chuckles] Jason: Ahh. [SCENE_BREAK] Franco: All right, so I'm pretty good at surveillance, so I'm thinking maybe we, you know, set up some hidden cameras, right? Find out what Hayden's secret is. Elizabeth: You know what? No, thanks. Franco: Okay. No, wait. Hold on a second. Hold on. That's just my first idea. Elizabeth: No, the fact that I'm even considering teaming up with you just shows that my head is not on straight. Franco: I'm just trying to help you out. Elizabeth: I actually think you mean that. Franco: I do. Elizabeth: I... I just can't handle any more complications in my life right now. Losing Nikolas hurts. He was my only true friend. Franco: I know you can't see it right now... but that is just not so. [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: Mother, do you somehow know Elizabeth Webber? Naomi: Well, the name, it's -- it does sound really... familiar. You know, is that "Webber" with one B or two? Hayden: Fine. Don't tell me. It's late. Naomi: All right, well, tomorrow, first thing, you and I need to search this entire house for those diamonds. Hayden: Do you have someplace to stay? Don't say here. Naomi: I wouldn't dream of imposing. I'm staying at the Metro Court. I still have points to spend. The government didn't get everything. I will see you tomorrow, baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Maxie, do you still want to marry me? Maxie: I cannot talk about this right now. Nathan: Maxie, please. Maxie: You know, Nathan, you just told me that you shot some guy in a drunken, jealous rage. What if he shows up here one day? What if he brings the police with him? What happens to us then, huh? Nathan: We'll figure it out together. Maxie, don't throw away what we have now. Don't tell me that this is over. Maxie: This is a lot to process for me, and I just need some time to sort it all out, okay? Nathan: Okay, so let's sort it together. Maxie: No, no. Not tonight. Nathan: Where are you going? Maxie: I'm gonna go to my parents' house. I just -- I can't be here. Nathan: Maxie, come -- don't go, plea-- Maxie: I'll see you when I see you, okay? [NEXT_ON] Nathan to Maxie : We're still together, aren't we? Kristina to Aaron : I may have the answer to all of your problems. Dillon to Kiki : Will you go on a real date with me? Sonny to Morgan : What is it you're not telling me? Diane to Alexis : You're going to turn Julian into the police today. Julian to Ava : I have the resources to silence someone permanently.

Jason and Sam are alone and brainstorming what really happened and how it can be proven he did not attempt to kill Nikolas. He theorizes that Nikolas staged his fall to pin his "murder" on Jason. Sam reminds him that it's possible that is not the case and there's no proof of his theory. At the hospital, Jordan informs Monica and she informs Jason, that there is a warrant out for his arrest. At that point, Sam is determined to come up with evidence to exonerate Jason. There is also a "mystery" involving how or by whom Lucas got injected with a lethal drug. He comes to and remembers what happened to him although he admits he could not identify the person who injected him, since it was dark and hard to see, although he knows it was a person wearing a white coat. Dr. Obrecht is certain that Finn did it. Dr. Mayes listens although he reminds her there's no proof. Monica wants to believe and give Finn the benefit of the doubt but wonders why he would not want to submit to a voluntary drug test in order to disprove Dr. Obrecht's charges that he has a drug addiction and is likely to have injected Lucas. Hayden/Rachel's mom makes a surprise visit to see her daughter at Wyndemere, remarks that Hayden/Rachel is becoming as greedy as her father, but promises to be there for her when it seems her daughter is in trouble. Elizabeth is upset and frustrated that she cannot expose Hayden/Rachel for who she really is when Franco offers to help Elizabeth by using surveillance cameras. Yet she admits that she is more concerned about losing Nikolas who has been her best friend. Nathan reveals to Maxie, his secret regarding his marriage to Claudette, for the first time. He informs her that he and his wife were having problems. he suspected although he could not prove, that she was cheating. One night when he was drinking, he caught them in bed together, shot the other guy and assumed he'd be arrested and lose his police badge. Maxie listens and realizes she cannot judge her fiancé for lying and keeping this secret from her, as she's done the same throughout her life. However, she informs Nathan, she never expected this behavior from him and up until now believed he was a very different kind of man than whom he is now revealing to her that he really is. With that, she tells him she needs time, has to move out for a while and stay with her mom, until things get sorted out, postponing their wedding.

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Nikolas: I'm sorry. I just can't do this. Rebecca: You don't want to kiss me here in front of Emily. Yeah, I get it. Nikolas: No, I can't do any of it. I can't be with you anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I'm going with Michael to physical therapy, and I'm going to stick around until he's done, so I'll probably be there for a couple of hours. Michael: Don't bother. I called a cab. So you can find something else to do. Carly: I don't mind, Michael. You know, you shouldn't have to go to physical therapy by yourself. Michael: I want to. That way, you can't sit there and police my every move. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: No, John, if the engine's not warmed up, you can't set the timing accurately. Johnny: I always warm them up first, thanks. Olivia: Don't I know it. Johnny: It's too bad you didn't stick around last night. Olivia: Yeah, sorry. I got called into work. Nice to know I was missed, though. So, why don't you try disconnecting the electrical from the EGR valve? What? Singer: Would you like it would you, would you like it would you like it would you, would you like it Sonny: I guess I didn't make myself clear. Singer: Would you like it? Would you, would you like it? [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Uncle Rudy, you have to make sure that this can't be traced back to me. Some of the people who are loyal to Daddy's organization are threatening to break away from the Corinthos organization, and my husband's sending Jason Morgan to deal with them. Make sure Jason doesn't come back alive, and we'll talk when it's done. Thank you. As always, I'm grateful for your support. Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Rebecca: How many times do you plan to change your mind about me? Nikolas: I thought I could make this work. But you are the twin of the woman that I love more than anything in this world, and every time I look at you, I see her. I'm sorry for that, but that's just not fair to either one of us. Rebecca: Thanks a lot, Nikolas. I told you to stay away from me over and over, but you wouldn't take no for an answer. You made all kinds of promises about how you saw me, about how you cared for me, and I believed you. I convinced myself that it was me you wanted, that you kissed, that you made love to. And now -- Nikolas: Look, I'm sorry. I thought I could be with you and not think about the past. You're just too close to her. I'm just -- I'm going to do what you wanted from the very beginning and just leave you alone. I'm sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Andrea: The mayor's wife can never let her feelings show in public. So to try to imagine -- just last night, I hear about Garrett's indiscretion with his aide and Brianna's tragic death, and I have to put on my pearls and my best smile and go to a fundraiser for my husband's reelection. Stand there by his side all poised and gracious and pretend that I'm happy. I'm not made of stone. Patrick: Let me get you a glass of water. Andrea: It's never a surprise when a politician cheats on his wife. It's all too common. All that power, what woman wouldn't be seduced? But for Garrett to sleep with his aide and then she dies? We've become a cliché. Patrick: I don't know what I can do for you, Mrs. Floyd. I didn't file the lawsuit. My brother and I are both defendants. Andrea: If you settle out of court, it will all go away. Patrick: Why would we settle out of court? We're innocent. Andrea: You wouldn't have to admit guilt. Just make it confidential, so the settlement is contingent on the family's silence. Patrick: I don't think the family would appreciate that. The family is looking for answers. Andrea: Their answers will only be tabloid fodder. Brianna Hughes will be remembered forever as the slut who died in a shower having sex with the married mayor. Her reputation will be destroyed. My husband's career will be ruined. And so will I. I mean, you must know what people say about women like me. The frigid wife who couldn't satisfy her man who got what she deserved. I didn't do anything but support my husband's career. Why should I be punished? Robin: Excuse me, is Mr. Snuffles in here? [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: I can drive you to the hospital, Michael. I don't mind. Michael: Great, so you can tell Mom exactly what she wants to hear. Carly: No one is policing you, Michael. Michael: You just want to make sure that I don't ditch my P.T. session. Carly: No, I didn't even think that. If anything, I'm concerned you're going to do too much. Michael: So you'll just sit there and feel sorry for me, which is even worse. Carly: Michael, there is nothing wrong with a mother wanting to take her 17-year-old son to his doctor's appointment. Michael: I'd have my license if I hadn't been out of it for a whole year. Jax: Well, we'll get you your permit and some driving lessons. Michael: Mom wants to keep me stuck like the way I was before I got shot. Carly: That's not true. Michael: Morgan's at baseball camp. Are you there making sure he's wearing his batting helmet? No. Have some faith in me. [Horn honks outside] Jax: Your cab's here. Carly: I'm going to the hospital. Jax: Oh, no, no, no. Hold on. Hold on. I don't think that's a good idea. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Front door works, you know? Jason: Is Sonny home? Claudia: No. Jason: Okay, I'll wait. Claudia: It's my house. I don't want you here. Jason: It's Sonny's house, Claudia. Claudia: Look, I know that my husband discussed our situation with you. Jason: Yeah, about how your baby might be Ric's? Claudia: Okay, so says Ric. I'm not defending myself anymore. When it's safe, I'll have an amnio. Until then, everybody, including you, needs to back up off me, and that's what Sonny said. Jason: Okay, you know what? I don't care who got you pregnant. You got Michael shot. I know that. You know that. And I'm going to prove it. Claudia: Really? You want to go down this road again, Jason? Fine. Everybody knows whoever shot Michael, whoever was behind it, it was an accident. Now, Michael being at that warehouse in the first place? That wasn't an accident. That was you. You didn't protect Michael, and you want to lay your guilt on me. That's all. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You know what, Johnny? I set you up in a garage. It's supposed to be a place of business. So let's discuss business. Olivia: Johnny's right in the middle of doing something for me, Sonny. Sonny: Um, I think I noticed, Olivia. Olivia: He was fixing my car. Sonny: Well, you know what? I don't care. I'm a busy man. So, you know, you can wait. Olivia: I'm a busy woman. I need my car to get to work. Sonny: He's going to have to prioritize. Johnny: I'm not asking Olivia to leave. Olivia: Hey, Sonny, your problem is with me. Why don't you deal with me? Sonny: I don't have a problem with you. Olivia: Well, that's good. Because we've got a bit of situation here. My car died, and Johnny's just helping me fix it. Sonny: Well, the sooner I can, you know, finish with Johnny, the sooner he can get back to your dead car. I know it's unfortunate, but it is what it is. Olivia: Right. Sonny: Right. Olivia: All right, then. I'll let you guys get on with your business. I've got to get to work. Johnny: Let me call you a cab. Olivia: No, no, it's okay. I can catch the bus. Sonny: I'll get -- my driver will take you. It's no big deal. Claudia: No, I will take the bus. Call me later. Johnny: I will. So, what's so important, Sonny? Sonny: Um, well, I got word that some of Zacchara's old lieutenants, they're going to split the organization. Johnny: That's the first I've heard of it. Sonny: I'm sending Jason to handle it, and I want you to go with him, because you're on a first-name basis with all of them, so it makes sense. And it also is a good chance for you to show where your loyalties lie. Johnny: You're the boss. And as long as you stay out of my personal life, there's no question about my loyalty. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You cannot tell me that you think Michael's being reasonable. Jax: I didn't say that. He's angry, frustrated, a little scared. Carly: Yes. All the more reason I need to keep trying. Jax: He's suddenly in a world that's unfamiliar to him, Carly. If you're afraid to let him out of your sight, then it's going to send him the message that he's incapable of handling anything. Carly: Bull. That is not what I meant, Jax. Jax: But that's how he's going to hear it. Carly: I just want to take care of my little boy. Jax: I know you do. Maybe a little too much. He needs room. Carly: He just woke up from a coma, Jax. Jax: I know. Carly: We can't forget the health issues here. Jax: I'm not asking you to ignore them, I'm just -- let him do this on his own, okay? It will help build trust between the two of you. Carly: I trust him. Jax: Well, following his cab to the hospital is not going to show that, is it? Carly: Why do you have to be so reasonable today? Jax: It's a nasty job, but someone's got to do it. I think I'm going to have to resort to bribery. Carly: Bribery? Jax: Mm-hmm. Carly: My resistance is low. Jax: I'm counting on that. Carly: Where are you going? Jax: Oh, when I bribe the woman I love, I pull out all the stops. But you have to hold up your end of the bargain and stay here. Carly: I'm fine. I'll stay here. Jax: Okay, I'm going to trust you to do that. Carly: Trust. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Mrs. Floyd, this is my wife, Dr. Robin Scorpio. Andrea: Mac Scorpio's niece. Hello, Dr. Scorpio. Robin: Hello. Patrick: Um, no, Mr. Snuffles isn't in here. Andrea: Mr. Snuffles? That's an interesting name. Robin: It's our daughter's stuffed elephant. Andrea: Oh. Robin: It's probably in my locker. Sorry for interrupting. Bye, babe. Andrea: You have a lovely wife. Patrick: Yeah. Andrea: I'm sure your baby means the world to you. Wouldn't it be better for all of you to avoid courtrooms and legal fees and just settle this malpractice suit quietly? Patrick: I would rather defend myself, since I'm innocent. Andrea: Obviously, it would be ideal to vindicate yourself. But you're not the one who performed the surgery, so it's really no cost to you at all to settle this out of court. But on the other hand, to the mayor, it would mean a great deal. And to the people of Port Charles, and to me. Patrick: I'm really sorry that you're in this position, Mrs. Floyd. Andrea: Andrea, please. Patrick: To settle such a suit, even quietly, when my brother and I did nothing wrong, seems to be foolish at best, immoral at worst. Andrea: The whole situation will become public, and I will pay dearly. I realize that you hardly know me. Why should you care? But I would consider it a personal favor to me. Just tell me what I can do for you. Patrick: There's nothing you can do for me. Andrea: Oh, don't be so sure. If this scandal goes away and my husband's political career stays on track, I will be in a position to do any number of favors. And I always pay my debts, Dr. Drake. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Hey, wait. Lucky: Hey. Elizabeth: You need to talk to Tracy. Lucky: About what? Elizabeth: About Ethan and Rebecca. She said she saw the two of them together. And I think she needs a little help remembering details she doesn't realize she saw. Come on, you're a detective. You do this sort of thing. You ask the right question, or jog the perp's memory. Lucky: Perp's? Elizabeth: You know what I mean. Lucky: I don't need Tracy. I know the details. Ethan, he wants to set up a high-stakes poker game, and Rebecca likes to gamble. Elizabeth: That's Rebecca's version. Lucky: Rebecca likes poker, and Nikolas likes to stake her. Elizabeth: Exactly. And that's why she wouldn't want him to know. Lucky: Know what? Elizabeth: I think Rebecca is cheating on Nikolas with Ethan. Lucky: That's good, right? Because it's not like you ever liked the idea of Nikolas and Rebecca together. Elizabeth: It's only good if we can prove that Rebecca is actually cheating. [SCENE_BREAK] Rebecca: Nikolas is so lost without you. There's a big hole in his heart that nothing or no one seems to be able to fill. Oh, my God. What it must be like to be loved so completely. I wish I knew. Monica: I didn't expect to find anybody here. Rebecca: Uh, yeah, I'm sorry. I should probably leave you with your -- with your daughter. Monica: I know they're wrong about you. Rebecca: Oh, yeah? Who? Monica: Well, everyone that thinks you are just like Emily. You're not. Anyway, I raised your sister, so if you have any questions ever or you just want to talk -- Rebecca: I don't know what to do. Monica: About Nikolas? Rebecca: Yeah. Monica: I see that he's brought flowers again. He brings them all the time. Rebecca: Yeah. He just left a little while ago. He's decided that he doesn't want to see me anymore. He looks at me and he sees Emily. Monica: And what do you think about that? Rebecca: What choice do I have? He doesn't want me, so it's time for me to let go. Monica: Don't you dare. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Hi. Where's your friend? Patrick: Very funny. You and Mr. Snuffles had a good time while you left me here with the mayor's wife? Robin: Well, you looked like you had it all under control. Patrick: Not really. Robin: So, what did she want? Patrick: She wants to settle the suit out of court. Robin: Because? Patrick: Because she's trying to protect her cheating husband. If this thing goes to court, it's going to be obvious he was in the room with Brianna at the Metro Court, and it's going to be obvious what they were doing. Robin: Hmm. Did she also tell you about the part that she already knew about the affair and she had hired a P.I. to follow around her cheating husband? Patrick: When? Robin: A few weeks ago. Patrick: She said she didn't have any idea about the affair until after the incident. Robin: Why would she lie about that? [SCENE_BREAK] Mayor Floyd: Brianna is dead, for God sakes. Andrea: Yes. And we have to deal with the consequences. If the media finds out that you were sleeping with your secretary, they will pick our bones clean. Mayor Floyd: She was an aide. Andrea: Yes, one of your many indiscretions that could tank your career. If I were you, I'd shut up and let me handle this. Mayor Floyd: I have to talk to a doctor. I have to find out whether -- Andrea: Are you ready to resign? If you'd like to remain in office, I think you should shut up and let me do the talking. [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: I hope you don't mind. Nikolas: Um, no, no. Come on in. I'll have Alfred bring us some tea. Monica: No, no, don't. I'm not going to be here that long. I was at Emily's grave this morning. I saw the flowers that you always send. Nikolas: Right. Monica: I also saw Rebecca. She didn't look very happy. And after we talked for a little while, I learned that -- well, that you two have a relationship of sorts. Nikolas: Yeah, we did, but it's over now. Monica: Yeah, that's what she told me. Why? Nikolas: Why? Because she's Emily's twin, and continuing our relationship is not only unfair, it's just wrong. Monica: Oh, I don't think everyone would feel that way. Nikolas: Everyone I know does. Monica: Well, let me just say, I don't think Emily would feel that way. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Oh, good. Thanks so much for respecting my wishes. Great, so you're going to act like a piece of furniture? If the shoe fits. Look, I know why you're pissed off. I hit a little too close to home before. I mean, the truth is, if you had done your job, Michael would be fine, right? Jason: Can't change that. Claudia: No, but you can make yourself feel better by persecuting me, right? I have to pay, because Jason Morgan said so. Well, I just hope and pray it makes you sick to your stomach to see Michael likes me. I hope you choke on it. And I hope he finds out what you did. Or rather, what you didn't do. Jason: Claudia, I'm going to wait you out. And I'll wait as long as it takes. Claudia: Yeah? How's that going for you so far? Sonny: You need to handle your brother. He's got a lot of attitude. Claudia: What happened? Sonny: He needs to show respect. And not just to me, but to people I care about. Claudia: What people? Sonny: People. Claudia: Great. Your dog, Olivia Falconeri? She's sniffing around my brother again? [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock at door] Carly: Ah! Olivia: Hey. Carly: Hi. Come in, come in. Your timing could not be more perfect. Olivia: Well, there's something I don't hear very often. Carly: I'm trying not to follow Michael to his physical therapy session. I was about ready to staple my feet to the floor, but you're a much more fun distraction. Olivia: Oh, good. Then we can help each other out. Carly: Oh, do you need something? Olivia: Um, you know, I usually like to keep my personal life personal, but now that Sonny's gotten involved, it's just -- Carly: You're with Sonny? Olivia: No, no. Absolutely not. Me and, um, John Zacchara. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I'll take a beer. Bartender: I'll have to see some I.D. for that. Michael: I -- I don't have it with me. Bartender: No I.D., no service, man. Michael: If I had my driver's license, you'd see that my name is Michael Corinthos. Do you need any more I.D. than that? Johnny: You up for a game? Michael: Yeah, why not? Johnny: You sure about that? I don't know how I feel about taking money from a drunk kid. Michael: It's just one beer. Johnny: Yeah, if you think just one beer is not going to affect your pool game, you don't know much about pool. Whatever, kid, it's your cabbage. Michael: Lag to break. Johnny: Do you remember me? Michael: John Zacchara. You're my stepmother's brother. Johnny: That makes us practically related, huh? Michael: I like Claudia. She's cool. Johnny: And you're wondering if I'm as cool as my sister. Michael: I know she won't be running her mouth about me being here. Michael: My dad would probably be okay with it, but my mom would have a meltdown and send Jason, and I can't fight him. Johnny: Yeah, not many people can. Michael: Not because he could kick my ass, which he could, but because he's my friend. He's one of the only guys who gets what's going on with me. Johnny: It must be nice to have that, huh, someone to talk to? Michael: I wish it was that simple. Jason feels just as guilty as my parents do about what happened to me. Johnny: The way I see it, kid, everybody in the mob is at fault, all of us. So I'm sorry. Michael: I have known what my dad does since grade school. What happened to me comes with the territory, but you know that. You're from the same place. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Your brother is flaunting his disrespect. He's coming on to Olivia to see how far he can push me. Claudia: What do you care? What's she to you? Sonny: I don't want her near your brother. Claudia: Maybe it's not John's call. Maybe Olivia's stalking him. Sonny: John needs to know that times are changing right now. He doesn't have his old man around or his handlers around to fix things. Just get your brother under control. Claudia: Damn straight I will. Sonny: What? Sonny: Olivia's a good friend, and Johnny's a loose cannon. Jason: It's got nothing to do with me. Sonny: Olivia's the type of person who jumps without thinking about the consequences. I don't want to see her get hurt. Jason: That's how it always starts with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Johnny and I ran into each other at Jake's the other night. It was a long day. We were mad at the world, you know, feeling reckless. We had a couple drinks. One thing led to another -- Carly: And the next thing you know, you found yourself upstairs at Jake's? Olivia: Jake's has an upstairs? Good to know. Carly: Yeah, I know it well. Back in my single days, yes. So, where did you guys go? Olivia: My place. Carly: And? Oh, wow, that good. You can't even talk about it. Olivia: Until Sonny came walking through the door. I mean, of all the times that he needs to talk. He takes one look at what's going on, turned around and walked out, didn't say a word. Carly: That is so him. Olivia: Yes. And then the next day, I got it with both guns blazing from Sonny's crazy wife. She's shrieking at me about "leave alone my baby brother" and -- Carly: You obviously didn't listen. Olivia: Well, it's not like we're dating each other. It's not like we're going steady, we just -- we just like each other. Carly: Hmm. Olivia: And then there I am at Johnny's garage this morning, getting my engine checked, and who should come strolling through the door, but -- Carly: Sonny. Olivia: Yes. Carly: And he didn't like it. Olivia: No. I shouldn't have to justify my personal life to him. Carly: Then don't. Don't. Johnny is hot, and he's wild, and did I mention hot? He's also Sonny's brother-in-law, so you must have a thing for trouble. Olivia: Well, that's the thing. See, lately, Sonny's been opening up to me about a lot of things, and that kind of complicates this whole situation, so -- Carly: Yeah. Sonny's an alpha dog. I know how he is, and he doesn't like Johnny, so he's probably spitting nails over this. Olivia: I'm just afraid that he's going to try to pay back Johnny, and that's where you come in. [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: I bet you can't wait to shove this bogus job. Rebecca: Elizabeth is working today. Ethan: Tracy's already seen us together. You know that card game we came up with? Rebecca: Yeah. Ethan: I'm setting it up. How's it going with Nikolas? Rebecca: Harder than I thought. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Hey, I just saw Ethan and Rebecca. Lucky: Where? Elizabeth: They were right over there, just talking. Lucky: Right out in the open, almost like they had nothing to hide? Elizabeth: There is more going on than just cards. I know it. Lucky: You know what, you're going to see what you want to see, no matter what I have to say. Elizabeth: Rebecca is up to something, and it isn't good. And the one person who's going to end up paying is your brother. Isn't Nikolas hurt enough? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Everyone has accused me of being with Rebecca solely because of her resemblance to Emily. I denied it even to myself. I swore that it was Rebecca I was attracted to, but I don't know. Monica: Rebecca and Emily are two entirely different people with entirely different life experiences. Nikolas, Emily loved you with all her heart. And I know she wouldn't want you to be alone. She wouldn't want you to spend your life grieving for her. And I'm sure she wouldn't want you to hurt her twin sister. Nikolas: I didn't mean to hurt Rebecca. Monica: No, I know you didn't mean to. Look, whatever happens between you and Rebecca, that's your business. I'm just here to say, and to ask you not to use the memory of Emily as an excuse to shut out the world. Okay? Nikolas: All right. [Phone rings] Rebecca: Nikolas? Nikolas: I need an honest answer from you. Rebecca: Okay. Nikolas: I need you to promise. Rebecca: I promise on my sister's grave. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: I remember back when I was younger, before my father would even let me date. There was this older boy in the neighborhood, this Ronnie -- I don't even remember his last name. Isn't that funny? He was coming on to me. Sonny found out, and he flipped his lid. Now, Sonny -- he was younger than Ron. He was smarter than him. He beat the living crap out of this guy, okay? And Sonny and I hadn't even done more than hold hands at this point. He's just so freaking territorial. Carly: Like you're his personal property. Olivia: Yes. And Johnny doesn't need any more grief right now, okay? That sister of his is a nightmare. He does not need Sonny landing on him, too. And obviously, he's not going to hear this from me. I just thought that maybe -- maybe he would listen to you. Carly: I doubt it. But you know, I don't think you have anything to worry about. I don't. Olivia: Right. Carly: I mean, Sonny may make noise about you and Johnny. And he may even make your life miserable, but I don't think he's going to do anything to Johnny. I don't. Olivia: Right. [Door opens] Carly: Hey. Olivia: Hey. Jax: Oh, hi, Olivia. Are you here to see me? Olivia: No. Jax: Oh, good. I'll meet you upstairs in about 10 minutes, okay. Carly: Okay. Olivia: I guess that is my cue to leave. Carly: He has a little surprise for me. Olivia: Oh, is that what you guys call it now, hmm? Well, thank you for that. You really put my mind at ease. Carly: Thank you for being a distraction. See you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: It's not what you think. Olivia stepped up during the Michael thing. She's been a good friend to Carly. She's a good person from a great family. Johnny Zacchara, on the other hand, was raised by a pack of wolves. Yes, she should keep her distance. Jason: Isn't that up to Olivia? Sonny: I'm just trying to, you know, protect Olivia from a dangerous situation, Jason. Jason: Okay, what do you think you can do about that? Sonny: Nothing, because I'm a married man with a baby on the way, probably. And you know what, I shouldn't be all up in Olivia's business. You, on the other hand, as my good friend, are going to be working with Johnny. You're going to be keeping an eye on him, and if you think that you may need a human shield at any point... I'm just kidding. Don't turn your back on him. I don't trust him at all. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Are you trying to make me crazy? Johnny: I don't know what you're talking about. Claudia: Olivia Falconeri. Johnny: Is not a subject that's up for discussion. Claudia: Well, Sonny was on the warpath because he walked in on the two of you making out. What's with you? I mean, she's a cow. Johnny: Hey! Sonny's never happy to see me, A. B, there's not a damn thing that he can do about it, because Sonny needs me. I'm a good producer. Claudia: Really? What are you producing? Johnny: A group of our old lieutenants are making noises. Sonny's sending me and Jason to go check it out. Claudia: Good. Then the plan's still on. Johnny: What is still on? Claudia: My solution to the Jason Morgan problem. [SCENE_BREAK] Kiefer: Two beers. Bartender: You'll need I.D. for that. And the girl's. Kiefer: Isn't life better now that you have a fake I.D.? Kristina: As long as I don't get caught. Kiefer: Oh, no. The guy who made them says that cops can't even tell the difference. Kristina: For what we paid, I hope so. Michael: Good thing it's me, or you would be so busted. Kristina: Look who's talking. This is my brother, Michael. Kiefer: The one with the brain damage? I didn't think they'd let you out alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Rebecca: So, I'm breaking the number one rule in all of those dating advice books by showing up. Nikolas: Then why are you here? Rebecca: You asked me to give you another chance. Nikolas: I'm glad you did. I'm really sorry I hurt you. Rebecca: Well, from the way you're dressed and -- wow, you look amazing -- I think you're about to make it up to me. Nikolas: I'd really like to try. Rebecca: Can you be more specific? Nikolas: Yes. I have a special evening planned for us. And I'd like you to wear this. [SCENE_BREAK] [Thunder rumbles] Kiefer: Hey, where's your nurse hiding? Michael: I don't have a nurse. Kristina: Knock it off, Kiefer. Kiefer: Oh, yeah? Who wipes up the drool? Kristina: You're not funny. Kiefer: Come on, K. Your brother's got a hole in his head, literally. Michael: At least I have an excuse. You were born a dumbass. Kiefer: Ooh -- Kristina: Michael, chill out. Kiefer: Yeah, mike, chill, man. You don't want to have a seizure or wet your pants. Or start crying. Michael: Come on, Kristina, let's go. Kristina: Michael! Michael, are you okay? Michael, are you okay? Michael? [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Happy? Carly: Blissfully happy. Jax: Oh, there's more. Carly: Jax. Carly: It's beautiful. Jax: Thank you for trusting Michael and me. Carly: Thank you for bribing me. I'm really glad you did. Jax: What? Carly: I thought I heard the door slam downstairs. Jax: No, no, no. Nobody's coming home. Michael's in physical therapy for at least another hour. Carly: So this is our time? Jax: Yes, it is. Carly: Did I tell you how much I loved you? Jax: I'd rather you show me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Johnny's followed through with every assignment we've given him. Sonny: Really? Now's your chance to see how good he really is Remember Ric said that some of Zacchara's old guards were going to make a move? He was right. So what I want you to do is take Johnny with you to deal with these people. Send a message. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Jason's convinced I got Michael shot, and he won't stop until he has proof. He doesn't care that I'm pregnant, that I'm Sonny's wife. Johnny: You know what, Claudia? I'm beginning to think you like all this drama. Claudia: Hey, little brother, don't make the mistake of thinking that you're beneath his radar. He'd kill us both without breaking a sweat, and I'm the only person right now who can protect this baby. I'll do whatever it takes to do that, John, but I need Jason out of the way. Johnny: Get in line. Claudia: Hey, I'm your sister. And I'm pregnant here with your niece or your nephew, and I'm asking you -- I am asking for your help. Johnny: Don't expect me to kill Jason Morgan. Claudia: I wouldn't ask you to take that risk for me. Uncle Rudy's taking care of it. You'll go with Jason to meet the lieutenants. When you get to the location, Jason will be ambushed. All you have to do is let it happen. Let Jason die.

Patrick has an interesting chat with the mayor's wife about the lawsuit. The mayor's wife asks Patrick to "settle out of court." Nikolas tells Rebecca he's cutting ties with her. Rebecca confides in Monica about Nikolas. Monica goes to see Nikolas. Claudia blames Jason for Michael's shooting. Sonny tells Claudia to put a leash on Johnny after he catches Johnny with Olivia. Sonny tells Jason he wants to "protect" Olivia from Johnny. Olivia tells Carly about Johnny. Later, Claudia confronts Johnny about Olivia. Claudia tells Johnny she plans on having Jason killed with the help of their uncle. Elizabeth sees Ethan and Rebecca at the hospital and grows more suspicious. Elizabeth tells Lucky she thinks Rebecca is sleeping with Ethan. Michael insists on going to physical therapy alone. Michael goes to Jake's for a beer and shoots pool with Johnny. After Johnny leaves the bar, Kristina shows up there and runs into Michael. Kristina's friend gets into a fight with Michael and Michael is knocked unconscious.

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[Monitor flatlines] Monica: Clear. Maxie: Don't you dare, Georgie. Turn around. Georgie: I have to go, Maxie, so you can have my heart. Maxie: The only thing I want is for you to live. [Monitor flatlines] Tony: No response. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: I told the guard you'd want to see me. Emily: Yeah. Always. Nikolas: See, I knew you'd say that. Emily, I love you, but you need to stop telling me what you think I want to hear. [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: Oh, damn it! Oh! Ric: Shh, shh. No, no, no, don't scream, don't scream. Don't scream. I've had an interesting night. Your ex-husband tried to kill me -- Charlotte. Sonny: Somebody want to tell me what the hell's going on? [Captioned by the national captioning institute] Reese: How did you know I was here? Sonny: I got a better question. How did your ex-husband end up dead, and why? Ric: I -- I killed him, Sonny. Sonny: You killed him? Ric: It was self-defense, all right? Look, I also called the cops, and the two of you better get out of here before our newly appointed D.A. Durant decides to make this a murder and frame you for it. Jason: No, he can't. Forensics is going to tell what happened. Ric: Oh, come on, you think a little thing like the truth is going to stop John Durant? Jason, look, he can switch the forensics, he can do whatever he needs to in order to make Sonny look guilty. Look, it's my mess, all right? I'll clean it up. [Siren] Ric: Look, you didn't do anything, all right? Just get out of here before you make things more complicated than they have to be. Sonny: He's right. Let's go. You, too. Reese: Sonny, I can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: You're still mad at me, aren't you? Nikolas: What am I supposed to feel, Emily? You let Sonny kick me out of here. When I asked you to come with me, you refused to go. What -- Emily: Sonny misinterpreted the argument that we were having, Nikolas, and I needed to make it clear to him that I'm not in an abusive relationship. Nikolas: Oh, is that what he thinks? Huh? Yeah, of course it is. Violence is always the answer for Sonny, isn't it? Emily: I told him that you were frustrated, ok? Justifiably so. And as I heard myself saying the words, Nikolas, I realized that you were right. I have been using Michael, at least in part as a reason to hide, not from you, but from myself. Nikolas: But I don't know. What does that mean? I don't know what that means. Emily: I want to put the rape in the past and get on with the wonderful life that we planned together, but it's not that easy, Nikolas. And when it doesn't happen in a timely manner, I get frustrated, ok? I feel helpless and weak and I want to do something where I can feel effective, that you feel some sort of forward motion, and Michael gives me that right now. I'm better at being his godmother than I am your wife, and I know it's not fair, and I'm working really hard to try to turn that around. Nikolas: "Working"? If you have to work at it, Emily, then what is the point? [SCENE_BREAK] Lorenzo: Have the jet fueled, ready to go. Diego: Hey, you think you could finish that on your cell phone? I'm waiting for the hospital to call me and update me on my friends. Lorenzo: I'll get back to you. What happened? Diego: Well, Maxie's not doing great at all, and Georgie fell and hit her head, and they're both critical. Lorenzo: I'm sorry. Diego: Yeah, well, look, I was waiting in the lounge, sitting and waiting for the news, and I felt like I was intruding, and I came back here, and I'm just thinking I want to do something, ok, like find a way to help. I don't know how. Lorenzo: Well, sometimes it isn't in your power to help. Believe me, I know how frustrating that can be. Diego: Anyway, I'm sorry for interrupting. Sounds like you're planning a trip. Thanks. Lorenzo: Uh -- I was just indulging my own frustration. Carly and I had a disagreement. Diego: Over what? I'm sorry. I shouldn't ask. Lorenzo: You can ask me anything. Diego: I -- I'm still trying to get used to this whole father-son thing. Lorenzo: Yeah, well, we're both finding our way around that. Diego: Ok, so what's going on? I mean, you and Carly just got married. You're already fighting? Lorenzo: Carly is waging war against Sonny's current girlfriend. She doesn't think she's good enough or trustworthy enough or -- God knows what. Diego: All right. Carly and Sonny have been together for a long time. And if Carly doesn't like Sonny's girlfriend and if the girlfriend's going to be coming around, be in contact with the kids -- Lorenzo: You think I'm being unreasonable. Diego: I'm just saying -- Lorenzo: You're probably right. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Mom! Oh, I need your advice. Bobbie: Oh, Carly, not now. Carly: I'm so worried about Sonny's new mattress babe. It's just like I -- why, you might ask. Because she's an F.B.I. agent! Bobbie: Carly, please don't. No, I can't do this right now. I really can't, not now. Carly: Well, you're upset. What's wrong? Bobbie: Maxie is rejecting B.J.'s heart, and Georgie just had emergency surgery, and she might not make it. Carly: Oh, my God. Bobbie: And if she doesn't survive, Felicia and Mac are thinking about giving Georgie's heart to Maxie. Carly: I'm so sorry. I had no idea. Bobbie: And so, you know, it's just like the day that B.J. passed, and I don't understand why God's making all of this happen again. Carly: Ok. History doesn't always repeat itself. Maxie and Georgie could both come out of this being just fine. It's ok to hope, mama. It's more than ok; it's necessary. Hold on to that, and I'll hold on with you. [SCENE_BREAK] [Monitor flatlines] Monica: Let's hope this epi helps. Tony: This isn't looking good. We're losing her. Maxie: I don't want you to die for me, Georgie. I want you to live. You have so many wonderful things to look forward to, and I want you to have every bit of it. Marry Dillon and have three brilliant but really strange kids. Write the greatest novel since "To Kill a Mockingbird." Climb Mount Everest, never leave Port Charles -- it doesn't matter, as long as you live a long and happy life that has so much love in it. Georgie: Maxie, I want those same things for you. Maxie: So do I. But if it's not meant to be, then I expect you to go on for both of us. Make every second count double and know that I will always be there with you, loving you even more than I do today. [Monitor beeps] Monica: Oh, her B.P.'s coming up. And she's breathing on her own. Felicia: So it's ok? I can breathe again? My baby girl's going to be ok? Tony: Yeah, at this point, there's every indication that Georgie will make a full recovery. Felicia: Hey, did you hear that? Did you hear that? You're going to be as good as new. Mac: You are such a trooper, Georgie. We love you so much. We're so proud of you. All of us. Dillon: Hi. We were worried there for a minute, but Tony and Monica say you're going to be ok, so -- Felicia: Maxie's going to be ok, too. You'll see. Monica: Um -- Mac, Felicia, I need to talk to you. Felicia: Why do you look serious again? You just said Georgie's going to be ok. Monica: This is about Maxie. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Being together used to be so easy, you know. And now, yeah, it does feel like work. I second-guess everything that comes out of my mouth. I'm constantly watching for your reaction every time I try and get close to you. It's no good, Emily, not for either one of us. Emily: Ok, so what are you saying? Nikolas: I'm saying that I love you, but my love is hurting you more than it's helping you. So I'm just going to keep my distance. Emily: Nikolas, no. Nikolas: Listen, listen, listen. It's not to punish you. It's just the opposite. I'm going to give you the space you need to heal. Emily: Nikolas, wait. I love you. Nikolas: And I love you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Well, you keep this up; people are going to start to think you're as lethal as your brother. Ric: It wasn't intentional, Durant. There was a struggle for the gun. John: Mm-hmm. Maybe you want to start from the beginning. Ric: Look, Evan was a prime suspect in both attempts on Reese's life. I saw a picture of him, I recognized him in the hospital, and I -- I decided to follow him. John: This might be a good place to remind you that it is no longer your job to be chasing suspects -- Ric: Look, do you want to hear this or not, Durant? John: Oh, I'm going to hear it. Ric: Ok, look, Evan was already here. I saw him pacing back and forth, checking his watch. Obviously, he came here to meet somebody. So I approached him, I told him I knew who he was, and I asked him why he was here. That's when he pulled the gun. John: That's it? Ric: Yeah, that's it. John: No provocation? No conversation? Ric: Look, all right, look, there's a struggle for the gun, Evan was shot, he's dead, I called 911. What more do you want from me? I'm a little upset here. That's when Reese showed up afterward. John: Evan was meeting you here? Reese: Yes. I was going to tell him that we caused each other enough heartache, beg him to leave town, but I was too late. Evan was already dead when I got here. John: Well, it all seems very straightforward and aboveboard, a little bit too much for my suspicious mind. Anyway, it is all going to come out sooner or later. So if there's anything you want to tell me, you might want to do it now when it matters. Did Evan say anything of any interest before he died? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Sonny, it didn't make sense to leave before the cops showed up. There's no way either one of us is going to be implicated for Evan's death. Sonny: Durant might have tried to twist the facts to make it look like Ric lied on my behalf. Jason: You know what's more likely? You know what's more likely? He didn't want us to hear what he was going to tell the cops. Same goes for Reese. It's no coincidence that she, Ric, and her dead ex-husband were all in the same place, not wanting us anywhere around. Sonny: Reese may have lied. Ric didn't. Jason: When in the hell did you start trusting Ric? Sonny: Say what you want about Ric, but he came through for me in a major way when he acquitted me of A.J.'s murder. He lost his marriage and his career, so what do you say? Jason: That's fine, that's fine. That doesn't mean you can trust him. Sonny: He just proved it. He doesn't want to send me to prison. Ok, he's the one who insisted we leave the scene of Evan's murder. Jason: Ok, you remember when Ric first showed up? Sonny: Yeah. Jason: How hard he worked to get you to trust him, while he was lying through his teeth? He lied about where he came from, who he was, why he was here. Sonny: Right. Jason: He came to Port Charles to destroy you, Sonny. He kidnapped Carly when she was pregnant, chained to a wall like an animal so he could try to -- Sonny: Ric had -- he had a breakdown. He went temporarily insane. Obviously, it runs in the family. How can I hold that against my brother when it's happened to me more than once? [SCENE_BREAK] John: All right, this was just a preliminary interrogation. I plan on having you both come down to the station for further questioning. Reese: Fine. Ric: Nobody has anything to hide here. John: We'll see. Reese: You know that's not true. We both know that I have plenty to hide. But you lied to protect me. Why? Ric: I'd like to hear your version of the events. Reese: What did Evan tell you? Ric: Well, he told me a lot of things, but most interesting was that you and Carly knew each other in high school. Reese: Yeah, she was Caroline back then. Ric: So it's true? Reese: Yep. Ric: So were you close? Reese: You could say that. Ric: What happened? Reese: We got in a fight. Ric: Look, I don't really feel like pulling this out of you, Reese. What kind of a fight? Reese: It was a simple high school girl fight. And then I got in my car and Caroline didn't, and I got creamed head-on by a drunk driver. I spent weeks comatose and months in plastic surgery fixing my face. Ric: So that's why Carly didn't recognize you? Reese: I don't look anything like I used to. Ric: But you recognized her, right? When did that happen, exactly? Was that before or after you were assigned to find her children? Reese: About two years before. Ric: Uh-huh. Reese: The F.B.I. file on Sonny Corinthos came across my desk, and there she was, Mrs. Carly Corinthos, A.K.A. Caroline Benson, my old high school pal. And she had the handsome, powerful husband, and a little boy who'd be about my son's age if he had lived. I don't know what to say. It didn't seem fair that Caroline had everything that I was supposed to have. Ric: And you decided to take it back. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I had a friend growing up, and I used to pretend she was my sister. But it was just a game. There wasn't that connection the way real sisters take turns being strong for each other. The funny thing is I never met B.J. but I feel that sister connection to her. I feel like I know what B.J. was like, because I can see her in your eyes. I'm your daughter, too, and I'm here now. I love you, mom, and I want to do anything I can to help you. Bobbie: Carly, thank you. Thank you very much, because that means more to me than I can say. Carly: Are you sure there's nothing I can do to help you? Bobbie: You pray, and pray for Maxie and for Georgie to live. Ok? I'm going to go, because I want to go check on them. Carly: I'll wait. Bobbie: Oh, no, no. You don't need to wait. I'm going to be just fine. You know something, honey? You've helped me a lot more than you'll ever know. Lorenzo: Hey. I'm glad you're still here. Carly: Oh. I'm glad you came back. Bobbie: Hey. What's going on? Tony: Prognosis for Georgie is good. Barring something completely unexpected, she should make a full recovery. Bobbie: Oh, yes! Tony: But Maxie is growing weaker, and Monica's ordered a whole new round of tests. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: I promise you I'm going to stay with you until you wake up and every single millisecond after that. Your parents think they're sick of me now. You watch. You're going to be sick of me. I think I realized something tonight, and that is that you are my world. You're my whole world. You know, our parents, they call it puppy love or whatever, and they say that we're not old enough to know our own hearts, but they're wrong. This is it. This is how I'm going to feel for the rest of my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Georgie? Felicia: She's in the room across the hall. Maxie: How is she? Felicia: Your sister came through surgery like the champ that she is. Maxie: Don't worry, mom. She's going to be ok. She's going to live a long, happy life. She promised me. Monica: Ahem. [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: None of the medications we've tried are working. Maxie's blood pressure is staying way too low, and she's -- she's going into renal failure. Felicia: What does that mean? Monica: It means if she continues to deteriorate, she could have total organ shutdown. She will die. [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: I'll admit it. I have resentment toward Carly. Ric: That's a very clinical way to describe something red-hot. Reese: What do you mean, Ric? Ric: Oh, I think you know. Tell me, how many nights have you stared into the bottom of a wine glass, Reese? Hmm? Stomach all in knots thinking about all the different ways that it should've been? Reminding yourself that Carly had everything that should've been yours, and you're justifying any means necessary to get back what was stolen from you. Reese: So how do you know about it? Ric: Sonny's my brother, remember? He's the one who grew up with our mother. He's the one who snubbed his nose at law enforcement every day, and he went home to that cozy little family that he made. Reese, I felt the very same way about Sonny as you do about Carly, and let me tell you what I learned. Revenge is worse than pointless. It is counterproductive. Reese: I've already figured that part out for myself. And whatever vague ideas I might've had at getting back at Carly, I'm over it. Ric: Really? Reese: I'm over it. Ric: Ok, so that's why you're with her ex-husband? Reese: I'm attracted to Sonny because I'm attracted to Sonny. Ric: Ok. Reese: Ric, it has nothing to do with Carly. Ric: All right. If you want to have any measure of happiness with this man, just take some hard-won advice from me. Be honest with him, Reese, just tell him who you are. Reese: If I tell Sonny the truth, I'll lose him, Ric. Ric: Ok. I know this is your decision. You just better make damn sure that Carly doesn't recognize you as her old friend Charlotte Roberts. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I know you think I'm jealous of Reese, but it's more than that. I have a bad feeling about her. Lorenzo: Carly, you don't have to explain or defend yourself to me unless you feel an overpowering need to. Look, I don't want us to have the kind of relationship you had with Sonny where I'm policing your thoughts, telling you how to feel -- Carly: Hey -- we just worked out our first marital problem. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: For the record, anything you say to me, nothing at all leaves this room. Promise. Emily: Ok. Thanks. Sam: You're welcome. Emily: I needed to hear that. Um -- I'm afraid that I'm going to lose Nikolas because I can't be close to him, you know, physically. Sam: Come here. Well, do you think that it's because of the rape or because he looks almost exactly like your attacker? Emily: Well, I'm in therapy and I'm definitely making progress. I'm able to separate Nikolas from Connor, you know, for the most part. Sam: Well, that definitely sounds like progress. Emily: Yeah, but that's where I'm stuck. You know, the memories don't come, but I'm always on alert, waiting for them to sneak up and ambush me when I least expect it. So it keeps me outside myself, outside the moment, and Nikolas knows me so well. He can sense it, you know, that I can't let go enough to really be with him. So he tenses up expecting rejection, which is what it is, you know, no matter how lovingly I try to do it, and -- Sam: I think you do, ok? I think that the elephant in the room is called sex. Let's face it. Nikolas has been in prison for, what, at least six months now. He'd be frustrated even if you hadn't been raped, but you were. And you have kind of shut that part of yourself down -- Emily: Yeah. Sam: So Nikolas is shutting that part of himself down so he doesn't hurt any of your recovery. It's a stalemate, Emily, and you are the only one who can break it. Emily: So you think I should make love to Nikolas? Sam: Well, I think that's your call, but if you want my advice, I think you should try. Trust the love between the two of you, that bond, Emily, that bond that goes deeper than any other. If Nikolas can give you back your body, your sensuality, well, you couldn't give you -- or him -- a more precious gift. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I have not forgotten the hell Ric put Carly through. How could I? But I know what makes me weak -- how passionately I can hate, the dark thoughts that fill my head -- and I can't get past them. And I think Ric has those tendencies, not some wack job, you know, who goes out kidnapping pregnant women just for fun. He was a grieving father, an envious brother who snapped. Since then, he's done everything he could to rebuild his life, and when I needed him most, he came through. You may not like it, and I don't expect you to, but at least you have to admit that Ric is not out to get me anymore. Jason: What about Reese? Sonny: Well, yeah. Jason: She worked just as hard to get you acquitted as Ric did. Are you just going to overlook the fact that she lied to you tonight? Sonny: No. Jason: You going to make excuses for Reese -- Sonny: No. Jason: Like you are for Ric, because what if you're wrong? What if you can't trust either one of them? [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: Then I would think Sonny would tell me to my face. [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: We'll continue to administer medication, but -- uh -- it doesn't look good. Mac: Is -- uh -- is Maxie in pain? Monica: No. No, no. She's comfortable. She's sleepy. Eventually, she will lose consciousness and her -- her heart will stop. I -- I just wanted to say this to you -- uh -- because this would be the time to say your goodbyes. Felicia: Absolutely not. I am not going to walk in there and tell Maxie that she's dying. Felicia: We are going to encourage Maxie to fight for her life and stay with us as long as she can, whether it's seven minutes or seventy years. Dillon: Dr. Jones? Is there any chance that Georgie will wake up in time? Tony: Even if Georgie regains consciousness, she should not be moved, all right? Bobbie: I just never thought this was possible. I never thought B.J.'s heart would ever fail Maxie. Tony: I know. It's like we're losing her all over again, isn't it? Maxie: Did I fall asleep again? Mac: Hey, it's ok. Maxie: No. I want to stay with you guys. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: Ok, Georgie, I know what you would want, so you need to help me give it to you now. Ok, wake up, or you're going to miss out on your last chance to see Maxie. I need you to wake up. I need you to wake up. Hear my voice, ok? Hear my voice. Hear me. Listen -- listen to my voice. Wake up. Wake up. Thank you. Thank you. Ok. Georgie: What's going on? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: You shouldn't have come here. Emily: Nikolas, I realized something -- I don't want space, I want you. Nikolas: All right. All right, this isn't fair, ok? I'm trying to do the right thing; I'm trying to respect your need for distance. You can't come in here and say -- Emily: Nikolas, you want to make love to me, don't you? It's ok. I will. I want to make love with you. Nikolas: Well, I'm not sure who you're trying to convince, me or you. Regardless, it's too soon. That's obvious. Emily: No, it isn't. Look, Connor didn't leave me physically damaged, and therapy's helped me to make the separation between you and Connor. It's exactly the right time. Nikolas: And what if it isn't? Emily: Well, then I'll need your love and your understanding and your patience. Nikolas, I don't know how I'm going to react to lovemaking, but we can't keep going on like this. Putting it off is going to tear us apart and I don't want that to happen. Nikolas: I just -- I don't want to hurt you. Emily: Then help me heal. Nikolas, I trust you with my heart and with my body. Make love to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Reese: So how did you end up on the pier tonight? Somehow I don't think coincidence is the answer. Sonny: I just had you followed. Reese: Oh. So I guess Jason has nothing to worry about, then, because you really don't trust me. Sonny: I trust that you're stubborn, that you're resourceful, that you are annoyingly independent. That's probably why you didn't come with me when I asked you to. You sent me in the wrong direction because you believed that I was going to kill Evan, so you were going to do everything you could to -- for that not to happen. Reese: Right. Sonny: Right. Reese: So then you're not angry? Sonny: I'm not angry. I just want to know what the hell is going on. Why are you so vulnerable, and what does this Evan guy have on you? Did you go to Evan tonight because you wanted to kill him? Reese: No. No. Sonny: Well, I mean, it would've been understandable. I mean, his arrogance cost you your son. That kind of rage you have inside -- anybody would understand that, right? Reese: I didn't want Evan to die, Sonny. I just wanted him to go away and take my past with him -- the person I was, the choices I made -- because it doesn't matter anymore. That part of my life -- it's over. Do you believe me? Sonny: I want to believe you, but you've lied to me more than once -- I mean, about a dangerous man, a potential threat. I don't take that lightly. Reese: I know, Sonny. Sonny: Now you say that, you know, you sent him away. How do I know that's not a lie, you know? And one lie leads to another lie, and then all of a sudden all you've got is lies. I've gone down that road with Carly. I can't -- I can't do that. I can't do that anymore. Reese: I know, Sonny. Sonny: So what I'm saying to you is if you can't be honest with me, you can just go ahead and leave, no harm done. Reese: Is that what you want? Sonny: I just want the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Why'd you call me here? Jason: Why don't you tell me how you found Reese's ex. How he ended up dead. Ric: I already gave my statement to Durant. Jason: Yeah, well, thanks to you, I wasn't present to hear it. But I'm listening now. Be sure to include the reason you were so anxious to get rid of me and Sonny. Come on, Ric, I know you're hiding something. Why don't you just tell me what it is? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Are you ok? Emily: I'm a little nervous, but I love you and I want this. Nikolas: Ok, just -- you have to promise me that if you start feeling scared or panicked or anything, just -- just tell me, ok? I won't get angry. Emily: Ok. Nikolas: Ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: Maxie's heart is failing. She's in the room across the hall. She's dying, Georgie. Georgie: Dillon, I need to be with my sister. Dillon: I know, I know. Just so you know, Tony said you shouldn't be moved. Georgie: Listen, don't tell him I'm awake. Just please, please get me to Maxie. Dillon: Ok. Maxie: You've been such a great dad. How do I thank you? Mac: You don't have to. You and Georgie have been an incredible blessing to me. Maxie: And an incredible curse. Mac: Yeah. Yeah, that, too. Maxie: Thank you for always being there to take care of me. You know, for making pancakes every Saturday. I don't know many dads who would do that. Felicia: You're talking too much, ok? You just rest for a while. Maxie: No, I'm just -- I'm just really tired, but I want to say all this. I love you, mom. And I really am sorry for every single fight we had, and for being so judgmental. You're my hero. Felicia: And you're mine. I am very proud and feel very blessed to have you as a daughter. Maxie? Sweetheart? Georgie: Mom? Maxie? Felicia: Maxie? Maxie, wake up, sweetie, Georgie's here. Georgie: Maxie? Maxie, can you hear me? Maxie: Hey, Georgie. I've been waiting for you. I wanted to say goodbye. [NEXT_ON] Ric: It happened exactly the way I said. Jason: What, are you Sonny's big defender now or it is Reese? Sonny: I'll never lie to your face, and I don't want you to lie to mine. Georgie: I will not say goodbye. [Monitor flatlines] Georgie: No, Maxie.

After Reese kills Evan, Durant questions both Reese and Ric. Jason is astounded that Sonny believes Ric's word in the matter. Sonny's reason is he can't hold temporary insanity against his brother. Nik and Em are still in love, but decide to stay apart for a time while she deals with her emotions. Georgie comes through surgery fine, but Maxie is getting weaker. Emily decides she wants to be with Nik, intimately. Felicia and Georgie begin to say goodbye to Maxie.

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Patrick: Okay. Robin: Ooh, Elizabeth called that one. He definitely needs his diaper changed. Patrick: What the hell do mothers feed these things? [Robin laughs] Robin: I know. They're like little stink bombs for a while. Patrick: Okay, Jake, I know this probably a little bit uncomfortable for you, but thankfully Robin is good with you kind and she's going to take great care of you. Robin: Oh, no, no, no. No, I'm strictly on couch rest, remember? Jake's all yours. [Patrick scoffs] [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Don't get your hopes up. I may be a lot of things, but I'm not pregnant. Jax: Nausea, light-headedness, I mean, those are all early symptoms. Carly: Because I haven't eaten since breakfast. Look, I've been going back and forth to the after care institute. I could've picked up a bug along the way -- Jax: It's just the timing of it is a little suspect. I'm just -- maybe it's hormones. Maybe it's hormones. Carly: I'm sorry. I really am. I'm not having a baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You're not serious, are you? You don't want a pre-nup. Kate: Well, they're actually commonplace in today's marital environment. Sonny: Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know. I'm aware of that, but -- oh, I think -- I think I know what you're worried about. I'm going to ease your mind, okay? Yes, it's true. I turned over my holdings to Jason when he took the business, but my coffee business is booming and I'm -- I'm still pretty wealthy. So I -- there's no reason for me to go after assets. Kate: I'm not worried about you, Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: What -- what are you doing? Claudia: Just trying to make you more comfy. How do you feel? Jason: What? Don't touch me. Claudia: Would you relax? I don't have cooties. I think your fever's breaking. You're going to live. You can thank me as soon as you let go of my arm. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Okay, we'll just sit tight. Thanks. Maintenance said they're working on it. It's a fuse thing, not an elevator cable, which I'll take as a good sign. Johnny: Did they say how long it would be 'til they get us out of here? Maxie: Nope, they just told us to relax and make the best of things. Johnny: Maintenance said "make the best of things"? Maxie: Okay, maybe I made that part up, but, I mean, we're stuck in an elevator. Shouldn't we be making lemonade out of lemons or something? Here we are, two ridiculously healthy people stuck in a small space together, railings with potential -- Johnny: Maxie, why do you keep flirting with me when you know I'm not interested? Maxie: I'm a determined person. Johnny: I think there's more to it. Maxie: No, you're just used to Lulu and I'm a lot less complicated than that. I find you very attractive. I flirt with attractive men. It's like a law of nature. Besides, it bugs your girlfriend. Johnny: Maybe that's just an excuse. Maxie: No, that's my motivation. Getting back at Lulu is not just karmic justice; it would make me feel so good. If I could hurt her the way she hurt my sister -- no physical trauma, nothing life-destroying. But the pain of a broken relationship? You bet. That's exactly what she deserves. And there could be something else, another reason, if you're interested. Johnny: I don't have much of a choice in here. Maxie: I'm trying to do something nice for you. Johnny: By hurting my girlfriend? Maxie: Hey, look, once you dump all of that wacky family baggage, I don't think you're a bad guy. You seem very genuine. Put things on the line. Take it or leave it. I mean, I respect that. That's me. And I'm trying to pull you out of the fire before you get third-degree burns because being with Lulu, that is all you're going to get. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Well, how did you happen to find me all the way out here? Logan: I was with Anthony when he called Johnny. I heard him say where you were. Lulu: So, what, you came here to start a fight? Logan: No, I also knew that Johnny would be on his way to see his old man. So I thought I would take this opportunity one last time to try to get through to you. [Lulu sighs] Lulu: I don't need any getting through to. I'm doing just fine. Logan: Lulu, you -- you're standing on the edge of a long way down. You don't know the Zaccharas like I do. They're crazy. And I'm not talking in some lovable, quirky, eccentric kind of way, okay? I'm talking certifiable, need- to-be-locked-up-and- medicated insane. Lulu: You know what? I'm aware of that. Believe me. Logan: I don't -- I don't think you are, okay? I spend all day, every day, wheeling that old bastard around, jumping every time he has to snap his fingers. These people threaten each other for breakfast, okay? And Johnny is right in there. He's going toe-to-toe with Anthony, with Ric, with Trevor. They're all evil, Lulu. And there's no way that you should -- you should be exposed to that. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Your fever is way down. I think you're past the worst of it. Jason: Great. Claudia: A simple thank you is too much to ask? Jason: Thank you. You can go. Spinelli: The Jackal apologizes for the interruption, but suddenly he feels most peculiar. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: A pre-nup is like -- it's like medical insurance, right? You may never need it. You hope you don't. But God forbid in the event something happens, it's like a safety net for you and me. Sonny: Listen to you, Miss never-been-married. I mean, I'm -- I'm the one who's been through a nasty divorce. If anybody's going to be cynical here, shouldn't it be me? Kate: Well, it's not cynicism. Sonny: It's not cynicism? Kate: No. Sonny: What is it? Kate: It's practicality. I don't want to have this conversation. Sonny: I don't -- Kate: Talking about assets and money is the least romantic thing on the planet, but you know what? It's necessary, right? We should have it sooner, rather than later, so here we go. Look, if this was about me protecting half of all of my money, you know, I might still want a pre-nup, but it's not a deal breaker. However, the government definitely qualifies. Now, I know that you are a legitimate businessman now, and I believe that you have every intention of staying that way. You spent a lot of years on the other side of the law, Sonny. And, I don't know, maybe one day the Feds might make a case out of it. Sonny: Oh, and you think they're going to come after me and freeze my assets, and you don't want them coming after you. Kate: Yeah, exactly. I love you, Sonny, but I don't want to lose everything that I've worked for because you made choices that I wouldn't have. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You know, Jax, I would have a hard time getting pregnant under the best circumstances. And you know what? Our lives -- my life has been anything but. I've been under tons of stress, tons of pressure. There's no way I could be pregnant right now. Jax: But it only takes one time. I mean, through all the turmoil, the one thing that hasn't suffered has been our sex life. Now, I'm assuming that you're not on the pill, right? You're not? Carly: No, no. Jax: So then there is a chance. There's a chance. Carly: I know how bad you want us to have a baby and -- and I know you can't help -- Jax: Hold on a second. I thought you wanted that, too. Carly: Well, I just think you're making a big deal over low blood sugar, that's all. Jax: Okay, you know what? There's only one way to end this debate. We'll go and get a home pregnancy test. Carly: No, absolutely not. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Look, I know that you're telling me the truth about Anthony and Claudia and Trevor and Ric, if he sticks around long enough, but that actually brings me to you. Why are you working that job? Why -- what do you -- what do you get out of being in the middle of something that you say you despise? Logan: My motives don't matter. Lulu: Really? Logan: It's you I'm worried about. Johnny is not who you think he is -- Lulu: No, stop right there. We are not discussing him. It's a waste of time. I've made up my mind about him. Logan: You won't even hear what I have to say? Lulu: Because I know what you're going to say. Logan: I told you the truth about the Zaccharas, Lulu. Trust me to keep doing it. You used to. Lulu: Well, yeah. And actually, a lot has happened since then. We broke trust and we self-destructed. Logan: Yeah, sure, you know, we had growing pains, but -- I screwed up, okay? But, Lulu, we had a real -- Lulu: Okay, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop. I -- I sent you so many mixed signals and I am not going through that again. I'm sorry if it hurts to hear it -- we're not getting back together, okay? You really need to accept it and move on. I'm leaving. And don't even think about following me. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: You keep going on and on about how Lulu's some sort of disaster for me, Maxie. But at the same time, in the same breath, you freely admit how much you hate her. So why am I supposed to believe that you coming on to me is not about me in any way? Maxie: Why would I lie? Johnny: Why do you breathe? [Maxie scoffs] Maxie: Hmm, you know, I have to admit, whatever it is Lulu does to make you guys all gooey and lovesick over her, in the beginning it works like gangbusters, but it's the sustaining over time thing that usually falls apart. Can I ask you something? What is it exactly that Lulu brings to the table? Besides a never-ending ability to make you chase her around, rescuing her all the time. Do you even know why she's such a drama queen? Johnny: Something tells me you're about to enlighten me. And I swear, if this has anything to do with your sister, I've heard it a million times. Maxie: Oh, we don't even have to look that deep. For Lulu, it's all about being a Spencer, living up to the legend of her family legacy. You're just a prop she uses to prove what a rebel she can be. Johnny: That's delusional, Maxie, even for you. Maxie: It's truer than you think. I have legendary parents, too, you know. Felicia and Frisco -- big scary spies, big scary love story. And that is a bitch to live up to when you're just an ordinary person, going to work every day, ruining all of your relationships. But I chose to channel my insecurities into a career. Lulu chose to duplicate her parents' love story by finding a guy just like her dear old dad. Sexy, dangerous, intense, a guy who scares the hell out of her, just like Luke did Laura. But you can't relive someone else's love story. Only Lulu would want to. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Success. Robin: See? I told you. You perform brain surgery for a living -- Patrick: Yes, I do. Robin: So changing a diaper should be, well, child's play. And I guess the third time is the charm. Patrick: There was nothing wrong with my first attempt. Robin: Except for the fact that you put it on backwards. Patrick: Which is a common mistake, I'm sure. And the second attempt would've worked fine if Jake didn't pee all over everything, including me. Robin: There is a bright side. There's a 50% chance that we could have a girl. Patrick: Oh, yeah. Okay, what do I do with the dirty diapers now? Robin: You put them in a plastic bag and take them out to the garbage after you feed Jake. Patrick: Feed him? Robin: Mm-hmm. Patrick: Well, can't he just go to sleep or something? [Jake cries] Patrick: Robin, come on, okay? Let's make a deal. I will do anything to prepare the food, but you -- you have to feed him, please. Robin: Mm. Patrick: Hey, come on, I'm desperate here. I'm asking a favor. Robin: Okay, how about we do it together? Patrick: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: Did the fair Maximista witness the Jackal's collapse? Oh, one more humiliation piled on so many. [Stammers] Why -- why -- why is Stone Cold's couch in the Haunted Star? Jason: Hey, hey, hey, look at me. You're at home, okay? Just -- just try to relax. Rest right now. Claudia: Yeah, he's conscious, but I think he might be delirious. I just did. It's 102. Okay, thanks. Jason: What did they say? Claudia: Same thing they said with you -- acetaminophen, rest, fluids. Hey, look, you're just barely recovered yourself. Why don't you go upstairs and lie down? I can take care of Spinelli. Jason: I'm fine. Spinelli: No, Stone Cold, he's not fine. He struggles every day with terrible conflict, oedipal in nature. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Why would you object to a home pregnancy test? Carly: Because there's no point. Jax: What's the harm? I mean, you -- you're queasy. We've been having sex for weeks, unprotected. And it's -- it's a trip to the drug store just to get a home pregnancy test. It's a couple of bucks. Carly: No, I don't need to do that because I know I'm not pregnant. I got to tell you, the way you're acting and pushing me really worries me. Are we going to have a problem if we find out that I can't have a baby? Jax: No, why would you say that? Carly: I mean, do you think that a baby is going to fill the void that Michael left, because -- Jax: You know what? You're protesting too much and I think I know why. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: You have an interesting take on things, Maxie. You're completely wrong, but at least you've given it some thought. Maxie: I pay attention. For example, I watch your interaction with Lulu enough to know you're in constant battle with yourself. Should you be selfish Johnny and take what you think she has to offer or noble Johnny who should really give Lulu up? You spend so much time arguing with yourself, you never get to be normal Johnny and just have a nice night out with your girlfriend. Johnny: Maxie, there is one thing I'm clear on and that is I'd rather jump off the roof of this building than hurt Lulu. Maxie: I actually believe that you mean that. But that doesn't matter. Lulu will end up getting hurt in the end. It's her whole victim mentality. She's just too fragile for you. Johnny: You don't know me. Maxie: Tell me when I get it wrong. You are fearless and reckless. You already know that there's no happily-ever-after. You like to live in the moment. It's where you're most comfortable. And if you were being completely honest with yourself, you would see that dumping Lulu and finding a kindred spirit, someone more like me, would be better for both of you in the end. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: It is the most basic of conflicts, the foundation of dynastic politics. The young king must inevitably replace the old one. As one waxes, the other wanes. And despite sentiment, loyalty, and natural reticence, the king must die. Long live the king. It is time for Stone Cold to play his part in the epic struggle. Jason: Your fever is spiking. You -- you're talking crazy right now. You know what? I got this from here, okay? Claudia: No, you know, if I stuck around and took care of you, I'm not going to abandon a sweetheart like Spinelli. Spinelli: Go -- go easy on Stone Cold. He is in terrible turmoil. Claudia: Is that right? Spinelli: Stone Cold struggles daily with the dire reality of inevitable destiny. You must come to loggerheads with your true father. Jason: Spinelli, my father's dead. Spinelli: Not your biological father, the late and deeply lamented Dr. Alan, but in every other way, the parental role in Stone Cold's life has been Mr. Sir. Claudia: Who's Mr. Sir? Spinelli: Mr. Corinthos, Sir. Jason: Spinelli. Spinelli: Mr. Corinthos sir is Stone Cold's master in a way, at whose feet the young Jason Morgan learned the ways, the methods, the ethics of mob life. And Stone Cold learned his lessons well and is now, in the fullness of time, stepped in to wear the mantle, but power is insidious and Mr. Sir is held in its sway. He will wish to command again. Jason: Okay, you know what? You need to rest. Spinelli: Be forewarned, my friend and master, for it will come to be. Mr. Sir will die and by your hand. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Oh, Sonny, this is so not a big deal. Pre-nups are practically de rigueur these days. Sonny: What? Kate: Required. Sonny: Oh. Kate: Look, just -- let's get Diane on it, clear up all the legalities so we can concentrate on all the fun planning. Sonny: Okay, you know, we're not going to just gloss this over. Okay, you -- I heard you. Your thoughts are valid and facts are facts. I've been breaking laws since I was six years old and I've made a lot of enemies on both sides of the fence, right? Kate: Mm-hmm. Sonny: I -- I may be out of my former life, but it doesn't, uh, it left me. I mean, something out of nowhere could come out and bite me that I don't even remember. You don't want to be dragged down. So what -- if you think that it's a bad idea to be my wife, I won't hold you to any promises you've made here tonight. We don't have to get married. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Don't analyze me, Jax. Jax: It's just an observation, okay? You -- you're afraid of the possibility of a pregnancy because you don't know if you can handle it if you're not pregnant. Carly: You want the truth? Jax: Yeah. Carly: I can't imagine being pregnant right now. I can't imagine having a little life growing inside of me and being happy about that when my first born is lying in a hospital bed, still and silent. You see, I think that's unbearable. Jax: Does your love for Morgan lessen your love for Michael? Carly: No, of course not. Jax: Well, it wouldn't be lessened by a new child, either. Carly: You know what? You're not listening to me. I don't know how many ways to tell you. I'm not pregnant. There's no -- Jax: That's why I'm saying that we should – Jax and Carly: Hey. Jax: How was the movie? Morgan: Great. Carly: Yeah? Jax: Awesome. Carly: How was Morgan? Was he good? Mercedes: Good as gold, just like always. Would you guys mind if I took off? It's my dad's birthday and I'd love to surprise him. Carly: Go for it. Of course, go. Jax: Do you need a ride? Mercedes: That'd be great. Jax: I'll be back soon. Carly: Okay. Your stepdad's pretty great, isn't he? Morgan: Yeah. Carly: Yeah. Wow, I just hope he's wrong this time. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Finally, that kid fell asleep. Robin: Will you stop calling him "kid"? His name is Jake. Patrick: Sorry. This has been a horrifying experience -- all that incessant yammering. And what was that slop you shoveled into his mouth? Robin: It wasn't slop. It was food, and he liked it. And the yammering you were talking about? That was baby talk for, "mm, this is so good." Patrick: You're not going to feed that stuff to our kid, are you? Robin: Yes, eventually our kid will graduate to solid food. Patrick: That was not solid. And trust me, it was not solid coming out. [Knock at door] Patrick: Perfect. Patrick: Elizabeth. Elizabeth: Hi. Patrick: Lovely to see you. Elizabeth: Oh, should I assume you're not going to beg me to leave Jake a little longer? Patrick: Oh, no, I wouldn't want to keep Jake from his little buddies at the daycare any more than what's necessary, since, you know, he didn't really need to leave in the first place. Nice scam, ladies. Elizabeth: Scam? I don't know what you're talking about. Patrick: This may come as a shock to both of you, but men have instincts and I followed mine and I called the daycare. And they said Jake was having a great time with all of his little friends until his mother swooped in and took him. They didn't know why, but I do. Robin put you up to this, didn't she? [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: I thought you were supposed to be meeting your father. Johnny: The elevator got stuck. Maxie and I have been waiting for someone to come fix it. All right, I've got to get upstairs and see my father who is going to call out the National Guard. Are you coming? Lulu: No, you go ahead. Maxie and I have a few things to get straight. Johnny: Find you later. Maxie: Okay. Johnny: And not you. Lulu: Maxie, I swear on everything that has ever mattered to me, if you don't stop throwing yourself at Johnny, I will do something to get us both fired and you can kiss your career good-bye. Maxie: You wouldn't be resorting to blackmail unless you were terrified you can't hold on to your boyfriend. Lulu: You are unbelievable. Maxie: He is too much for you, just like Luke was for Laura. What you can't see is that Johnny is the one thing in this world that could put you in a rocking chair, facing the wall. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: You must somehow subvert your fate. Allow me to be your Tireses, your blind prophet as it were -- Jason: We're going to talk about this is in the morning. Why are you still here? Spinelli: No -- the raven haired vixen must stay. Claudia: Sweetie, don't work yourself up. I'm not going anywhere. Spinelli: Okay, your instincts will tell you to remain loyal to Mr. Sir, to back him no matter what, but that would be a mistake. You must find it in your stone coldness to stand up to Mr. Sir or else risk being the instrument of his destruction. Jason: You, you're not making any sense. Claudia: I understand it perfectly. Spinelli: Mr. Corinthos, Sir craves retribution for the physical devastation of little Michael, but not from another, from himself. He will use you to gain what he desires. He will come back the business and force your hand, but do not acquiesce. Please, stand up to Mr. -- Jason: Okay, whatever. I'll stand up to Sonny, just lie down and get some rest. Claudia: You realize that everything he just said is true. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Okay, I see, so we've been engaged for less than two hours and you already have cold feet? Sonny: Not even close. I love you. You're the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with, but maybe that's being selfish again, you know? I mean, what's necessarily good for me might not be good for you. So if that's the case, you've just got to say so. Kate: All right, Sonny, I am going to make a speech right now. Are you listening? When I was a very young girl, I made a conscious choice to build my life to my specifications, to become an independent woman so that when and if the time ever came, I could marry for love, not for financial security, not for social standing. And guess what? I did that, and it led me to you. Nothing is going to stop me from becoming your wife. Kate: Maybe we should wait and go the old fashioned route, save it for our wedding night. Sonny: Not a chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: I want to hear you admit it. Robin asked you to dump Jake off to give me a little preview of baby life, didn't she? Elizabeth: I will admit to no such thing. I was in a jam. I needed a sitter, thought of Robin, simple as that. Patrick: Elizabeth, don't deny it. You're busted. And by the way, your little scam didn't work. I was great with Jake. Elizabeth: Really? Patrick: Yes. Robin: When was that? Patrick: Very funny. Okay, I was a little out of my realm in the beginning, but I'm not incapable of adapting. Robin: All right, well, that wasn't the point. Patrick: Ah, you set me up, didn't you? Robin: Only for the purposes of demonstration. Obviously, you are smart enough to pick up a skill like diapering or feeding a child -- Patrick: Oh, well, thank you. Robin: But that does not translate into wanting the burden of every day, day- to-day care. And the only reason that you did excel was because you wanted to stick it to me and Elizabeth. So that brings me to the pertinent question -- if I am having a baby, why would I want to live with someone who would rather be hung by their nails than have one around? Patrick: How impossible are you going to be? Elizabeth has explained to me how much I'd be missing out if I didn't step up as a father. Elizabeth, could you explain it again, please? Clearly, Robin didn't retain it the first time. [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: Hey, I'm surprised that you agreed to meet me for dinner -- pleasantly, that is. Logan: Well, I figured we could take this time to get to know each other a little better. Scott: Well, now, that's encouraging. So how is it wheeling some old mobster around for a living? Logan: Excuse me. Excuse me; I need to have a word with you. Johnny: Yeah, I don't talk to the hired help. Logan: If you gave a damn about Lulu, you'd tell her you're as crazy as the rest of your family and leave her alone. Johnny: Okay, try to follow -- I won, you lost. Lulu's mine. She doesn't want anything to do with you. That means -- hey, pay attention. You don't get a say in what goes on anymore in her life now get the hell out of my face and get back to work. My father might need to be wiped. Scott: Hey, hey, call security. He, hey, hey, hey, hey. Scott: Zacchara, I will have you arrested. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Is Kate here? Maxie: No, she's out for the day with Sonny and she doesn't want to be disturbed, so you don't need to worry about liking your job. Lulu: Good, because I want to get something straight with you. My mother has an incurable condition called psycho-motor disassociation. She had a total emotional and psychotic break. She is trapped inside her own body. No one can be certain what she feels or if she's aware of what's going on around her. No one can be sure that she's not screaming inside every single day for somebody to help her. So when you say that my mom's sitting in a rocking chair staring at a wall, it's not a joke. It's not some everyday snarky Maxie insult, it's cruel. It's like making fun of somebody with cancer or AIDS. So if you want to come after me, come after me any way you want. But if you ever make fun of my mother again -- Maxie: You can skip the empty threats, Lulu. Okay, I knew I went too far as soon as the words came out of my mouth. What happened to your mom was way too awful to use as ammunition in a fight, and I'm sorry. I know you won't believe me when I say it. Lulu: Well, don't even say it then. Maxie: But I'm pretty sure we won't talk about this again, so I might as well get it off my chest. Your mom went crazy for a reason. Lulu: Yes, because Scott Baldwin made her believe that she killed Rick Webber. Maxie: What about all the stuff that happened with your dad? The danger, the loss -- don't you think that had anything to do with it? Lulu: Your saying that my -- what, my dad's to blame? Maxie: I'm saying that you're Laura's daughter, and you're taking a lot of the same chances that she did. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Your young friend is not only sick smart, he's also very perceptive. Especially about the weird dynamic between you and Sonny. Jason: You're not one to talk about weird dynamics. He's babbling. He's got a fever. Claudia: He was dead on. Sonny blames himself for what happened to Michael. He thinks he deserves to be punished, so he gives away the business that he spent his entire life building, just hands it over to you? That's not enough pain for Sonny. He's gonna convince himself that he wants it back, that he deserves it. You took it from him, so he will force your hand. He will get himself all worked up into a good mad, and then he'll make a run for you. And he will maneuver himself into a situation where you're forced to kill him, saving himself the pain and the mess. And then finally, the punishment fits the crime. Jason: I don't deal in made up situations. Claudia: You don't read a lot of Greek tragedies, do you? This couldn't be more oedipal, unless you slept with your mother and gouged your eyes out. Jason: Are you delirious? Claudia: Okay, when everything that Spinelli just predicted comes true, I will try really hard not to remind you that you were warned. [Spinelli moans] Claudia: It's time to get him to a hospital. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Sonny, I need you. Sonny: You okay? Kate: I need a refill. [Sonny chuckles] Kate: Please. Sonny: All right. Singer: Oh my baby we both know Sonny: Here you go. Kate: Thank you. Sonny: I see something here. I got -- Singer: Bring us back to love quietly we whisper and softly we collide we move toward each other you feel like a dream that's made me believe it's true I've spent all of my life just waiting for someone Sonny: I'm coming. Kate: I'm waiting. Singer: Please let's stay Sonny: Wow. Singer: Baby please Sonny: Whew. Singer: No one else to need waiting all my life so baby please so many loves have cried so many loves have lied so many many many times and I'll never leave you cold baby please [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: I know, I never should have projected my opinion on to your situation. Robin: I think what Elizabeth is saying is that she thinks she should keep a safe distance. Elizabeth: No, no, that's not what I said, either. [Elizabeth sighs] Elizabeth: Okay, fine. If the two of you are going to insist that I get in the middle, I will tell you what I really think. Every set of parents is different. Some men are ideally suited for raising children and some are not. And still others are not capable of being there for a number of reasons. But the important thing, the critical thing, is that you guys always remain honest with each other so no one person is expecting more than the other is prepared to give. And the two of you can decide if what's available to be had is enough -- or not. My suggestion to you both is that you really, really talk it through before this baby gets here. And that 's the extent of my advice. I'm going to go get my kid now. Patrick: I can see why you are friends with her. Robin: What do you mean? Patrick: Well, I only see Elizabeth in a professional setting. I forget how much life experience she has and how wise she is from it. Elizabeth: Thank you both very much for taking such good care of him. Can you say bye-bye, Jake? Robin: Bye. Elizabeth: Say bye-bye, see you soon. Robin: Bye, Jake. Robin: I have to say I am very impressed with you. Patrick: Why? Robin: Because you were man enough to respect Elizabeth's advice even though she sided with me. Patrick: What are you talking about? It was clear she was on my side. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Let me guess where this is going. I am too fragile to be with Johnny. I should stay away from him for my own good. You are so predictable, not to mention shameless, for using my mother's condition as a way to try and break up me and Johnny. Maxie: I have no problem going after Johnny wearing a bathing suit or taking advantage of time spent stranded together in an elevator. None of that is any more or any worse than what you did breaking up Georgie and Dillon's marriage. Lulu: Oh, God, are you ever going to stop throwing that in my face? Maxie: Probably not, because I miss my sister and I hate that her life's over. I try not to obsess about it. But when I let myself, I think that if Georgie had stayed with Dillon, maybe she would still be alive. Lulu: Are we comparing horrible things we've done? Maxie: I'm trying to explain to you that where I would be happy to hurt your feelings and take away your boyfriend, I do not want you to lose your mind. Lulu: Uh, my mind is just fine, thank you. Maxie: Your mom was unstable and cracked after years of violence and loss and now you're in a serious relationship with a mob prince who has a homicidal father? Tell me how any of that is good for -- Lulu: You don't know what you're talking about right now. Maxie: Illnesses run in families, everything from breast cancer to bipolar disorder. You have Laura's genes, so why are you taking the same chances? Lulu: Okay, all right, you know what? I think that you are trying to show concern in a twisted and completely inappropriate way right now, but you don't have to worry, okay? Because I'm not my mother and I'm not going to go crazy over Johnny or for any other reason. [SCENE_BREAK] Det. Harper: So you're telling me what we've got here is your basic public brawl. I'm a detective. Scott: Yeah, and I'm the special prosecutor. That's why I called you. Now, I want you to arrest him on assault charges. Johnny: That's not at all what happened. Det. Harper: Are you willing to give your statement? Johnny: I don't say a damn thing without my lawyer. Scott: Well, you better have yourself a pretty good lawyer. Now here's what happened. He attacked my son. He went into some kind of psycho rage and he tried to kill him -- I want you to arrest him, Harper. Arrest him now. Det. Harper: You have a right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you can't afford an attorney, one will be provided for you at interrogation time and at court. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: This can't wait. There's been a change in plans that affects everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Paramedic: How long since your first exposure? Jason: 24 hours. Paramedic: The virus is only contagious for the first two to four hours, both of you past it. Jason: What about Spinelli? Paramedic: He's not contagious, but his fever is in the danger zone and he's not responding to medication. We need to get him to the E.R. stat. Claudia: He's going to be fine. We got them here in time. He's -- he's going to be fine. Jason: You don't -- you don't know that. I mean, sometimes the worst really happens. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: "And the children laughed and laughed and laughed." Carly: I'm sorry I've been so distracted, baby. You see, there's a pretty good chance I could be pregnant and that would be wonderful news, except for one thing. The baby could be Sonny's as easily as Jax's. [NEXT_ON] Carly: I was just, um -- Jax: Confessing to Morgan. Patrick: Now you're saying it's better that my child doesn't me at all? Maxie: You have to get better. I don't know what I would do without you. Claudia: Spinelli is the only guy I've met that's not trying to sleep with me or kill me. Which one are you again?

Babysitting proves to be a test of Patrick's patience at every turn. Though Carly is sure she's not, Jax is equally sure she is pregnant. While in quarantine, Spinelli's fever spikes making his babbling even more nonsensical. Trapped in an elevator together, Maxie uses the opportunity to try to persuade Johnny to fall for her, not Lulu. Meanwhile, Logan warns Lulu off Johnny. Patrick sees through Robin and Liz's scam to show him how tough being a dad can be. Kate and Sonny discuss the future. When Maxie and Johnny get free, they meet Lulu and Maxie predicts she'll turn into Laura.

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Tracy: You are going to keep that promise you made to your daughter, and I'm gonna see that you do. Luke: How? Tracy: How else? I'm gonna go with you. Luke: Over my dead and decaying body...which may be sooner than you think. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Mwah! Laura: Ooh, hi. Nikolas: You were summoned, too, huh? Laura: Yes. I take it Lulu didn't give you any more information than she gave me, huh? Nikolas: Nope, just to, uh... just to meet here. Laura: And knowing your sister, any attempt at a guess is really a waste of time, so, um, hey, how about we use this time to catch up a little bit? Nikolas: Okay. Any, uh, particular subject that interests you? [Chuckles] Laura: [Chuckles] I don't know. Life? Love? Nikolas: Wow. Laura: Am I that obvious? Nikolas: Yes, you are. Laura: I'm sorry. [Sighs] Then I guess it would be better for me to just say it, right? Honey, where do things stand with you and Elizabeth? [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: [Gasps] [Sighs] AJ: "I've heard yellow roses are for apologies. I don't know if it's true, but this is -- I'm sorry, Elizabeth. I'll keep finding ways to tell you until you believe me. I'm not giving up." [SCENE_BREAK] AJ: Okay, so they were signed for, then, right? Great. Okay. Have a good day. [Door opens] Michael: [Sighs] AJ: Everything okay? Michael: I need to talk to you about Kiki. [SCENE_BREAK] Franco: You need to listen to me, because I talk a lot, but I'm only gonna say this once. You either let Morgan stay here, or I will tell him that you tried to kill me. Carly: I have no idea what you're talking about. Franco: Don't. Don't. Don't even bother trying to deny it. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: What, you didn't hear? Alexis: Hear what? Shawn: You -- you -- we've got a lot to talk about, Alexis, especially what's gonna happen with us. Alexis: Does the fact that you're not behind bars have anything to do with this "new wrinkle"? Shawn: That has everything to do with it. Alexis: Do tell. Don't keep me in suspense. Shawn: I didn't shoot Olivia. You're looking at an innocent man. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: For the last time, I had nothing to do with that shooting. Franco: Carly, I wish it didn't have to be this way. You're -- you're leaving me no choice at all. You're responsible for that shooting. I know it, you know it, and if you're not careful right now, your son will know it, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Anyway, I want to hear about newly married life. Are you and Scott settling into domestic bliss? Laura: You really don't want to talk about Elizabeth, do you? Nikolas: No. Lulu: Hey. Nikolas: Hey. Laura: There she is. Lulu: Hi. Laura: Hi, sweetheart. Nikolas: There's my, uh, mysterious little sister. Lulu: Mm. Thank you for meeting me. I have news, and I wanted to hit you with it at the same time. Laura: Twins? Lulu: I think we would have caught that earlier. Laura: Oh. Lulu: [Chuckles] Laura: Oh, right. I'm sorry. I'm just so excited. Lulu: Okay, you're not that off. It is about the baby. Laura: Yeah. Lulu: Dante and I found out the sex. Laura: [Gasps] I thought you were gonna wait. Lulu: I was. I was. But we got a new OB. Our first one is on bed rest, so Dr. Chu asked if we wanted to find out, and I couldn't stand it anymore. The doctor knew, the technician knew, probably half the people in the hospital knew. Dante wanted to find out from the beginning. Nikolas: Other people would like to know, too, so... Lulu: [Chuckles] Laura: Yes. Yes. Am I shopping for pink or blue? Come on! Lulu: [Laughs] Pink. Laura: Pink! [Gasps] Nikolas: It's a girl. Congratulations. Lulu: It's a girl! Thank you. Nikolas: That's great. Lulu: Oh, can you believe it? Laura: No. My baby girl is having a baby girl. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: First of all, no more of this "dead and decaying" talk. You will live to greet your granddaughter, period. Luke: And secondly? Tracy: You need me. Luke: No argument there. Tracy: If Jerry Jacks really does have the cure to this polonium 210 poisoning, then finding him is gonna be like finding a needle in a haystack, and I can help. Luke: [Sighs] Yeah, well, I appreciate the offer, but this is my fight, not yours. Tracy: Really? Let's not forget that the man owes me $18 million, and I had to lie to my father on his deathbed. Does that not warrant a road trip? Luke: Tracy, Jerry Jacks tried to kill everybody in this town. Do you think he would hesitate to ice you if you got in the way? Tracy: So you're saying that it's okay for you to risk your life, but it's not okay for me to risk mine? Why? Luke: I'm a dead man walking. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: [Sighs] Nurse: Did you do something good, or did someone else do something bad? [Chuckles] Elizabeth: Can you do me a favor and cover for me? There's someone I need to track down. [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] AJ: Just make sure it gets done, all right? Goodbye. Okay, I thought that we agreed that you were gonna stay away from Kiki. Michael: Easier said than done. I ran into her yesterday. AJ: Where? Michael: The boathouse. AJ: What -- our boathouse? Michael: I was looking for Morgan, and she happened to be there. AJ: It's not that strange, given the fact that she's living there now. Michael: I was upset with Morgan about...something. His sandals and his shirt were outside the door, and I walked into the boathouse, and Kiki was standing there, topless. AJ: What -- what exactly does that mean? Michael: What do you think it means? She wasn't wearing a shirt. AJ: No bra? Michael: No. She was changing into her bathing su-- you know, it doesn't matter. The fact is I walked in, and I saw her there...like that. AJ: [Sighs] Okay, this is the part where I remind you that that girl is your cousin. Michael: I am painfully aware of that, thank you. That's actually why I'm here. I, uh, need you to help me stay away from Kiki. [SCENE_BREAK] Kiki: Ugh. What are my parents doing in there? Morgan: I don't know. Trying to convince my mom to let me stay is pointless, though, FYI. There's nothing you can say to change her mind. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: That's who you were talking about when you said you knew who tried to kill you? Our daughter's boyfriend's mother? Carly: I have a name. Ava: Yeah, yes, of course, you do. Forgive me. Carly -- she wants you dead? Franco: She lured me to her hotel. She owns a hotel. Really, she owns the whole place. Won't let anybody forget it. So, she gets me out on the terrace, and I'm looking forward to what I'm hoping will be a fruitful conversation about some of the issues that have popped us between -- Carly: I just wanted assurances that my kids were okay. Franco: There was a gunman, laying in wait. I saw a glimpse -- a flash of light from an upstairs window. But Carly's hit man was a miss man. He missed me and instead hit Carly's hotel manager. Carly: I had nothing to do with Olivia's shooting. I was cleared of any -- Franco: So, the police have questioned you? Carly: Yes, because I own the hotel. Franco: See? Carly: They found nothing to connect me with the shooting because I didn't do it. Don't you read the paper, Franco? Shockingly, someone else wants you dead. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: [Sighs] Shawn: Alexis, look. Don't you see? This -- this changes everything. Alexis: Except it doesn't. Don't get me wrong -- for the sake of your conscience, I'm relieved that you're not responsible. Shawn: [Sighs] Alexis: But whether or not you actually shot Olivia doesn't change the fact that you tried to kill someone, and it wasn't out of passion. It wasn't because you were in fear of your life. It wasn't even a personal vendetta. It was because it was a job -- a job! You were doing it, because someone else asked you to, and if you think you can dress that up any way you want, you can't, because that is something I can't live with. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: As you can see, I'm in the clear. Ava: I understand there were two shooters. Who's to say you didn't hire them both? Carly: Are you serious? That's beyond crazy. Ava: It doesn't sound crazy to me. Does it sound crazy to you? Carly: What are you talking about? He is crazy. Franco: Actually, I think Ava makes an excellent point. It's not beyond the realm of possibility, considering your commitment towards hating me. Why wouldn't you hire two snipers? Make sure I'm doubly dead. You should know that might make Morgan twice as upset. Carly: This is how you prove you're a changed man -- by blackmailing me into risking my kid's safety? Franco: That's not unfair, given my past and the wide gray area I have when it comes to morality, but you should know that Morgan is perfectly safe. I'm not gonna hurt him. Carly: Why don't you prove your goodwill by letting him go? Franco: [Sighs] Because I have my own child's well-being to consider, and I believe that she would benefit from making strong, loving bonds with both of her parents, and she wants her boyfriend here, and since said parents are in a position to make that happen, I think everybody wins. Carly: You don't have leverage over me. The police think I'm innocent. I could give a damn what the two of you think about me. Ava: And what about what your son thinks of you? [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: Your parents are wasting their time. Kiki: My parents have gone insane. Last week, my mom tried to stab my dad with a letter opener, and this week, their tongues are fused together. Morgan: [Snickers] That is insane. I think everyone is, except us. Kiki: Sorry you ever got involved with me? Morgan: No. Are you kidding me? The best thing that's ever happened to me. It's us against the world, right? Kiki: Right. [SCENE_BREAK] AJ: All right, look. Here's what you do. You want to stop seeing Kiki? Stop going to the house. Michael: Well, a lot of my family is at the house. I got Monica, I got Morgan, I got you. AJ: Topless Kiki. Michael: [Sighs] What -- what am I supposed to do? AJ: Uh... [Sighs] Yeah, I don't -- take your grandmother to lunch. You know, you want to see me -- here at the office, the gym. Michael: You never go to the gym. AJ: Shut up, all right? You know what's happening? You, my friend, are making excuses, because you want to continue to accidentally bump into your cousin. Michael: [Sighs] That's why I'm thinking the only way for me to get away from Kiki is for you to send me out of the country. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Well, we couldn't have asked for better news. I'm really happy for you. Lulu: Thank you. Nikolas: And I'm sure you'll be as wonderful a mother as you are a sister. Lulu: I love you. You know that, right, Nikolas? Nikolas: Yeah, of course, I do. You okay? Lulu: There's something that I need to tell you. Actually, both of you. Laura: Okay. Lulu: Um, you know how, uh, Stavros forced me to marry him? Nikolas: Yeah. Lulu: Well, it didn't stop there. He wanted me to consummate the marriage. Laura: Oh, Lulu. Lulu: He said that he would kill my family if I didn't. Nikolas: Tell me you didn't do it, Lulu. Tell me you didn't do it. Lulu: I didn't do it. I refused, but it came at a price -- a big -- a big price. Stavros pulled out his phone, and he gave the order. He had you shot, Nikolas. [Voice breaking] He had you shot to punish me. Nikolas: It's okay. Lulu: I'm so sorry. Nikolas: It's okay. Don't -- look at me. Look -- look at me. You don't apologize. Okay? I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything that my father did to you and to you. Laura: Oh, Nikolas, no. No. Nikolas: You made the right decision. Lulu: But it was at your expense. You could have been killed. Nikolas: But I wasn't, and it's over for good. And I'm very grateful that I didn't lose anyone I love. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: So, it's that cut-and-dry with you? You would end our relationship over my job? Alexis: Don't say it like you run the local diner. Shawn: I do, Alexis. Alexis: Among other things -- things like killing people for money. Do you honestly think that I can be comfortable with something like that? Shawn: Well, you seem to be pretty comfortable with Sonny. Alexis: Oh, come on. Shawn: Defending him. Alexis: That is different! Shawn: How? Alexis: Because he's the father of my kid, how! I can't just cut him out of my life. I've tried. Believe me. Shawn: So, that's it, hmm? There's nothing in you that wants to hold on to what we had? Alexis: Shawn, I would love to hold on to what we had, but things have changed, obviously. But what I will tell you -- what hasn't changed is that I still love you. Shawn: Look, baby, and I love you, too. Alexis: I don't want to lose you. Shawn: So don't. Alexis: There's only one way to make that happen. You have to quit. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: No more feeling guilty, okay? You have other things to focus on. Laura: Yes, you do -- like a beautiful baby girl who we are all gonna spoil rotten. Lulu: [Chuckles] Nikolas: And I'm so happy that you shared the news in person. It means a lot to both of us. And I can't wait to meet my beautiful little niece. Lulu: I love you. Nikolas: I love you, too. Now, if you will excuse me. Laura: Sweetie, you know your brother's right, don't you -- that that was not your fault. You must let that go. Lulu: I know. Laura: Right? Lulu: Yes. Laura: Okay. Good. I think we need to go out shopping right now. Lulu: [Chuckles] Laura: I do. [Chuckles] I mean, I adore my grandsons -- don't get me wrong -- but, oh, I just love the little frilly skirts and the dresses and all of that. Lulu: [Chuckles] Laura: Now, your father, on the other hand, is probably gonna rush out and get her some...ice-fishing gear or something like. Lulu: Actually, the topic already came up. Laura: Oh, so he knows? Lulu: Yes, I just saw him. Laura: Is he over the moon? What did he say? Lulu: Uh, it was what he didn't say that's kind of bothering me. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Don't you understand how important you are to me? I know it's not the same. [Sighs] You're not my child or my husband or even my lover, anymore, but you're my...you. And if I can help save your life, that's what I'm gonna do. Luke: As much as I appreciate that, not only is this dangerous, I don't even know how long it's gonna take. Tracy: So? Luke: So, what about your company and those two defective nephews? Tracy: Do you really think that my family drama is important to me as much as you are? Luke: Well, Tracy, think about this. As soon as you're gone and Junior realizes it, he'll be on those neo-Qs and secure his position. Tracy: Let him. Luke: You don't mean that. That company is all you ever think about. Tracy: Maybe. And maybe I am driven to succeed, and maybe I would thrill to squash AJ like the cockroach that he is. And maybe I want to secure my family's future. But let's face it. None of them are ever gonna thank me, and ELQ will roll along without me. Or not. But the company can't dazzle me or infuriate me. Only one person can do that. And if you're not around, what's the point? And you said, by the way, that we are partners in crime. Luke: I did. Tracy: Let me come with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: I mean, it's not like you don't already have a job. We just talked about that. What's wrong with working at Kelly's? Shawn: Oh, nothing. Alexis: Good. Good. Because you're good at it. You're good at managing it. You know, and it's a landmark in the community. Shawn: Oh. Alexis: You should be so proud. Shawn: Right. Says the hotshot attorney. [Sighs] Alexis: Ooh. [Sighing] Oh. Are you embarrassed by what you do? Shawn: Look, it's just not the way I envisioned my life, okay? I want more. Alexis: More bloodshed? Not enough bloodshed at Kelly's, huh? Shawn: You know me, Alexis. I thrive on excitement, risk. You know, I want to be tested like I was when I was in the Marines. Alexis: Kelly's can be exciting. Shawn: [Chuckling] Oh, yeah. Ohh, the rush of picking out the daily specials -- ooh, nothing like that. Alexis: A man was impaled there once. Does that count for anything? Shawn: Stop. You know what I mean. Alexis: [Sighs] In most cases, Shawn, I do know what you mean, but not in this case. You don't like your job? Get another one. Get another damn job. There's plenty of jobs out there -- jobs that don't involve murder. Shawn: It's not like I'm wasting people left and right. Alexis: Oh, wow. Well, that clears it all up. You think Sonny is gonna just ask you this one time to kill someone? Trust me -- he's gonna ask you again. And you said you loved me. Shawn: And I meant it. Alexis: Then stop working for Sonny! Shawn: On one condition. You do the same. [SCENE_BREAK] AJ: I'm not sending you out of the country. Michael: Why not? Look, I-I can work for ELQ International in, like, Dubai or London. AJ: Stop. Stop. All right? You're my right-hand man. I need you. Michael: You've got Duke. AJ: And Duke is awesome. But you, my friend, are my son, and he's no substitute. Michael, come on, this is no time to abandon ship. Michael: I'm not abandoning ship. I'm just trying to be responsible. AJ: Okay, look. I get it. But the truth of that matter is that ELQ stock -- it's tanking. Tracy's still on our heels. Michael, I need you. Michael: I'll still be with you. AJ: Yeah -- an ocean apart. Let's just -- let's forget about work for a second, all right? Look, the truth is you're not just my son. You're... [Sighs] You're pretty much the only friend I have. Michael: You got Elizabeth, right? AJ: Not anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Surprised to see you. Elizabeth: Lesley said I might find you here. Nikolas: You were looking for me? Elizabeth: I wanted to return this. I don't need it anymore. Nikolas: Oh. So, I take it you spoke to AJ. Elizabeth: Honestly, I wish I had never heard that confession in the first place. [SCENE_BREAK] AJ: The truth of the matter is that my relationship with Elizabeth might be over before it ever started. Michael: Why? What happened? AJ: [Sighs] She found out that I slept with your mother. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: I got to know Morgan pretty well when he was staying at my place in New York. Carly: Yeah, about that. Here's a thought -- why not call his parents? Ava: He's an adult. Carly: He's a college student, and he got himself into trouble, and you looked the other way. Ava: I listened. And it's a good thing I did. That Morgan -- he has a lot to say about his place in his family...or lack thereof. Carly: Excuse me? Ava: Yes, he told me all about being shipped off to boarding school -- how he felt like he'd been banished from his home and family. Carly: My son wasn't banished. I sent him away to protect him. Ava: Right. From his father's coffee business. And yet here you are at the center of a caffeine-ordered hit. A little hypocritical, no? Carly: You know absolutely nothing about my son, so don't you dare presume to know -- Franco: She's right, you know -- let's not presume. Let's not guess at all. Let's ask the man in question ourselves. Carly: What the hell do you think you're doing? Franco: Children! Can you come back to the grown-up table, please? There's something we'd like to discuss with you. Morgan, it's about your mother. Morgan: Mom, what's going on? Franco: Well, this may or may not come as a surprise to you, Morgan, but your mother's made a decision. She has decided -- Carly: I decided that you can stay. Morgan: What? Seriously? Carly: Yeah. I mean, this is obviously where you want to be. Morgan: Yeah, no offense, but that didn't really matter to you before. What changed your mind? Franco: Well, we did. Didn't we? [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: Look, you work for Sonny, too. Alexis: I'm his lawyer -- not his enforcer. There's a world of difference. Shawn: Not really. Alexis: Really. Shawn: Okay, you may not pull the trigger, but you facilitate for the people who do. You defend them. You put them back on the streets and help them make it possible for them to continue to carry out Sonny's orders -- whatever those orders may be. Alexis: Listen, I work within a system, and that system says that I do my best to defend while someone else does their best to prosecute. It is a far cry from shooting whoever Sonny decides he doesn't like that week. Shawn: So, bottom line is, Alexis, you refuse to quit. Alexis: Let me ask you something. Do you have a moral issue with my job? Shawn: No. Alexis: Well, I have one with yours. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: I'm sorry, but this is weird. You were about to drag me out of here, kicking and screaming. What do they have on you? Franco: [Chuckles] That's a good one. Ava: It actually wasn't that hard of a sell. I just told your mom how happy Kiki makes you. Morgan: I-- I've been telling her that for weeks. Ava: I explained to Carly that if she truly loves Morgan, she'll let the two of you be together. Kiki: You really said that? Ava: We both did. Morgan: Well, what about, you know, all the stuff he did? Carly: You know, Morgan, um -- Ava: Yes, you know, I was able to convince Carly that Franco's a changed man. Now, he may still be a work in progress, but if anybody can keep him in line, I can. I do have you wrapped around my little finger, haven't I? Franco: Yes, you do. You certainly do. You do. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I'm sorry -- you did what with my mom? AJ: Okay, that's rhetorical, right? Michael: Yeah, that's rhetorical. AJ: You and I have definitely got to stop discussing our sex lives while drinking water. Michael: I can't believe this. You -- you slept with my mom. AJ: [Sighs] Hey, look on the bright side -- you're not thinking about Kiki right now, are you? Hey, come on. You're not mad, are you? Michael: I thought you and my mom hated each other. AJ: Oh, oh, we do -- with a passion. It was just one of those crazy nights. Michael: So, you guys can't stand each other, yet you sleep together? AJ: Uh, at least she's not my first cousin. Michael: [Sighs] AJ: Too soon. Hey, this is really hitting you. Michael: Whatever. You guys are adults. You can do whatever you want. AJ: Hey, look, Michael, it was one time. We both agreed it was a huge mistake. Come here. Listen, listen. Let me tell you what happened. Elizabeth had just dumped me for being overly possessive. I was pissed off. I was starting to spiral, and Carly was there. It meant nothing. It'll never happen again. Michael: [Sighs] Okay, so, how -- how did Elizabeth find out? Did you -- did you tell her? AJ: No. No, I have Nikolas to thank for that. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: How do you think AJ reacted? He was upset. He assumed you gave me the recording. Nikolas: Oh, my -- unbelievable. You -- you tell AJ that you found out he slept with Carly, and the first thing he does is blame me? Come on. Elizabeth: [Sighs] It's not outside the realm of possibility that you would want to make him look bad. Nikolas: Elizabeth, I never intended for you to even hear that recording. You remember -- Cam hit the button on my phone. Elizabeth: Just don't. Nikolas: "Don't" what? Elizabeth: Don't play the innocent victim. Nikolas: Okay, I'm -- I really don't know what you're talking -- what are you talking about? Elizabeth: Why didn't you tell me that when AJ and Carly hooked up we weren't together? Nikolas: I didn't -- I didn't know -- why -- Elizabeth: I thought he cheated on me, Nikolas. Nikolas: [Sighs] Okay, for the record, I never said that you were together, but it doesn't -- why does that matter? Elizabeth: It's kind of an important piece of information to leave out. And I think you did it intentionally. [SCENE_BREAK] Laura: Please tell me that your father at least managed to congratulate you. Lulu: Oh, no. He was super-excited about the baby. Laura: Okay. Then I don't understand. Lulu: Uh, I went into the suite, and he was there with Tracy, and the vibe was super intense. I got the distinct feeling I was interrupting something. I thought maybe it had to do with the tests that Tracy had at the hospital, but she said that those turned out to be nothing. Laura: Yeah, Luke told me the same. Lulu: Yeah, but still there was something off. So, I don't know if the situation with Tracy is worse than they're letting on, or if Dad is covering for her, or... Laura: Or if Tracy is covering for him. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Maybe it was all a lie. Maybe I'm not the Bonnie to your Clyde. Luke: No, Tracy. You're the best damn Bonnie any Clyde could ever have. You know how I feel about you. You're my... [Sighs] ...You, too. But this life- and-death stuff -- it changes everything. Tracy: Luke, you need me. I will not let you down. Luke: [Breathes deeply] And you will not let this go. Tracy: Oh, congratulations. You're catching on. And may I point out that while we debate this, you're wasting time. Luke: Yeah, time I don't have. [Sighs] So go. Pack. Tracy: "Pack"? You mean it? [Gasps] Oh, this is really happening. Wait. What should I pack? Luke: A couple of ball gowns and a tiara. Tracy: [Chuckles] Luke: Cash, baby -- a whole suitcase full of cash. Tracy: I'll be right back. [Door closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Do you think that Dad is sick? Laura: I don't know, honey. I ran into him yesterday at the Metro Court. Um, he was sitting there, staring at a computer. Lulu: Wait. Dad has a computer? Laura: I know. It's sort of a strange sight. Lulu: [Chuckles] Laura: But we did have a really nice conversation. Although, I did get a sense that he was being a little bit cagey. Lulu: Well, how did he look? Laura: Pale. Almost gray. And he didn't have anything to eat. Lulu: All right. That's it. I have to catch him before he leaves. Laura: Leaves? Where's he going? Lulu: He's going on another one of his mysterious trips, and I didn't press him on it, but I am gonna press him on this. Laura: Wait for me, then, hon. Lulu: No, you -- Mom, you're married to Scotty now. Dad is not your problem. Laura: Honey, we are parents together. That means that we're bonded together for life. Lulu: [Chuckles] Laura: And if something's wrong with your dad, I want to know. [SCENE_BREAK] [Luke pulls down the shade and sits down to write a note.] [Pen clicks] [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Okay, so we know how Nikolas feels, right? But what about Elizabeth? You said things might be over with her. AJ: She hasn't dumped me -- I mean, not yet. Said she needed some time to think about it. Michael: Okay, well, that's something. AJ: I just hope she's not thinking about it with Nikolas. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Let me make sure I understand this. AJ had sex with Carly while you and AJ were at odds with each other, and according to you... [Chuckles] ...AJ thought that you had dumped him, and when you heard that recording, you think that I should have somehow defended AJ -- that I -- that I should have pointed out that you two were not together at the exact moment he decided to have sex with Carly? Elizabeth: I think you knew I was building up a head of steam... Nikolas: No. Nikolas: Elizabeth, I was just -- I was just trying to -- Elizabeth: Maybe I wouldn't have confronted him. Nikolas: I was just trying to stay out of it. Elizabeth: Is that some kind of a joke? Nikolas: No, it's not a joke. I want you for myself. You know that. Any judgment one way or the other about you and AJ would have come off as self- serving. Elizabeth: No, it would have come off as the truth. Nikolas: Yeah. All right, so... [Chuckles] So now that you know that AJ didn't technically cheat on you, have you guys decided to patch things up? Elizabeth: No, I told him that I needed time to think. Nikolas: Well, I'm not gonna sit here and pretend that I want you to give AJ another chance, but it's up to you. You can do what you want. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: I've told you what I need to stay in this relationship. Those are my terms. Shawn: Take 'em or leave 'em, huh? Alexis: If that's the way you want to see it, yep. Shawn: You know, I've never been a big fan of ultimatums, especially from a woman I'm involved with. Alexis: Then there's nothing left to discuss. We're done. Shawn: You know, Alexis, one of these days, you're gonna let me finish. Look, I love you, and I don't want to lose you. So, if those are your terms, then I'll take 'em. [SCENE_BREAK] Kiki: Stop! Stop! Please stop before I regurgitate my lunch. Franco: Ew. Kiki: Ew -- not ew. Me, ew you. You're the ew. Franco: Well, we're just so happy to be back together. [Chuckling] It's not like we can help ourselves. Ava: No, no. Sweetheart. Please. Carly: "Sweetheart." Wow. Is that really how you see him? Franco: Well, is that a problem? Carly: Well, before, I only had to deal with you. Now I have to deal with you and Ava, and she thinks of you as a sweetheart. Morgan: Hey, I-I thought you were okay with this. Carly: I am. Morgan: You don't have to worry, Mom -- I'll be fine. Carly: You better be, 'cause if you're not, I'm holding these two personally responsible. Franco: She worries too much. We're gonna be fine, right? Look at us -- we're one big, happy family. Kiki: Hey, Father Dearest, cool it with the "Kumbaya" stuff, okay? Ava: I'll work on him. Franco: You two kids go back to doing whatever it is that you two kids do, okay? Carly: [Exhales sharply] Morgan: Thanks for letting me stay. Carly: Mm-hmm. Morgan: Again. Carly: I love you. Morgan: I promise you're not gonna regret it. Carly: Okay. Morgan: Okay. Carly: Yeah. You know what? You guys may have won this battle, but the war isn't over. I will figure out what game you're playing, and when I do, you better watch out. [Door slams] Ava: That was fabulous. [Chuckling] We played her like a fiddle. We bested that woman and scored points with our daughter at the very same time. I think we make a good team, after all. Franco: Yeah, we sure do. There's just one problem. I'm not convinced Carly's behind both of the shootings. Ava: What do you mean? Franco: Yeah, well, I'm pretty sure one of the shooters was Carly's, but I think that the other one...was you. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: [Inhales deeply] Alexis: We have a house full of people. Shawn: Yeah. Yeah, you're right. I should go. Alexis: Okay. Just to be clear, we can't be together unless you quit working for Sonny. Shawn: Look, don't worry, okay? I know exactly what to do. [SCENE_BREAK] AJ: I got to be honest. I'm kind of freaking out. You know, this strain between me and Elizabeth -- this could be exactly the opening that Nikolas has been waiting for. [SCENE_BREAK] AJ: Tracy, please, don't tell Elizabeth I slept with Carly. Tracy: Too bad. I think Elizabeth needs to know you and Carly engaged in some steamy hate-sex. Nikolas: [Sighs] [Taps table] [Cell phone beeps as Nikolas hits the delete button] [SCENE_BREAK] AJ: Nikolas may be pompous as hell, but he's not stupid. He could use my mistake as a way of getting -- Michael: Hey, Elizabeth. Elizabeth: Hi, Michael. Michael: I guess I should go make some phone calls. All right. Good to see you. Elizabeth: You, too. AJ: I'm...I'm really glad you're here. I mean, unless you've come to tell me that it's over. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Luke! I scrounged up as much cash as I could. That part was actually very easy. However, packing when you don't know where you're going -- that was a challenge. Is it gonna be hot? Cold? Humid? Dry? Clyde? [Sighs] Luke: "You are my partner in crime..." Tracy: [Sighs] Luke: ."..Bonnie to my Clyde. But if you'll recall, those two ended badly. Like I said, my goose may be cooked already, but yours, darling, is still alive and kicking. If anything ever happened to you, I'd never forgive myself. Try to understand, Spanky. This is something I have to do alone. Catch you on the flip side. Luke. P.S., I'm counting on you to keep this under your hat." [Knock on door]

Lulu tells Nikolas and Laura that she is having a daughter. She reveals that Nikolas was shot because she refused to have sex with Stavros. Nikolas tells her not to blame herself for his father's actions. Lulu tells Laura that she thinks something is off about Luke and Tracy. She wonders if Luke is keeping a secret about Tracy's health. Laura wonders if it is the other way around. Laura reveals that Luke was pale and seemed evasive when she saw him at the Metro Court. Luke tells Tracy that she can't go with him to find Jerry Jacks. She says he is more important to her than winning her war with AJ is. He tells her to go pack and to bring lots of cash. When she returns, he is gone. He has left a note saying that he could never forgive himself if anything happened to her because of him. He says he is counting on her to keep it secret. She answers his door to Laura and Lulu.

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Elizabeth: Ms. Gilbert is currently stable, but as expected, her system is compromised by the advanced state of the AIDS virus. Patrick: She's alive today. That's all that matters. Elizabeth: Because of you. Alan: I heard about the incident in the O.R. Patrick: So you know that I pricked myself during the procedure? Robin: And as I explained, if Patrick would've stopped to wash his hands, the patient would've died. Alan: I'm not here to criticize you, but your patient has end-stage AIDS and you've been exposed. So you need to be tested immediately for HIV and for Hep B and C. Robin: Which you have a higher risk of contracting. Patrick: How long for results? Alan: 24 hours. But in the meantime, I strongly recommend you start post- exposure prophylaxes. Robin: P.E.P. -- anti-retroviral drugs. Patrick: Yep. Whatever's necessary. Alan: Okay. Exam room three, 10 minutes. Patrick: Okay. Alan: Elizabeth, I'm going to need you. Robin: Patrick? Patrick: You don't need to baby-sit me. I'm going to be fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Alfred -- Alfred: Hmm? Nikolas: We need to discuss this sudden interest you've taken in my social life. Alfred: I understand. You're about to take me to task for my matchmaking attempts with your ex-wife. Nikolas: Actually, I was going to thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Dr. Lainey started laying in on me, talking to me about things she shouldn't be talking to me about. I don't care how many -- how many certificates she has on the wall. Emily: Do you want to tell me? Sonny: Yeah, I'll tell you. Dr. Winters says that it's my mother's fault that my stepfather beat me, that she should've protected me -- like anybody knows what happened all those years ago. I got mad -- how can you blame me? And you know what Dr. Winters says? Emily: Uh-uh. Sonny: Dose up the medication. Emily: I'm sure it's not meant to punish you. Dr. Winters is committed to -- to getting you better. Sonny: To what, doping me up? I got -- I have a temper. I know that. Right. Emily: Yeah, your temper is the reason you need to stay in therapy, Sonny. You've lived through so much. Sonny: Right. Right. And I survived it. Emily: Yes. Sonny: Right. Emily: You did. But the little boy inside of you is still suffering. Can't -- can't you accept the reality of what happened to you? Sonny: So you feel the same way? That it's my mother's fault that that pig hit her and me and -- Emily: Please don't put words in my mouth. I'm not -- Sonny: You know, I don't care how many years of therapy I have to go through, how many bottles of lithium I have to take, I will never blame my mother. And not you or anybody else will judge her. Carly: Sonny -- stop. Hey -- you need to calm down. I realize you might've had a hard session with Lainey, but that doesn't give you the right to come here and take it out on Emily. Emily: I don't need you to protect me from Sonny, Carly, and please don't blame this on the therapy. It's just going to give him another excuse to quit. Sonny: Okay, you know, don't talk to Carly like you're in charge of my life, because you're not. Emily: Stop treating me like I'm the enemy, because I'm trying to get you help. Emily: We get it, Sonny. You hate therapy. Well, guess what -- so does everybody else who's ever had to go through it. But you get the work done. You take an active role in your own well-being instead of raging out of control and punishing the people who are trying to help you. Sonny: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to -- Emily: Yeah, you're always sorry -- not enough. You're not stumbling around in the dark anymore. You know what's wrong with you, you know how to manage it. Stop cowering in the closet. You're not a child. Come out and take control of your life before you wreck it for good. Carly: Who knew? The mouse roars. Sonny: Don't start. Carly: I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with Emily. She's right. Sonny: I agree. Carly: You do? Sonny: Yeah. She -- she deserves a lot more than I've been handing out. Something's got to change. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: I loathe to admit it, but I have enjoyed the time Emily spent here at your instigation. Alfred: Hmm. Does that mean I have your permission to lure the former Mrs. Cassadine here as often as inspiration allows? Nikolas: As tempting as your offer may sound, it wouldn't be fair for me to impose on Emily's good nature for any lack that I may be feeling in my life. Alfred: Hmm. Sensitive history aside, your son still needs a mother. [John coos] Colleen: There's my favorite guy. Give Colleen that special smile. You know me, don't you, sweetheart? It's a beautiful day. Nikolas: Mm-hmm. Colleen: I thought I'd take John for a walk through the meadow. Nikolas: Yeah, that sounds good. Colleen: Make it even better and join us. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Hey, I am so sorry. I know you've been waiting for the parole documents. The courthouse elevator stalled on me twice this morning. Someone's either got it out for me, or it's just, you know, dangerous. Lucky: Okay, I'll call maintenance. Sam: Okay. All right, I'm off. Lucky: Hey, Sam? A file that connects Jason with the Escobars went missing. Stuff around here gets misplaced all the time. So if that file -- [Sam sighs] Lucky: Were to turn up, say, in that stack that you just dropped off, no one would question it. Sam: So you think that I stole that file to protect Jason? Lucky: No, that's not what I'm saying. Sam: Well, I got your drift anyway. You're not very subtle, and you're not very well informed, either. Jason broke up with me -- unceremoniously, I might add -- so I'm not exactly motivated to risk my new job to protect him. And it doesn't really matter what kind of incriminating evidence you have in that file, the police department has never been able to pin anything on him. And I don't think they -- you -- ever will. Lucky: What, because he's innocent, or because he's good at covering up his tracks? Sam: Either way, Jason doesn't need me to protect him. Lucky: I'm sorry if I offended you. I just thought you might want to know that Jason's off his game. Sam: Whoa, wait a minute. What do you mean by that? Lucky: Because Manny shot Jason. I had to save Jason's life. Sam: Wait a minute. You don't seriously believe that, do you? Lucky: Why are you looking like you've never even heard this before? It was all over the news. I shot and killed Manny. I even got a promotion -- Sam: Whoa, whoa, whoa. When you went onto that roof, Jason and Manny were already fighting, right? Lucky: Jason was wounded. Sam: Did they see you? Lucky: No, not at first. Sam: Not at first? Because they were still wrapped up in the moment. They were only worried about who would survive. Lucky: So what? Sam: "So what?" Jason -- it doesn't matter how much pain he was in or how hurt he was. He wasn't going to leave that roof until Manny was dead. Lucky: Well, now it's my turn to ask what you're implying. You don't think I shot Manny? Sam: I'm not saying that. You could've shot Manny. I don't think Manny died in your hands. Lucky: I was there and I know what happened. Sam: And I know Jason. He knew what a threat Manny was to everyone that he loved. He wasn't going to leave that roof until the threat was removed. Lucky: Jason tell you that? Sam: No, he didn't have to. Because Jason always does what he says -- Lucky: Right. Sam: Even when it hurts. Lucky: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Alfred: Well, I'm glad we caught you. Nikolas: "We"? Alfred: Miss Emily is here -- of her own volition, sir. Nikolas: Hi. Emily: Hi. Nikolas: This is a nice surprise. Emily: Yeah, I should've called first. Nikolas: No, no, no -- Colleen: We were just about to take a walk. Emily: Oh, okay. No, I -- I won't interrupt your plans. Um -- I just had a disagreeable few hours and I needed a dose of innocence to cheer me up. Nikolas: Oh, okay. Well, we got plenty of that. Colleen, take the rest of the afternoon off. Emily and I will -- we'll take John. Come here, buddy. It'll give us a chance to take a look at the new stables. Colleen: Oh, of course. Nikolas: See you. Emily: Bye. Alfred: Mark my words -- those two will be a couple again in a matter of months. [Colleen sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I know Emily doesn't seem very strong, but I tell you what, she's a lot stronger than people give her credit for. She never folded. She went against everybody, including Jason, her family -- even you. She gave -- you know, she gave me all she had, and it's not her fault that I was too scared to hold up my end of the deal. Carly: What were you afraid of? Sonny: I was afraid that I was going to do what I -- what I just did -- get angry or -- everything that you and Jason warned me about. Emily -- you know, she was the brave one. I had feelings for her, I could not own them. She just said it straight out, no pretense, no games. But I knew eventually I would wreck her, that she should not be with a man like me. And I got to tell you something. The minute I opened my heart to her, I let the sickness in. Now, that's wrong, twisted. Why would I do that? Carly: You're asking me? Sonny: Yeah, yeah. Carly: The queen of self-destruction? God created therapy for people like us, Sonny. Sonny: You think I should stay with it? Carly: Yeah, I do. Sonny: Maybe you're right. Sitting with Lainey an hour at a time, taking medication like a good little boy could level me out. I don't think so, but possibly. Okay. I tell you what, one thing I do know for sure, I will never be an easy person to live with. Not the kind of man, the kind of "prince" Emily deserves. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: Thank you, Elizabeth. Will you get that to the lab? Elizabeth: Right away. Patrick: I didn't get a chance to thank you. You did amazing work in the O.R. You didn't flinch once, and I know it was a big risk to have us all in there. Elizabeth: Well, it's a privilege to assist you under any circumstance. You're an amazing doctor. Patrick: What now? Alan: Well, if you test positive, we'll get you on to a protocol right away. Patrick: If I'm negative? Alan: You will still continue to take the anti-retroviral drugs for another four weeks. Then in January, we'll test you again just as a precautionary measure. The good news is -- if there is such a thing -- is that 99% of the people who come up positive will do so in the first six months. Hey, try not to worry, Patrick. I'm going to get this prescription in. Robin: Hey. Patrick: You don't have to keep popping in. I'm sure there's patients worse off than me that could use your pushy bedside manner. Robin: I was just checking on you. I thought if you wanted to, we could talk. If you need to be alone, that's okay. Patrick: I was going to say that alone would be good, but I could really use your company. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait! Hold the elevator! Oh, gosh. Oh, unbelievable. I'm sorry -- no, I got it. Jason: That's all right. Sam: Oh, you're kidding me, right? I must be wearing a path. Why? Why? Jason: You dropped this. [Elevator stops] Sam: Oh. Can this day get any worse? Don't answer that, please. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You know, I've never been a fan of the Sonny/Emily combo platter. It's not like her to go off on you like she was when I walked in the door. So that tells me there's something deeper going on. Want to talk about it? Sonny: Well, I'm kind of all talked out right now. First it was Lainey, then Emily, and I just-- Carly: So you guys were arguing over something that started in your therapy session? Sonny: You're not going to let go of this, are you? Carly: No. Sonny: Okay. Carly: So you might as well humor me. Sonny: All right. Oh -- Lainey upped up -- she wanted me to take more medication and I kind of fought her on it. Carly: Why? Sonny: Why? Because I -- I decided to take the medication so it could control my emotions. I don't want to take it and then not feel anything at all. Carly: Lainey is a good therapist. She's not trigger-happy when it comes to prescribing medication. If she says she needs to up your dosage, then maybe she does, and you need to go with it, Sonny. Sonny: Oh, I don't know. Carly: You need to find someone to trust while you're going through this. Sonny: Okay. Carly: Stay open, trust your shrink, work the program, okay? It's the only way you're going to fix what's broken. Sonny: Some things can't be fixed. Carly: Like what? Sonny: I don't know. Carly: Like what? What's going on? Sonny: Like what happened to my mother. Lainey says to me that it -- it was my mother's fault that my stepfather beat the hell out of me. That if I should be mad at anybody, it should be my mother. Carly: Maybe she has a point. Sonny: Okay, don't -- you don't -- you don't want to go there, okay? Carly: I used to wonder myself why you were never mad at Adela. Sonny: I'm warning you, don't point fingers at my mother for this. Carly: Okay, well, how about this? It's a good thing I never met her, because I would've kicked her butt to Buffalo and back. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: So, Alan's putting you on PEP? Patrick: I think so. Ahem. Honestly, I have no idea what I agreed to. Robin: Well, you're in shock. Patrick: Yeah. Robin: It'll pass. Patrick: It's kind of different for me, huh? Robin: Hmm? Patrick: Contemplating my mortality? I can honestly say I've never given it a second thought, even after the liver transplant. Robin: Well, that is the beauty of a doctor's psyche -- we live on the line between life and death every day and assume that it'll never happen to us. Patrick: Hey, I guess we have to live that way. Otherwise, we'd be paralyzed. Can I pick your brain? Robin: Sure. Patrick: After the initial shock wears off, what can I expect? Robin: Oh, lots of fun stuff -- denial, paranoia, anger -- um -- regret, fear. And then acceptance kind of creeps in, which will help prepare you for whatever should happen. Patrick: What about a reaction to meds? Robin: Oh, I'd keep a little barf bag with you at all times. Patrick: Charming. Robin: There are worse things, actually, like not knowing if you're infected, or trying to ignore it so it'll go away. But you are doing the right thing by being proactive about it. The anti-retroviral medication can work. Patrick: I wish there had been an option for you. Robin: Me, too. I have to go do rounds. Patrick: Yeah. Robin: I will come back when I'm finished. [Patrick sighs] Elizabeth: Hey. Patrick: Hey. Elizabeth: Your blood work is in the lab, and my shift is over. Patrick: Good. Go home and get some rest. You deserve it. Elizabeth: I feel like I need to say something, I just don't know what. Patrick: Wow. That's a change for you. Elizabeth: Gee, thanks. Patrick: Thank you. It's the thought that counts. Go home, get some rest, tell Lucky what happened. I'm sure he'll agree that I'm hands-off now. You okay? Elizabeth: Yeah. Yeah. Patrick: Honestly, if there's something you want to talk about, I could really use the distraction. Elizabeth: Okay. It -- it's Lucky. He's -- um -- he's kind of in a weird place right now. It's like he's balanced on the edge of an abyss, and I'm afraid it wouldn't take much to push him over. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Maintenance realizes there's a problem with this elevator, but they need to get a special fuse. Sam: Well, hello? Have they ever heard of an "out of order" sign? Jason: It's the courthouse -- nothing works right here. [Sam sighs] Jason: Might as well relax. We could be here for a while. Sam: "For a while." Yeah, sure, why not? That's kind of the day I've been having, actually. I spilled coffee on my new outfit before I even left the house. And then I -- and then I was going to work and I had to detour off and I had to go all through this road construction. It made me 20 minutes late to work, and then I got to work and I broke a heel in probate and I had to put on really uncomfortable shoes -- these ones, actually -- and they're killing my feet. And then I was accused of stealing confidentialities, and now I'm stuck in the elevator with my security-risk ex, who everybody thinks I'm covering for. And if that's not enough, I have to take my G.E.D. test tomorrow, yes, and I haven't studied for anything, no. So I'm probably going to fail. Would you mind if I scream, because you're just standing here being all calm and insufferable. [Sam sighs] Jason: I can't fix the elevator. I definitely don't know anything about your shoes, but maybe I could help you pass your test. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: It took me a long time to realize how badly you were abused, mainly because you didn't like talking about your childhood. Sonny: Mm-hmm. Carly: But every time you did, it was always about Deke and how he beat you and how he locked you in the closet. And I used to wonder if Adela even knew what was going on. Then I had two kids of my own and I realized there's no way she couldn't have known. Sonny: That piece of crap was beating her, too. Carly: Okay. And? Sonny: "And?" Carly: I realize that Adela was abused. That comes with a whole different mindset. But why didn't she grab you and get you the hell out of there? Why didn't she fight, for god's sake? You used to tell me things, and I would wonder, "Where the hell is his mother?" I used to picture Michael and Morgan screaming their heads off while some pig was pounding on them, and I couldn't even visualize it, Sonny. Because you know what I would've done? I would've grabbed a skillet of bacon grease and thrown it in his face, and then turned around and beat him with it. Because there's no way I would let anyone hit my kids and then live to do it again. Sonny: My mother wasn't like you, Carly. She wasn't strong. Carly: You're as strong as you need to be, Sonny. Sonny: Well, that's -- that's -- my mother used to say that. Now, I -- I mean, she -- she used to say "We're as strong as we need to be." Carly: And that's a load. She should've been strong before you had the hell beat out of you. You can yell and scream at me or you can throw things at me -- I don't care. I'm going to say it anyway. You might as well have been alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: He's a wonder every day, huh? Emily: Yeah. Nikolas: Are you sure you're up to see that mare? Emily: I really want to. I just don't know if we should take John to the stables -- the horses might scare him. Nikolas: No, no -- Emily: Here you go, buddy. Oh, goodness. There we go. [Emily gasps] Emily: Here we go. Nikolas: Good boy. [Emily laughs] Nikolas: Cassadine men aren't afraid of horses. Telling bedtime stories -- that's a different issue, huh? [Emily laughs] Nikolas: I'm going to put this -- Emily: Well, John won't have that problem for a long time. He has you for that. Shall we? Nikolas: Yeah. Emily: Here we go. Okay. Nikolas: Here we go. Emily: Bye-bye. Nikolas: Alfred will keep an eye on him, too. Let's go. Emily: Okay. Colleen: This isn't good, little one. Your father could end up with that -- snip, and your great-grandma wouldn't like that at all. Now that I'm getting to know Nikolas, I'm not sure I like it, either, so we have to do something to convince Nikolas that you're not that safe in Miss Emily's care. Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Hey. I thought you were on duty for a couple more hours. Lucky: Yeah, well, I left -- not that it matters. I don't even deserve to call myself a cop. Elizabeth: Where did that come from? Lucky: There was no bullet wound found in Manny when he died, which means the shot I fired must've missed. You know that little shiny medal that they gave me and promotion to detective? It was all based on lies. I didn't kill Manny. Jason did. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Can't be here. I can't go through with this like this -- with the way things are or the way things aren't. I'm not really -- I just want to go home right now. Okay. Fine. You want to quiz me? Quiz me. Jason: Oh, okay. What's -- what's your worst subject? Sam: I don't know. Gee, pick one, any one -- science. We'll start with science. Jason: Science. Okay. "The prefixes of alkalines that are higher than four use traditional Latin what?" What? Is it too -- easy? Hard? Sam: I have no clue what the answer is. I'm not even sure I understand the question. Jason: Okay. Sam: Ugh, gosh. Of course, this is it, you know? Sam McCall trying to conquer -- conquer the world. I -- I must've forgotten the basic rule of my life -- I never get what I want. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: What was my mother supposed to do? Deke was a cop, everybody -- everybody thought that he was the greatest guy in the world. If she had left him, he'd have put out an A.P., and he'd have found us, assuming we even got to the bus station, and I got to tell you something. If my mother had embarrassed Deke or made him look like a thug in front of the entire town, he'd have made our life a living hell. Or let's say she fought back, picked up a skillet like -- like you said you would've done, or, God forbid, killed him? His brotherhood would've sent my mother to prison, and then where would I have been? Carly: There are ways around things, Sonny. Sonny: Yeah. Carly: Did Adela ever try and get help? Sonny: No. Carly: Did she go to counseling? Sonny: Counseling -- that's -- that's something that was -- only rich people did. There was no counseling in my -- in my neighborhood. What you did was you shut your mouth, and you dealt with the issues in-house. Carly: Okay, so tell me how that works -- on a daily basis. Sonny: What? Carly: Did Adela lie? Say the bruises and the welts were caused by you both being so clumsy? All the absences at school were from colds and the flu? Sonny: Yeah. Carly: But I thought your mother loved you, Sonny. Sonny: My mother was scared. You got to understand that. Carly: Here's what I understand. Your mother went to her grave protecting Deke with a lie, and did absolutely nothing to protect an innocent little boy. You blame Mike for abandoning you? Your mother abandoned you and she never even left the house. Sonny: She loved me. Carly: Then why didn't she fight for you? Sonny: I don't know. She -- she could have, I guess. I -- I couldn't -- I couldn't do it myself. Um -- why didn't she fight for me? [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: This is the full four-week regimen. Patrick: What about my position here? Alan: I expect you to carry on as usual. You're going to have to take extra precaution, but the chances of you passing on the virus to a patient is minimal -- that's even if you test positive. Alan's voice: I'd recommend anti-viral therapy and we must start it immediately -- AZT. It means you would take six tablets a day for two weeks. I must tell you, there are some side effects -- headaches, nausea -- but most patients find it manageable. In two weeks, we'll run another blood test. If your blood test is okay, we'll consider adding another drug. In the meantime, we can't afford to lose you, Patrick. You're an exceptional surgeon. We all need you here. You keep your chin up. Patrick: Thanks, Alan. Patrick: Well, tomorrow I'll either be bending over a patient or a bucket. Robin: Or both. Hopefully, not at the same time. Patrick: I understand you a lot better now. Although, the risk of me giving it to a patient is incalculable, there's that feeling that you know it's inside of you. You could be that less than 1%. Robin: But it is manageable. You just incorporate the new way, and eventually it becomes who you are. Patrick: Wow. Robin: So if you're infected -- and I -- I pray to god that you're not -- you will find a way to deal with this and you will never let it hold you back. Patrick: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: She's a beauty, isn't she? Emily: Yeah, I can understand why you absolutely had to have her. Nikolas: Yeah. What's wrong? Where's John? Colleen: In his room. He -- he's okay -- now. Nikolas: "Now"? What do you mean, "now"? Colleen, what's wrong? What happened to John? Where is he? Colleen: I found John asleep face-down in the bassinet. Babies can smother and die that way; it can cause SIDS. Emily: Oh, my God. I'm -- I'm so sorry. I -- I could've sworn I put John on his back. Nikolas: No, it's -- it's okay. No harm done, it's all right. Emily: Oh, well, I'm grateful that -- that you came in when you did. I don't know what I -- I would've done if I'd harmed that beautiful boy. I swear, Nikolas, this will never happen again. Nikolas: No, of course not. It's -- no, it's okay. Emily: My God. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: I'm no hero. I'm no super cop. I can't even manage a single shot across the roof. Elizabeth: Well, maybe -- maybe your bullet didn't hit Manny, but by you showing up, the sound of your shot, it created a distraction -- Lucky: What -- Elizabeth: So that Jason could throw Manny off the roof. Lucky: They don't hand out medals for that. Elizabeth: I'm sorry. You're still my hero. Isn't that enough? Lucky: Yeah, I guess it'll have to be. Elizabeth: Baby, I'm sorry. Come here. What's this? Are you still taking these? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Cosine equals B over C. Jason: That's right Sam: Oh. Jason: I mean, you've only missed the first one. This -- you're doing good. Good job. Sam: Yeah, but -- don't be nice, please. Alexis is always nice and it drives me crazy because I know it's just an act. My mother thinks I'm a bimbo, you know, and why wouldn't she? Because she is an intellectual with degrees all over the wall. She does the Sunday crossword with a pen, and I -- I don't even have a high school diploma. Jason: Who cares what she thinks? I mean, look at what you've accomplished on your own. You're a survivor. You live by your wits, you supported yourself, you made a life. Sam, this is just -- this is just a test you're going to pass because you can do anything that you set your mind to. Sam: I can't have you back, can I? [SCENE_BREAK] [Sonny sighs] Sonny: I don't want to go through this process and end up hating my mother. She was a -- a good person and a generous, kind heart. She did love me. Carly: I know. Sonny: Maybe she wasn't strong enough -- I don't know -- smart enough, brave enough. But it doesn't -- it doesn't make her a bad person. Carly: I never said Adela was bad. In many ways, she was a saint. But you need to look at the whole picture if you want to be able to get any clarity. Everything you are today came of age in that apartment, Sonny, in that closet, with those people. And if you want to figure out what drives you, you need to see them both as they were -- neither demonized nor idolized. Sonny: Other than my mother, you were -- you were the person who influenced my life the most. It's kind of ironic because you two couldn't be more different. She was gentle, you're like a bulldozer and -- [Sonny laughs] Sonny: And she was quiet, and you're, like, the noisiest person on the planet. [Carly laughs] Carly: Thank you. Sonny: No, I'm just -- it's just that I'm starting to figure out that the definition of a good woman is not somebody who's -- who's just sweet and nice and all that kind of thing. You need to have some fire and you have to be able to stand up and you have to be able to protect your children when -- you know, at any cost. Whew. I've -- I've kind of done a disservice, kind of been quick to judge with you, because I had preconceived notions and -- you -- you're an amazing woman, and my -- my children are -- are very lucky to have you as their mother. Carly: Thank you. That means a lot to me. Sonny: You know, I mean, you -- you took a big chance coming here, making me see what I didn't want to see. I mean, why, did you think that it wouldn't turn out ugly? Carly: Because I know you. And whether you realize it or not, you're ready to get better. I just was along for the process. I want to make something clear. I have never doubted in my mind, ever, that your mother didn't love you. I know that she would want you to be happy and she wouldn't want you to think about all the bad things that happened to her, and she wouldn't want you to think about what she did or she didn't do. She'd want you to be whole, Sonny, and she would want you to be happy. You have to make the choice. [NEXT_ON] Elizabeth: Have you been taking these pills the entire time? Lucky: You set me up! All you really wanted to do was bust me. Jason: Don't think I ever stopped loving you. Sam: I miss us. Jason: So do I. Carly: You were wonderful to me -- I knew I loved you. Sonny: You don't have to leave.

Nik thanks Alfred for his matchmaking, but says he does not want to impose on Emily. Emily blows up at Sonny for yelling at her about how hard therapy is, and Carly backs Em up. Sonny admits that he can never be as strong as Emily or the prince she needs. When Carly finds out what's wrong; that Lainey said that it might be his mother's fault that he was beaten and he needs more meds, she says Lainey's right, and she'd have kicked Sonny's mother's butt into next week for putting up with the beatings he endured. Sam tells Lucky that he will never catch Jason, and that Jason killed Manny. Emily runs to Wyndermere after her confrontation with Sonny, to Alfred's delight, Nik's pleasure, and Colleen's consternation. Patrick deals with the aftermath of his exposure to AIDS with Robin's help. Sam crams for her GED. Liz discovers Lucky is taking drugs. Colleen makes it appear that Emily endangered John. Carly is able to get through to Sonny.

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Sam: Hi. This message is for Dr. Finn. It's Sam McCall. Dr. Finn, if you could call me back as soon as possible with that test result, um -- as you know, it's going to affect decisions that I have to make, so just call me as soon as possible. Okay. Thank you. Hey. Elizabeth: Hi. I was just dropping Jake off. Sam: Oh. Um, are you going in to work? Elizabeth: Yeah. Sam: Okay, uh, I'll probably see you there, then. Elizabeth: You're going back to the hospital? Is everything okay? Sam: [Sighs] I'm -- I'm not sure yet. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: [Groans] [Monitor beeping] Laura: Kevin? Kevin: [Grunts] Morning. Laura: Hey. What are you doing? Kevin: Ow! Laura: Oh. Kevin: I'm gonna take a walk. I've been in this bed for days, and I'm sick of this damn room. Laura: No, no, no. You've been -- ow. That hurts, right? Kevin: Yeah. Laura: That's because you've been shot, and you're still recuperating. Kevin: [Sighs] Laura: Besides, you're all hooked up here to all these things. Kevin: All right, oh -- hey. Laura: You can't -- Kevin: Hey, I know you. You saved my life. I hope you realize that. Laura: [Laughs] Yeah, I still can't believe it really. I actually cut a bullet out of your shoulder. Kevin: Yeah, which means I owe you a little bit of thanks, I-I-I think. Thank you. Thank you for that. Thank you for everything you did for me. Laura: You actually sang my praises quite a bit... [Chuckles] When you were drifting in and out. Kevin: I did? Laura: Yeah. Kevin: On the plane? Hm. That's -- that's a bit of a blur for me. Laura: So, you don't remember anything you said to me on the plane? [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: I hate you, Scott Baldwin. And I hate you, Morgan. First night in my own bed in weeks, and I couldn't sleep, because you think you're gonna marry my daughter. [Sighs] [Gunshot echoes] Ava: Nikolas! [Doorknob rattles] [Lockbox clicks] [Lock clicks] Ava: [Gasps] [Sighs] Holt. [Sighs] What are you doing breaking into my place, huh? Holt: Uh, I was worried. The doorman said the neighbors reported shouting last night, and nobody answered when I rang the doorbell. Ava: I had ear plugs in. I couldn't sleep. You know, I don't believe that my neighbors or my doorman called you to check on me. So why are you here? Holt: We need to talk about your brother. [SCENE_BREAK] Guard: Up and at 'em, Jerome. Julian: [Sighs] Yeah. I figured they'd transfer me to Pentonville before I even got convicted. Oh, at least that place is climate controlled. Guard: Hey, quit whining. Your attorney is here to speak to you. Julian: What do you want, Scotty? [Sighs] You're here. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: That morning rush wasn't fun. Aaron: Mm-hmm. Kristina: But I guess you can't complain too much about doing good business. I know it'd make my dad happy. Aaron: Yeah, we're running kind of low on napkins over here. Kristina: Okay. I'll go get some. Um... you know, I'm -- I'm really proud of how we've made this place a success. Aaron: Could you, um, grab some stirrers while you're at it, please? Kristina: Is this really how you want things to go from now on? You ignore me except to talk shop? Aaron: Well, uh, we don't have to work the same shifts if you don't want. You know, you could do mornings and early afternoons. I'll take late afternoons and evenings. And we don't have to talk at all. Kristina: What I want is to clear the air. Instead of avoiding each other, let's talk about what I did to you and why. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: I can't believe this. I mean, do the girls know you're here? Alexis: I'd like to have a conversation with him. Uh, inside the cell, please, not with the bars in between. I know what I'm doing. [Lock rattles, clicks] [Door closes, lock clicks] Julian: That means a lot to me, you know, that you'd want to come inside my cell without the protection of bars. Alexis: It's an important conversation. I wanted to have it personally. Julian: I suppose you want my signature, but I... [Sighs] I just don't know if I'm ready to give up on us yet. Alexis: I don't want you to sign the papers. Julian: But at the courthouse, after my arraignment, you said our marriage was over. Alexis: I want you to tear them up. I still want to be your wife. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Julian already asked me to help him escape. And I'll tell you what I told him. I can't do it. Holt: But you are head of the Jerome family now. Ava: [Chuckles] No. I can see why you would jump to that conclusion, but, no. I'm not. Just like I told my brother, I'm out. I'm out of the business. My only job now is to take care of my daughters, to keep them safe, even from their own bad decisions. Holt: Your brother is family, too. Ava: Holt. I can't be a part of any plan to help my brother escape and flee the country. But if someone were to take it upon themselves to make that happen, I wouldn't be opposed. Do you understand? [Door closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: You still want to be my wife? And nobody's fighting you on this? Alexis: Everybody's fighting me on it. The girls are threatening to cut me off, but I-I can't give up. I-I know that there's something more to this, and I can't give up because I still love you. Julian: Alexis, I hurt you. I... Alexis: We hurt each other. Julian: But you -- [Sighs] You said I crossed the line, that we couldn't go back. How can you possibly forgive me? Alexis: I will manage to get you out of here, and then we are gonna go someplace where nobody knows us -- no history, no mob, just us -- and we will figure this out. We'll start over. Julian: [Sighs] That sounds wonderful to me. Alexis: I can't live without you. [As they kiss, Julian wakes up from his dream.] [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Commissioner. Jordan: Alexis, wait. Uh... I know that your hearing for the Bar Association is today. I just -- I just wanted to wish you good luck. Alexis: Let's put it this way -- if you need any legal advice, you should ask me right now, because as of tomorrow, I may not be an attorney anymore. Jordan: Listen, I know that I came pretty hard at you during the investigation, but you have to know you were never our real target. Our goal was to get Julian to confess. Alexis: I understand. Jordan: And in the end, I mean, you wore a wire. You got Julian to confess. That's got to mean something with the bar. Alexis: The bar is gonna focus on my failure to act. I knew that Julian ordered the hit on Duke Lavery. I knew that it was a conflict of interest when I took the case for Carlos. And yet, I did it anyway. It's a breach of ethics. Jordan: At the very least, Julian is out of your life. You never have to worry about feeling threatened by him again. Alexis: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I didn't say anything to Danny, because I didn't want him to get scared, but Jason had to spend the night at GH for observation. Elizabeth: Why? What's wrong with him? Sam: They think that he may have contracted malaria in Greece. Elizabeth: Oh. Sam: Yeah. Elizabeth: Oh, I had no idea. Well, what about you? You've -- you've been with him. Sam: Yeah, I don't know. I'm waiting for my test results, but I got to tell you -- I'm starting to get a little freaked out about it, because what if I pass it along to my child? Elizabeth: Oh, I can put your mind at ease about Danny. Malaria isn't passed from person to person like a cold or a flu. People usually get it from mosquito bites. The only way a mother can pass it on to her child is in utero, during pregnancy. Sam: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Nurse: Hey, hey, hey, hey. I've told you more than once -- Dr. Collins is only allowed one visitor at a time. Lucy: That's too darn bad because you would not let me see him last night, so I'm gonna see him right now. Nurse: I don't make the rules. I just uphold them. Lucy: Oh, for Petey's sakes! Do you not really know who I am? I am Lucy Coe. I am mistress of ceremonies of the Nurses' Ball. I actually served on the hospital board here. And I was not only married to one, not two, but -- count 'em -- three doctors who are on staff here, so if I want to see Kevin, I am gonna see him, and you can't stop me. Hm! Nurse: Well, maybe I can't, but Security can. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: The flight, I really -- I-I don't remember much about it. Laura: Mm. Kevin: It was rough. Maybe I'm -- I'm lucky I don't remember more. Laura: Right. Kevin: Oh, did I -- did I say something embarrassing? Oh, I'm so sorry if I did. Blame the drugs and the fever. [Laura remembers Kevin saying this on the plane: My God, you have beautiful eyes. The last few years of my life, I was sleepwalking, trying to save a marriage that was long over. I was burying myself in my work, letting my passions slip away. But you -- you brought me back. You woke me up.] Laura: You, uh... you didn't say anything embarrassing at all. You -- you thanked me for being a good friends. Kevin: [Chuckles] Phew. [Both laugh] Kevin: You are the very best kind of friend. [Footsteps approaching] Lucy: [Sighs] Am I interrupting? [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Malaria might have caused your lightheadedness and your fainting spells, but yesterday you didn't have a fever, your vitals were excellent. Sam: [Sighs] Elizabeth: And with malaria, you would have a high fever, low blood pressure -- are you feeling okay? Sam: Yeah, yeah, I am. I just need a minute. Elizabeth: Let me get you some water. Sam: [Coughs] [Groaning] I think I need the bathroom. [SCENE_BREAK] Aaron: Yeah, all right, you want to get into this? I don't want to be a jerk about it, but you lied to me. Kristina: Because I didn't tell you that Parker was a woman. Aaron: Okay, no, I don't care that she's a woman. I care that you weren't honest. Yeah, you told me you had a crush on your professor, but you also told me it was in the past, right -- over completely, done with. Then, you go and sleep with her the first chance you get. Look, I know we never said that we were exclusive. But when we slept together, like, that meant something to me. I thought it was special. But it turns out I'm just the hetero stand-in for the person you actually want to be with. Kristina: Okay. I deserved all of that. I was unfair, and -- and, yes, emotionally dishonest. And for that, I apologize -- no lying, nothing held back. I'm truly sorry for the way that I treated you. [SCENE_BREAK] Guard: Jerome! You've got a visitor. Julian: Tell whoever it is I'm not in the mood. [Sighs] Alexis. Alexis: Why are you smiling? Julian: You wouldn't believe me if I told you. Can you give us a moment, please? Alexis: No. I'd like you to stay. That stunt you pulled at the arraignment... Julian: [Sighs] Alexis: ...Declaring your love for me and requesting that you be released into my custody -- I have no idea what you were trying to pull. Julian: Well, I thought I made myself perfectly clear. I love you. Alexis: You tried to kill me, Julian. You're never gonna see the light outside of a prison again. Julian: So, is that why you're here, to -- to gloat? Alexis: Your children no longer have their father. Danny no longer has his grandfather. You imploded my marriage in less than a year. Believe me, I find no joy in any of the destruction that you've caused. Julian: So, what do you want, Alexis? Alexis: I need something from you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: [Chuckles] Uh... actually, the -- the plan was to bring you breakfast at your office. André: You and what army? Jordan: [Chuckles] Um, yeah, I guess I did kind of order a lot. Maybe I'm overcompensating. I don't know. I didn't like the way we left things, and I started thinking about all the times that you brought me breakfast at the station. And...I don't know. I knew you were working the night shift, so I thought I'd do you the favor. André: That's sweet. And you're right. It's been a while since we saw each other. Jordan: I know. And that's totally, totally on me. I have been up to my ears in false leads about the deaths at GH. André: Listen, as long as we're here, why don't we grab breakfast away from our jobs? Maybe we can get to the bottom of what's going on between us. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Part of the reason why I didn't tell you right away is because it's hard to explain something that you don't understand yourself. I've always been attracted to men. Like, I look at you, and I'm very attracted to you. But I've also been drawn to women, just not in the same way. Aaron: Okay, so, before Parker, you never had a-a girl crush? Kristina: Probably, but in the past it was always, like, "That girl's really cool. I want to be like her." It was never "I want to be with her." But with Parker, it was different. That was the first time I wanted to be with a woman the same way that I've been with men. Aaron: Did that freak you out? Kristina: Yes and no. When I was with Parker, I was so attracted to her that's all I could see. That's why I wound up failing her class. You know, I couldn't focus on anything but my feelings. And she was married to a woman, and I got suspended. And I came home, and even though nothing physical happened between us, I was still completely heartbroken. And then, I met you. And...you're such a great guy. You're smart and fun and...handsome. Aaron: [Sighs] Kristina: And that night we spent together, it meant something to me. Aaron: Just not as much as the night that you spent with her. Kristina: Parker was in town for a conference, and...I went to tell her that I had moved on with you and that I didn't have feelings for her. And then, I noticed she wasn't wearing her wedding ring, and she told me that her marriage was over. And a part of me felt like... I should go for it, that I should experience it in real life and not in my head so I can finally understand who I am. Aaron: [Sighs] And then -- and what about me? Just collateral damage to your life search? Kristina: I was selfish and wrong. And I never meant to hurt you, Aaron. And now that I have, I don't know how to make things right. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Hey. Sorry about that. Elizabeth: Are you sure you don't want to sit down and rest? Sam: No, I'm -- I'm good. Actually, once I throw up, I'm normally done with it. [Sighs] Okay. [Sighs] You can probably figure it out, so I guess I'll just tell you. I'm... I'm pregnant. Elizabeth: [Sighs] Congratulations. I'm sure you and -- and Jason are thrilled. Sam: Um, Jason doesn't know yet. I was about to tell him, and I found out that he was sick. So that became the focus. We still don't know if Jason has malaria, but if he does, then I could have it, too, and you just said yourself that the only way that a mother can... pass it along to their child is in utero. Elizabeth: Sam, obviously this is your decision, and -- Sam: I-I can't tell Jason about this until I know my baby is gonna be okay. Can you promise me -- promise me you won't say anything to him? [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Lucy, what are you doing here? Nurse: I'm sorry, Dr. Collins. I tried to stop her, but she barged right past me. Kevin: [Sighs] I-it's all right. She can stay. Lucy: See? I told you he would be very happy to see me. Thank you, Nurse. Laura: Well, um, I think I'll go get our test results. Kevin: Oh. Okay. Laura: Excuse me. Lucy: [Sighs] Um... t-test results -- what's that about? Kevin: Uh, yeah, we've both been tested for malaria. Jason Morgan might have it. Lucy: Oh, well, I-I certainly hope you don't get sick on top of... [Sighs] Being shot. Kevin: Been a while. Lucy: [Voice breaking] Yeah. Yeah, it has. Look, Mister, you can't do this to me, okay? I-I do not know what I would do if I lost you. Kevin: Well, I didn't know you still cared. Lucy: That's not fair. I-I know I screwed up, but... you will always be my doc, and you will always be my best friend. And I do not want to spend another two years pretending that you're not. Kevin: You know what? Neither do I. It's not healthy to walk around with all that anger. Lucy: Oh. [Laughs] For you. [Laughs] Kevin: Is this supposed to be Sigmund? Lucy: Well, yeah, but, you know, it's the best I could do on short notice, and I just thought you needed a friend to keep you company while you're getting better. But I, um, now realize that role has already been filled. Kevin: What are you talking about? Lucy: Come on, Doc. Do I have to spell it out? You are crushing on Laura. [SCENE_BREAK] [Elevator bell dings] Ava: Laura. Hi. Laura: Oh, hi, Ava. Oh, so, I guess everybody who went to Greece all has to take the same malaria test. [Chuckling] Ava: Yes, that's why I'm here. Laura: Yeah, I just got my results and Kevin's, too. Ava: Oh. Good luck with that. Laura: Oh, thanks. Ava: How is Kevin doing? Laura: Oh, much, much better. Thank you. Ava: Oh. Laura: Thanks for asking. Ava: Please, tell him that I'm very happy to hear that. Laura: I will. Ava: I'm gonna go get my test. Laura: Actually, Ava. Ava: Yeah? Laura: Um, if you've got a couple of minutes, I-I'd really like to ask you a few questions about my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: So, what do you want from me? Alexis: I want you to speak to the Bar Association on my behalf. Julian: Really? Me? Alexis: It might mean the difference between me being disbarred or not. Julian: Well, I'm not sure what good that would do. Alexis: I want to give you a little bit of free advice. The evidence against you is overwhelming. And the only chance of leniency that you have is to save the authorities the cost of a trial. Cut a deal. Julian: Send myself to prison? Alexis: You've already trashed your life, Julian. What is the point of taking me down with you? You pressured me into defending Carlos, and you know it. Julian: When have I ever been able to convince you to do something you didn't want to do? Alexis: You say you love me. Prove it. Save me for once instead of yourself. Julian: I'd have to tell them... that I tried to kill you. The only reason that you took Carlos' case and gave him bad advice was because you thought your life was at risk. We both know that's not true, Alexis. You want me to lie for you. Alexis: I never said that. Julian: It's okay. I'll lie for you. But, in return... you have to give me a way out. [SCENE_BREAK] Aaron: Look, I think it's pretty obvious that I'm angry, and I am hurt. But still, you know, I don't want to be this total tool who doesn't support you, you know? I... look, I have gay friends, and I just -- I know how difficult it was for so many of them to come to terms with everything. And I don't want to be the jerk that makes you feel guilty about trying to figure out who you are and what you want. Kristina: Thank you. If it makes you feel any better, it all blew up in my face. I mean, you saw me bawling my eyes out after Parker broke up with me in a letter. Aaron: That doesn't make me feel better, Kristina. I might be angry at you, but I-I never want to see you hurt. Kristina: Like I said, you're truly a good guy. And I'm hoping that... we can find a way to get along, because running this business together is going to be hell if we don't. Aaron: Yeah, no kidding. Kristina: So, what do you think? Can you find it in your heart not to hate me? [SCENE_BREAK] Laura: You know, um, the time that we spent on the island is just kind of like a blur for me. I, uh -- I can't quite make sense of -- of everything that happened there. I mean, I guess my head knows that my son is gone. My heart doesn't accept that. Ava: Last winter, I almost lost my daughter Kiki. It's really just luck that she pulled through, but that feeling, that fear that I could lose her -- I can't imagine what it's like for that feeling to never go away. Laura: You know, for most of my son's life, he was a very strong and kind and decent man. He never gave in to his family. He refused to behave like a Cassadine. [Sighs] But I don't know. In this last year... [Sighs] The way he treated Jason and what he did to Hayden -- it's kind of clear to me that the dark side won out. And that is breaking my heart, that he died without ever making any peace with that. Ava: I'm so glad you stopped me, then. Because I think that I can offer you some comfort. Maybe in all that blur that was happening on Cassadine Island, you forgot what I told you. Nikolas died a hero. He sacrificed his life to save me. Maybe recently he made some poor choices, but Nikolas was a good man. And you should be so proud. Laura: Thank you, Ava. Thank you. [Sniffles] I'm gonna go get these results to Kevin. Ava: Yeah. Laura: Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Me and Laura? Not that again. Lucy: [Sighs] Yeah, that again. Kevin: Are you on "quack"? [Laughs sarcastically] Lucy: [Chuckles] Stop. You know, you don't fly halfway around the world to Cassadine Island to be with her if it's just friendship. Kevin: I am not falling in love with Laura. Lucy: Okay. But methinks my doc doth protest too much. Hey, for what it's worth, coming from me, it's not a whole heck of a lot, but, um... I give you my blessing. Kevin: You are the definition of incorrigible. Lucy: You're "quacked." [Laughs] Kevin: I was born "quacked." Lucy: [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I am not asking you to keep a secret from Jason forever. I'm just... asking you if you will allow me to have the chance to find out what's going on before I tell Jason anything. I-I have to know what my options are. Elizabeth: You're a patient at the hospital. I'm ethically bound not to repeat any health information about you... or your baby. Sam: [Sighs] Thank you. Elizabeth: But for what it's worth, I think you should tell Jason right away. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: All I want is the same thing you asked from me -- a statement on my behalf. [Both chuckle] Alexis: [Chuckling] You've got to be kidding. Julian: Well, you said it yourself. I mean, the best thing the DA has on me is that taped confession -- you know... the one they got when you wore that wire? All you have to do is say you tricked me into making a statement. Alexis: Do you think that I would even remotely consider lifting a finger to help you go free? Julian: [Chuckles] I don't know, Alexis. I mean, it seems like a fair trade- off to me -- your precious career... for my freedom. So, what's it gonna be? Do we have a deal? I help you in exchange for you helping me? Alexis: Go to hell. Julian: You don't mean that. Alexis: Oh, I do mean it. Prison is exactly where you belong. Julian: And yet, you still find reasons to come see me. Alexis: I'm here because I thought there was one last shred of decency in you, which shows you how delusional I must be, because you took a knife to my throat. Why would I think that you would do anything to clean up the disaster that you've made of my life? Clearly, I mean nothing to you. Julian: No, I love you. And I know you still love me, too. Alexis: You don't know the meaning of the word. Julian: [Sighs] What, you got something to say about this? Guard: Shut your mouth and this will go easier for both of us. Take them -- quick. Julian: I don't get it. Guard: Your buddy Holt's waiting behind the station. Enjoy your early release. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: This feels good. Again. André: Agreed. Jordan: Let's make a promise to one another to do better in the future, whatever that means. André: I will work on not rushing things. Hm? Jordan: Okay. And I will... work on letting my guard down. 'Cause I don't know if anybody told you, but, uh... this isn't some sort of fling thing for me. I'm in this for the long haul. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Don't keep me in suspense. Is there any way we can still be friends? Aaron: Uh, I don't know. I certainly don't want to be your enemy. I just, um -- I wanted more. That's just wouldn't be an easy adjustment to make. Kristina: Yeah. I totally get that. Aaron: Uh, look, I'm gonna go grab those napkins and the stirrers while we're still slow, okay? Kristina: Sure. Aaron: [Sighs] All right. Alexis: Hi. Everything okay with you and Aaron? Kristina: Yeah. Fine. Alexis: It really didn't look that way. Kristina: Mom, you've got your hearing with the Bar Association today, so that's what you should be thinking about. Alexis: Well, I'm thinking about my daughter. I always do. Can I help? What's going on? Kristina: I mean, I think there's progress. Aaron's at least talking to me now, but I haven't heard anything from Parker. Alexis: You had a conversation with Parker? Kristina: Trying to. She hasn't responded to any of my texts. After our night together, I just don't understand how she walked away. Alexis: Honey, maybe she doesn't believe that there's a place for you in her life. Maybe she thought the kindest thing save you a world of hurt in the end. Kristina: What makes you say that? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I don't want to keep secrets from Jason. Elizabeth: But you are. Sam: I will tell him about the baby as soon as I know it's gonna be okay. Elizabeth: Okay. Sam: Okay. Elizabeth: I hope you know what you're doing. Sam: I don't really. [Cell phone rings] Sam: Hello? Okay. Yes, thank you. Elizabeth: Was that the hospital? Sam: Yeah. They have my test results back. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: Well, this is nice. André: Yeah. Too bad I need to crash and you have to get back to work. Just when we were making progress. [Chuckles] What's this? Jordan: This is a key to my place. Why don't you just go there and crash out while I finish up at work, and... why don't you just go ahead and keep it? You know, for, like, emergencies and stuff. André: Sure. Emergencies and stuff. [Chuckles] Jordan: Yeah. I hope this is enough of a compromise in terms of, you know, how quickly we move. André: More than enough. Jordan: So... the key, m-my key... André: Oh, well... Jordan: ...Your key for -- André: ...Now, that's kind of a big step. Just hold on. Let me -- - Jordan: Wow. Really? André: Yeah, I just -- let me hold on to this one, and then we'll talk. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: To you, Nikolas, and to what the two of us could have been together. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] [Footsteps approach] Kevin: There you are. Laura: Hi. Kevin: I started to think we had bad news on our test results. Laura: Oh, no, no, I just ran into somebody that I needed to talk to. Um, and I also thought maybe you and Lucy would like to have some privacy. Kevin: Oh, that's the last thing Lucy and I need. Trust me. So, did you get the results? Laura: Oh, yeah. I did. Um, here you go. Neither one of us shows any signs of malaria. Kevin: Oh, what a relief. That means I can get out of this hospital bed and get back to the things that really matter. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Well, apparently Dr. Finn wants to see me in person. Come on -- you know that's not a good sign. Elizabeth: Why don't you call your mom and have her meet you there? Sam: No, I can't. She's under so much stress right now. I can't put this on her, too. I can't. Elizabeth: Okay, then, come on. I'll give you a ride. Sam: You don't have to do that. Elizabeth: Sam, you're pregnant... with Jake's little brother or sister. I'm not gonna let you go through this alone. Come on. Sam: That's awfully kind of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: I know this is painful, but maybe Parker is trying to -- Kristina: Okay, no, I need you to be honest with me, Mom. I didn't let anyone read the letter that Parker wrote me -- not you, not Molly. But what you just said about Parker believing that there wasn't a place in her life for me -- that's almost the exact phrasing that she used. Something tells me that wasn't just coincidence. [SCENE_BREAK] [Lock rattles] Julian: [Sighs] [Lock rattles] Julian: Oh, come on. [Grunts] Oh, damn it. [Footsteps approach] Julian: [Grunts] [Sighs] [NEXT_ON] Franco to Elizabeth : No matter what good I ever do in this world, it'll always be outweighed by all the bad I've already done. Lulu to Dante : I want to see Valentin. Julian to Nina : [Grunts] Aah! Ah. You. Kristina to Alexis : So to make yourself feel superior, you decide to wreck my life. Finn to Dr. Obrecht : What exactly is your problem with me. Sam: Talk about what? Jason: Whatever it is you're not telling me.

Julian has a dream, while in his jail cell, that Alexis has come back to him and surprises him by revealing she is in love with him and is ready to fight for him and help him break free. He awakens, however, to see it was just a dream. In reality, Alexis is very worried she will be disbarred for representing Carlos, at Julian's request, and will have her life ruined by getting involved in her estranged husband's big mess. She later goes to see Julian and reminds him that he cannot change his situation and has to face it and so, he has no incentive to drag her down with him. So, she asks if he could inform the bar association that he "put her up" to doing what she did. Yet he reminds her it was her choice to represent Carlos. She could have refused. And so, essentially she's asking him to lie for her. He tells her he could do what she asks under the condition that she helps him break free. She angrily tells him that will never happen and storms out. A guard overhears the conversation and gives Julian keys to do just that. Ava returns home and mourns the loss of Nikolas. Realizing she's all alone, she considers the fact that her brother is in need of her help. Laura is with Kevin in his hospital room while he recovers and clearly hopes she can have a future with him, remembering on the flight coming back from Greece, he indicated that she is very special in his life and his marriage to Lucy is over. Yet, when she asks him about what he "said to her" on the flight back, although not revealing the specifics, he replies he "does not remember" that conversation, from being drugged with pain pills. Lucy demands the hospital staff let her visit her ex although they refuse and threaten to call security. Kevin is happy to see his ex and declares although he's been angry with her, they will always be friends and special to one another. Laura goes outside the room to let them talk alone and when she returns, she overhears Lucy suggesting Kevin may be "in love" with Laura and his assuring Lucy that is not the case. She is clearly disappointed and assuming Kevin is not over Lucy.

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Sonny: Here. Have some water. Here. Kristina: Are you ok, Mommy? Sonny: Here. Alexis: I'm ok, honey. Sonny: Here. You know what? Come over here, sweetie. Come over here. Mommy's going to be fine. She's got to catch her breath. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: Well, the prescription I brought should take care of Spencer's ear, and you are a good, responsible father to call in when you did. And I'm glad that I was nearby and I could bring it right over. Nikolas: And I am very grateful. And so is Alfred, of course. He prepared dinner in a totally transparent attempt to keep you around. Emily: Oh, my god. Wow. If I'd known, I would've worn my formal scrubs. Nikolas: If you need to get back to the hospital, I understand. It's ok. Emily: And hurt Alfred's feelings? I wouldn't dream of it. Lucky: Damn it. Nikolas? Oh, you're here. Good. You're both here, even better. You have to do something very important for me. Nikolas: What is it you need, lucky? Lucky: Well, you need to take care of Elizabeth and Cameron because I've screwed up everything. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Elizabeth: I'm sorry for just showing up like this. Jason: It's -- it's ok. What happened? Elizabeth: I've got nowhere else to go. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Hey, you ok? Sam: No, don't. Don't touch me. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: I can't believe you managed to find the only Italian Ice cart in the middle of a blackout. Dillon: Um -- you're avoiding. You said you had something to tell me. Lulu: I'm happy for you and Georgie. I really am. And I know that you guys were apart because of me, and I've had to live with that. But I just -- I hope that you realize, you know, with the lie that I told, the one thing that is still true, Dillon, is that I really care about you, and I can't imagine not having you somewhere in my life. Dillon: I am in your life, Lulu. I mean, my mom and your dad are still married. You're still living with us. I'll never say never. I'm just not ready for us to be more than that. What is this? What else? Lulu: Nothing else. Dillon: Lulu -- Lulu -- Lulu: Actually, there is something else. I'm leaving Port Charles. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: You're drunk. Lucky: No. No. You know what? I haven't even had a drop all day, but it's early. Nikolas: What happened? What -- what happened, Lucky? Lucky: You know, I thought I could marry someone as perfect as Elizabeth and keep all my promises to her, but us Spencers? We can't make promises. We can't deal with it when it gets too tough. Nikolas: That's just an excuse and you know it. Lucky: Nikolas, you don't understand! You know what? You were taught manners, you have all the right answers. That's why I'm counting on you. I want you to promise me that you're going to take care of them. Emily: What -- what is that supposed to mean? Lucky: You know what? Buy Elizabeth that house she's always wanted, and get Cameron -- Nikolas: How many pills have you actually taken today? Is that why you and Elizabeth fought? Lucky: You know what? Elizabeth walked out on me. Nikolas: Well, maybe she needed a little space while you sobered up. I can't say I really blame her. Emily: She loves you, Lucky. She would never leave you. Lucky: Oh, like you and Nikolas loved each other? Nikolas: That's different and you know it. Lucky: No, no -- actually, no. Elizabeth, she -- well, she she walked out on me when she found out that I was having an affair with Maxie. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: I don't know what's wrong with me. I just can't stop crying. Jason: Maybe this will help. Elizabeth: What, tequila? Jason: Ok, just be -- just be careful, ok? Elizabeth: Jason, are you drunk? Jason: No. Feeling it? But I can see that you're in pain. And you can tell me. Or not. Whatever you need. Elizabeth: Lucky's having an affair with Maxie Jones. Jan: I'm sorry. I know how bad that hurts. Elizabeth: I don't think you possibly could. Jason: Sam is sleeping with Ric. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: I don't know where all this is coming from, Sam. You know? I'm not in this alone. We're both responsible for what happened. Sam: I did the worst possible thing I could think of. I wanted to kill my last connection to Jason so it would all stop hurting so much, and you -- you were it. Ric: Well, how's that working out for you? Sam: I'm going to have to live with it. Don't think it's going to happen again. Once was more than enough. Ric: Well, don't take this the wrong way, but I'm not asking for it. Sam, it's an interesting spin you're putting on the whole thing. I was there. You justify it however you need to for yourself, but what happened happened because we needed each other. Sam: No, you needed me for one thing, Ric, and one thing only -- to finally get over on Jason. That must feel great, huh? Was it worth your marriage? Hmm? Do you feel any guilt about my mother? Do you feel -- do you feel any remorse at all? [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Good night, sweetheart. I love you. Sonny: Good night, princess. Alexis: You made her feel really safe. Thank you. Sonny: That's the least I can do. Let's go over here for a second. So, how sick are you? Alexis: They're checking it. It's -- believe me, it sounds a lot worse than it is. Sonny: Enough to scare your own daughter. Alexis: I certainly didn't mean to do that. Sonny: Ok, Alexis, I'm in a business of fear, as you know. I know how to read people. Kids do, also, ok? So what I'm saying to you is, what's going on here, really? Alexis: Don't make a big deal out of it. Sonny: Ok, you said it was, what? You're just having a bad day? You got to tell me what you're covering up here. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: I'm so sick of this town. And I hate working at Kelly's and wondering if my dad's going to come home and taking orders from your mom and -- I don't know, I managed to finish summer school and I got my diploma, so I thinking maybe Nikolas might send me on a trip. Dillon: Ok. Where would you go? Lulu: I don't know. Where does someone go when you finish high school? Backpacking through Europe or to the Greek islands or maybe a semester in California. I don't know. I've never traveled before, but I'm thinking maybe if I get a little taste of it, I might be gone with the wind like my dad. Dillon: Ok, yeah. Lulu -- I know what's really going on. You're trying to find your dad again. Lulu: No, that's not -- you are too smart for me. Dillon: Oh, shut up. Look, I'm just saying, if this is my cue to offer to help you find Luke, you know that I can't do that. Ok? Lulu: No, I wouldn't ask you for help with anything, not after everything that happened. Dillon: Ok. Also, one more thing -- I can't do this. I can't be the guy that you confide your secrets in. I mean, I'm not ready to start believing everything you say. And, also, it's not fair for me to ask Georgie to just -- Lulu: Yeah. No, you're right. Right. You know, it's not fair to anyone. Dillon: Do you want me to see you home? Lulu: No. I'm going to go home alone this time. Dillon: Ok. Lulu: Ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Work is just a lot more difficult than I expected it to be. Not that I should be discussing my profession with you since our professions are, in fact, mutually incompatible. Sonny: That's a fact. Alexis: I just never really realized how stressful it would be. And no wonder Durant was such a pain in the ass, huh? Sonny: It comes with the territory. Alexis: It comes with the politics. Mayor Floyd's like a mosquito in my ear. Sonny: Well, he's your boss, makes it twice as obnoxious. Alexis: Nothing worse than a self-serving, ultraconservative, slick politician. Any chance he's in your pocket? Sonny: No, that's Edward Quartermaine's style. Alexis: Ah, yes, that's true. You're right. Never mind. Sonny: You know, I'm having a lot of trouble with this, because you love your job, you thrive on conflict. You wouldn't be making such a big deal over the boss unless this is some kind of a diversion. Alexis: That's just dumb. Sonny: Well, it's not dumb. Maybe you don't hate him as much as you pretend. Alexis: Have you met Garrett Floyd? He's insufferable. Sonny: That's what you say about all the men you're attracted to. Alexis: Ric seems to think so. Sonny: Oh, Ric thinks you're hot for the mayor? Alexis: I don't think that Ric is thinking about me at all. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Well, Alexis may be my wife, but she happens to be your mother, so why don't we talk about guilt and remorse here, Sam, huh? Sam: Guilt -- you pretended to love her, I never did. Ric, I was drunk and messed up! You -- you took advantage of that! Ric: So you're a victim now? Is that the whole thing? Sam: No, no, I am not a vic-- I never said that. But you have been waiting for a chance like this. Every time Sonny picked Jason over you, every time Jason did something smart and courageous, you got pushed aside. You have desperately been looking for Jason's weakness, a way to punish him for being so much better than you, and you found it because I gave it to you! Ric: Wow. That is one major self-esteem problem you got, sweetie. Sam: "Self-esteem problem"? The only way you can nail Jason was by nailing his girlfriend. Ric: Oh, I see. Listen, I don't mean to remind you of this, Sam, but Jason -- Jason's not in your life anymore. You're no longer his woman. Sam: We both know the only reason why you slept with me was to get revenge on Jason. And I think Jason needs to know it, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Wow. Sam and Ric? You win. Jason: Look, I'm sorry for saying it, you know, like that. I know Ric's your ex-husband. Elizabeth: That's ok. That's ok. I don't have any illusions. I loved Ric, but I guess I never really knew him. And the same goes for Lucky. What's wrong with me? Jason: What are you talking about? What, you didn't push Lucky into bed with Maxie. Elizabeth: Well, and you didn't -- well, you pushed Sam away, but you didn't know she was going to run to Ric. Jason: Well, Carly actually warned me. Elizabeth: That's funny because Carly's the one who told me Lucky's sleeping with Maxie. Jason: Carly said when I broke up with Sam, it proved every bad thing Sam ever thought about herself was true. I honestly thought I was protecting her, that I had to, but all I did was hurt her. And now she found a way to hurt herself more. So I came home. I started drinking to try to relax and forget, and so far, it hasn't -- hasn't worked. Elizabeth: There's nothing worse than seeing the person you love having sex with someone else. I just realized I did that to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: The looks on your faces -- oh, my god, they're almost as good as the one Elizabeth had on hers when she walked in and she found me and Maxie together. Nikolas: What? Emily: Lucky -- Nikolas: Are you telling me Elizabeth saw -- lucky: Twice. Twice, yeah. Nikolas: Have you lost it, Lucky? Lucky: You know what? You're right. I probably should've come to you and figured out how to get away with it. Emily: Stop it. That was different. Lucky: You're right. I actually gave Elizabeth a reason. I mean, she's always been wanting to get in Drake's pants for months. I mean, all you ever did, Emily, was get raped and -- Nikolas: Hey, hey, watch it! Watch it! Emily: Ok, stop it, Lucky! Lucky: All I ever wanted her to do was stop. So I asked her in every way I knew how, and she -- I just figured maybe, just maybe, you know what, she had the right idea. Nikolas: What? That is the biggest crock that I have ever heard in my life. Lucky: Oh, God, not like yours, I know. I mean, you're just whining about your life when you have the Cassadine fortune to clean up your mess. Nikolas: Hey, I'm telling you, your problem isn't about money. Lucky: Oh, come on! Come on, this is where you always jump in, tell me how screwed up I am and fix it! Nikolas: Not this time, Lucky. This time you have to fix it. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: You know what? It's too late. I'm not fixable. That's what it is. Emily: No, you're stoned. Lucky: Stoned? Stoned? I'm stoned. I am way beyond stoned. I've had so many pills that I can't even count them today. Emily: You need help with this, Lucky. It's a sickness. Lucky: I'm sick? I'm sick? I'm just following a long Spencer tradition, that's what I'm doing. I mean, my father is drunk. Everybody in this town thinks that Luke Spencer is a hero and he just can't live with the hype. Now I'm just good and sick of competing with Luke. You know what? That's my sickness. You know what? The kind they don't even make pills for, that's it. Emily: No one asked you to be a hero, Lucky. You brought that on yourself. Nikolas: Keep going on like this, see what happens. Lucky: You know what? I'm just trying to get through one day after the next! You know what? So what's the problem if I'm trying to, you know, take something from under the counter just to get me through the -- hey! Lulu: Lucky, what are you doing? [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Ric thinks that I'm controlling and disinterested, and I think that he is withholding and manipulative. Lately, he hasn't been able to end a fight without taking everybody else's side but mine. Sonny: I thought you and Ric enjoyed your turmoil. Alexis: This isn't the usual bicker. It's not about who put the cap on the toothpaste, it's about loyalty. I don't think that's too much to ask for, do you? Sonny: Did you ever ask Ric or tell him exactly what you needed? Alexis: I don't know. Call me crazy, but I thought that was implicit in our marriage vows. In any case, it's too late now. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: You're not going to go to Jason with this. Sam: What do you think, Ric? What, do you think that I'm not going to tell him? You think I'm -- I'm going to, what? I'm going to wait so you can hold it over me and tell him when you want? Ric: You know what? You just went from low self-esteem to pure self-hatred. Sam, this is pathetic. What are you going to do? Are you going to run to Jason, a man who doesn't want you? You're going to warn him that I hate him. He knows. So what is it? Do you want forgiveness? Do you want absolution? You know you're not going to get it. Sam: No, Jason needs to know the truth, and he also needs to know that you would do absolutely anything, including sleeping with your stepdaughter -- Ric: Oh. Sam: Your -- your stepdaughter to -- to hurt him. Ric: Oh, I see. And you were too drunk to know what you were doing, is that right? Sam: No, I knew it was the wrong choice. It was crazy and self-destructive. And I did it. And yes, I will have to live with it. Ric: Well, I can't wait to hear Jason's reaction when you go to him and you tell him that you got plastered and you slept with me. You're not going to tell him, Sam. He may hate me, but he'll despise you. Sam: If it's the only way to stop you -- [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: I remember the night at Jake's when I thought Lucky was dead, and I was just so tired of missing him. I just -- I just wanted to trash myself. Then you wouldn't let me. I remember you listened without judging, and ever since that night I felt a special connection with you. Sometimes I thought there could be more than a connection. Then I slept with Zander. Jason: That was a long time ago. Elizabeth: Yeah. But I'm not sorry, because that night gave me my little boy. Jason: You know, I've always liked how you do that, how you look back with no regrets. Elizabeth: Well, when you first met me, all I did was look back and think of the "what ifs." [Music plays] Elizabeth: But then you taught me how to live in the present, and that gave me hope for the future. It was an amazing gift, Jason. I don't think you ever knew just how much I fell in love with you. And then you left. Singer: Don't just stand there Jason: Then I came back. Elizabeth: Yeah, but everything was different. Life has a funny way of coming between us. Jason: Yes. We're still friends. Elizabeth: Yeah, friends. When I was leaving my house tonight, I didn't know -- I didn't know where I was going to go. I just started walking, and I ended up on your doorstep. Singer: This could be Elizabeth: I guess it's my instinct to find you when everything starts to fall apart. Singer: Maybe tonight Elizabeth: Don't worry, I'll be strong. Tomorrow I'm going to -- I'm going to figure out what to do. Singer: Every time Jason: I know it's tough, but try not to think about it. Singer: Your skin to mine Elizabeth: I don't want to think about anything tonight. Singer: I can't take it Elizabeth: I just want to be right here in this moment -- singer: How you want to feel Elizabeth: With you. Singer: Tonight that's right, baby singer: Don't start talking keep moving on every time you touch your skin to mine I can't take it [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Get out. Lucky: I'm sorry. Lulu: Shouldn't someone go after him? Nikolas: Shouldn't someone grow up? Lulu: I just -- I don't understand. Nikolas: He's messed up, Lulu. Lulu: Well, I get that much. Emily: He started taking pain pills when he hurt his back and I guess he never stopped. Lulu: He's addicted? Emily: He's in pain. Nikolas: And he's going to make sure that everyone who cares about him is in pain, as well. Lulu: Ok, shouldn't we do something to help him? Emily: There's nothing we can do. I went through this with my father. An addict has to decide to help himself. Lulu: We need to call Elizabeth. What? What? Nikolas: Might as well -- we might as well tell her. She's going to find out eventually. Lulu: I'm standing right here. Tell me what is going on. Emily: All right, all right. Elizabeth left him. Lucky cheated on her. Lulu: Ok. Ok. All right. Nikolas, he was really messed up. He could fall off the docks or something. Could you -- Nikolas: What -- ok. If it makes you feel any better, I'll go make sure he got on the launch. Lulu: Please. He really cheated on Elizabeth? Emily: Hard to imagine. Lulu: Huh. Well, I must be naive, but I thought if someone loved you, they'd never do anything to hurt you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You know, something happens when you've been with somebody for a long time. You start thinking they can read your mind. I mean, you know, marriage is the most intimate relationship there is. So how can your husband not know what you're thinking? But he doesn't. You got to tell him. Alexis: Is that your wisdom from years of wedded bliss? Sonny: No, that's my personal experience of somebody, you know, like, who's messed up a few times in his life and wants to get it right before he dies. Alexis: Are you ok? Sonny: Yeah. I'm working on getting better. Alexis: That's introspective for you. Sonny: I have been to hell, and I'm working my way up and trying to focus on the things that are important in my life, like my boys and Kristina, you know? They deserve the best father I can be. Alexis: I hope you mean that. I know that Ric would be beside himself to know that you defended him. Sonny: Well, I'm not defending Ric. And you're -- you know, you're not the least bit shy about what you want and how to get it. Ok? And I'm just saying to you, he's your husband. You got to be straight. Alexis: It's not always easy for me to say what I need, how much that I need. Nothing worse than being vulnerable to the person that you care about the most. Sonny: It's inconvenient, you know, needing somebody. But you know what? We all need somebody sometimes, even you. Alexis: I may not have a choice. Maitre d': Well, folks, the emergency power is up and running. The elevator's still aren't working. Now, the stairwell doors and the emergency lights are operational, so anybody who wants to go to their rooms is more than welcome to do so. Thanks for your help. Sonny: Alexis? What'd you say about choice? Alexis: I want to get Kristina back home. Sonny: All right, let me do that for you. Hey, hey. Hey, sweetheart. I'm going to pick you up, ok? Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Alexis: She's a very special girl. Sonny: You sure you're ok? Alexis: I'm better than I was, thank you. Sonny: All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I have to tell Jason the truth, not only for myself, but you, you are going to use it against us. You will try and manipulate and blackmail me, and God knows what you're going to do to Jason. It may be even -- even be enough that you just think about Jason and be all smug about the fact that we had sex. Ric: Ok, where is all this animosity come from? Now, what have I ever done to you, except listen to you when you're hurt and tell you that you deserve better? Sam: Are you kidding me, Ric? Are you kidding me? You're been working me from day one. Ric: Wait a minute! Is this selective memory here, or is this a blanket rewrite of history? Sam: Jason was right about you. You are a liar, you're a user, and this whole thing was your twisted agenda. Ric: No, that's a lie that you're telling yourself, sweetie. Even if it were true, even if it were true, what's running to tell Jason going to do for you except make him hate you? Sam: Consider this your warning -- you are a dead man. Start running. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Thanks. Jason: Are you ok? Elizabeth: You know, all the pain and heartache, everything I know will be facing me seems so far away. Jason: You're so beautiful. You always were. I just never expected this. Elizabeth: Well, neither did I. But I'm not sorry. Jason: No regrets? Is that the lesson? Elizabeth: But you know this is the only night we can ever spend together. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: If you want to shoot me and call it trespassing, go right ahead. Better you than Jason. Sonny: What'd you do, Ric? Ric: Not what, actually, who -- Sam. It was mutual. Then she freaked out. She announced that she was going to go run, tell Jason about the whole thing. And I wish I could wrap my head around that brand of logic, but I'm sure Jason's going to just blow it off when he hears the truth about it. Sonny: And you're telling me this because? Ric: Either call him off or do it yourself because I'm not going to give in to that mindless thug. I don't want him to have the satisfaction. Sonny: You're something else. What the Hell were you thinking, Ric? Ric: There's a lot you don't understand, Sonny. Sonny: Well, there's a lot I do. While you were sleeping with Sam, I was with Alexis and Kristina. You don't think she has anything cooking with the mayor. Did you even consider Alexis, or is this all retribution against Jason? Ric: Oh, look out. He gets a couple of therapy sessions, all of a sudden he's Sigmund Freud. Sonny: No, I'm just wiping off the cobwebs, because I can see clearly now. The white dress you bought Emily, Jason busted you on it, so now you're going to get back at him. Ric: You going to help me out, or what? Sonny: What is that you want me to do, Ric? Ric: Call off your watchdog, all right? Don't make Alexis a widow. We'll all go into family counseling together. Sonny: You know, you're thinking about all the wrong things. You should be taking care of your daughter with Alexis and mine. You should hope that Jason blows you away so you don't have to think of the fact that you trashed your life. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: No! [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: There was a time when I let myself consider a future with you. At least, I would wonder what it would be like. But then all that ended when I had Cameron. Jason: I can't say I blame you. You want your son to be safe. Elizabeth: The funny thing is I thought he was. My little boy's world is about to be ripped apart, and thank God he won't understand why. Jason: He's going to be ok. He's got you. You're such a great mother. Elizabeth: I just wish -- I wish that he could get to know you better, you know, because you're so good with kids and you're so patient. But the world you live in, I just can't take that chance. Jason: I totally understand. Elizabeth: I will always be grateful that when I had no place else to go, you rescued me. Jason: And I am really glad you found me. Elizabeth: I should probably go. Jason: Only if you want to. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You slept with Sam to stick it to Jason because of me. Ric: Oh, there we are. It's always about you, right? Sonny: Well, this time it's about you, and the sad part is you think you got it over on Jason, but you're still not going to get what you want. If the clouds parted and the heavens sent down miracles and we were the greatest brothers in the world, you still wouldn't get what you want. Ric: What the hell do you know about it? Sonny: What I do know is our mother's not going to stand right here with tears in her eyes, begging your forgiveness because she chose me over you. She's dead! We got to get over it. You know how long it's taken me to admit that? You got to look in a mirror and you got to face it yourself. You got to stop chasing me and provoking Jason and take care of your family. Because that's the most important thing that you got. Now, you know, I had to hit rock bottom to figure out what I needed to do. This thing with Sam -- hey, whoa, you know? You've just bottomed out, brother. And you got to figure out what you really want. [SCENE_BREAK] Singer: When time touches my shore I'm broken up from the storm lost at sea but then you found me well, I can't afford to throw my heart on the floor I want to believe this is for real 'cause the tears will be all mine and if you walk away would you be fine? 'Cause it'll bleed and it'll hurt and it'll take everything to say that I'm yours it'll sink deep into my heart if you fall in love and fall right back out it'll crush it'll leave me blown away but I'll regret every single day if I don't try with you you're worth the pain I'm goin' through I give myself I give myself away and take this step of faith [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Cameron is staying at my gram's tonight, and -- well, I can't go back there because I promised her that I would try to work things out with Lucky. And Lucky and Maxie are probably still in my bed, so I'm pretty sure I'm not going to go home. I've got $10 in my wallet, two maxed-out credit cards -- even if I could find a hotel with power -- but I think I'm just going to go stay at the on-call room at the hospital and pray nobody asks me any questions. Jason: Or you can just stay here with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Singer: It'll take everything to say that I'm yours it'll sink deep into my heart if you fall in love and fall right back out it'll crush it'll leave me blown away but I'll regret every single day if I don't try with you you're worth the pain I'm goin' through I give myself I give myself away and take this step of faith [SCENE_BREAK] Stay tuned for scenes from the next "General Hospital." [NEXT_ON] Dillon: What do you got? Georgie: Our divorce papers. Robin: What happened? Patrick: I cut my hand. Don't touch me. Ric: Sam and I had an argument. Alexis: You did? Really?

Sam and Ric's night of passion ends in tears. Liz turns to Jason for comfort. Lucky asks Nik and Emily to take care of Cam and Liz because of how badly he screwed up.Then, he gets on a roll and insults the two of them and his dad in absentia. Lulu considers going on a trip out of Port Charles. Sonny asks for the facts on what's wrong with Alexis, healthwise. Sam tells Ric she intends to tell Jason the truth about her night with Ric. Liz and Jason's fond memories turn into something more passionate, but it's only supposed to last one night. Sonny yells at Ric for cheating on Alexis with Sam. Sam comes up to Jason's just as he and Liz are having an intense moment.

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TJ: Molly. Hi, it's me. I know you're busy, but I'm in another jam. Can you get to Kelly's now, if not sooner? I'm in way over my head. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: [Sighs] Sonny, if you kill AJ, then everyone who loves you is gonna pay the price. Sonny: I'm sorry, I -- Michael A-and I will never look you in the eyes ever again. Okay, we won't be father and son anymore. Nothing! You'll be nothing to me. So, do that. Just put the gun down. For -- for you and me. [Gasps] [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Happy wedding day. Sonny: Easy for you to say. It was torture not having you last night, if you know what I mean. Carly: It was one night and it's over, and you get me every night for the rest of our lives. Sonny: Cannot wait. [Doorbell rings] Carly: Oh, someone's at the door. You know what? I think it's Maxie. I don't know who else would be coming to my house this early uninvited on my wedding day. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: I'll be damned. PCPD finally caught Silas Clay's killer. It's beginning to look a lot like, uh, musical suspects. Hayden: Oh, yeah, he was murdered the night I woke up. They already caught his killer? That's, uh, good police work. Nikolas: The PCPD does have a -- a few competent officers, including my brother-in-law Dante. Even though my preferred police commissioner is no longer running it. [Door slams] Spencer: Good morning, Father. Mademoiselle Barnes. Hayden: Good morning. Nikolas: [Sighs] Dare I even ask? What prompted this display? Spencer: What do you think? It's the first day of school. [SCENE_BREAK] Emma: Good morning, Daddy. Good morning, Sam. Sam: Hi. Good morning. Patrick: What's, uh -- what's going on here? You're supposed to be changed. Emma: I can't. I don't have anything to wear. Sam: What? Patrick: Now, I know that's not true, because we just got you a whole new wardrobe for this new school year, so come on. You don't want to be late for your first day. Emma: Yes, I do. Sam: What are you talking about? Since when? You love school. Emma: Not when it starts before Labor Day. It's unfair, and I won't go. Patrick: Well, I appreciate the protest there, Norma Rae, but that definitely does not change the fact that you are most definitely going to school. Sam: Yeah. Patrick: So, come on. Get over there. Go get changed. Emma: Fine. Sam: [Chuckles] [Doorbell rings] Emma: I'll get it. Anna: Aah! Emma: Grandma! Anna: Hi, my angel. Sam: [Chuckles] Anna: Mwah! [SCENE_BREAK] Spencer: You look lovely this morning, Mademoiselle Barnes. Hayden: Thank you. Spencer: What do you think of my new look? Hayden: That is quite an outfit. Spencer: Correct. Since the school board made an ill-advised decision to begin school before Labor Day, I decided it was my last chance to sport this look. Since only a townie -- sorry, Mother -- only a Philistine would dare to wear this ensemble after Labor Day. Nikolas: Don't you think it's a little formal for school? Spencer: Father, it's imperative that I look my best. I have to be on top of my game if I'm going to win back the girl of my dreams. [SCENE_BREAK] Emma: Look, Daddy. Grandma's back. Patrick: I see that. Anna: Hi. Patrick: Hello. Welcome back. Anna: Thank you. It's so good to be back. I didn't mean to interrupt your breakfast. Sam: Oh, gosh, no, not at all. Can I -- can I get you anything? Coffee or tea? Anna: No, no, I'm fine. I'm fine. Thank you very much. It's good. Emma: I'm not. Danny got to spend the night at his grandma's. But Sam and Daddy are making me go to school. Patrick: [Chuckles] Anna: School already? Really? It's not even Labor Day. Emma: My point exactly. Anna: Ah. Oh. Well, you know what? I was gonna save this for later, but I think now, since it's such a melancholy day, perhaps this will cheer you up. Patrick: What do you got there? Emma: Thank you, Grandma. Anna: You're welcome. Want to open it? Here you are. Emma: A teddy bear playing bagpipes? Anna: Yes. Emma: And these can go with my didgeridoo. Anna: He -- he can't actually play the bagpipes. They don't really work, but, um -- Patrick: Thank you. Anna: You're welcome. Uh, yeah, I thought maybe that would remind you of Uncle Duke. I-I bought it in the town of Portree on the Isle of Skye. Emma: Is that where you scattered his ashes? Anna: It is. Emma: Grandma, are you still sad about Uncle Duke? Because I am. Anna: I'll always be sad about Uncle Duke, but there are so many things that make me feel really happy, like being back home with you. [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Hey! What's up? I have an hour before freshman orientation begins at PCU. TJ: An hour? An hour? Uh, sounds like enough time. I hope, anyway. Molly: Enough time for what? TJ: You know Mr. Corinthos is getting married today, right? Molly: Yeah. I-I was invited to the wedding, but I can't go because of that orientation I mentioned. TJ: Well, today is supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, and the whole thing is ruined because of me. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Who is it? Maxie? Carly: It's a man with flowers. You know what? I should get going. I have a -- a million things that I-I need to do. Sonny: That's why I love being the groom because, you know, all you got to do is shower, shave, and you're done. Carly: Hey. You've worked on your vows, right? Sonny: Well, I'm -- I'm going through the final stages right now, w and, uh, you know what? I think I'm gonna let you go 'cause the sooner you get ready, the sooner I see you at the altar. Hey, Carly. I love you. Carly: I love you, too. What are you doing here? Jason: [Chuckles] It's wedding day. I wanted to wish you well. Carly: Oh, thank you. They're beautiful. Jason: You're welcome. So, why didn't you tell Sonny it was me? Carly: What makes you think that was Sonny? Jason: Oh, I don't know. The "I love you" gave it away. How about "have you finished your vows?" Carly: Okay, yeah, all right. Well, I know you're thinking that a lie of omission to the man I'm going to marry is not a great way to start my wedding day. Jason: Yeah, now that you mention it. Carly: It's just that Sonny has come a long way. He accepts that we're friends, and, you know, today of all days -- Jason: Yeah, I get it. I'm not his favorite person. I understand. Carly: But you're one of mine. Jason: Ah. [SCENE_BREAK] Sabrina: Michael, you all right? Michael: Yeah, I was having a -- I was having a nightmare. More like a bad memory. Sabrina: What was it about? Michael: [Sighs] It was the night that Connie was murdered. Sonny was ready to kill AJ, and I [Sighs] told him that if he did, he would no longer be my father, and I would no longer be his son. Sabrina: That must've been terrible. Michael: Yeah. He said, uh -- he promised me that he wouldn't hurt AJ, but, you know, he did. I'm sorry. You already know all this. Sabrina: No, it's okay. You know, sometimes it just helps to say things out loud. Michael: [Sighs] I know my mom and Sonny are hoping that I change my mind and show up to the wedding, but... I don't see how I can. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: And...done. Ahh. Morgan: Hey, hey, hey. Wow. Wow. It's your wedding day, Dad. Sonny: What the hell, are you drunk? Morgan: Yeah, you're damn right I am. Right here. Been partying all night with Michael, first at the Haunted Star, which was awesome, by the way. Sonny: It's good you and your brother are getting along. Morgan: Yeah, no, we're doing great. Um, he tried to take me home, but I was just having such a good time that I didn't want to turn in. So, I called a buddy of mine, and as luck would have it, he was having a poker game. Sonny: You went to play poker? Morgan: I did. I did, and let me tell you, [Chuckles] I lost so much money, Dad. I think at one point, I actually gambled away someone else's car. [Laughing] I don't know. But you know what? It's okay because I still got a lot to celebrate. My mom and dad are tying the knot. It's great. And I'm a free man. Sonny: What does that mean, Morgan? Morgan: [Sighs] Well, Kiki and I are done. I know. I know I told you she was gonna fix everything, but she did last night when she set me free. [SCENE_BREAK] Spencer: New school year, new chance to win Emma back. And before you worry that I reverted back to my old schemes, I'd like to assure you, Father, that I've seen the errors of my ways. Nikolas: Really? Spencer: My methods in the past, while often sophisticated, were ungentlemanly, even underhanded. Nikolas: And occasionally illegal. Spencer: Details. My point is that I'm gonna show Emma that I've changed, and I truly deserve her. Nikolas: Pardon me for saying so, but it doesn't seem like you've changed all that much. Spencer: A new and improved soul doesn't mean you have to give up the finer things, like I would still appreciate a well-made suit, but the man inside the suit, that's who's changed. I'm going to be a better person. Hayden: Well, I, for one, think that's really sweet. I hope that your plan works and you're able to win back Emma. Spencer: Thank you. And if Emma and I can get back together, maybe you two can, as well. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: Okay, come on, now. No more dilly dallying. You don't want to be late for your first day of school, do you? Emma: I won't be if I stay home with you, Grandma. I love you so much. Sam: Oh. Anna: [Laughs] I love you, too, so much, sweetheart. And one of the things I love about you is how well-educated you are. All right, go get dressed. Go on. Emma: But I still don't know what I'm going to wear. Sam: Actually, I have a lot of experience in that department. Come with me. Patrick: Ah. Anna: Go on. Wow. Oh, I cannot believe how tall Emma has got while I was away. It's insane. Patrick: Despite my best efforts, she keeps growing. Anna: She seems to be very fond of Sam. Patrick: She is, yeah, yeah. I think it's, uh -- well, I know it's been really good for her to have a female presence in the house again. Anna: After Scotland, I went over to Paris to see Robin. Um, she wasn't there, and her housekeeper said that she'd gone to a research conference in China, something. Patrick: Well, you know Robin. Her work has always been very important to her. Just seems like lately it's the most important thing. Anna: That makes me especially glad that you found Sam. Patrick: Yeah. And we're good, you know? Raising the family together, Emma and Danny, and...it's been good. It's been the happiest I've been in a long time. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Okay. It -- it's not a total disaster. TJ: Yeah, it is. Molly: Yeah, it is. TJ: [Sighs] I just wanted to do something nice for Sonny and Carly's wedding. I mean, since they were nice enough to include me. Molly: Well, you live there. Why wouldn't they want you at the wedding? TJ: See, that's just the thing. Mr. Corinthos has been so generous, I just wanted to give back. So, when I heard Maxie ordering a cake from Eckert's, I told her I'd take care of it. Molly: Well, disappointing Uncle Sonny is one thing. I mean, sure he's a mobster, but he's not gonna kill you because you messed up his wedding cake. Now, Maxie on the other hand, if that cake isn't perfect, there will be hell to pay. TJ: Well, this is about as far from perfect as you can get. Molly: Know what? Not to worry. There are tons of websites with baking recipes and frosting tips all over the internet, so let's just find something we like and go from there. TJ: [Chuckles] You're really gonna fix this? Molly: Did you ever doubt me? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Gonna put them right here. Jason: [Chuckles] I just wanted to get them to you before the day got crazy. Carly: Sit with me. Sit with me. Keep me company while I have my coffee. Jason: You've got a lot going on. Carly: No, no, please sit. Please sit, because soon, my mom, my cousins, and the wedding planner, they're gonna descend upon me with well wishes and good intentions, and, well, with you, I don't have to pretend how I feel. [Chuckles] Jason: You having second thoughts? Carly: Not at all. It's just, um, well, I have a few concerns. There are some things that could put a damper on the day, and one of them my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Things have been better between me and Sonny since I gave Avery back, but it's not changed the fact that he killed my father. I mean, how can I just show up at the wedding and pretend that everything is okay? Sabrina: Well, yeah, but this wedding isn't only about Sonny. You can still go and be there for your mother. Michael: She loves Sonny, okay? And -- and it makes sense for them to marry. It brings the family back together, and...I am truly happy for her. I'm tru-- I'm happy for both of them. Even so, the only thing that -- that might change my mind about the wedding is... is Morgan. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Give me the bottle. Morgan: No. I'm not finished yet, okay? Sonny: Okay, okay. Just tell me what -- what happened between you and Kiki. Morgan: Okay. Not much to tell, Dad. I mean, she found out about Ava. Done. Sonny: Who told her? Morgan: Who else would've told her? Her good buddy Franco. That's who told her. You know why? Because Deni-- whoops -- Ava spilled all the news to Franco and he spilled it all to Kiki. Now Kiki despises me, but it's okay. You can go ahead and you can say I had it coming. Sonny: I'm not gonna say anything. Morgan: Why not? You'd be right, Dad. You -- you should've heard the way that Kiki was talking to me. She said she never wanted to see me again. She said I broke her heart into a million pieces. Sonny: I'm sorry, Morgan. Morgan: [Voice breaking] I'm glad to hear that. You know why? 'Cause it's not my fault. It's yours! [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: I think what we need here is, um, cake surgery. TJ: You want to perform surgery on a cake? Molly: Yeah. I've seen it on "Ace of Cakes." They're practically sculptors. And I think we can sculpt this into something beautiful. TJ: I'd settle for round and flat. You know what, maybe -- maybe we should just call Eckert's and throw ourselves on their mercy. You know, see if they got a cake in the back they'd be willing to sell, because this -- this looks like a lost cause. Molly: TJ, did the Wright brothers give up? Or J.K. Rowling or Walt Disney? You remember how I saved Danny's birthday cake? TJ: Yeah, but that was a layer cake for a 3-year-old, Molly. Molly: It's the same principle. This will work. TJ: I didn't say anything. Molly: You didn't have to. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I, uh, I met Morgan at the Haunted Star last night. Sabrina: You met him? He called you? Michael: Yeah, he was a mess. On top of finding out that Aunt Denise was actually Ava in disguise, he and, uh -- he and Kiki broke up. Sabrina: Oh, no. Did he say why? Michael: Well, supposedly, he was, uh -- he was sleeping with aunt Denise behind Kiki's back and she found out about it. Sabrina: Wow. Uh...wait, did Morgan know that it was Ava the whole time? Michael: Apparently he only found out when she admitted it in court. Sabrina: Oh, my gosh. That's a lot for anyone to deal with. Michael: I know, right? Even the most rational person would go a little bit nuts. Sabrina: Well, did you mention the possibility that Morgan might be bipolar? Michael: I didn't have to. He -- he brought it up to me. My, um, Mom and Sonny talked to him, and I can tell he was scared, he was confused. I, uh, I don't think he's ready to entertain the possibility is that it might be true. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: How is what you did to Kiki my fault, Morgan? Morgan: Because I'm crazy, right? Sonny: No. Morgan: That's what you think. I'm nuts just like you. I inherited the crazy from you. Sonny: No, you're in a lot of pain, and we're gonna fix it. Morgan: That's why I can't hold a job, that's why I'm a cheater, I'm a gambler, because I inherited it from you -- the bipolar. I'm a loser. Sonny: No, if -- if you're bipolar, it does not mean you're a loser. Morgan: Or maybe -- maybe the whole bipolar thing's just an excuse. Maybe the explanation isn't some condition. Maybe I'm just a loser because I'm a loser. I don't know. What do you think, Dad? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: So, Morgan's bipolar? Carly: We can't be certain. I mean, it would explain his behavior, his mood. He's been impulsive, irresponsible. Half of everything he does is self- destructive. Jason: Look, that doesn't necessarily mean he's got a mental illness. Carly: I know, but, you know, it would make sense, you know? Especially since he would be inheriting it from his father. Jason: Sonny's bipolar? Carly: Yep, that's right. Jason: That's got to be tough to live with. Carly: Well, it was. It was really difficult before he was diagnosed. You know, we didn't know why Sonny would have these episodes. It was bad. But it all stopped when he went on medication. You know, he's not cured. It's still a struggle. But it's under control. Jason: Knowing that helps me understand Sonny better. Carly: You know, he refused to face it for a long time. But he got treatment once we forced the issue. Jason: Who is "we"? Carly: Me and Jason. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Spencer, what are you talking about? Hayden and I can't get back together because we were never a couple in the first place. Spencer: But the first time I met the lovely Ms. Barnes, I walked in on the two of you kissing. Nikolas: [Chuckles] Yeah, well, like the song says, kiss is just a kiss. Spencer: The song says a kiss is still a kiss. It's the sigh that's just a sigh. So, the kiss that you two had is still a kiss. Am I right? Hayden: I'm afraid I don't remember. Spencer: How could you forget a kiss like that? Nikolas: Spencer, we, uh -- we talked about this, remember? After Hayden had her -- Spencer: Unfortunate accident. Nikolas: Right, exactly. Spencer: I'm sorry if I was insensitive. Hayden: Oh, no. You weren't. But -- but apology accepted. Spencer: The two of you may not be a couple now, but on the previous occasion, you two seemed quite passionate. Nikolas: Spencer, whatever incident you may have witnessed gave you the wrong impression. Hayden and I are not a couple. She is simply our house guest. Spencer: All I'm saying is that maybe what happened before could happen again. So you two can have what I want with Emma. Nikolas: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Ta-da! Patrick: Oh, look, there's my pretty girl. Ready for school? Emma: Actually, I decided this outfit is too nice for school. Sam: What? Emma: It'd be better if I wore it to the park. [Laughter] Sam: The park? Patrick: It's not gonna happen. Emma: Please? Patrick: No, and to make sure that you are gonna come to school, I am gonna take you myself, make sure you don't pull off a Houdini, so let's go. Emma: Wouldn't you rather take me to the Metro Court for tea, Grandma? Anna: Oh, my goodness. There is gonna be plenty of time for tea, I promise, because I am back for good. Love you. Patrick: Okay, bye. Anna: Bye. Emma: Bye-bye. Patrick: Let's go, kiddo. Sam: Bye, sweetie. Have fun. Patrick: Good to see you. Anna: Lovely to see you. Patrick: Glad you're home. Anna: Nice to be back. Thank you. Emma: Bye, Grandma. Anna: Bye, darling. Patrick: Let's go. Sam: [Chuckles] Anna: She got so tall. Sam: I'm sorry, is this, um, awkward for you with me living here in Robin's house? Anna: Oh, it hasn't been Robin's house for a long time. Uh, no, it's not. It's not weird. It's -- it's... you make Emma and Patrick very happy, and that matters to me, so... Sam: Thank you. Thank you. They -- they make me very happy, too. Anna: That's really good to hear. Um, Sam, don't worry about me. You know, I'm not gonna get in the way or anything. Sam: Of course, I know. Uh, make yourself at home. And -- and we are so happy to have you back. Anna: Thank you. It'll be great, being able to spend more time with Emma, and, you know, it's not like I have to rush off to work or do anything like that. Sam: What do you mean? You left the bureau? Anna: Yeah, I took some time away. Sam: You know, if -- if you want, I could use your help if you're interested in PI work. Anna: You have any interesting cases? Sam: Um, actually, yeah. I'm -- I'm working on one right now for Michael, trying to get him ELQ back. Anna: Well, what does that involve? Sam: Uh, it's kind of awkward, actually. I've got to dig up dirt on my cousin Nikolas. Anna: You have any luck? Sam: Uh, some. I've -- I've come up with a connection between him and Hayden Barnes. She woke up from her coma, and he moved her into Wyndemere. Anna: Did he, now? Sam: Yeah. I'm just -- I'm not sure how I can use this information to get Michael ELQ back. I-I need something more concrete, some -- some, you know, bigger evidence against Nikolas. Anna: Hmm. Actually, I might be able to help you with that. Sam: Nikolas rigged the mayoral election? Anna: He threw in with Mayor Lomax, and in doing so, he sabotaged Felicia. Sam: And how do you know this? Anna: Kyle Sloane told me just before I left town. Sam: Okay. Uh, how did Kyle know? Oh. He was in on it, wasn't he? Anna: Exactly. And so he couldn't go public with anything without implicating himself. And, um, then, you know, Kyle and my relationship got a little complicated. And so, I-I-I left town before I pursued it any further. Sam: Okay, um, I'm sorry for asking you this, but I don't -- I don't know what your situation with Sloane is, but would you be willing to go see him? Get this on record? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Okay, Romeo. Enough worrying about Hayden and me. Chandler's waiting. You don't want to be late for school, do you? Spencer: Of course, I do. How will people notice my entrance if I'm on time? Nikolas: [Sighs] Our actions reflect who we are on the inside, don't you think? I can imagine that you wouldn't want a flashy and tardy entrance to be the impression that the new you would want to make. Spencer: When you're right, you're right. I got to hit it, Father. Goodbye. Nikolas: Good luck. Spencer: Thanks, Dad. And good luck to you crazy kids. Hayden: [Laughs] Nikolas: I-I-I -- Hayden: In case I failed to mention this, your son has a very unique and highly entertaining world view. Nikolas: I'd like to chalk it up to first-day jitters, but, uh... I know better. Hayden: Yeah. It's too bad I can't remember the, uh, kiss that he witnessed. To use Spencer's word, it, um, sounded like it was quite passionate. [SCENE_BREAK] [Molly dumps the ugly cake in the trash] TJ: [Sighs] You died nobly in battle, giving your life for the greater good. Molly: We salute you, and we will remember you. Amen? TJ: Sure. Amen. So, Eckert's? Molly: No. Not a chance. We still have two layers, and by now, they've had a chance to cool properly. TJ: You hope. Molly: And I just found a new frosting recipe. We can still save this. Come on. TJ: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: When Sonny's first wife died, Sonny went into a really deep depression, and Jason nursed him through it. He had no idea what was really going on. And then a couple years later, he crashed again, and I was there and I did the best I could. And over the years, there were two or three incidents, and Jason and I would work together to cover it up, you know? We...tried to keep Sonny's condition a secret. Jason: That sounds like a lot to take on. Carly: Hmm. We thought we were helping him, you know? We were just enabling him. It was actually Jason's sister Emily who realized what was wrong, that Sonny was bipolar, and then we realized there was a way to treat him. Jason: I'm sure he didn't make it easy on you. Carly: No, he refused to believe the diagnosis, and he was adamant about not taking medication. Jason: How'd you finally get through to him? Carly: It wasn't me. It was Jason. Jason: Well, something tells me that you had a big hand in it. Carly: Well, I helped. I did help. But [Sighs] I mean, now that Morgan could be bipolar, it's even worse for Sonny. Jason: How do you mean? Carly: Because he blames himself for passing it on to Morgan. I would give anything if Jason were here to get through to Morgan. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: And Morgan was worried about facing my mom and Sonny at the wedding today. Sabrina: Why? Wouldn't they just be glad to have him there? Michael: I told him that, but, uh... when they talked to Morgan about the possibility that he might be bipolar, he told them that his relationship with Kiki would keep him steady and basically solve all his problems. Sabrina: Oh, wow. That [Sighs] That's wishful thinking on a whole lot of levels. Michael: I know. Now not only does he have no way of assuring them that he'll be okay -- Sabrina: But he's got no plan of his own. Michael: Exactly. I tried, you know, helping him. I tried talking to him and listening to him, and I told him what I thought, but in the end [Sighs] All I could do was give him a ride home. Sabrina: Michael, don't minimize what you did. Morgan needed somebody to be there and to listen to him and really care about him, and you did that. Michael: Yeah, but was it enough, though? Morgan's going to be at that wedding today, and...I don't know. Maybe I should be there for him. Even if I'm not sure I want to be there for Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: Why's everything so impossible for me and so easy for Michael? He's smart, he's responsible, he can run a company. I can't even hold a job as a bartender. He -- he doesn't lie, doesn't cheat. He definitely doesn't cheat on his girlfriend with her mom. Everything he does is right, everything I do is wrong. Why is that?! Sonny: That's not true, Morgan. Morgan: It is true! What are you talking about?! I drugged Michael! I set him up! He would've never done that to me. Think about all the stupid things I've done, all the messes that I've made. You should hate me, Dad. Sonny: I'd never hate you, son. Morgan: Well, you should. I hate myself! Sonny: Do you see this -- this -- this pain you're going through right now? I felt that. It's horrible. That agony. I felt like I went through -- inside a hole and I-I-I didn't want to -- I couldn't get out. I already told you. Who got me through it? My family. Jason, your mother. And no matter how many times I pushed them away, they stood by me. Just like I'm gonna stand by you, son. Morgan: What if I have the -- the bipolar? What if I'm bipolar? Sonny: You're gonna get treated. Just -- you know? And even if you don't want to, no matter how many times you don't want to take the medication... it doesn't matter, even if you don't take it. I... I'm gonna still love you. You can call me any name you want. You can throw my sins in my face, you can push me away. [Crying] I'm gonna always be there for you. Okay? I promise. [SCENE_BREAK] TJ: What do you think? Molly: I think it's perfect. TJ: Not too shabby, right? Molly: Not shabby at all. TJ: Thank you so much for the rescue. Molly: Please, it was a joint effort. I think Sonny and Carly will love it. TJ: And Maxie. Molly: Maxie will appreciate the subtle understatement. I got to go. If I run over now, I can still make it to orientation just under the wire. TJ: Wait, hey, hey. If you have time, you should stop by your uncle's house. I mean, if you can't make the ceremony, at least you can get some leftover cake, right? Molly: Yeah, I might take you up on that. Bye. TJ: All right, bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: So, if I ask you to go to a wedding with me at a moment's notice... Sabrina: I have three dress options in my closet. I just have to shower and change. Michael: Wow. And if we decide to stay in bed all day? Sabrina: Then those dresses will stay in that closet. Michael: Have I told you you're the greatest? Sabrina: Not this morning, no. Michael: No? Well, you are the greatest. Sabrina: Mm-hmm. Lip service. Michael: Lip service? You want -- you want lip service? I will give you lip service. Sabrina: Well, now that you've told me, I wouldn't mind you showing me, too. Michael: Well, all right. Sabrina: [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: What am I gonna do? [Sniffles] I ruined everything. I ruined your wedding. Sonny: You didn't ruin anything. Morgan: Ruined me and Kiki. Sonny: Listen. You've lost something precious, right? Morgan: Yeah. Sonny: You might not get it back, but -- and it hurts. But think of this. You're where you're supposed to be. That's what matters. Morgan: I'm pretty drunk. Sonny: Yeah. Morgan: And if I haven't ruined this, you know, day's young, so... Sonny: You know what? I don't care what condition my kids are in. I always want them around, you know that, right? Morgan: Like this? Come on. Sonny: Especially like this. I just don't want you in the street like this, you know, with people looking at you. And I don't think your mother would like that, either. Morgan: Okay. Sonny: Yeah. I am grateful that you're here, and, you know, your mother's really doing something, you know, very sweet for me. She's reuniting the whole family, right? So, you know, we're gonna do something special for her, okay? Morgan: Okay. Sonny: What I want you to do is go upstairs, take a shower. I'm gonna brew you a nice pot of the finest Corinthos coffee. Morgan: Okay. Sonny: [Laughs] Morgan: All right. Sonny: Okay? Morgan: All right. That sounds pretty good. Sonny: All right. Morgan: Just, you know, do me a favor, don't put, like, a raw egg or anything like that to cure my hangover. Sonny: Okay, let me tell you something. I would not do that to coffee, and, uh, you're not hung over 'cause you're still drunk. Morgan: [Chuckles] That's a good point, Dad. That's a good point. Sonny: Here's what's gonna happen, okay? You're gonna sober up. We're gonna go to this wedding together as a family, okay? Morgan: Mm-hmm. Sonny: And then, uh... if you agree, we'll take you to the doctor tomorrow. But it's up -- it's up -- it's up to you, okay? You don't -- I'm not gonna push you. Only if -- if you want to. You want to? Morgan: [Inhales sharply] [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Would you like anything else? Hayden: I couldn't eat another bite. I'm just, uh, trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my day. I guess it's another eight hours lounging by the pool while you go to the office. Nikolas: Well, what if, uh... I stayed at home and entertained you? Hayden: What? Nikolas: Labor Day weekend is coming up. It's the last gasp of summer. It's pretty slow at the office. What if I played hooky and...stayed home with you? Hayden: Are you sure? I mean, the economy won't collapse if you're not there? [Both chuckle] Nikolas: I think Wall Street can do without me for a day. Hayden: I'd like that. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: This whole election thing has just been nagging at me. Because it's not fair to Felicia or the people of Port Charles. And I would like to make things right. Sam: Oh, so you're saying that... Anna: Well, I could -- I could talk to Sloane. Sam: [Sighs] Okay, good. Do you think he'll play ball? Anna: I do. I mean, the last time I spoke to him, he wanted to blow Lomax and Nikolas right out of the water, so I'm gonna arrange a meeting. All right? Sam: Well, I love a woman that cuts to the chase. Anna: There's no time like the present. I will text you with his answer, okay? Sam: Yes, perfect. Thank you. I-I can't thank you enough for this. Anna: No, it's -- it's nice to feel useful. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I really wish I could say or do something to help you. Carly: Oh, you don't have to solve all my problems. Although it would really be nice if you could. [Laughs] Jason: I would if I could. Carly: I would for you, too. Jason: What are you trying to say? Problems? I don't have any problems. Carly: A whole life you can't remember? That's got to bug you every once in a while. Jason: We were talking about your son. Carly: Oh, we are. Okay. Well, I'm just hoping that -- that Michael can help Morgan. I really am. Jason: Michael's got a good head on his shoulders. Carly: He does, and if Morgan won't listen to his parents, then maybe he'll listen to his big brother. [Sighs] Who's not gonna be at my wedding. Jason: No, no, don't say that. Carly: I didn't say that. I did not say it. Jason: No, you didn't. You didn't say it. Carly: No. I mean, I told Sonny to keep the faith, and I know my son. He's -- he's going to come through for me. I know he is. Jason: Look, regardless, you're gonna make a beautiful bride. Carly: You know exactly what to say. Jason: I'm working on it. Carly: [Laughs] Jason: Now, your bridal party should be descending upon you any moment. I'm gonna get out of your hair, and I got to go. Carly: Thank you. Thank you so much for the flowers and for listening to me talk and... Jason: You have a happy wedding. Carly: I will. Next time we're together, I'll tell you all about it. Jason: I'm sure you will. Carly: [Laughs] Bye. [Cell phone rings] Jason: Sam? Sam: I need to see you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Come in, come in. Thank you for getting here so fast. Jason: What's going on? Sam: We had a major break in the case. Thanks to Anna Devane, we have Nikolas right where we want him. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: I am ready for a day of fun in the sun, or at least as much fun as a Cassadine can allow himself to have. Hayden: Oh, Cassadines don't have fun? Nikolas: Well, let's just say fun for us is usually confined to abductions, extortion, and evil plots. Taking it easy is not something that we normally do. But, uh, look great. Hayden: Thank you. So do you. So, you ready to hit the pool? Nikolas: Yes. Of course. After you. Hayden: Wait. I forgot the bag. Nikolas: Oh, hey. Hayden: You wouldn't do that to me, would you? Nikolas: Keep making threats about Jake, and I will. Oh, yes. Hayden: All right. Then I'll use my mouth for more important things if you do the same. Nikolas: Hayden? What is it? [SCENE_BREAK] [Doorbell rings] Carly: I will never understand early people. God. [Door opens] [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: I mean, we could go tomorrow and we could find out, you know, that not-- that nothing's wrong, right? That could happen. Sonny: It's possible, yeah. Morgan: I mean, they could also tell me I'm like you and, you know, then -- Sonny: We'll deal with it. What do you want to do? Morgan: I'll go. I'll go. [Sniffles] I'll go to the doctor tomorrow. Sonny: Then...that's a plan. Right? Morgan: Right. Sonny: [Sighs] Uh, we got a wedding, right? We got to get ready for the wedding. Let's go. Morgan: Okay. Sonny: Okay? Morgan: All right. Sonny: [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] TJ: Well, Mrs. Corinthos, looks like you're gonna have the perfect wedding cake after all, man. [Chuckles] Hey! What the hell?! Hey! Let go of me! [NEXT_ON] Anna to Kyle : I need your help. Michael to Carly : I can't just forgive Sonny and pretend that it's all okay. Ric to Sonny : I guarantee you I'm going to be able to get a conviction. Sam to Jason : And, by the way, you're forgiven. Hayden to Nikolas : Did I know who Jake was. Jordan to Dante : TJ is still a potential target.

Everybody is getting ready for Carly and Sonny's wedding. Michael has a nightmare about his family falling apart if he does not do what the oldest son needs to do for his family. He realizes, at the very least, he has to be there for Morgan so he reconsiders his previous decision not to attend his parents' wedding and commits himself and Sabrina to be there. Morgan goes to see Sonny, intoxicated and distraught after Kiki ended their relationship and the fact she found out he cheated upon her with her mom. Knowing all that is involved and the fact that he has been through the same condition with bi polar himself, Sonny promises to be there for his youngest son no matter what. When Carly is getting ready, she talks to Jake, assuring him he's important to her regardless of what Sonny thinks. Not only that, she somehow instinctively knows that given her recent concerns about Morgan having bi polar disorder, she can and should confide in him just like she did with Jason. Sam also knows she needs to reach out to Jake when Anna informs her for the first time that she and Sloane are aware that Nikolas rigged the mayoral election results for Lomax in exchange for favors. Meanwhile, Nikolas is closely "monitoring" Hayden when it appears he may be more comfortable spending time with her than he'd be with most other people, as it appears she may have a very different personality than the unscrupulous con artist he knew before and had to silence her.

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Hayden: You're innocent... of those particular charges, at least. Other ones? Not so much. Nikolas: What other ones. Well, according to Jake and Sam, you know Jake's real identity, and I'm not so sure they're wrong about that. Hayden: Really? Where'd you get that idea? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Sloane is lying. We know that he and Nikolas worked together to fix Lomax's election. Jason: Yeah. [Clears throat] Nikolas got to him. Sloane's still in his pocket. Sam: Well, then, why would he tell Anna that he did it? She said that he would work with us on this. Jason: Well, she was wrong. Clearly, she doesn't know Sloane as well as she thought she did. [SCENE_BREAK] [Anna's flashback] Sloane: To be honest, I wasn't sure I'd ever hear from you again, the way we left things. Anna: Well, I said I was gonna come back. Sloane: 'Cause you weren't sure you wanted to see me. And yet here we are again, just hours after you return. Can I take this as a sign that there's a chance for us? [Back to present] Anna: Did you go to Wyndemere? Sloane: I did. Anna: Was it successful? Is Nikolas gonna give up ELQ to Michael? [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: Damn it. Damn it. Michael: I got it. I got it. Don't freak out. It's gonna be okay. Morgan: I'm not -- I'm not freaking out. I'm not. I am kind of freaking out here. What's -- what's going on with me, Michael? Michael: Look, you've had a rough couple of days. It's no wonder you're a little high-strung. Morgan: I just -- I just really want to go back to this morning. I was starting to feel better after I talked to Dad, like -- like I had a handle on things, or at least, you know, I had a plan to get a handle on things, and then seeing Avery was kind of just the icing on the cake. Michael: Yeah, that's exactly what I'm about to do. Sabrina: Not without me you're not. Hi. Michael: Wow. Huh. Morgan: What he said. Sabrina: [Chuckles] Michael: You look, uh -- you look amazing. Dante: Yeah, no disagreement here. Sabrina: Thank you. So, where's the groom? Dante: That's a good question. Sabrina: Nobody knows? Michael: Uh, we're just hoping my mom's taking her time getting ready. Morgan: Yeah, and that Dad gets back before she shows. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Don't move. Don't move. Charlie: Okay. Okay. Don't shoot. Don't -- Sonny: Okay, this could have been avoided, Charlie, if you were just more reasonable. Charlie: I'll -- I'll testify against Julian, okay? Whatever you want. Sonny: I want you to shut your mouth and do exactly as I tell you to do! How you doing? You good? Okay, here's what's gonna happen, Charlie. You're gonna untie TJ. Are you hearing me? Charlie: Yeah. Sonny: You're gonna untie TJ! No sudden moves! Okay? If all goes well, I may decide to let you live. Get up! Charlie: All right. I'm doing it. Sonny: I don't know about you, TJ, but I'm ready to get out of here. TJ: Can't wait. Sonny: I made plans with, uh -- with Carly. Nothing gonna stop me from making it. [Someone points a gun at Sonny] [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Oh, you look amazing. Carly: [Laughs] Bobbie: You look gorgeous, baby. Perfect. Maxie: Can I put a bride together or can I put a bride together? Carly: [Laughs] Maxie: You know, when Sonny sees how gorgeous you look, he's gonna die. Lulu: Ooh, Maxie. Maxie: Oh. Poor choice of words, given the groom's line of work. Carly: [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Hurry up, Charlie! Sam: Sloane is a lying bastard. What are we supposed to do now? [Gunshot] Sam: [Screams] Jason: You okay? Sam: Uh-huh. Jason: Okay. TJ: Mr. Corinthos! Sonny! Sonny! Sonny! Are you all right?! No! No, no, no! Mr. Corinthos! No! Do something! Charlie, do something! Charlie: He's shot, kid! TJ: No, no, no! Mr. Corinthos! No, no, no! You can't die. You can't die. [SCENE_BREAK] Sloane: So, there's something you need to know. Anna: Jordan -- I'm sorry about the immunity, and she's totally on board, okay? And she's -- she's speaking right now with the Acting DA. It's Ric Lansing. He can be a little difficult, but I don't see a problem. You're not gonna go down for tampering with the mayoral election. Sloane: Anna, listen. Anna: Thank you. Thank you...for going to bat for me. I know you weren't 100% behind this, but I really appreciate it. And you did the right thing. Sloane: No, actually, I didn't. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: I'm sorry. Is it -- is it just me, or have we already had this conversation? Hayden: Well, then, let's have it again. Nikolas: [Chuckling] What?! Hayden: Memory issues, you know, and all that. Nikolas: I don't know who Jake is. I -- my grandmother does, but she's not talking, at least not to me. Hayden: Right. Helena. The one who introduced us and supposedly confided in me and only me, which is why I know Jake's identity and you don't. Nikolas: Correct. Hayden: Here's the thing -- I don't buy it. Nikolas: Sorry. It's the truth. Hayden: Well, then how do you explain that little flash of memory I had? Our heated argument, then kiss, when you were so angry with me. And from what I gather, it was because you thought I was threatening you about Jake. Nikolas: So? Hayden: So...your story and my reality don't add up. Why is that, Nikolas? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Okay, stay here. Sam: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Sabrina: Wherever Sonny went, isn't he cutting it close? I thought the wedding was supposed to be at sunset. Michael: Yeah, well, hopefully, he's back soon, but in the meantime, this gives us a chance to spend some more time with Avery. Sabrina: I can't wait to see her. Michael: Yeah, I know. Me, neither. Come on. Morgan: Hey. Still no word yet. You? Dante: Not yet. Morgan: Where the hell is he, man? Dante: He'll be here. Hey, how about some champagne? Morgan: Ha, that's really funny. No. I'm still sweating it out from last night. [Clears throat] Dante: So, you must have really, uh, tied one on, huh? Morgan: Yeah. Big time. Dante: So long as you remember, little brother, getting drunk doesn't solve anything. Morgan: Come on. Like you've never overindulged when stuff got rough? Dante: I absolutely have and made the biggest mistake of my life because of it. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Sonny will be blown away when he sees you. Carly: Know when to stop, Maxie. [Laughter] Maxie: Okay, well, how do I look? Lulu: Fabulous, as always. Valerie: I was gonna ask you where you got that dress. Maxie: Oh, this great little boutique on Van Ness. Eat your heart out, Wyndham's. [Chuckles] Bobbie: You really do. You look beautiful. Radiant, luminous. Carly: Oh! [Laughs] Maxie: That's because she's wearing the new Cartullo Illuminata face tint. Lulu: You are being a wedding planner from hell, FYI. Maxie: No, I'm not. Lulu: Give them space! Carly: [Laughs] Lulu: Oh, my God. Bobbie: I really do mean it. Carly: Thanks, Mom. That means a lot to me. Bobbie: You look so happy. You look as if it's your first time getting married. [Both laugh] Carly: I -- it sounds crazy, but I feel like it is. I do. I just -- I feel like my life is about to begin again with Sonny. Bobbie: Ohh! Carly: No, we can't cry. We can't cry. Bobbie: [Voice breaking] I know. I know. It's just, when you see your children happy, nothing compares. Carly: Nothing. [Chuckles] [Sighs] Lulu: You okay? Valerie: Yeah. Just...missing my mom. Lulu: I know it's a weak substitute, but you've got me. Valerie: Nothing weak about it. Maxie: Oh, my God, enough with the waterworks, people. Uh, we can all blubber at Sonny's. Now, vamanos, or this wedding will never happen. Carly: Hey, bite your tongue. Lulu: What she meant to say was, let's not keep Sonny waiting. Carly: Okay, I'm all for that. Bobbie: [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] TJ: Sonny! [Panting] TJ: Hey, no, no! You stay the hell away from him! Charlie: Shut up. Shut up! Shut up now! TJ: Somebody help us! Charlie: Shut up now, or you're next! [Door thuds] Charlie: Hey! Dickie: What the hell happened? Charlie: Someone shot Sonny Corinthos. Was it one of you two? Dickie: No, we were watching from outside. Charlie: Well, it looks like we got a guardian angel who wants Sonny dead. [Gun cocks] Charlie: I guess one more shot... ought to do it. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: I don't follow. What happened at Wyndemere? Did Nikolas push back? Sloane: No. Anna: But he's not gonna give up ELQ. Even though you made it clear that you're gonna turn him in for destroying those ballots. Unless you didn't. Sloane: That's right. Anna: "That's right," you didn't? Or, "that's right," even though you made it clear? Sloane: I never implicated Nikolas. I never even pressured him, as a matter of fact. Anna: [Sighs] Why not? Sloane: Because of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Okay, the coast is clear. So far, so good. [Laughter] Maxie: All right, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to keep the bride out here while I scope the premises for the groom. Lulu: Okay. Valerie: Why? Maxie: So the groom doesn't see the bride before the ceremony. Valerie: Isn't that whole "bad luck" thing kind of old-school? Bobbie: Well, maybe, but let's not test it, because, in today's day and age, couples need all the help they can get making it stick. Carly: Was that aimed at me? Bobbie: That was aimed at everyone. Carly: [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: All right, you know what, man, forget I said anything. Morgan: No, no, no, no. Wait, wait, wait. My -- my big brother, a hero cop, made the biggest mistake of his life drunk? You got to tell me what happened. Maxie: Are you guys the only ones that are here? Morgan: No, there's 2 1/2 more guests upstairs. [SCENE_BREAK] Sabrina: How long has it been since you've held her? Michael: Oh, it feels like forever. [Avery cooing] Michael: I know I missed you, but did not realize how much I missed you until right now. Sabrina: [Chuckles] Michael: So, you okay, peanut? Your dad treating you good? Sabrina: She's perfect. You did the right thing, Michael. See? Here's proof. [Michael's flashback] Sonny: Y-you just bringing her to visit, or what -- what's going on? Michael: No, I'm, uh... I'm bringing her home. Sonny: Hi. Michael: Yeah, I know. It's just -- it's hard. Sabrina: Oh, before I forget -- AJ -- I mean, Avery -- gosh -- I keep doing that. Michael: No, you'll get used to it. Trust me. Sabrina: Avery, I brought you a little something. A finishing touch for your outfit. [Avery coos] Sabrina: What do you think? Michael: Aww. Yeah, what do you think, Avery? Is it possible for you to get even more beautiful? Sabrina: Let's see. [Gasps] Oh, my goodness! So pretty! [Chuckles] Michael, she's so grown up. Michael: Look at these teeth. She's gonna be walking. She's gonna be talking. Just don't forget how much I love you, okay? Sabrina: She won't forget because you are gonna be right here to tell her. Michael: We both will be. Isn't that right, Avery? [Avery coos] Michael: You're not getting rid of us. No way, no how, because we're family. The thing about family is you never give up on each other. [SCENE_BREAK] [Echoed footsteps as Sam runs along the docks] [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: That memory was very clear. You were warning me to stop making threats about Jake, and not very nicely, I might add. Nikolas: Okay. My apologies. Hayden: I don't want apologies. I want answers. If it wasn't about Jake's identity, what was it about? Nikolas: You really want to know? Hayden: No, actually, I've lost interest. Nikolas: Okay. I was, uh -- I was holding something over your head. Hayden: About Jake? Nikolas: Specifically, your fake marriage to him. I figured out that you and Ric Lansing were conning the guy, and I threatened to expose you. Hayden: That's it? Nikolas: Should there be more? Hayden: I don't know. It seemed bigger than that -- more personal. Nikolas: You were pretending to be the guy's wife. I mean, what can be more personal than that? Hayden: No, no. More personal to you. Like, whatever we were discussing would have grave consequences for you. Nikolas: I-I-I don't know...how many times I have to tell you. Hayden: As many times as I need to hear it, apparently. Nikolas: I don't know who Jake really is. [SCENE_BREAK] Charlie: You really are one tough son of a bitch. TJ: Don't -- don't -- don't do it. Don't kill him. Charlie: He's still breathing. Not for long. He's dying, kid. I'm sorry to say you're next. Can't have any witnesses. [Grunts] [Gunshot] Charlie: Aah! Back off, or the kid dies! [Gunshot] Jason: Don't -- shh. Don't talk. Don't talk. Is that it? Are you okay? You good? Hey! [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: So, you were just being noble, trying to protect Jake, while I -- well, I was just being a huge bitch, wasn't I? Messing with Jake's life in pretty much every way possible. Nikolas: Yeah, that's about how I remember it. Hayden: If, by "about" you mean "not at all," then we agree. Nikolas: [Scoffs] Hayden: What? Don't give me that -- it's not my fault your version of events is total crap. Nikolas: [Laughs] You -- do you think you can do any better? Hayden: Yes, I do. I think we were co-conspirators, that we both knew the answer to the riddle of Jake, which means you still do. The question is, why are you so hell-bent on keeping it from him? Nikolas: Hell-bent, huh? Hayden: Yes, like I said, you were very angry. Nikolas: That's not the part I remember. Hayden: No? Nikolas: No. The part I remember is when you decided to stop talking and -- how did you put it? -- Do something better with your mouth? Now, how about you do that right now? [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: I asked you to help Sam get Nikolas to give up ELQ, but you didn't. Sloane: Mm-hmm. Anna: And now you're saying that's because of me. Okay. I'll bite. Sloane: You told me that we didn't have a future together, not to put the screws to Nikolas for your benefit, but because it was the right thing to do. Anna: And you've never cared much about that, have you? Sloane: That's not fair. Anna: Isn't it? Sloane: The situation is complicated. Anna: Simplify it. Sloane: I've been working for Nikolas Cassadine. Anna: How long? Sloane: Since Mayor Lomax fired me. I know I should have told you. Anna: You think? Sloane: You get it now? I was torn between doing my job and doing you a favor. Anna: No, I don't get it. Why did you go to Wyndemere at all? Sloane: Well, you do know what the word "torn" means, right? Anna: And in the end, you sided with Nikolas. Sloane: Look, crossing this guy would have gotten me nowhere. I'd have no income, and I'd have no you. Anna: Oh, well, that's where you're wrong. You would have had me. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Well, something very important is happening today. You're getting a mom. Avery: Hi. Sabrina: Hi! Michael: I know you already look at her like your mom. I mean, she holds you. She plays with you. And she sings to you. Well, at least she tries to sing to you. She's not much of a singer, is she? I know, because she's my mom, too. Sabrina: [Chuckles] Michael: But, yeah... hi. Your dad...and she are getting married. Now, I-I need to warn you, though, about growing up with them. It's not always -- it's not always gonna be easy. [Avery cooing] Michael: There's gonna be some bumps in the road. You know, they can be stubborn, reckless, and they're not always the easiest people, you know, but no one will love you more or fight harder for you. They love you, and they will always put you first. Sabrina: I know someone else who puts you first, Avery -- someone who sacrifices what they want for your good. Michael: I'm not sure what she -- who's she talking about? Sabrina: [Chuckles] You know, right, Avery? You know how wonderful your big brother is? Michael: Oh, and I am as lucky -- I am lucky to have you in my life. [Avery coos as Michael & Sabrina kiss] Sabrina: [Chuckles] Come on. Let's go watch two people who love each other get married. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: What is taking her so long? Lulu: You know Maxie. Everything has to be perfect. Carly: I'm marrying the man I'm meant to be with. That's perfect. Everything else is just details. Bobbie: Aww. Lulu: Aww. Carly: Okay, okay. [Laughter] Carly: All right, guys, I just want to get in there. Lulu: Me, too. Carly: Like, now. Lulu: Yeah. Dante texted me, wanted to know when we were gonna be here. Valerie: Dante's already inside? Lulu: Yeah, he wanted to spend time with his dad before the wedding. [Door opens] Carly: Yes, yes, yes. Morgan: Hi. Carly: Hey. Uh, Morgan, come in. Hi. How are you? Morgan: I'm good. Aren't I supposed to be asking you that? You look beautiful, Mom. Carly: Thank you. Bobbie: And you! Hey, girls, check out my handsome grandson. Morgan: Grandma, oh, no! [Laughter] Morgan: Oh, no. Lulu: Okay, seriously, where's Maxie? We're waiting for the all clear. Morgan: Okay, Maxie's going crazy right now with the decorations. She doesn't even want you seeing the living room. So your orders are to take her, go straight upstairs, and wait for the wedding to start. Bobbie: Ooh, I guess we've got our marching orders. Carly: Oh, hold on, hold on. Come here. Come here. Morgan: Yeah? Carly: Could you take me upstairs? I'd love to spend some time with you before I marry your dad. Morgan: Yeah. How could I say no to that? Carly: Come on. All right. Bye, guys. [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Could you please explain to me how the groom up and left the premises when his wedding is about to start? Dante: Sure, Maxie, there's something called free will, all right? Maxie: Okay, let me rephrase. Why did you let the groom leave? And unless somebody died, there is no excuse. Dante: I don't know. I wasn't here, okay? Maxie: Did you try to call him? Dante: Yes, I have. Multiple times. Maxie: [Sighs] Okay. [Chuckles] Fine. I will try to look on the bright side. With Sonny being MIA, that'll give us a few more minutes to wait for the cake. And TJ better be walking through the kitchen with that in three, two...one. TJ! [SCENE_BREAK] TJ: Hey, hey, come on, please, you got to help Mr. Corinthos. Jason: Yeah, yeah. Sam: Here. I need an ambulance. Jason: Sonny, I'm gonna turn you over, man, okay? All right, 1, 2, 3. Sam: Sonny Corinthos has been shot. Jason: Okay. There we go. What do we got here? Sonny, can you hear me? Can you hear me, buddy? There you are. All right. Sonny: I knew you'd come. You always do. Ow! [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: We made a deal. Nikolas: We did? Hayden: I would move in as long as sex wasn't a requirement as payment. Nikolas: You're the one who tried to kiss me the other day. Hayden: Right, and you put a stop to it, proving just what a gentleman you are. Nikolas: Well, can I tell you something? Hayden: Sure. Nikolas: I'm not feeling like much of a gentleman right now. Hayden: No? Nikolas: No. Hayden: Between the uninvited guests and you dodging my questions, we've wasted the whole afternoon. But there's still time for a night swim. [SCENE_BREAK] Sloane: You gave me no reason to hope that we could be together. Anna: I know. I didn't. But I was talking with Jordan, and...I don't know, she just made me realize maybe I was making a mistake and that I was creating all these obstacles where there were none. And... Sloane: Anna, what are you saying? Anna: That...just before you came in, I made a decision. And I was gonna try to explore what we have between us. Sloane: Are you serious? Well, okay, then. Like, let's do that. Anna: I can't. Sloane: Because of this? Anna: Oh, because of everything. You're not the man I thought you were. Sloane: You mean I'm not the man you wanted me to be. Anna: That's right. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Sonny really didn't say where he was going? Dante: He told Morgan that he had to go take care of something. Bobbie: Mmm, and you obviously tried to reach your father. Dante: Yeah, haven't had any luck. Lulu: That's weird. Are you worried? Dante: I don't know. I don't know what to be, to tell you the truth. He could be running an errand. He could be doing something work-related. Bobbie: Well, let's just hope he gets home soon and puts all of our concerns to rest. Lulu: [Gasps] Ohh! My goodness! Oh, look who's ready for the wedding! Michael: Hey, everybody. Lulu: Yeah, no, you're invisible when you're holding her. Michael: Yeah, I'm kind of used to that. Lulu: Oh, I mean, seriously, could your little sister be any cuter? I am in love. Dante: Yeah, that's the general consensus. Lulu: Can I hold her? Michael: What do you say, Avery? Do you want to go to your sister-in-law? Lulu: Come here. [Gasps] Oh, my goodness. Hi. I think she looks like you. Dante: You do? Lulu: Yeah. You are gonna be a heartbreaker, just like your big brother, aren't you? Her hands are so tiny. We barely got any time with Rocco when he was this small. I want another one. Dante: That's good. I'm ready whenever you are. Bobbie: Valerie? Honey? You okay? Valerie: Yeah. I'm just...missing my mom more than usual today. Bobbie: Are you sure that's all it is? Valerie: I'm not feeling well. I tried to rally, but it doesn't seem to be working. Bobbie: Oh, honey, well, then I'll take you home. Valerie: No, don't be silly. I'm sure one of Sonny's employees can take me back. Bobbie: No, I'm not sending you home with one of Sonny's no-necks. Valerie: Aunt Bobbie. Bobbie: No arguing. And besides, at the rate they're going, Sonny and Carly might not be getting married today after all. Come on. Lulu: I think we need to dance tonight. Dante: Hmm? Lulu: Are you ready for this party? Dante: I want the first dance. Lulu: Aww. Bobbie: I'm going to take her home. Lulu: [Chuckles] Bobbie: Okay? Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: You know, Mom, you really do look gorgeous. Carly: Oh. Morgan: Dad's not gonna know what hit him. Carly: [Chuckles] Yay! That's the plan. Hey. Morgan: Hey. Carly: I'm sorry about Kiki. Morgan: Thanks. Carly: Hey. Come here. You okay? Hmm? I know how much you care about her. Morgan: Yeah, I mean, you know, she was just my lifeline, with everything being so crazy right now. Now she's just kind of gone. Carly: We're not. Your father and I, we're here. So is Michael and so is Dante. Morgan: I know. You guys have been really great. Yeah. Carly: That's because we love you. Morgan: Yeah, you do, no matter how bad I screw up. Carly: [Sighs] Your father told me that, uh, you two had a good talk this morning. Morgan: Yeah, we did. I was... I was in a bad place, and he just -- he made me feel better. Carly: I'm glad. Morgan: Um, I don't know what I'm gonna do, Mom, if I end up being bipolar like Dad. I guess -- well, I guess I'll just see what the shrink says tomorrow. Carly: [Sighs] Mm. I am so proud of you. I am. Hey, I know it doesn't seem like it now, but it's gonna feel really good to get answers. You'll see. It will. Morgan: I'm just really scared, you know? Carly: I know. Morgan: But, uh, Dad did promise he'd come with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Sonny, listen, man, you've been shot, okay? I just need you to relax. Stay with me, buddy. Hey, Sam, I need -- I need towels! My hands are slipping! Stay with me, buddy. TJ: Is he breathing? Is he still breathing? Jason: He's breathing. Stay with me. You're doing fine. You're doing fine. You're doing fine, man. Sam: Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Jason: Can you hear me? Sonny, can you hear me? Sam: Wait a minute. Who -- who were these guys? Who do they work for? TJ: No clue. Jason: Sonny, can you hear me? Sam: Are you okay? Jason: You're doing fine, man. TJ: I'm fine, but after they shot Sonny, I thought he was dead for real. I-I didn't know what to do. Sam: Hey, hey. It's not your fault, okay? Jason: Stay with me, man. TJ: It's really bad, isn't it? Jason: Okay, Sonny, you're doing good, man. The ambulance is on its way. It's on its way, okay? You got family, buddy. Sonny: [Groans] Jason: You got a family. You know what I'm saying? You know what I'm saying? They need you. Sonny! Sonny, stay with me, buddy! Don't go -- Sonny, stay with me! [SCENE_BREAK] Sloane: We -- we can still make this work. So what if I let Nikolas off the hook? That doesn't mean that we can't be together. Anna: Except it does. Sloane: Why? It's between the Cassadines and the Quartermaines. It's got nothing to do with us. Anna: It's not -- it's not them. It's not them. It's -- it's -- Sloane: What? Anna: It's us. It's this. It's -- it's too simplistic -- that -- that I would lose Duke, and then I would fall into a relationship with you. It's a fantasy. Sloane: But it doesn't have to be. Anna: It is. You and I -- never meant to be the endgame, Kyle. Sloane: Would it make any difference if I told you that had I known that you were interested, I would have chosen you over Nikolas in a heartbeat? Anna: Why do you need a reward to be a good person? We're in a bind here, Kyle. You tampered with a mayoral election, and it happened to have a candidate that was one of my good friends. So... Sloane: Don't make this personal. Anna: It is personal. And it's not only me now that knows that you broke the law. The commissioner does, too. Sloane: So right back into cop mode, huh? That was fast. Anna: But you didn't deliver Nikolas to the authorities or ELQ back to its rightful owners, so you are not immune from prosecution. Sloane: Oh, no, so that's it. And you're fine just sending me off to prison. Anna: I -- what could I do? The ball is already rolling. Sloane: Just know that if I go to Pentonville, you're coming with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: [Gasps] Oh, my God! Ohh! Nikolas: Is there a problem? Hayden: Ohh! Hypothermia! Ohh! I wouldn't have gotten in that pool if I knew it was sub-arctic. Nikolas: However, you spent a lot of time out there. You never so much as dipped your toe into the water? Hayden: Aah! Why don't you take that vase I didn't break and use that money to heat that baby? Ohh! Nikolas: Hayden, if I would want it heated, I would have heated the pool. Hayden: Yeah. But you don't. Why? Nikolas: Because I like it cold. It keeps me sharp and focused, I guess. Hayden: [Chuckles] Nikolas: I swim a few miles in there almost, uh, every day, even in the winter. How do you think I would have... gotten to where I am today, I guess? Hayden: You've gotten to where you are today because you were born into a dynasty. Nikolas: I would have said "disciplined," but, uh, that, too. Hayden: Ohh! Can Alfred build a fire? Nikolas: Are you really that cold? Hayden: My goose bumps have goose bumps. Nikolas: Drop your towel. Hayden: What?! Nikolas: Just...do it. Hayden: [Breathing heavily] [Chuckles as Nikolas wraps her in a warm blanket] Nikolas: Is that better? Hayden: Much. Nikolas: Good. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Hmm? Hey. So, is it "go" time? Maxie: Not quite. Carly: Oh, okay. What's not up to your standards? Champagne, flowers, food, what? Maxie: No, no, all those things are up to my standards. Just it seems we're missing a few important details. Carly: Like what? Maxie: For starters, Valerie wasn't feeling very well, so your mother took her home. Carly: Okay. Well, I am sorry that Valerie is sick, and as for my mom, she went above and beyond supporting this wedding, so if she found an excuse not to be at the actual ceremony, I'm okay with that. Maxie: How very Zen of you. Most brides are more excitable. Carly: It's not my first wedding. [Chuckles] Maxie: Okay, well, aside from your mother and Valerie, there are a few other things missing. Carly: Okay. Maxie: We don't have a cake. Carly: I don't need a cake. See? Problem solved. Maxie: And then there is the issue of [Coughing] The groom. Carly: Uh, what did you say? Maxie: The groom. Morgan: Wait, wait, wait. Dad's not back yet? Carly: Dad's not here, and -- and he didn't tell you where he was going? Morgan: He said he was gonna take care of something. I didn't tell you 'cause I didn't want you to worry. Maxie: And we were gonna wait until he got back. And it's time, and he's not back yet. She's smiling. Why -- why is she smiling. Carly: [Laughs] Ohh! Because! Of course, I'm smiling! Maxie: The man you're supposed to marry is nowhere to be found. Carly: That's because he's probably off prepping some big surprise. This is so Sonny. I wonder what the heck he's doing. Oh, I know what it is! [Laughs] I know what it is! Morgan: What might that be, Mom? Carly: I think he's at the airport picking up a surprise guest. I bet you he's picking up Spinelli. Maxie: No, I-I think I would know if Spinelli was coming. Carly: Not if Sonny didn't want you to know. Your father is the sweetest man. He wants this day to be perfect. And you know what? It will be. Maxie: Not if he sees you before the ceremony. Carly: Forget tradition. We have love. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: I know I've been saying Sonny's gonna show, but I'm -- I'm starting to get a bad feeling about this. Michael: Yeah, I don't like this either. Dante: I'm gonna call the station, see if there's anything weird going on. Carly: Hey! Is your dad here? Michael: Wow, Mom, you look stunning. Dante: Hear, hear. Carly: Well, thank you! Now, answer the question. Michael: Uh, no, um, no, he's not here just yet. Carly: He's in traffic. [Laughs] Morgan: Okay, uh, Mom's convinced that Dad's picking up a surprise guest from the airport? Carly: Yes! Yes! If not that, he has something else up his sleeve. Sonny usually does. I just can't wait to find out what it is. [SCENE_BREAK] TJ: Mr. Corinthos! Sam: Hey, hey! C-come here. Come here. Jake's got him. The best thing we can do is stay here. [Sirens wailing] Jason: All right, Sonny, ambulance is on its way, man, okay? Sonny: [Groans] Jason: Okay, you need to hold tight just a little bit longer. Can you do that? There we go. That's my man right there. Hold tight. Hold tight. All right. Officer: Police! Hands where we can see them! Jason: I can't put my hands in the air. I got to keep pressure on this wound. This man's been shot in the chest. Officer: Anybody armed? Jason: I've got a gun in my waistband. Please hurry up. Officer: Toss it. Nice and slow. Sam: I got it. I got it. I got it. [Gun clatters] Jake: All right. All right, this guy's bleeding out. This guy's bleeding out! Officer: How'd that happen? Sam: We don't have time. Where's the ambulance? Jason: You guys hurry. Officer: Medics! Please bring me the medics! Jason: Sonny, you hear that, man? The ambulance is here. They're here, man. Just hold tight. Hold tight. Here they come. Medic: What do we got? Jason: Gunshot wound to the chest. He's bleeding out really bad, man. Medic: All right, we're gonna have to ask you to move away, sir. Jason: Okay. Sonny: Hey. Hey. Tell Carly...I love her. Jason: Yeah. Of course. Yeah, yeah, all right, man. Let these -- let these guys do their job, all right? Okay? Okay. You ready to switch? Medic: Yeah. Jason: One, two, three, go. [Exhales] TJ: I got jumped at Kelly's, and they brought me here -- one of the dead guys -- this freak named Charlie -- made me call Mr. Corinthos. I mean, it's my fault that he got shot. Sam: No, it's not your fault. TJ: No, because he never goes anywhere without backup. The only reason he came here alone is because they said they'd kill me if he didn't. Now he's supposed to get married today. Medic: Sir. Stay with me, sir. TJ: Carly's waiting on him, and she doesn't even know. Medic: Sir, are you able to speak? Stay with me. Stay with me, sir. [SCENE_BREAK] Sloane: I told you about tampering with the election in confidence. Anna: I know. And you also told me that you were going to make it right. Sloane: Well, I changed my mind. Anna: That's too bad. You knew I was coming to see Jordan. Do you honestly think that she was gonna give you a free pass and not get anything in return? Sloane: Fix it. Anna: I can't. I don't want to. Sloane: Well, then, I guess it's Pentonville for both of us. Anna: [Sighs] Sloane: Don't tell me you forgot already. We share another secret, Anna -- a bigger one. You killed a man in cold blood. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: You still cold? Hayden: If you promise to heat me up like this, I'll stop hounding you for a heated pool. [Chuckles] Nikolas: Okay. Um... [Stammers] Well, now that you're, um, somewhat goose- bump-free, should I tell Alfred that you're -- you're ready to eat? Hayden: I'm starving. [Chuckles] Nikolas: How does, uh, lobster salad and a nice, uh, Sauvignon Blanc sound to you? Hayden: Um, like you read my mind. Nikolas: Okay. I'll see you on the terrace, okay? Hayden: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] TJ: What's taking so long? Why haven't they put him in the ambulance? Sam: They know what they're doing. TJ: What if it's too late? What if he dies? Sam: He's not gonna die. He's got too much to live for. Medic: Blood pressure's still dropping. He's not stable enough to transport yet. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Normally, I would be livid if someone was upstaging me at my own wedding, but because it's you, I think I'll let it go. [Laughter] Carly: Oh, God, I can't believe that this day is here. I'm marrying Sonny! [Chuckles] Maxie: Again. Lulu: Again. Carly: Yes, again, okay? Again. And all of you here to witness. Avery: Yay! All: Yay! Carly: [Laughs] Yeah. I mean, you guys... Avery: Yay! Carly: ...You know that Sonny and I have had our share of fireworks and... Avery: Yay! Carly: ...Well, the one thing that has never been in doubt, and that is how much we love our children and how much we love each other's children. Hi! Yeah! We're family. All of us here, we're family, and that's a bond that cannot be broken. [Avery chattering] Carly: Hmm? And you know what? I know I speak for Sonny when I say it means so much to us that you're here wishing us well, and it just makes us so happy. It really does. And, yeah, it feels so different than the last four times. It just does. And I know that sounds crazy. Avery: Yay! Carly: Yeah! Yay, right? [Laughter] But I think that means something. I really do. I think this one's gonna last forever. [Door slams] Carly: I really...do. [Jason enters with his shirt covered in Sonny's blood] [NEXT_ON] Sloane to Anna : I will go public unless Jordan gets me that immunity deal. Jordan: No one close to him is safe. Ava to Julian : There's got to be some way to get Carly's hands off my Avery. Carly to Jason : What's going on? Medic: He's barely stable. We've got to move him now.

Carly and all her bridesmaids as well as all of Sonny's groomsmen and guests to the wedding are waiting for the groom. Nobody suspects there is any cause for worry that he's late. Little do they know he's been fatally shot. TJ wants to help him but cannot when he's tied to a chair at the warehouse and outnumbered. Sam and Jake are there, however. And, surprisingly, we see Jake passionately working to save Sonny's life, as if he might remember that he's really Jason, instead of Jake who is not exactly friends with Sonny.

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Sam: Danny's asleep. At last. Well, he did try and climb out of his crib again. Silas: Making a break for it. That kid's never gonna surrender. Sam: It amazes me that he's still so strong. Silas: He's gonna need his strength tomorrow. Sam: You okay? Silas: Yeah. Why not? Sam: Because you're thinking about your daughter. Carly: Trying to figure out which one you want? Here's a hint -- it should be the one you're married to. Kiki: I didn't hear you come in. Carly: Is Sonny around? I've got news. The judge ruled on Franco's case. Big thanks to Lucy Coe for the tour of the construction site for the deception spa. We eagerly await the opening. Tracy: I can't believe you watch that drivel. Ava: Shh! Tracy: Do you give any credence to that tabloid trash? Ava: I'm a businesswoman. I have to keep on top of pop culture. The judge ruled on artist/serial killer Robert Frank, better known as Franco Quartermaine. Tracy: Was that today? Ava: I thought you didn't like this show. Was he exonerated, or will he spend the rest of his unnatural life behind bars? Tune in after the break. Tracy: No! Ava: All right, don't worry about it. I'm sure it's online. Let me check my twitter feed. Franco: Hey! Look who's trending -- hashtag "Franco's a free man." Brad: Holy cow. Did I just hear that right? Maxie and Spinelli are the parents of the Falconeri baby? [Chuckles] Ah, geez. Felix: They got meds for that. Brad: I thought you weren't speaking to me. Felix: That was my stated intention, my fervent wish, but I couldn't keep silent anymore. Brad: About what? Felix: How you wouldn't step up for your own kid. Brad: [Scoffs] Britt: Oh, my God. Nikolas: What? What is it? Britt: Something's wrong with him. Sabrina: What? What do you mean? Britt: He's pale and his nares are flaring. His breathing's shallow. It's labored. What did you do to him? Headache specialist. Sam: With everything that's been going on with Danny, we haven't talked about Kiki. Silas: Well, there's not really a lot to talk about. Sam: You just found out that you had a -- a daughter. That's life-changing. Silas: I'm trying not to get ahead of myself, Sam. Look, I've had exactly one conversation with Kiki, and she asked me to give her some time. You know, I... I don't even know if she wants to have a relationship with me or not. Sam: Okay. But listen, hello. What do you want? Silas: It'd be nice for Rafe to have a cousin, right? I mean, he doesn't have too much family. Sam: Yeah, Rafe's a great kid. I'm sure he would love to have a cousin, but that's not what I was asking. What about you? Silas: I'll tell you what -- if Kiki ever gets back to me, I'll let you know. Sam: Kiki just found out that she had a father. That is a lot to process, and I'm sure that she's in shock. I mean, I'm certainly in some sort of a shock finding out that you have a daughter with Ava Jerome. Silas: Any typical reason you're in some sort of shock? Sam: [Chuckles] Well, I don't know. I mean, it seems to me that... Ava has some, you know, a different type. After all, she is the same woman who wanted to get back with Franco. Tracy: All the charges were dropped? The murders, the kidnappings, the rapes? Franco: There were no rapes. Tracy: Well, be that as it may, I still find it very hard to believe that even the formidable Diane miller got all the charges dropped. Franco: Well, then you underestimate the formidable ms. Miller. Think of all the blatantly guilty crimes she's managed to exonerate. Tracy: Present company included? Franco: Oh, no, no. In my case, she just told the truth. The tumor made me do it. Ava: Oh, come on. You were not suffering from any tumor when you showed up in a homemade rappelling harness and started graffiti'ing a bank wall. You were always impulsive, mercurial, borderline obsessive. Franco: I like to look at it like I saw things my own way. Yeah, I was eccentric, some might say quirky. Ava: Obsession with death -- that's a quirk to you? Franco: I think it's the only reason you wanted to represent me. You were just as obsessed with money as I was with all things morbid. Why are you two so anxious? Don't I seem more empathetic now that I've had the tumor removed? Rest assured, okay? All the naughty was caused by a glioma, and now that I'm cured, I'm a new man, or at the least, new and improved. Ava: Not that I can see. Franco: There's reams of evidence. Really. The tumor was the bad guy, not me. Tracy: I can't believe a judge fell for that. Franco: The truth is not so hard to accept, Tracy. You should try it sometime. Everyone in the courtroom was convinced. Well... almost everyone. Kiki: So, my dad -- ugh! Franco! -- Isn't responsible for all of the horrible things that he did? Carly: His attorney argued that the location of his tumor affected his ability to tell right from wrong. From a legal standpoint, he was acting from diminished capacity. He didn't know what he was doing. Kiki: So, do you believe that? Carly: The judge did, and I think Sonny has a right to know. Kiki: Wait, wait, wait. You don't think that Sonny would kill Franco, do you? Carly: No. Is Sonny upstairs? Kiki: Actually, Sonny's not here. Is Morgan here? Kiki: No. Sonny's been missing since last night. Carly: He left without telling anyone where he was going? Kiki: He left this. Carly: "I'm sorry. I can't do this. Goodbye." Kiki: You don't think he would actually hurt himself, do you? Carly: He's bipolar, he's volatile, and he's not on his medication. Did Morgan go look for him? Kiki: Yeah. Carly: Alone? Kiki: No, no, Michael went with him, and they were supposed to meet up with Dante. And Olivia ran out of here. She said she thought she knew where he was, so hopefully they're all together. Carly: Together where? Morgan: Right here. Felix: Nikolas Cassadine all but begged you to take the Britch and that child off his hands, but you refused to step up. Brad: So, you want nothing to do with me, but you're eavesdropping on my private conversations? Felix: I didn't have to eavesdrop. Denise was in the hub and she heard the whole thing. She told penny who told epiphany who thinks it's a disgrace -- Brad: Okay, okay, flattered though I might be by the interest of my fellow co- workers, you and your whole little game of telephone have got it all wrong. Felix: Okay. Enlighten me, Brad. Brad: [Sighs] Why do you even care, Felix, huh? You've written me off. Felix: Just answer the question -- did you or did you not tell Nikolas Cassadine that the Britch and the baby could fend for themselves? Brad: What I told Nikolas was that Britt and I had an agreement, and that didn't include raising a baby with her. Felix: Just when I thought you couldn't possibly sink any lower. You know what? I hope you're proud of yourself, Brad, because whatever happens next to that baby is on you. Sabrina: Britt, I didn't -- Britt: He's having trouble breathing. Sabrina: Here. Britt: What do you think you're doing? Sabrina: Britt, I can help. Britt: Help? You're the reason my baby's in trouble. You pretend to be above it but really you got back at me by going after my baby. Nikolas: Britt, calm down. Sabrina didn't do anything. I was right there the whole time. Listen, I need you to focus, okay? You're an O.B. What could be wrong with the baby? [Baby crying] Britt: There's fluid in his lungs. Nikolas: Okay. What does that mean? Britt: We need to get him to a hospital or he could die. Taylor: What do I have to do to get some service around here? TJ: Taylor, uh... I thought you were out of town. Taylor: I'm back, finally. I thought I'd never get away from my parents. TJ: That bad? Taylor: They were all over me, wanted to know how I'd spent every second of my summer here. TJ: Well, I hope you left a few seconds out. Taylor: Like the ones where I had sex with this dude who rejected me? Yeah. I kept that to myself. TJ: Thanks. Taylor: I didn't do it for you. My parents would have freaked. So, catch me up. How are things going with Molly? Before I left, you wanted to ask her to give you another chance. She go for it? TJ: I don't know. Molly said she'd think about it, and, uh... I haven't heard from her since. Brad: You can't put this on me, okay? Britt wanted to raise this baby without me. Felix: Okay, the plan was that she was gonna raise this baby with Patrick. Anted, said plan was devious, underhanded, and doomed to fail, which it did, but Patrick's not the father, so his participation isn't an option. Brad: So she'll raise the kid herself. You know she's an obstetrician, right? She makes good money. Felix: It's not about the money. Westbourne's all alone. Brad: Oh, my God. You make it sound like you've never heard of a single mother before. Felix: Okay, look -- I'm not a fan of the Britch. Having her camped out in my apartment -- in my very room -- was its own form of hell. But even though I was counting the minutes till she left, I'm this close to taking her back, and I have zero connection to that baby. Brad: Damn it, Felix! I don't have any connection to this baby, either! Felix: You mind telling me why that is? Nikolas: We're on our way. The boat's finally here. Britt: Oh, thank God. I have to hurry. Nikolas: Oh, hey, hey! What do you think you're doing? Britt: I have to take my baby to the hospital. He needs suctioning and C-PAP with an ambu bag. The longer we wait, the greater the risk of permanent brain damage. Nikolas: Britt, you're in no condition to go -- Britt: I don't care! He needs help. Sabrina: You stay with Britt. I'll take the baby to the hospital. Britt: Absolutely not. This is your fault to begin with. Sabrina: Britt, we don't have time to get into this. You know me. No matter what's happened between us, you know that I would never do anything to hurt your son. Nikolas: She's right. Give her the baby. Hey. It'll be okay. Britt: [Crying] Sabrina: I promise -- I'll save him. Carly: You okay? Sonny: I'm fine. Olivia: It's been a long day. Dante's picking up the baby from the hospital tomorrow. Sonny: I don't need you taking care of me. Carly: Hey, you're exhausted. I think you could use some rest. Sonny: Rest? Olivia: Come on, Sonny. You've been taking care of me all summer long. Just this one time let me return the favor, okay? Sonny: [Breathes deeply] Carly: Saw the note. Where'd you find him? Michael: With Olivia on the haunted star. Morgan: He had a gun. Carly: Yeah, okay, he wouldn't have used it. He wouldn't have hurt himself in front of Olivia. Michael: She got to him on time. Morgan: Yeah, and then we showed up and convinced him to come home. Dante, too. He's at the hospital, checking on Lulu and the baby right now. Carly: I am so glad that you guys were there for your father, okay? And I know it's difficult when he gets emotional. Michael: Yeah, he's grieving hard for Connie, and he was drinking. He trashed the place, but I think we got through to him. Morgan: He's gonna be okay, though, right, Mikey? Wait. Mom, how did you know that this was going down? Carly: I -- I -- I... I didn't. Michael: So what are you doing here? Tracy: Is that...your tumor? Diane produced it in court? [Cork pops] Franco: Take it easy, girls, please. Even with the tumor, guns were always just a last resort. Hey, auntie Tracy... will you please join me in a toast? After all, at least one of your nephews should be free. Ava: No flute for me? Franco: No, no flute for you. I wouldn't give you a glass of water if you were dying of thirst in the desert, let alone fine champagne. Mmm. Mm-mmm. Ava, I think it's time for you to leave. Ava: Excuse me? Franco: You heard me -- pack your bags and get your poseur ass out of my house. Silas: Ava always liked living dangerously. Especially back then, she never really knew what her limits were, or, worse, she did, and she liked to test them. Sam: Draw a line and she'll cross it. Silas: Pretty much. Sam: Okay. I -- I know... someone like that. Silas: Mm. Under different circumstances, I imagine you might be one of those people. Sam: Under different circumstances. But we're talking about Ava. Did being in a relationship with you mean living dangerously? Silas: At the time, absolutely. Sam: What do you mean? Is this about Stephen? Silas: No. Sam: So, then what was it? What made you so dangerous? Taylor: Sounds like I timed this just right. TJ: Timed what? Taylor: Coming back, seeing you again. After all, the only thing that was keeping you from being with me was Molly. Since she hasn't gotten back to you since you declared your feelings, I should say it's not looking very good. TJ: Molly's been all about her sick nephew, waiting to see if the transplant works. Taylor: It's too bad about Molly's nephew. I bet she makes time for Rafe. TJ: Wow. That was subtle. Taylor: Sorry. TJ: Listen, I'm not gonna let you trash-talk Molly, all right? Taylor: I'll stop. On one condition. Bring me some water? I'm dying of thirst. TJ: Here. Help yourself. Taylor: Gross! You're giving me used water? TJ: What are you talking about? I just poured this. Taylor: Get that away from me! [Gasps] TJ: Oh! I'm so sorry. Taylor: You did that on purpose! TJ: No, I didn't! It was an accident, I swear. Come here. Please? I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Oh. Britt: I should've been on that boat. What kind of mother am I? Just hands off my baby right after he's born? Nikolas: You sent him to get the care that he desperately needs. Britt: He needs me. He's my son. Nikolas: You're right. He does need you. He needs you to make important decisions for him. He needs you to take good care of yourself. Britt: Well, I don't trust Sabrina. She has no clue what she's doing. Nikolas: Okay. Do you trust me? You trust me? Well, I would be completely lost in here if it wasn't for her. She helped me help you. She helped me help your baby. I promise you that she is doing everything she can to take care of your son right now. Britt: But w-w-what if it's not enough? What if -- what if they don't make it to the hospital in time? I mean, you saw how pale he was. I have no idea what his oxygen saturation was. I mean, what -- what if it's permanent? What -- what if... Nikolas: I know. It's gonna be okay. Brad: I'm Britt's baby's sperm donor. That's my only tie to the kid. Sabrina: Felix! Oh, thank God. It's Britt's baby. Felix: Britt had the baby? Sabrina: She went into labor at Wyndemere, and I delivered him. Felix: You did? You delivered Westbourne's baby -- that baby there? Sabrina: Felix, there's no time. His breathing's compromised, and he's coughing up fluid. Felix: Okay, take it to pediatrics. I'll call ahead. Yeah, we have a newborn coming to pediatrics. We'll need a pulmonary assist, stat. You coming? Michael: Franco's a free man? Morgan: Whoa, whoa, wait. They dropped all the charges? Every one of them? Carly: The judge ruled that Franco wasn't responsible for his actions because of the tumor, and I wanted to tell your father, but it could definitely wait. Michael: I'm sure dad's not gonna like that we kept it from him. Carly: Michael, he's going through enough right now. He can wait till tomorrow to find out about Franco. Kiki: Morgan, I know that Franco isn't your favorite person, but I really need to see him. Is he at the Quartermaines? Carly: I'm not Franco's keeper. Michael: I don't think that's what she meant, mom. Carly: I'm sorry. Okay, I'm sorry I snapped. He was living at the Quartermaines before he went into the hospital. I mean, it does make sense that he would go back there. Morgan: I think I should stay here for a while. Can you give Kiki a ride, Michael? Michael: Uh, yeah. Sure. If you're okay with that. Morgan: Yeah, I think if tonight proved anything, it's that we're family, no matter what. I'll be back soon, okay? Kiki: Okay. Morgan: Just need to tell my dad something first. Kiki: Yeah, okay. Carly: Hey, your dad's really tired, okay? He's exhausted, and he's not thinking clearly. It might not be the best time to talk to him. Morgan: No, it's not, but this can't wait. Sonny: Turn that light off. Olivia: Hey, you don't have to yell. Now, where are your pills? It's more important now that you take your medication than it ever was -- Sonny: You a nurse? Olivia: Sonny, you almost killed yourself, okay? So I don't care if you resent me for the rest of my life! I can't lose another person that I love! If that means that I have to follow you around like a jailor, then that's the way it's gonna be. Sonny: Top drawer. Olivia? Olivia: Yeah. Sonny: I'm sorry. Olivia: Me too. [Knock on door] Morgan: Dad. How you feeling? Sonny: I'm getting there. [Laughs] Morgan: Um, can I -- can I talk to you about something? Olivia: I think your dad should rest. Sonny: Yeah. Let him in. Olivia: I'm gonna make you some tea. Morgan: Dad... you really scared me tonight. Sonny: You weren't supposed to see that. You weren't supposed to be there. Morgan: I know. I just -- I want you to know how sorry I am about what happened to Connie. Sonny: I appreciate that. Morgan: No, dad. I mean, I'm sorry because... Connie's death... it's all my fault. Franco's not picking up. Michael: Well, my mom's right. He's probably at the Quartermaines. You're heading there anyway. I can drive you. Kiki: Thank you. Thank you. Yeah, let's go. Carly: I'll come with you. Ava: You can't kick me out. This is Monica's house. Both: Alan gave it to her. Franco: And I never got to meet my father, but I'm pretty sure I'm one of his heirs. And as such, kicking you to the curb, Ava. Ava: Are you really sure you want to do that? Franco: So sure, my eyes hurt. Ava: Please... keep in mind that I am privy to one of your most recent felonies. Franco: Yeah. Okay, why are we whispering? Shouldn't we speak up so auntie Tracy can hear us? Ava: How do you think your family will react when they find out about your crimes committed in the name of taking ELQ. Franco: Oh, right, right, that. Ava: Exactly. Franco: Yeah. You know, truthfully, it's nothing but a huge weight on my shoulders. Hey, auntie Tracy, in case you were wondering, it was me who poisoned our relish. Sam: So, you're -- you were dangerous because...? Silas: It's nothing, you know? It's... it's all in the past. What do you care about an old relationship I had with Ava, anyway? Sam: Because I'm just trying to get to know you. Silas: Why, hmm? Why? You said that anything personal between us was -- was verboten. Sam: Because you're my friend, and I mean that. And anything more than that, I just -- I couldn't possibly think about that -- not until my son gets better. Silas: All being well, that could be as soon as tomorrow. What happens then? TJ: Molly, uh, hey. I was just -- Molly: Drying off Taylor's shirt? Taylor: He threw a glass of water at me. Molly: Maybe you deserved it. Rafe: Uh, let's get a table, unless you want to go someplace else. TJ: Can I please talk to you for a minute? Taylor: I'm sorry. You're leaving me drenched? TJ: Look, I'm sure you can manage, all right? Look, Molly, what you saw right there was not remotely what it looked like, okay? Molly: It's okay. TJ: No, it's not. Look, I've been trying to keep my distance because I understand yore under a lot of pressure dealing with Danny, but... I hear he's doing better. Molly: Yeah. We're hoping the transplant worked. TJ: Good. In that case -- I mean, I don't know if you remember 'cause it's been so long ago, but I asked you if you wanted to get back together, and you said you'd think about it. So, have you thought about it? Do you want to get back together with me? Silas: There is a very good chance that Danny's gonna start to recover, thanks to Derek Wells. Sam: Well, I would hope so. Silas: It's gonna happen, Sam. And then where does that leave us? [Elevator bell dings] Sabrina: Dr. Clay, I've got a newborn that just delivered pale and coughing up blood. Felix: Dr. Berg is on his way. Silas: We can't wait. Let's go. Britt: I don't know what I would do if -- if anything happened to him. Nikolas: Okay, you're a doctor. Have you ever treated a child with fluid in her lungs before? Britt: Many times, many times. Nikolas: And it usually turns out okay. Britt: Usually, but that's when I'm in a hospital and I can treat the baby right away. Nikolas: Right. Well, Sabrina should be at the hospital by now. The staff -- Britt: But I should be at the hospital. That's my kid. I would know exactly what to do every step of the procedure. Nikolas: Okay. All right, then -- then walk me through it. What would you be doing for your son right now? Britt: Well, depending on the condition of the child, I would insert an endotracheal tube into the windpipe. Nikolas: Is that surgery? Britt: No, the tube is inserted through the mouth. Then attach suction to the E.T. tube. And clear the fluid by gently withdrawing. Once the fluid has cleared the trachea, I would then begin with continuous positive airway pressure to push the fluid out of the lungs and into the circulatory system. Sonny: Your fault? Why would you even think something like that? Morgan: Because, dad, I asked you to keep that secret... about Kiki not being a Quartermaine, that I knew that -- that her and Michael weren't related. And I just -- I know that's what came between you and Connie. Sonny: Listen. What happened to Connie was not your fault. Morgan: Yeah, but if I would've just told Kiki the truth in the beginning, then Connie wouldn't have been pressured to print that story, and AJ wouldn't have -- Sonny: Forget AJ! I don't want to hear about him! What he did was on him, no one else. Morgan: But, dad, I pressured you. Sonny: No, you did not pressure me. You came to me. You know how important that was to me? I didn't like the distance between us. I know how much you love that girl. But in the end, what? She still wants to be with you. Truth comes out. She still wants to be with you. Morgan: No, dad. She doesn't. She -- she... she wants to because she thinks that I was in the dark when we got married. Kiki: I just need to find Franco. Michael: Can I talk with you alone just for a minute? Carly: I'll show myself in. [Door closes] Kiki: What is this about? Michael: Morgan. Morgan: Dad, Kiki will leave me if she ever finds out that I knew that Franco wasn't her father. Tracy: What did you just say? Franco: I poisoned your condiments on national television. Well, technically, that part wasn't on television. It was just the aftermath. Tracy: You bastard. Franco: Oh, now, take it easy. All's well that ends well, Auntie. You're back on top. You have ELQ. Ava: Thanks to me. Tracy: Why? There is no love lost between you and AJ. Franco: You got that right. I poisoned both sets of relish. Tracy: For what? Some unfortunate exercise in performance art? Franco: Who knows? Who cares? Maybe the tumor made me do that, too. All I know is that now I don't give a damn about any of that. I don't give a damn about not getting my birthright or ELQ or making the family pay. And I don't give a damn about you, Ava. I never did. The truth is... my heart belongs to someone else. TJ: So, do you want to get back with me? Look, Molly, please, don't look at her. Look at me. This is about us. Molly: Yes. TJ: Yes, what? Molly: I want us to be together again. TJ: For real? Molly: For real. TJ: Oh, yes! [Laughs] Molly: I missed you, TJ. TJ: Oh, gosh, I missed you, too, Molly. You have no idea. Taylor: Enjoying the happy reunion? Rafe: Not really. Taylor: Looks like we've got a mutual problem here. So what are we gonna do about it? Nikolas: Thank you. Britt: Was that Sabrina? Nikolas: That was the launch captain. He's finally back at the dock. Britt: Something's wrong. We should've heard from Sabrina by now. Nikolas: You said yourself that the condition was treatable, right? Britt: Yeah, but it doesn't take this long. There must have been a complication or -- Nikolas: Sabrina will call when she can, and she promised to send medical personnel out here for you. Britt: I can't wait any more. Please -- Nikolas: Britt, please, please, sit back -- Britt: I have to be with my baby. Nikolas: Okay, okay, okay! Okay, okay. Come on. I got you. I got you. Let's go. You're all right. Kiki: Michael, I don't want to talk about who knew what and when they knew it. Michael: That's not -- that's not what I wanted to say. Honestly, it doesn't matter who knew what when. Morgan loves you. He does, and maybe I didn't want to admit it, but... I behaved very, very badly towards Morgan. Kiki: Michael, you didn't do anything wrong. Morgan and I have -- Michael: I was looking for any reason not to trust Morgan. But he's family, you know? And -- and I should be on his side instead of against him. And now that you're... now that you're his wife... you're family, too, DNA or not. Sonny: I will be by your side, no matter what. Morgan: I know, dad. You proved that to me. Sonny: Well, I only want what's best for you. You know that. Morgan: All I want's what best for you, too. So, please, dad... you got so much to live for. Don't do anything to hurt yourself. 'Cause if you want what's best for me, that's having you in my life. Sonny: I know, son. Morgan: I'm sorry I ever doubted how much you care about me. I love you, dad. Tracy: [Laughing] Carly? You have feelings for Carly? This is perfect. I am almost willing to forget that she's trespassing. Carly: Shut up, Tracy. Tracy: You know, I have to admit, you do fit the profile. She does love her murderers -- Sonny, AJ, And, of course, Jason. Carly: Not that you're in any position to judge my taste in men, given your devotion to my deadbeat uncle, but Franco and I are not, never have been, ever will be a couple. Franco: Oh, this is fun. Where are we going? Carly: Move! Tracy: Oh, I think that gets filed under "protests too much," but given the amount of grief that Carly has caused my family, it is very gratifying to know she's about to get hers. Almost worth the price of admission. Ava: Yes. Well, she and Franco, they're a... a barrel of laughs. [Chuckles nervously] Tracy... [Clears throat] ...You're not really gonna let Franco kick me out, are you? You and I, we are... more than just colleagues. We're friends. Tracy: We're not friends. And, uh, we don't work together anymore, either. Ava: But I'm in charge of special projects. Tracy: The only reason I gave you that job was because you said you had Franco wrapped around your little finger, and you were gonna make sure Franco stayed on my side and not AJ's, but now AJ Is in jail, and the new and improved Franco clearly answers to no one. Except maybe Carly. Carly: What the hell was that?! You have feelings for me?! Are you nuts?! Franco: I -- I don't know how to answer -- Carly: I don't believe that you are capable of feeling anything romantic for anyone. Franco: You don't? Really? You've stood by my side... since the bridge. You talked me off of a ledge two times, literally. Carly: That's because if you didn't mean to, if you really didn't know what you were doing, Jason would have wanted me to. Franco: Oh, wait. So this is all about Jason. Carly: I didn't say that. Franco: Okay, so it's not about Jason? Carly: I didn't say that, either. Franco: You're confusing me. Carly, please, let me be clear. Is this... Jason is the only reason that you care about me. Carly: I'm not gonna stay here and play these mind games with you. Franco: Okay, I don't want to play games. Believe me -- done. I'm done with games. I'm all about the truth. I'm being truthful. All right, here is the truth. I need for you to believe in me. Carly: It will be a cold day in hell before I feel anything for you. And as far as this rehabilitation... I don't know! I know you had a tumor. I know the doctors said it affected you. But I saw firsthand the hell you caused. I saw it. I don't know what I believe. Franco: I'm gonna prove to you that I'm a changed man. Good night, Carly. I'll see you around. Carly: Oh, my God. Tracy: I give you an hour, Ava. Then I want you packed and gone. Ava: We -- we had an agreement, Tracy. I need that job. Tracy: Well, if you want to run special projects, I suggest you set up a card table in that gallery you're so proud of. Good luck to you. Ava: You don't understand. I need ELQ. Tracy: Well, fortunately, ELQ does not need you. Oh, 58 minutes, Ava. Don't let the door hit you on the ass. Ava: You can't do this. Tracy: I am not liking this side of you. You know, maybe it was that tumor making my nephew crazy. Because right now... he seems like the sanest one in the room. Ava: Well, if you believe that, you are just as deluded as he is. Tracy: My family is gonna be so much better off with you out of the company and you out of our lives! [Elevator bell dings] Britt: Brad! Where's my baby? Is he okay? Brad: He's, um... Silas: He's fine. Britt: How's his breathing? What's his o2 stat? Silas: His breathing issues have resolved. No signs of distress. Nice and pink. He's satting at 100%. Britt: Oh, thank God. Silas: Nurse Santiago got him here just in time. Britt: Can I? Silas: Yeah. Be my guest. What are you smiling about? Sam: You. I don't know why you would ever consider yourself as... dangerous, because what you did right there, that was definitely something else. Britt: Such a good boy. Mommy's here. Nikolas: He looks great. Britt: He's perfect. Nikolas: We need to get you checked out. Britt: In a minute. Nikolas: He is pretty cute. Britt: [Chuckles] Thank you, Nikolas... for bringing me here. Nikolas: You're welcome. Felix: You delivered that baby all by yourself? Sabrina: I didn't have much choice. Felix: [Laughs] You deserve a medal after what the Britch put you and Patrick through this past year. Sabrina: I'm a nurse first. It doesn't matter what Britt put me through. Besides, now that the baby's born, it's all over. Felix: Yeah, except, uh... Sabrina: Except what? Felix: Is it just me, or does that baby look nothing like Brad at all? Kiki: I don't know what to say. Michael: Just say you'll be good to my brother, okay? That you'll...love him as much as he loves you. Morgan: Hey. Michael: Hey. Is, uh...dad okay? Morgan: Um, I think he will be now. I just want to say, Michael, you were really great tonight, with everything you said to him and how you got through to him. Michael: Well, it was all of us. Dad loves and needs all of us. Morgan: Anyway, I just -- thanks for giving Kiki a ride over and everything else. Michael: Yeah, sure. That's what family's for, right? Olivia: Okay. You're all set. If you need anything, I'll be right over in the guest room, so just, uh...drink your tea and take your pills and try to get some sleep. I know everything will be back to normal. The world still won't make sense, but I... I promise you, you will feel better tomorrow. [Door closes] Sonny: I don't want to feel better.

Sam pumps Silas for information about his relationship with Ava when he was younger. He asks her why she is interested and reminds her that she said she didn't think they should share personal information. She says she is his friend and can't think about being anything more until her son is better. He says that could happen as soon as tomorrow and asks her what happens then. Brad relishes his discovery that Spinelli and Maxie are the biological parents of the Falconeri baby. Felix confronts Brad about not stepping up for his child with Britt. Brad says he doesn't know why Felix cares, but that his agreement with Britt didn't include co-parenting. Britt notices that her newborn is pale and is having trouble breathing. She blames Sabrina. Nikolas won't allow Britt to go to the hospital with Sabrina and the baby, because she isn't stable enough. Nikolas and Britt take the next boat. Silas suctions the baby and when Britt arrives, the baby is fine. Felix commends Sabrina on delivering the baby by herself. He notes that the child looks nothing like Brad.

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Steve: What have you got? EMT: Respiratory distress, Doc. [Indistinct conversations] Patrick: Steve? Steve: Yeah? Patrick: Have you seen Monica? I paged her. She hasn't gotten back to me. Steve: Did you check the lab? Patrick: I was just there. Steve: Does it need to be the chief -- [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: Well, can you -- can you tell me, was there -- was there much suffering? Okay. Well, thank you so much. I appreciate the call. Uh, Tracy? Actually, uh, Tracy is here. Uh, and I-I should be the one to tell her. Okay. Thank you. [Coughing] [SCENE_BREAK] Jerry: Now, a single dose at the first sign of symptoms -- mix it with water, and you'll be fine. Joe Jr.: Did they get enough blood, or are they gonna need more? Nurse: We're good for now, but don't go too far in case we need another sample. Tracy: I'm not gonna go anywhere. I want them to figure out why I am immune to the pathogen so they can use me to make an antidote. Joe Jr.: Doctors are working on it. Tracy: I don't understand. Why am I, of everybody in Port Charles, immune? Why isn't it you? Joe Jr.: Why not? Fate works in mysterious ways. Tracy: Well, there's mysterious, and then there's cruel. Look at you. You're a mess. Joe Jr.: Yeah, well, don't -- [Coughs] Excuse me. Don't count me out just yet. When they beat this thing, it's gonna be because of you -- your generosity, your heart, and your blood. Tracy: Yeah, if not my blood, then the $18 million I coughed up to get the cure from Jerry Jacks. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Carly! Johnny: [Grunts] Todd: Go get your car! Carly: You take care of him! Todd: Go! Johnny: [Grunts] Todd: Carly doesn't want you to die. How 'bout it, Johnny? You think you're gonna bleed to death? Huh? Huh? Johnny: [Grunts] Todd: If you ask me... be exactly what you deserve... for killing my granddaughter. Don't worry. With the day I'm having, probably right behind you. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: What are you doing? Dante: I'm calling for backup. Shawn: No, no. Don't, don't, don't. Look... look, if Jerry sees cops, he'll kill Alexis. Dante: The PCPD's stretched too thin, anyway. Shawn: Look, stay with McBain. Get that case open and the antiserum out to everyone in Port Charles. I'll get Jerry. All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: They have to be here somewhere, Jax. Jax: They didn't get that big of a lead. Sonny: Where the hell are they? Jax: I don't know. They couldn't have gotten away this fast, though. [SCENE_BREAK] Jerry: Watch the step. Well, thank God it's here. Alexis: Could you be more specific? Jerry: Our ride, darling. Alexis: Our ride? Jerry: Precisely. Alexis: Our ride to where? Jerry: To our future. Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: What have we got? McBain: Equinox model briefcase -- standard combination lock. We're lucky Manning didn't force his way into this. These things are designed to destroy their contents if broken into. Dante: Oh, so without the combination, we're screwed? McBain: Yeah. You feel lucky? Why don't you try 8-8-1-1-0? Dante: Dead man's hand. McBain: Mm. [Click] Dante: Nice work. McBain: Wait. [Beeping] Dante: Okay. A bomb. Really, Jerry? McBain: I knew it wasn't gonna be this easy. [SCENE_BREAK] Jerry: Watch your head. Watch the step -- bloody 10-inch heels. Well, get comfy. This'll be your home for a while. Alexis: Why don't you just let me go? Jerry: [Chuckles] Is that a trick question? Alexis: If I'm on this boat when it leave the harbor, Sonny and Jax will stop at nothing to hunt you down. Jerry: Sonny I don't care about, but it's in my brother's best interest to remain on land. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: That's it. That's Jerry's boat. Sonny: How do you know, Jax? Jax: He may love a grand entrance, but right now he needs an inconspicuous getaway. Trust me. That's Jerry. Let's go. Let's go get Alexis. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: Area's clear. If this thing goes off, the only two casualties are gonna be you and me. McBain: Yeah. No one's gonna be around for long without the counteragent. Dante: So, what do you know about defusing bombs? McBain: I could use a refresher course at the college. You? Dante: Yeah. Me too. I don't know too much. So what do we do now? McBain: How do you feel about praying? Dante: Why would Jerry leave the antiserum if he's just gonna blow it up and let everyone die? McBain: I don't know. Maybe he was planning on deactivating this when he got safely away. Dante: That's great. Sonny and Jax get to him first, and then we've got a lot of problems. McBain: Yeah. Right now our first priority is to get the antiserum to the hospital intact. Dante: Well, who are you calling? McBain: I got a sort-of friend at the Bureau. Maybe he can walk us through this. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Why is it in Jax's best interest to stay on land? Jerry: Because I knew my brother and his merry band would never let me take the money and go in peace. So I took a few measures to ensure our escape. Jax: You, uh, you feeling a little under the weather? Sonny: Thanks to your wack job of a brother. Jax: Well, you save your strength. I'll go get Alexis. Sonny: How you gonna do that? You're as weak as I am. Jax: I'm still standing, which is more than I can say for you. Besides, you keep pointing out that Jerry is my brother and it's on me to fix, so I'm gonna go fix it. Sonny: Let me tell you something, Jax. Anything happens to my little girl's mother, I'm gonna kill you myself. Jax: Don't worry, Sonny. I'm gonna give you a lifetime of opportunities to kill me. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Dying is easy. And all you want to do is just go to sleep, be peaceful. Right? Not like it was for my granddaughter, who went flying over a cliff in a burning car. Lulu: Johnny?! Johnny! Johnny, can you hear me? It's Lulu! Todd: He was shot. He's -- he's bleeding. Well, you can see that. Lulu: You have to just put pressure on the wound! Todd: I did! I-I was! Is he -- Lulu: He's alive. Todd: Good. That's -- that's great. Lulu: This is not gonna work. I need -- give me your jacket. Todd: This is not off the rack. It's handmade. Lulu: Give me your jacket! What are you even doing while he's lying here dying?! [Vehicle approaches] [Tires screech] Carly: Help me get him in the car! [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Monica, are they making any progress? Monica: No, not so far. Have you talked to Ned or Dillon? Tracy: No. Joe Jr.: Well, you know, from what I hear, the service is bad all over. You know, everybody's probably trying to get through to their families, so the circuits are overloaded. But the Internet's still working, so maybe we can scare up your boys on a video call. Monica: Could we table this for right now? I need to talk to you, please. Tracy: What is this about? Monica: There has been a fatality. Tracy: Who? Monica: Well, it's somebody that is close to both of us. Tracy: Daddy. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: What the hell are you doing? Why aren't you helping me? You're driving the car. Lulu, you and I ride in the back. Lulu: No, no, no. Delores told me that Dante was here. Have you seen him? Carly: Lulu, he's in the warehouse, but he's probably gone after Jerry by now. Lulu: I'll find him. Carly: Lulu, wait! Lulu: No, just get Johnny to a hospital. Carly: Let's go. Lulu: Dante! Carly: Todd! Todd: Yeah. Carly: Come on! Todd: Blood all over my jacket. [Sighs] Just so you know, I'm not doing this for him. I'm doing this for you. [Tires screech] [SCENE_BREAK] McBain: Tell Sorenson it's John McBain and this is an emergency. No, don't. You can't -- [Hold music playing] McBain: Bomb squad just put me on hold. Dante: [Laughs] McBain: How you holding up? Dante: Yeah. [Clears throat] You know, I'm good. I'm good. I just -- I think we'll, uh, probably have to improvise here, because we've got to shut this timer off with or without the help of the FBI, 'cause if this place blows, uh, we're screwed, not to mention this antiserum's gonna be gone, so... Lulu: Dante! Dante! Dante! [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: [Grunts] Carly: We're here. I need you to go find a doctor. Johnny: Carly, I got to tell you something. Carly: Hey, we got you to the hospital, and we're gonna take care of you, okay. We're gonna take care of you. Todd, please go find a doctor. Todd: No, they know you here. You go get the doctor. Carly: Are you kidding me? I need your help! We need a doctor over here, please! Johnny: Carly! Todd: Hey. I'll be right back. Don't get all deathbed chatty on me, huh? [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Dante! Oh, my God. Dante: What are you doing? What happened? Are you okay? Lulu: Yes, but I -- Dante: What are you doing? You can't be here. You have to go. Lulu: Why? Dante: Jerry's rigged the antiserum with a bomb. You have to go. Lulu: Can't we call a bomb squad? Dante: It's too late. There's no time. McBain and I are trying to defuse it. Lulu: I'm gonna stay with you. McBain: Not a good place right now. Lulu: I know, but I'm not gonna leave him. Dante: You still waiting for the FBI? Lulu: They put you on hold? McBain: Hard-earned tax dollars at work. Look, I've been studying this bomb while I was waiting, and here's what I know. It's more complicated than anything I've ever seen. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Not Daddy. I-I spoke to him this morning. He was sick, but he was managing. Monica: Tracy, listen. You don't understand. Tracy: Don't understand? What's to understand? My father's dead. Monica: Edward isn't dead. Tracy: He's not dead? Monica: No. Tracy: Monica, are you malicious or just stupid and insensitive? Monica: No, you are jumping to conclusions. Edward isn't dead. Cook is. Tracy: Cook is dead? Monica: Yes. Can you believe it? Tracy: Monica, could you have been just a tad bit more specific? Monica: Well, she is family. Granted, she's terrifying, but -- Tracy: Oh, please, she didn't let us in the kitchen for 10 years. Monica: But she still is family, Tracy, and she deserves to be mourned... for as long as we can. Tracy: Well, unless the CDC comes up with a remedy quickly -- Patrick: Actually, I think I have it. [SCENE_BREAK] McBain: I need your help, all right? Here's what I've got. I've got a standard block of plastique, and it's wired to a timer. Dante: We have to get this antiserum to the hospital, but before we can do that, we have to defuse this bomb. Lulu: Okay, tell me how I can help. Dante: How you can help -- you can get yourself someplace that isn't right next to a bomb. Lulu: Dante, I am not leaving you. Dante: Please listen to me. Lulu: We don't have time to argue about this. We either both live or we both die, but we are doing it together. McBain: No, I don't have a defusing kit! Who would have a defusing kit in a situation li-- what? Look, hey, we need something to cut wires. You got anything? Lulu: Um, act-- wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. I'm, um... McBain: Anything? Lulu: I think I have nail cutters. Would that work? Hang on. McBain: Nail cutters? Yes? N-- he doesn't know. Well, let's try it. Lulu: Here. These. McBain: Oh, boy. We're gonna find out. Lulu: Look, you do need me. Dante: [Chuckles] What else is new? [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Jerry, listen to me. I'll make you a deal, all right? You -- you release the antiserum, you deactivate the bomb... I'm yours. Jerry: But you are mine, Alexis. How can you offer something I already possess? Alexis: I wasn't clear. I apologize. What I meant to say is... accept my offer, you give Jax and Sonny the antiserum to take to the hospital, and you won't have to sleep with one eye open for the rest of your life. Jerry: [Chuckles] You know, it's adorable how you think that you can actually hurt me. Alexis: I'm a Cassadine. Don't underestimate me. Jerry: Feisty. What do I get with this deal? Alexis: I will go with you willingly. I will stay with you voluntarily. Please! Please, my daughters need the medicine. Jerry: And they'll get it. Don't worry. And once we're safely away, I'll deactivate the bomb using a remote -- [Coughing] Alexis: Jerry? Are you sick? Jerry: Oh, more than you know. But don't worry. I'm anticipating a full recovery very soon. [Sighs] Got to go. Be good. And don't do anything stupid. Goodbye, Port Charles. Be a great relief never to see you again. Jax: Look what I found. Keys. [SCENE_BREAK] McBain: Listen, he says the first thing we need to do is disconnect the timer from the explosive. It should be a thin white wire connecting them. You got that? Lulu: Hang on. Hang on. Wait. Let me get a better angle. Hang on. McBain: We're looking. Lulu: Here. Right there. Dante: Yeah. Okay. We got it. McBain: Sorenson, we got it. What do we do? Cut it. Dante: I can't stop my freaking hand from shaking. Lulu: Okay. We'll do it together. Just... okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Jerry, you son of a bitch. I'm coming for you. Shawn: Not by yourself you're not. I've got an idea. You good? Sonny: Always. Shawn: Good. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: [Grunts] Okay, Jerry. You think you have this all under control. But if we make it to open water and I'm still on this tub, I will find a way to feed you to the sharks. Jerry: Give me the keys, Jax. Jax: You let Alexis go first. Jerry: No, Alexis is coming with me. Jax: Nobody's going anywhere... Jerry: Don't push me. Jax: ...Without these, Jerry. What are you gonna do? You gonna shoot me? Huh? Thanks to you, I'm already dead. Jerry: If you want to live, by all means, live. You see, the counteragent is in the warehouse, so you're wasting time -- Jax: You're wasting time! You got your money. Let me take Alexis, and you are in the clear. Jerry: No, no, no, no. I need protection. I can't have everything I've worked for be done for nothing. Jax: Then let me protect you. Jerry: Why the hell bother?! Jax: Because, God help me, you're still my brother. And no matter what you've done, I still love you, Jerry. It's not too late, Jerry. We can still find a way out of this. Jerry: If you don't let me go, there won't be much of me left to save. Jax: I don't believe that. In spite of the mistakes you've made and the people you've hurt, I can't write you off. I just won't. Jerry: You may as well. If I don't leave now, I'm a dead man. Jax: I will protect you! Jerry: Not from this! Don't you understand?! I'm dying! [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Hey! Hey! You, you're a doctor, right? Tech: Someone will be with you. Todd: You're wearing a white coat. There's a guy out there who's been shot. Tech: I got a kid in 3 waiting for a chest tube. Todd: Fine, give the tube to the kid, and then Johnny...dies. Wait. No. Stop. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I'm right here. You're gonna be okay, all right? But you're gonna have to fight, Johnny. You're gonna have to fight. Johnny: I got to tell you something. Carly: I don't want you talking, okay? You have to save your strength. Johnny: Gonna to tell you everything... everything that happened. [SCENE_BREAK] [Fingers tapping] Alexis: Ow! [Crash] Alexis: [Gasps] [Panting] What took you so long? [SCENE_BREAK] Jerry: I should never have told you. Jax: Dying? What -- from what, Jerry, the pathogen? Jerry: No! No. The bastard who had me shot. Jax: The Balkan. He's dead. Jerry: No, no. That's what he wanted me to be, too, but when I survived the rifle shot, I -- my recovery was hampered by dreadful side effects. And then the doctors finally diagnosed me with radiation sickness. Jax: Radiation sickness. From the bullet. Jerry: Yeah. Laced with polonium-210 -- nasty but very effective, with lingering radiation that's eating me up. Jax: Shouldn't you be dead already? Jerry: Well, I have some people who discovered a way to keep me alive and ultimately find a cure. Unfortunately, their price is exorbitant, and I paid what I could, but the balance is still very, very high. Jax: $88 million? Jerry: Yeah. Isn't it ironic? What I still owe them equals the numbers our father credited to his success and he died for. And now... I'm gonna die from it, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Listen to me. I got to tell you -- Carly: No. No, listen, but you got to save your strength. Say it later, okay? Johnny: I got to tell you what I did. Carly: You need to stop talking. Johnny: I know we said no more -- no more secrets and no more lies, but... you believe me, right? I-I got to tell you. Carly: No. No, no, no. No, no. Johnny: You need to know. Carly: You need to stop talking. Johnny: But you need to know everything before I die. Steve: Johnny! Let me see what's going on. Todd: Took a long time. Apparently some knucklehead put a pathogen in the water. Johnny: [Grunts] Steve: Trauma 2. Let's go. Carly: Okay. I'll be right here. You're gonna be okay. Steve: Put pressure on that. Johnny: [Grunts] Carly: [Sighs] Todd: Hey. You okay? Carly: Talking like he's dying. Todd: Well, he's delirious. He's probably not making any sense at all. Carly: Sounded like a c-- Todd: What? It sounded like what? Carly: A confession. I mean, what does that mean, though? What does he have to confess about? Todd: I-I don't know. Carly: Sure about that? Jax says at the marina, you and Johnny were arguing. Is that what Johnny was talking about? [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: The good news is I was able to isolate the antibodies that Tracy's immune system generated and synthesize it. Monica: Has it been tested? Patrick: Yes. Only in the lab. Monica, it worked. It stopped the pathogen, and it turned it back. Monica: Well, then the findings have to go to CDC. Patrick: I already did that. Monica: Okay, then we can start distribution protocol. Patrick: I can't. Tracy: What do you mean you can't? It has to go to everybody as quickly as possible, including my father. I'm gonna get him down here. Patrick: It took hours to make this one dose with all the equipment we have. There's not enough time to make it for the whole city. We can't generate that much. Tracy: How much can you generate? Patrick: This is it. [SCENE_BREAK] [Beeping] Dante: [Exhales] So far, so good. McBain: We're not done yet. Now what? Dante: I guess it is a good thing you're here. Lulu: There's no place I'd rather be. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: That's all the antiserum you have? Patrick: Producing it on a mass scale would take days. The hospital simply doesn't have the resources. The CDC does. But it's still gonna take too much time. Monica: One dose. Joe Jr.: Well, since no one else is saying it, I'll ask. If there's only one dose... who gets it? Patrick: Monica, I've done everything I can. I'm going to spend time with my daughter. Tracy: Monica, if only one person in Port Charles gets... that medicine, you and I both know who it is. Monica: Oh, we do? Tracy: It's Daddy. [Cell phone rings] [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I feel like I have a fever that's 110, and there's no cure. My boyfriend's been shot. So if these are my last few moments on earth, I don't want to spend them hearing you tell me what a horrible person you are. Todd: I am a horrible person. Carly: [Chuckles] Todd: But I'm being honest with you. Right? Don't I get points for being honest? Carly: Yeah, you get points for telling the truth. What were you and Johnny arguing about? Todd: He doesn't deserve you. He's lying to you. He hasn't changed. Carly: 'Cause you don't believe people can change, right? 'Cause they just won't change. Todd: That's a sticky issue. I do not believe that Johnny has changed. But I do believe that someone could change for you. Steve: Carly! Carly: Hi. Steve: Hey. Carly: Hey. Well? Steve: Johnny's stable for now. The bullet did serious damage. But, uh, you know, with him already compromised from the pathogen, there's only so much we can do. Carly: Is he gonna make it? Steve: I'm gonna remove the bullet as soon as an O.R. gets free. But in the meantime, you might want to spend any time you have left with him. Carly: [Sighs] Todd: I'll go with you. Carly: No. I need to be with Johnny alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: [Groans] [Sighs] Thank you. Wait a minute. If you guys were able to get here, then someone must have disabled the bomb. Shawn: Bomb? Alexis: Jerry rigged the antiserum to a time bomb, and he said he would defuse it once he knew that we were out of the way and no one would be after us. Shawn: We left the antiserum with Carly and Manning. Alexis: Then the bomb's still live? [SCENE_BREAK] McBain: Okay, cut the green wire attaching the battery from the detonator. Dante: Okay, I-I'm not seeing a green wire. McBain: You're not seeing a green -- are you sure? Dante: Well, I'm looking right now again, but I do not see a green wire. Do you see a green wire? Lulu: I don't see anything. McBain: Sorenson, we don't have a green wire. Now what? [Sighs] He's figuring it out. Hey, listen. You know what? Get out of here, all right? I can take this myself. Dante: What are you talking about? Lulu: We're not gonna leave. McBain: It's a one-person job from here on out. Lulu: You don't know that. You could -- Dante: Whoa. You okay? Lulu: No, I'm fine. I'm fine. Dante: We're going. McBain: Listen, there's still time for you, all right? Even if the bomb blows, the CDC, the hospital -- they're still working on a treatment. Maybe they'll come up with something in time. Dante: But what about you? McBain: What about me? I'm gonna ride it out to the end, and you know we don't have time to argue. [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: It's not that I don't empathize with you, Tracy. If I had my druthers, I would put Edward at the top of the list. Tracy: Monica, you're chief of staff. Your druthers are the only druthers that matter. Monica: I also have to follow federal guidelines. I can't ignore them. Tracy: Why not? What are they gonna do, take away your medical license posthumously? Monica: [Scoffs] Tracy: I'm sorry. That was insensitive. Monica: Oh, yes, it was! But while I'm still breathing, I have to follow rules. Tracy: Follow this. That serum came out of my blood. I own it. My father gets it. Joe Jr.: Maybe we both need to take a step back. Monica: Why don't you stay out of this?! Tracy: Monica! Monica: Tracy, shut up! I am chief of staff here, and if you don't be quiet, I'm going to have you thrown out of the hospital. Joe Jr.: No need. I'm gonna go for a walk in the quad. I'll be around if you need me. Tracy: Could you have been any ruder?! Monica: I am in the middle of a crisis, Tracy! Tracy: You and everybody else! Including my father, who needs that medicine! Monica: Well, it is going to go to a doctor. Tracy: Oh, now you're gonna tell me you're gonna give it to yourself! Monica: It's going to go to a doctor so they in turn can treat patients. Tracy: With what?! That is the only dose! Monica: [Sighs] Tracy: Monica, if you cannot do it for yourself, then save Daddy for Alan! [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Emma: Daddy, when am I gonna get better? Patrick: Hopefully very soon. Emma: My koala's sick, too. Patrick: Is he? Really? Well, then you guys are gonna have to help each other feel better together. Emma: Are you sick, too? Patrick: A little bit. Emma: Daddy? Patrick: Yes, baby. Emma: If we don't get better, will we get to see Mommy? Patrick: [Sniffles] I really hope so. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: We've got to get out of here now. Alexis: I can't leave. Shawn: Are you crazy? Alexis: Because if Jerry finds out that I'm missing, he's gonna blow up the antiserum. Sonny: Then Jax is gonna need help. Alexis: Why does he need help? Is Jax on the boat? Sonny: Get her out of here. Get her out of here now. Alexis: What are you gonna do? Sonny: Stop Jerry! Shawn: Here. Take this. Alexis: You can't do that. Sonny: Jax can't go after Jerry alone -- Alexis: You don't even care about Jax! Sonny: I never said I did! Shawn: Let's go. Come on. Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Come with me. I'll make sure you get the best possible care. Jerry: I'd be shot on sight. I'd be torn to pieces by the mob, and deservedly so. After all I've done to these people and allowed Ewen Keenan to do to our father. Jax: Well, it's a hell of a way to atone, big brother. Jerry: I'm not interested in atonement! I just want a second chance. Sonny: [Grunts] Jerry: Now, give me the keys now. Jax: Sorry, Jerry. Jerry: No! You made a serious mistake here, brother. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: I'm sorry, Daddy. Uh... I know this is hideously overcrowded, but I really wanted you here with me. You can use this room to rest. Um... but first I, uh... I want you to drink this. Monica: Where is Tracy? Patrick: I don't know, Monica. I've been -- Monica: She stole it. Patrick: She stole what? Monica: It was in my office, and she took it. She took it to give to Edward. [SCENE_BREAK] [Monitor beeping] Carly: I love you. And whatever you have to tell me can wait. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: I love you, Daddy. Edward: I love you, too. Monica: Damn it, Tracy. What the hell have you done? Tracy: Shut up, Monica. Patrick. My father wants Emma to have this. Patrick: I-I can't accept that. There's protocol. Tracy: Forget protocol. We're playing by Quartermaine rules now, and if a Quartermaine steals it... a Quartermaine owns it, so I stole it for Daddy, and Daddy wants Emma to have it. Patrick: Monica. Monica: I really don't know what you're talking about. I just know that a vial of the antiserum has been misplaced. I'm gonna have to file a report if I can ever find the pages and the paperwork and all of that in this mess. Tracy: Monica! Monica: What? Tracy: You have been a, uh... promiscuous social climber. My brother was an idiot to marry you, let alone build you that house, but over the years... you have been incredibly good to my father, and I'm very grateful. Monica: Are you sure you're not sick, Tracy? Because you're sounding awfully gracious at the moment. Tracy: Don't stand there. Give her the medicine. Patrick: You've got to drink this, okay? It's gonna make you feel better. Good girl. Good girl. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Wait. Thank you. You saved my life. Shawn: Well, Molly would never forgive me if I hadn't. Neither would I. Jax: What are you gonna do, Jerry? Are you really gonna shoot your little brother? Jerry: No, no, no, no, no. First things first. Jax: What's that? Jerry: That is a remote detonator. If I can't get my new life, why should the people of Port Charles? If you leave now, you might be just back in time to kiss your daughter goodbye. Not everyone is as lucky. [Grunting] [SCENE_BREAK] McBain: Just get out. Dante: Okay. We're going. Come on. [Beeping] Dante: Hey. Good luck. McBain: You too. Dante, I'd run. Hey. I'm here. Listen, I'm telling you, there's no green wire. There's a red wire and a blue wire. What do I do? That's the best you've got -- figure it out for myself? [Beeping continues] McBain: Guess I never got a chance to say goodbye. Liam, Daddy loves you. And I love you, Natalie, my fiery redhead. [Beeping continues] McBain: Red. What the hell? Why not? Lulu: [Panting] How much time? Dante: We need to find cover. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Ah! Jerry: That wasn't fair, was it, huh? [Chuckles] I beat you because you're weak now. And I'll blow the antiserum. I'll blow your bloody head off. It's kinder that way, you know. Saves you a slow death. [Gunshot] Jerry: Aah! Sonny: Jax, stay down! [Gunshot] Jax: [Grunts] [Gunshots] [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: I don't know how to thank you. Tracy: It wasn't me. It was my father. I thought I could, um, trick him into taking the medicine, but he was one step ahead of me, like always. Patrick: Can you wave to Mr. Quartermaine and say thank you? Tracy: [Chuckles] Daddy hates it when I'm emotional. He... he always says there's no reason for sadness. Daddy's had a long life... a good life... a life filled with laughter... [Gunshots] Tracy: ...Adventure... happiness... ...a life filled with love... good fortune... [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: I love you. Lulu: I love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: ...Friends and family. [SCENE_BREAK] [Beeping] [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Though not without pain... [SCENE_BREAK] [Gunshots] [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: ...Loss, sadness... or regret. He wouldn't change a thing. And if this is his time... he's gonna be reunited with the woman he loves.

Carly leaves Todd to take care of Johnny, whom Jerry Jacks accidentally shot while Jax and Jerry were struggling over Jerry's gun. Carly goes to get her car to take Johnny to the hospital. Todd tells Johnny that he deserves to die after killing his granddaughter. Instead of using his handkerchief to apply pressure to Johnny's wound, he holds it over Johnny's mouth. Lulu goes to the marina looking for Dante and sees Johnny and Todd. She demands Todd's jacket and uses it to apply pressure to Johnny's wound. Carly drives her car to Johnny and makes Todd drive to the hospital. Johnny tries to tell Carly his secrets, but tells him to stop talking and save his strength. Steve takes Johnny into the ER cubical and gets him stabilized. He tells Carly that Johnny's immune system has been compromised by the pathogen and that Carly should spend the remainder of her time alive with him. Tracy gives blood so the hospital can test it to try to find what makes her immune to the illness. Monica takes Tracy aside and tells her that someone close to them died. Tracy is shocked to hear that her father is dead because he was holding on earlier. Monica tells her that Cook is who died. Tracy blasts her for being so vague. Patrick tells Monica that he was able to isolate the antibodies in Tracy's blood and synthesize it, but that they don't have the time or resources to make enough for the entire city. Patrick gives the vial to Monica and tells Monica to give it to the CDC. He leaves to spend what time he has left with his daughter. Tracy tells Monica that if there is only one dose, then she has to give it to Edward. Monica says it will go to a doctor so that a doctor can continue to work on the cure. Edward goes to the hospital because Tracy wanted him to be with her. She tells him to drink the vial of the antidote that Patrick made. Monica discovers that Tracy stole the antidote from her office. She tries to confront Tracy, but Tracy bulldozes past her and goes to Patrick. She tells him that Edward wants Emma to have the antidote. Monica doesn't stop her. Patrick has Emma drink it where Edward can see it. Edwards gives a thumbs up.

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Tracy: Paul! Where are you? There you are. I was thinking of a nice, grilled salmon for dinner. What about you? Paul: Your choice. Tracy: Look at me. Paul: Now's not a good time. Tracy: I'm sensing that. Look at me. What's the matter? Paul: I just put my divorce papers in the mail, and it hit me that that part of my life is over. You'd think I'd have more self-control. Tracy: Sadness over ending a chapter in your life is no reason to be ashamed, even for you. Come here. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: All I need is that flash drive, and I can put all of this behind me for good. Scott: Show me the money first. $5 million, or Ric Lansing is gonna be a very happy guy. Ava: Now, now. There's no need for threats. When I was released, the police -- they returned my person effects to me, including my cell phone. So I will arrange for a transfer from my offshore accounts just as soon you tell me where you want that money to go. [Beep] Ava: Scott, the recording! Someone came here looking for it, right? Scott: No, no, no. Ava: Oh, please, tell me. Is it there? Scott: It's gone. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Yeah, can you let me know if there's any change in Mr. Corinthos' condition, please. Anything at all, yes. Great. Thank you very much. [Emma giggling] Emma, Anna, Sam, & Danny: Surprise! [Laughter] [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You made your dad so happy when you showed up. He loves you so much. Kristina: Thank you for saying that. I-I was so scared when I heard that he was going into surgery. I was afraid that I wasn't going to make it in time. Carly: Well, it's okay now. Your father's not going anywhere. Kristina: Yeah, it looks like Dad and Michael made peace. Carly: Yeah. I mean, it's been a hellish few months, but now Sonny's family is whole again. Kristina: How's Morgan handling all of this? He looked a little ragged when I showed up. Where'd he go? Carly: He was just here. Where the hell is he? [SCENE_BREAK] [Gun cocks] Morgan: Damn it. Good thing Ava gave me a key. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Yeah, uh, we all talked to you. Me and Morgan, Mom, Dante. We were hoping we would say something that would bring you around. Do you remember that? Morgan: Julian will pay for what he's done. And I'm gonna kill him. Sonny: Yeah, I remember something. I remember Morgan. Michael: Yeah, he was in here with you. We, uh -- we each took a turn. Sonny: Morgan's gonna kill Julian Jerome. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Maybe Morgan went to the cafeteria. Carly: I hope that's all it is. Kristina: Is something going on with Morgan? I mean, other than our dad being shot. Carly: Yeah, Morgan's just dealing with some personal issues right now, which made what happened to Sonny very difficult for Morgan, and he has a hard time controlling his emotions. Kristina: I'll go check for him in the cafeteria. Carly: Thank you. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: What -- Morgan's gonna kill Julian? Sonny: You got to stop -- Michael: Wait, Dad -- Dad, are you sure about this? Sonny: You can't let him do it. Michael: Okay, all right, all right. I'll handle it. You just calm down, all right? Sonny: You got to stop -- you got to find him. Michael: I'll find him. Sonny: And you got to stop him. Michael: I promise. Okay? Just relax. Sonny: [Groans] Michael: Mom, where's Morgan? Carly: Kristina went to the cafeteria to look for him. Why, what's going on? Michael: Dad says he remembers Morgan saying that he was going to kill Julian Jerome. Now, he could be hallucinating, but I'm not sure. Carly: Okay, we can't take any chances when it comes to your brother. Last time I saw Morgan, he was talking to Milo. Milo, what were you and Morgan talking about? Milo: He asked me not to say anything. Carly: He asked you not to say anything about what? Michael: Is Morgan going after Julian Jerome? Milo: Yeah. And he's got a gun. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: Come on, Julian. Where the hell are you? [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: You're safe. Molly's not home. She's studying for her Philosophy class. Julian: Well, that's good. I don't think I'm her favorite person. Alexis: You aren't. Well, this was supposed to be a surprise. Julian: Keys? Alexis: I missed my lake house, so I rented a lake house at Skytop Lake for the fall. Julian: Aww. When did you do this? Alexis: A couple of weeks ago. I thought it would be nice if we had a place to go for the weekends. Julian: That's really thoughtful. Alexis: Yeah, well, now I'm gonna have to settle for the fact that it's a place for you to hide out until we can prove that you didn't shoot Sonny. Julian: All right. I'm sorry to ruin your surprise. But thank you. I love the fact that you wanted to spend some alone time with me. Alexis: Yeah. I'm gonna have to settle for the fact that you're out of harm's way. Julian: Yeah. I wish I could convince you to leave your family in Sam's capable hands and come with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Emma: Daddy, were you surprised? Patrick: Yes. Look at this. Look at this. Did you do this on your own? Emma: It was my idea, but Sam, Grandma, and Daniel helped. Patrick: Aww, look at that sign. Danny, did you do that sign? Sam: [Laughs] Patrick: Thanks, buddy. Emma: Sam, Grandma, and Daniel helped, too. Patrick: You know, I got to admit something. I kinda forgot it was my birthday. Isn't that silly? Emma: It's okay, Daddy. I memorized your birthday so I can always help you remember. Patrick: You're the best. Love you. Sam: Hey. Is this okay? Patrick: Yes. It's perfect. Sam: Are you sure? Yes. I know you must feel exhausted, but Emma really wanted you to have a proper birthday party. Patrick: Coming home to the people I love -- I couldn't imagine anything better than this. Sam: I'm glad you feel that way, 'cause I think we could all use a little joy and celebration. Emma: Hey! Stop with the kissing! Sam: No! Emma: It's time to open presents. Patrick: Okay, okay! Let's open some presents. Let's open some presents. Hey, buddy. All right. Lay it on me. Emma: Ow. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: This is unbelievable. Maxie: It's a total miscarriage of justice, or abuse of power, or both. Dillon: You're never gonna believe what just happened. Paul: Please. Enlighten us. Dillon: So we're doing callbacks for our lead. Since we have our Marjorie here, I was -- Maxie: The person who plays Declan really has to connect with me and Dillon had narrowed it down to three candidates, all with different looks and different energies, which is really important because -- Dillon: Look. We were ready to do the screen test, and it all went south. Maxie: I mean, who just walks on a set like that? Tracy: Is there a point to this story? Dillon: Some functionary from the mayor's office just barged in and gave me this. It's a "cease and desist" order. The movie's off. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: How the hell did something like this happen, Scott? Where's the damn flash drive? Scott: Look, clearly, someone has ransacked my room and stole it. Ava: Your sarcasm isn't helping. Who else knew that you had it? Scott: Nobody! You think I'm running around broadcasting that I got crucial evidence? Ava: So nobody broke in here, nobody wrecked the place, and nobody took the damn flash drive? Scott: Damn. I know who did. Ava: Who? Who do you think stole the recording, Scott? Scott: Well, it has to be Lansing. This debacle with Madeline Reeves is not helping his image here. He needs a win. Ava: No, no, because Ric was in court with us. There's no way he had time to do this. Scott: He's the acting DA. He's not gonna get his hands dirty. Ava: You think he paid somebody to do it. Scott: Sonny Corinthos is his brother. He's got access to all kinds of monkeys. Ava: Well, we have to do something. Because if Ric really does have the flash drive, I could be recharged with Connie's murder, correct? Scott: Well, dismissing the charges without prejudice, I mean, there's no limitations on when or how you could be charged again. Ava: I was so close to putting this in the past. But now...I'm screwed! Scott: Yeah. Yeah, you are screwed. I mean, if Lansing doesn't have it, he'll soon have it, and your days are numbered. But you know, our deal still stands. Ava: What?! Scott: Just in case you thought otherwise, you still owe me $5 million. Ava: What?! [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: What? Dillon: Insane, right? Paul: Okay, let me make sure I understand the situation. Dillon: It's a joke! It's a bureaucratic nightmare! Port Charles should be welcoming film production, doing everything possible to facilitate. And instead, I get this. Tracy: And what was the reason for the order? Maxie: Well, according to Mayor Lomax's flunky, we don't have the proper permits. Tracy: How is that possible? Dillon: I filed all the papers at the local film office, but apparently, there is a new ordinance that says we need some other permit. Maxie: And how are you supposed to know that? It's not like you're a mind reader. Tracy: And nobody at the film office told you about the additional permit? Dillon: I paid the fees based on my projected start date. Since the new rules weren't in effect then, they didn't mention it. Tracy: And now it's a problem. Dillon: Huge! I mean, my budget is very limited. The equipment rental fees alone are ridiculous. If I have to hold up production while I figure this out -- Maxie: If you figure it out. Dillon: I'll be way past budget before I even start shooting. I'll have to shut the whole thing down. Maxie: No, Dillon. Absolutely not. This is your dream. Not to mention it's my big break. I mean, I'm this close to launching a huge film career, and something like a permit law is not gonna stop me. Dillon: Apparently it will. Paul: Well, not if I can help it. I may just see a solution to your problem, son. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Pick up, pick up, pick up, please. Morgan, it's your mom. Call me immediately as soon as you get this. Morgan's out there with a gun, and he's not even thinking straight. Michael: Yeah, I'm gonna call Dante. Carly: No! No. He's a cop, Michael. Michael: He's also our brother. Carly: He will arrest him. Michael: Hey, Dante didn't arrest me when I had a gun on Dad, okay? He understands there were extenuating circumstances. Carly: Okay, but you know what? You pulled a gun on your father, and you didn't pull the trigger. I mean, what if Morgan's having some kind of bipolar episode and he kills Julian? This will destroy him. It will ruin his life. Michael: Mom. Carly: I got to go find him. Michael: No, no, no. I'll go. Carly: No. I need to make him understand, okay? I do. Michael: Okay, Morgan might not listen to you. He knows you think he's bipolar. He's defensive about it, and it might make him more reckless. If I can -- I can -- I think he'll listen to me. Carly: You think so? Michael: Yes, I told you. He called me the night before the wedding. He was all keyed up. He wanted me to talk him down. I think if I can find him, I can get through to him. Carly: Okay. You're probably the only one that can. Michael: All right. Just stay here and make sure Dad stays calm. I will call or text you if I find anything out. Carly: I will. Okay. Michael: Milo, you gave Morgan the gun -- Milo: I honestly didn't know I wasn't supposed to, Michael. Michael: I know, I know. I just -- I need your help tracking him down, okay? Milo: I can do that. Michael: All right, let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: Agh! Come on, Julian. You know what, you can run all you want. It's not gonna do you any good. You already tried to kill my dad once. I'll be damned if you get that chance again. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: I have told you over and over why I can't go with you. Julian: I'm not questioning your commitment to your daughters. Alexis: Good, because Kristina needs help dealing with her father, Molly is just starting classes in college, and they need their mother. Julian: I know, I know. I need you, too, though. Alexis: Look, I don't want to be separated from you, but I will feel better knowing that you're safely tucked away in a cabin in the woods. Julian: I'm sorry, but didn't you rent this place for us to spend a little quality time together? Alexis: Yeah, but you became a marked man. So the faster you go to the cabin, the safer you'll be. Julian: Okay, what about you? I'm afraid you're gonna get caught in the middle. Alexis: I told you. Sonny is not gonna hurt me. I'm Kristina's mother. I'm not in danger. You are. So you need to go to the cabin, and I will be happy. Julian: Fine. At least let's drive up there together so we can spend a little time together, hmm? Alexis: All right. That much I can do, because the cabin's not that far away. It is off the beaten path, which is good. Julian: It sounds very private. Alexis: Well, that's the plan. Julian: Does anybody else know you rented this place? Alexis: Nobody. I didn't say anything to the girls. We're the only ones that know about this cabin. Julian: Okay. Alexis: [Sighs] [TJ is upstairs and has heard everything] [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Aww, honey. This is amazing. Did you do this, buddy? Danny: Yes. [Laughter] Patrick: That's so good. So good. I'm gonna put this in my office where I can look at it every single day. Thank you, buddy. Emma: My turn. Patrick: Okay, okay, okay. What do we got here? Does this slide off? Anna: Mm-hmm. Patrick: All right. So exciting. Emma: They're trouble dolls. You're supposed to tell the little dolls all your troubles, and then you won't have any troubles anymore. Anna: What? Oh, that's so cool. Patrick: That's very thoughtful, babe. Thank you so much. Emma: That way, when you have a patient who's really sick and you're worried, you can tell the dolls all about it. Patrick: You're the best. Thank you. This is perfect. Emma: You're welcome. Patrick: I love you. Emma: Me too. This one is from Uncle Mac and Aunt Felicia. Patrick: Okay, okay. Well, let's put the trouble dolls away. All right, I'm gonna need some help opening this. Danny? Anna: I bet Felicia got those trouble dolls. Sam: Yeah, I'm sure she did. Anna: I wouldn't mind using them myself. I tell you, I'm pretty troubled about what happened with Sloane. Sam: Well, you know -- Anna: I just -- I just felt so positive that he was gonna help you get the leverage you needed against Nikolas. Sam: Well, look, you don't have to talk to trouble dolls because of that. I mean, what Sloane did was his responsibility, not yours. Anna: I just thought better of him, you know. I mean, clearly I was mistaken. Sam: Yeah. Well, don't worry about it. Is there more going on with this whole Sloane business than you're admitting? Anna: Um, well, he just disappointed me on many levels, that's all. Sam: We're gonna be fine. Jake and I will figure out some leverage to use against Nikolas to get ELQ back to the Quartermaines and the family. It'll just -- it'll be a matter of time. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Make sure I'm reading that properly. Does that say Janice Lomax? Tracy: Mayor Janice Lomax, correct. Maxie: Tracy. [Chuckles] Can't you call the mayor and remind her that Dillon is a Quartermaine and that taxes from ELQ keep the lights on at City Hall and that the mayor is the one who should be "ceasing and desisting" from interfering with Dillon's movie? Tracy: [Sighs] In actual fact, the Quartermaines backed the wrong horse in the last election. We were on team Felicia, so I don't think the mayor will be doing us any favors any time soon. Paul: What do you know? Janice Lomax. Small world. Maxie: I'm sorry. Are you acquainted with Mayor Lomax? Paul: I went to law school with Janice. Dillon: Are you kidding? Paul: Not at all. Old Janice sure has come up in the world. Then again, she was always very ambitious and somewhat ethically challenged. Tracy: Really? Do tell. Paul: Fortunately, she has an Achilles' heel. Dillon: What is it? Paul: Me. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Are you insane? Scott: No, I'm not insane. Your bill is outstanding, so pay up. Ava: You actually believe that I owe you $5 million for nothing! For nothing? Scott: I believe I did something for you. You're a free woman because of me. If I didn't have the set -- no, the genius to take that recording from my office, your shapely behind would be halfway to Pentonville now. Ava: I could still end up in Pentonville, Scott! Scott: Well, that's a small detail. But you're a free woman, able to live happiness and do whatever you want, what you desire right now, right? Ava: As long as that recording is still out there, I am vulnerable. And if Ric Lansing actually has it, I'm done for. So let me tell you what's gonna happen. You are gonna find that little flash drive, and you are gonna get it to me! Otherwise, you do not see one red cent of my money. Are we clear? Scott: No, we're not clear. Not at all. You can't do that. Ava: What are you gonna do? You can't call the cops -- not without incriminating yourself. So I suggest you figure out who took that flash drive, and you get it back. And in the meantime, our business is concluded. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Where's Michael? Did he tell you about Morgan? Carly: He told me that you think you heard Morgan say he wanted to kill Julian. Sonny: No, I heard it -- sure of it. He was holding my hand, and then he blamed Julian for shooting me, and he was gonna kill him. Carly: Okay, okay, listen to me. Michael went after Morgan, and he's gonna find him. He's gonna get him calmed down, okay? Sonny: How long has Morgan been gone? 'Cause if he gets to Julian, he's gonna end up in prison or dead -- Carly: Okay, that's not gonna happen. Stop. Michael's gonna find Morgan, and it's gonna be okay. Sonny: How do you know that, Carly? Carly: Because I do, and Sonny, please, come on. You almost died last night, all right? And you're still in critical condition. You've got to calm down. Sonny: I'm worried about my sons. Carly: And they're worried about you. It'll destroy Morgan if you have a setback because of him, so the best thing you can do for our boys is just to stay calm. Sonny: You think Michael's gonna find him? Carly: I know he's gonna find him. Don't worry. Michael is not gonna let Morgan kill Julian. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Michael: Hello? Is anyone home? Julian? Check the bedrooms. Milo: Yeah. Michael: [Sighs] Where the hell are you, Morgan? [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: Hey! TJ: Hey. Morgan. What's going on? How's things going with your dad? Morgan: Uh, he's, uh, he's stable. He's, uh, at the ICU. My mom and Kristina and Michael are all there. Anyone here? Anyone else here? TJ: Oh, just Molly, but I don't think she's in the mood for visitors right now. Morgan: Uh-huh. Why's that? TJ: We kind of had a fight. Morgan: Yeah. Well, I'm sorry to hear that. Um, I'm sorry to hear that. I need to talk to you about, you know, what happened with my dad when he got shot. TJ: Listen, I already told you. Look, no one said Julian's name and I don't know if Julian was the shooter because I never saw him. Morgan: Okay. Look, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, okay? I shouldn't have pressured you, given what you were going through, but yeah, I was upset with what happened, you know? TJ: And I understand. Your dad's been great to me, and if I knew any more about who shot him, trust me, bro. I would tell you. Morgan: Okay. I get it. So, uh, what happened with you and Molly? Why are you guys fighting? TJ: Uh, Molly's mad at a lot of things right now -- the shooting, me being kidnapped. She's not handling it well. Morgan: Yeah, well, are you surprised? I mean, Alexis has been hung up on Julian for a while now, so it's no surprise that she's siding with him. TJ: Yeah, Molly says she can't hear her defend him, so she'd rather just avoid the whole subject. Morgan: Right. So Molly's here. Does that mean Julian and Alexis are not? TJ: Yeah, you know, she avoids Julian every way possible. Morgan: Huh. Do you know where Julian and Alexis are? [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: You and Mayor Lomax -- do tell. Paul: Janice was quite the spitfire back in law school. We worked on the law review together. Tracy: Really? I think we'd all like to hear all the details, please. Paul: [Chuckles] Well, Janice had a very obvious crush on me back then. Working late nights at the law review allowed us to develop our relationship. I appreciated her tenacity. Tracy: And was that the only thing you appreciated about her? Paul: Well, let's just say back then, I could wrap Janice around my finger very easily. Tracy: Mm. I find myself feeling a little sorry for la Lomax, for once. The Hornsby charm can be quite devastating. Dillon: No, this is great. You can get my movie back on track. Tracy: Sweetheart, you might be putting too much stock in your father's story. Dillon: Well, I'm desperate. I'm not giving up on my movie without a fight. You got to call Mayor Lomax. Maxie: Wait, you plan on using your knowledge of a woman's sexual attraction to you to try and manipulate her? Paul: Do you have a problem with that? Maxie: Absolutely not. Get to work. Paul: Janice Lomax, please. She's not available? Just tell her it's Paul Hornsby calling. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Julian? Are you home? [Sighs] Damn it! Why is this happening to me? I was in the clear! This isn't fair! [Sighs] Okay. First things first. Time to say goodbye to Denise DeMuccio. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Okay. Emma: This one's from Cam's mom. Patrick: Oh, from Aunt Elizabeth. That's very sweet of her. Yes! This is that DVD we were talking about -- the racing cars. Emma: Yes, I told Cam it's your favorite commercial. Patrick: Look at that. Remember, we were talking about this? Anna: Well, that's not all. Sam: Hey! Patrick: Thank you so much. Anna: Emma. Danny. Kitchen, kitchen. Come on. Patrick: Aye yai yai, this is too much. Sam: My, you're doing pretty good. Patrick: Come on, you guys are spoiling me. I feel celebrated. Very, very grateful. Thank you. Sam: Well, you're not done, Dr. Drake. Patrick: Yes, I am. Sam: No, no. There's still one more present. This one is from me. Patrick: All right. [Clears throat] Sam: Happy birthday. Patrick: Come on, now. Are you kidding me? Sam: No. After seeing you and Emma perform at the Nurses' Ball, I mean, it was a no-brainer. I had to get you a guitar. [Laughs] Patrick: You're insane. This is too much. What? Oh, my gosh. Sam: It's pretty, isn't it? [Laughs] Patrick: Wow. This is beautiful. Honestly, thank you. You know me pretty well, don't you? Sam: Well, yeah, I think I do. Anna: Here we go. Emma: Happy birthday! Anna: Happy birthday! Sam: Come on, there we go. Patrick: Look at that. Anna: Oh, they didn't go out. I'm so glad. Patrick: Wow! Look at that cake! Look at that cake. Emma: You have to get your wish ready, Daddy? Patrick: [Sighs] You know what, sweetheart? It's already come true. Thank you so much, guys. Anna: You're welcome. Emma: You're welcome. Anna: You gonna blow them out? Patrick: Yes, I will blow them out. Emma: [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: You served your purpose, Denise. Now it's time for you to go. Nice knowing you. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Dad, how are you feeling? Sonny: Better all the time. Carly: And he's lying. I can tell you're exhausted and you need your sleep. Sonny: Okay, but what about what we talked about? Carly: I will check on the boys and let you know. Okay? Come on. Kristina: I heard what you and my dad were talking about. Morgan is going to try to kill Julian? Carly: No! He's venting. He's just scared. Kristina: No. You wouldn't be this worried if the threat wasn't real. Please tell me what's going on. Carly: Morgan got a gun from one of the guards, and he's going after Julian, but Michael went after him, and he's gonna find Morgan, he's gonna take the gun away, and everything is gonna be okay. Kristina: What if it's not? Julian is dating my mom, and if -- I'm sure they're together, and if Morgan goes after Julian, he'll find her, too. [SCENE_BREAK] TJ: Why do want to know where Alexis and Julian are? Morgan: Uh, Sam needs to talk to her mom. She can't get ahold of her. TJ: So you volunteered to come over here. Morgan: Yeah, I was just trying to help my sister out, you know. TJ: Alexis picks up for her daughters no matter what, so why are you really here? What's going on? Morgan: All right. Listen, TJ. Julian walked, all right? The police had him, and they had to let him go because they couldn't find any evidence at the warehouse, so I need to stop him before he goes after my dad again. TJ: Morgan, this is your father's business, not yours. All right? So whatever happens from this point on is between your dad and Julian, and you need to stay out of it. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: It was a pub crawl for the ages. And well-deserved after that brutal moot court. [Laughs] Well, maybe you forgot what happened, but I didn't. [Laughs] All right, so listen, Janice, I'll let you go, for now. But let's just talk again -- about the future. You got it. [Sighs] Dillon: So? Paul: The cease and desist orders have been retracted. No more permits, no more fees. Dillon: Nice! My entire career was in your hands. Maxie: So was mine. You are amazing, Mr. Hornsby. I mean, I kind of want to take a shower right now, but that was great! Tracy: And what does Janice want in return? Paul: Well, for starters, she wants an in-person meeting with me right now. Tracy: You do know what you've done, don't you? Paul: What? Tracy: You lit a fire. Janice is coming for you. Paul: [Laughs] Let her. Nothing will come of it. Believe me. I'm not interested in Janice Lomax. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Are you sure you don't mind taking him? Anna: No. Are you kidding? He's part of the family now. Besides, it's about time he found out what it's like to have two doting grandmas. Sam: Agreed. You ready? Anna: And I thought you two might need some time alone. Come on! Emma: Let's do it. Anna: Shall we do it? Let's go. Come on, mister. Emma: Happy birthday, Daddy. Patrick: Bye, I love you. Emma: Love you, too. Anna: I've got his car seat, so I'm good. Sam: Thanks. Bye. Anna: All right, bye. Have a nice evening. Come on. Patrick: Bye. Emma: Bye! Sam: Did you have a happy birthday? Patrick: The best. Thank you. So much. You didn't have to do this. Sam: Yes, I did. You spend so much time worrying about other people -- your patients, especially Sonny. I thought it was time that somebody take care of you. Patrick: Well, I appreciate it. Sam: Good. Even the brilliant, talented, handsome Dr. Drake needs to be fussed over every once in a while. Patrick: I like it when you fuss over me. Sam: Me too. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: [Sighs] It's going straight to voicemail. I wish I knew where my mom was. Carly: What did Molly say? Kristina: She's been in her room all right. She says she doesn't even know if she came home. [Footsteps] Michael: Hey. [Sighs] All right, so, um, we went to Julian's place. The door was left open, but there was no sign that Morgan had been there. He's still not answering his phone. Kristina: Have you tried Kelly's? Michael: We went to all of his usual places. Um, Kristina, can you give me a minute -- Carly: It's okay. Kristina knows everything. Kristina: Yeah, I overheard your mom and dad talking, and I'm freaking out about my mom right now. Michael: Don't worry, don't worry. Morgan won't do anything stupid. Kristina: He has a gun, Michael! My mom could be caught in the crossfire if Morgan is really going after Julian! Michael: Okay, there's no reason to believe that your mom is with Julian, okay? She could just be working late at the office. Kristina: No, I called her assistant. She's not at the office, and she's not home. My mom is firmly on Julian's side, so wherever he is, she is. [SCENE_BREAK] TJ: You can't do this. Morgan: My father's lying in a hospital bed right now, okay? He put his life on the line for you, and what did he get for that? He got a bullet from Julian? TJ: How many times do you have to remind me? Okay! I know it, and I'm grateful. Morgan: Do you? Do you, though? Because if you know where he's at, then you'll tell me, TJ. He's already tried to kill my dad once. If I don't stop him, he's gonna try again. So you need to tell me, TJ. Where is Julian? [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: You better be calling with good news, Scott. Scott: I tore this room apart. I cannot find that flash drive. It has vanished. Someone has definitely taken it. Ava: Well, that doesn't bode well for you and your bank account. Scott: Well, if Ric doesn't have it, I will find out who has it. Ava: You're damn right you will. I want that drive back, Scott. My daughters, my freedom, my life -- I want it all back, and that damned recording is the key. So if you want that $5 million, you'll find a way to get it. [Knock on door] Ava: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: We should celebrate. We're back in production. Dillon: I can't believe my father was able to pull that one off. Tracy: You'd have no idea that he was going through a hard time. Dillon: How so? Tracy: Oh, he just signed his divorce papers. Maxie: Oh, that's harsh. Dillon: How's he handling it? Tracy: Not well. Did you know? Dillon: I knew that he was divorcing Jenny. I didn't realize he was dealing with the actual papers. And he still went out of his way to go talk to the mayor to get my movie back on track. Tracy: Surprising. Dillon: He said that he had changed, that he wanted to make up for the mistakes from his past. I guess he really meant it. Tracy: When I ran into him at the airport and he said he wanted to connect with you, I had my doubts. But I... I think maybe he turned into a real stand- up guy. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Can I help you? Paul: No. But I think I can help you. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: The rest of the cake is in the fridge. Sam: Okay. I guess I'll just take this out in the morning. Patrick: You're the best. Definitely a birthday for the books, no doubt about it. Sam: Yeah? I'm glad you enjoyed it. Patrick: Oh, it was great. I can't tell you how happy you make me. Sam: Oh, I bet you you can. [Laughs] Patrick: It's just that -- I feel like the luckiest guy in the world. I got you, we're here, our kids. Sam: Okay. Patrick: I don't want it to end. Sam: You don't have to worry, 'cause I'm not going anywhere. I love you. Patrick: I love you, too. I want -- I want to marry you. [SCENE_BREAK] [Monitor beeping] Sonny: [Sighs] Carly: It's okay. Sonny: Did you find Morgan? Carly: Michael's still out there looking for him. Sonny: [Sighs] Damn it. Carly: No, no, it's okay. Hey. Michael is gonna find Morgan. He's gonna stop him before he can do any harm. Yes, he is. [SCENE_BREAK] TJ: I want to say thank you, not just for saving my life, but for taking me in. I mean, Sonny, you've been with me every single step of the way, man. And now it's my turn to be here for you. [Sniffles] I owe you, Sonny. And I'm gonna repay my debt. Morgan: You know what, TJ. That Charlie guy -- he held you hostage for hours. He must have said something about Julian calling the shots. TJ: Look, I've already gone over this with Michael. Charlie got a call from his boss, but he never actually said it was Julian. Morgan: Okay, but you were right there, right? So, I mean, you must have seen something. TJ: The shot came out of nowhere, okay? I never saw who fired. Morgan: Okay, so then it could have been Julian, right? He could have shot my dad. TJ: I don't know! I didn't see him. Morgan: Listen, TJ. Julian walked, all right? The police had him and they had to let him go because they couldn't find any evidence at the warehouse, so I need to stop him before he goes after my dad again. He's already tried to kill my dad once! If I don't stop him, he's gonna try again. So you need to tell me, TJ. Where is Julian? [Knock on door] TJ: [Sighs] Michael: Hey, TJ. Is Julian here? TJ: No, he's not. Michael: Okay, what about my brother? Have you seen Morgan tonight? [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Okay, Mom. It's me. This is very important. If you're with Julian, you could be in danger. Morgan could be gunning for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Well, this cabin was a great idea. It's the perfect place for me to lay low. Alexis: All right, well, I've stocked the pantry and the refrigerator, so you don't have to risk getting spotted on a shopping spree. Julian: You are so sweet. Alexis: I know. Julian: You sure you can't stay? Alexis: I can't stay, for the final time. Julian: Mmm, well, that is a damn shame. Alexis: [Laughs] You're not playing fair. Julian: [Laughing] Why would I? Alexis: I got to go. Julian: Oh, and, uh, one more thing, little lady. Alexis: Yeah? [Laughs] Mmm. Julian: Mmm. Morgan: What's your rush? [NEXT_ON] Patrick to Sam : I want you to be my wife. Paul to Ava : What I want from you is a little more complicated. Maxie to Dillon : Grow up, it's just sex! Sonny to Elizabeth : I just wish Jason was still alive. Carly to Jason : Morgan's out to kill Julian Jerome. Michael to TJ : Morgan has a gun. Morgan to Julian : Think you can run? You're wrong.

After Ava's arraignment trial for the murder of Connie, Scott has represented her and successfully gotten his new "client" acquitted of the charges after remembering to remove the flashdrive of her recorded confession so that the new DAs cannot find it. They go looking for the device in his hotel room but discover that "somebody" has broken into Scott's room, made a mess and took the flashdrive. He suspects that Ric might have gotten Sonny or his men to do that. He reminds her that the "acquittal" is only temporary as the judge informed everyone that as soon as the flashdrive recording is found, Ava will be re-tried, as there is no statute of limitations for murder. Yet she's not about to pay him until she has access to the flashdrive, for that very reason and reminds him she can get him for extortion if he doesn't cooperate with her wishes. She then goes home and re-does her hair, appearance and mannerisms to go back to being Ava instead of Denise DeMuccio. Not far behind, Tracy's ex and Dylan's dad, Paul comes to see her, revealing he might know Ava even though it appears she does not know him. Paul has also revealed to Dylan and Maxie that he can help them over-ride legal restrictions that have been put in the movie they're working on by contacting his old friend, the mayor Janet Lomax. We wonder what is up with Paul's secrets.

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Starr: Hey, you're gonna be great. Michael: Yeah, just because you're comfortable with a mike in your hand, does not mean that I am. Starr: You don't have to use a mike. Just look across the room at your dad and talk to him. You know everyone here. They're all friends and family. Michael: Yeah, who will never let me forget if I mess up, so-- Starr: Who knew you were so afraid of public speaking? Michael: Well, trust me -- I'm a lot more calm than my father. Max: Everything seems quiet. All guards are in position. Sonny: Just want you to keep your eyes open, 'cause no one's gonna get hurt here today. Johnny: I will not let you do this to me! Connie: It's not like you have a choice! Lulu. Lulu: What's going on? Olivia: Listen to me. I am telling you I know my cousin, and Kate is not herself. Okay, this alter, this whatever you want to call her, Connie, is back in charge. Look -- don't you -- don't look at me like I'm crazy. Okay? Does this look like a hallucination to you? Dante: It looks like a handkerchief. Olivia: Exactly. Exactly. A handkerchief handmade by Nonna Falconeri. Listen -- I gave it to Kate. She smeared mascara all over it, and she threw it in the garbage. Steve: Maybe -- maybe she was just emotional. Olivia: What emotional? No! No, lookit, she may not be the one to hold up every single family tradition, but she's not gonna throw a family heirloom in the trash. Dante: Okay, it's strange, but it's not proof of anything. Olivia: Listen to me. I know who I'm dealing with here. It's Connie, and Sonny needs to know who he's marrying. Steve: Hey, hey. Sonny: Just don't want any -- [Chuckles] I just don't want anyone or anything to interrupt the wedding. You understand? Max: We got men positioned on the deck and the pier. We got a couple of cars patrolling the area. There's no way Joe Jr. Or anyone you've got any problems with is gonna get anywhere near this boat. Shawn: Were you able to reach Kristina? Alexis: Straight to voicemail. Shawn: She should be on her way. Alexis: [Sighs] Kristina: [Screaming] Elizabeth: Jason, please just try to understand-- I only did these things because I care so much about you. I just wanted it-- to finally be our time. Jason: Look, I -- I should get to the wedding. Elizabeth: Jason, wait. There's more. It's about Sam's baby. Jason: What about Sam's baby? Spinelli: My only fear is that the inevitable sequel would not live up to its predecessor. And although it's too soon to make predictions -- Ellie: Joss Whedon's coming back. You know "avengers 2" is gonna be great. Spinelli: So you are a comics enthusiast? Ellie: Yeah. Spinelli: Oh. [Chuckles] Carly: Maxie, have you seen Johnny? Maxie: Uh, he went that way, I think. Connie: What on earth are you doing here? Lulu: Better question -- what are you and Johnny doing here? What's going on? Connie: I was just telling your partner that if my wedding does not go according to plan, I will put your club out of business. Lulu: Kate, I think you're -- Connie: I still have contacts in the publishing world, and I'm in a position to cause a great deal of grief if it is warranted. Lulu: Okay, everything has been arranged to your exact specifications. All we need is the bride. So, do you need me to help you get dressed--? Connie: Oh, no, I have plenty of time-- as long as you hold up your end. Johnny: Yeah. You made your point. Lulu: Time. Okay. Would have thought true love might have mellowed Kate out a little, but she's back to her old self. Johnny: Oh, yeah. Her old self. Olivia: Sonny needs to know he is potentially marrying the wrong woman. Dante: We don't need to upset him before he says his vows. Steve: This is your third day out of the hospital. Take it easy, okay? Olivia: You think I'm having an episode. Is that what you think this is? I'm telling you right now, I'm not. Kate would not throw out this handkerchief. Dante: Okay, so maybe she's the one who's having a bad day. Olivia: Okay. All right, maybe -- maybe she's just not herself today. I'm gonna go powder my nose. Steve: Okay, this is exactly what happened at the hospital the other day. And I don't want to think like this, but if these episodes continue, Olivia might have to be treated at ShadyBrook. Spinelli: That is when they totally jumped the shark. Judge Newcomb: Ms. Jones. Maxie: Hi. Judge Newcomb: Are we ready to get started? Maxie: Um, soon. We are just, uh, waiting for the bride. [Cell phone rings] Alexis: That's her right now. Hello. Honey, where are you? The wedding's about to start. Kristina: [Shuddered breathing] Mom? Alexis: What? What's wrong? Kristina: Trey and I had a fight. Alexis: I'll be right there. Kristina: No, I'm fine. I just don't feel up to going to the wedding. Alexis: I sympathize. I really do. But your father really needs you here. He's looking forward to having you here. Kristina: Dad would want me to finish this with Trey. Alexis: If it's about the annulment, you can do that another day. Kristina: No. Look, just tell dad and Kate I'm sorry and we'll talk about it later, okay? I've got to go. Alexis: She hung up on me. Sonny: Everything okay? Joe Jr.: You did good. Very convincing. Kristina: Who are you? What do you want from me? [Cell phone rings] That'd be my mother. She knows something's wrong. Joe Jr.: No, hon, it's not your mom. It's my son. Joe Jr.: Your son? How would your son have my cell phone number? Joe Jr.: Well, you gave it to him. He is your husband, after all. Kristina: You're Trey's father? [Crying] Kristina: Hey, this is Kristina. Sorry I missed your call. Leave a message. [Beeps] Kristina: Everyone said that you were a liar and a hustler and you were playing me! But I knew better. I actually thought you cared. Trey: I'm gonna make it up to you, Krissy. I promise. Alexis: It seems that your daughter is having it out with her husband. Long story short -- she's not coming. Sonny: Is that punk giving her a hard time? Alexis: Well, she didn't go into details, but I think she's kind of getting the idea of who this guy really is. Sonny: Well, she's coming to her senses. That's fantastic, right? It's great news, no? Alexis: Right? See? Good. An annulment? Wouldn't that be a great wedding present? Sonny: Be the best. Now, as long as I can find my wife, I'd be happy. Lulu: She's, uh -- she's on her way. She's just doing some last-minute bride things. Alexis: She'll be here in 20 minutes. Carly: Hey. Johnny: Hey. Carly: Are you okay? Johnny: Yeah. I'm just a-- little tired, maybe. Carly: Damn it, Kate. I can't believe she insisted on you being here. Johnny: Come on. Customer's always right, huh? Carly: No. No, they're not, and you're still recuperating. Johnny: I'm fine. And besides, shouldn't you be taking it easy and--keeping the peace for your kid's sake? Carly: Yeah, I guess you're right. Sonny insists he loves Kate, and who knows? Maybe he does. Although, for the life of me, I can't understand why. But he was very understanding with all the Connie stuff. Johnny: Can we not talk about Connie, please? Carly: Are you sure there's not something else going on? Johnny: I'm fine. Just, you know, a little thirsty. You mind grabbing me a glass of wine? Red. Carly: Sure. [Chuckles] Okay. Soon as they say "I do," we're out of here. All right? Johnny: If only that were possible. Elizabeth: I'm sorry, Jason. This is impossible for me to keep going, and it's not fair to anyone. Jason: I just don't understand. Elizabeth: I know you don't. I know. This is -- this is really hard. Y-you probably don't understand, but--I thought that we would have a chance to be together, and -- not that that justifies anything that I did. Jason: What? Lie to Sam? Elizabeth: Well, I lied to you, too, Jason. Jason: What, about Sam and McBain? What does that have to do with Sam's baby? [Cell phone rings] Jason: Yeah, Spinelli. Spinelli: I trust you are on your way? The nuptials are commencing. Jason: I'm sorry. I'm trying, but something's come up. Spinelli: Something about Sam's baby? Jason: I got to go. Okay, go on. Elizabeth: The DNA test you had me expedite proved -- Jason: Proves that the baby is not Sam's. Elizabeth: When the results -- Jason: What? What, was there a mistake? What? Elizabeth: There was no mistake. But the results you saw weren't the right ones. Love hanging out with my friends. Sam: Wait. Wait. McBain: Okay. What's wrong? Sam: This. If we don't stop now, we're not gonna be able to. McBain: Okay. That's a problem. Sam: Yeah. Yeah. McBain: Because of, uh -- Sam: Just-- because. Jason: So you think the lab made a mistake on the DNA test? Elizabeth: The test results were for a different child, not the little boy Téa Delgado is raising. Jason: Another child. So, what? The lab mixed them up? Elizabeth: No. I changed the results. Maxie: Do you want another one? Ellie: Oh, sure. Thanks. Maxie: So, um, how long have you and Spinelli been dating? Ellie: Technically, this is our first date. So good. Maxie: Oh, yeah, they're from the noodle Buddha. The bride wanted a pan-Asian cuisine. Ellie: Oh, by the way, you did a super job putting this whole wedding together. It's like elegant and fun at the same time. And your dress? So cool. Damian told me you work in fashion. Definitely shows. I, on the other hand, have a closet full of lab coats, and I never really know what to wear. Maxie: No, you look really nice. Ellie: Oh. Thanks. It's probably a good thing he asked me at the last minute so I didn't have time to shop or overthink. Maxie: [Chuckles] Spinelli: Well, I think the ceremony's about to begin. Shall we take our seats? Ellie: Sure. I was just telling Maxie how amazing this all looks. Spinelli: She is known for her flawless sense of style. Ellie: Mm. Maxie: Can't even hate her! She's too nice. Lulu: You worried about your mom? Dante: Yeah. She can't get over the thought that-- Kate is really Connie. Lulu: Well, I can tell you that Kate is acting very weird. Dante: More than just bridal nerves? Lulu: [Sighs] I walked in on her with Johnny, and they were obviously in the middle of something, but when they saw me, it just felt like they were covering. Max: Would you stop with the guilty looks already? Milo: I can't help it. Boss deserves to know ms. Howard put the moves on me, and by moves, I mean full contact. Max: Fine. Tell him. Just don't come crawling back to me when you're dead. Milo: Ms. Howard's never even looked at me. Okay, last night, she had her hands all over me. Doesn't that sound like a different person? Max: Like a mental aberration? You're gonna break this news to the boss on his wedding day? Milo: If the boss knows that I knew something and didn't tell him, then who's the dead man? Max: Look, even if it's true -- Milo: I'm telling you, she had her tongue down my throat, she was all grabbing me here -- Max: Stop. Listen. And when she calls you a lying piece of garbage, who's the boss gonna believe? Even if ms. Howard did turn into Connie, the boss is gonna figure it out eventually. Just do your job and make sure Scully doesn't get anywhere near here. Starr: Hey, Trey. Trey: Hey. Michael: Where's Kristina? Trey: What, Kristina isn't here? Kristina: So you're him? Joe Scully Jr.? Joe Jr.: Ta-da. Trey tell you? Yeah. You know, I love my boy, but he needs to toughen up. He should know better than to spill his guts to Sonny's daughter. Kristina: You hate my father. Joe Jr.: I do, indeed. Sonny deserves to be hated and a hell of a lot worse. Kristina: You obviously have a history with Kate, if she really is Trey's mother. Joe Jr.: Oh, she's his mother, all right, not that she ever gave a damn about Trey. Can you imagine? Connie left her own kid for dead. Kristina: I know Kate. She would never do anything so cruel. Joe Jr.: [Chuckles] Well, I'd tell you to ask her sometime, but, you know that's probably -- Kristina: You're a liar, just like your son! So whatever you're planning, it's over! 'Cause I'm annulling this marriage the first chance that I get! Trey: I thought Kristina was headed here. Starr: She was supposed to come with you. Trey: We had a fight. Kristina walked out on me. Michael: Mm. Well, I knew she'd see through you eventually. Trey: You know what? I just want to find her so I can explain. Michael: Explain what, exactly, Trey? Trey: That's between me and Kristina. Alexis: The bride is gonna get here when the bride is good and ready. You know that. You've been married 500 times already, so-- Sonny: But this is not about me being a nervous groom -- Alexis: Yeah, it is. You're nervous. I can tell you're nervous. Sonny: Alexis, I want to make Kate my wife because I want her to know that she's safe, especially after I tell her that her son is a liar and his name's Trey Mitchell. Alexis: Are you gonna make time for a honeymoon, at least? Sonny: I want to say I have a lot of time for a honeymoon. I want us to be really happy. But I think she's gonna have to find out about Trey eventually, and I think the shock of that may send her into a relapse. So that's why I want to get married -- so she knows that her husband is by her side. Judge Newcomb: I'm sorry. I have another function to attend in an hour. We really need to get started. Sonny: Okay, we're gonna get her. Alexis: Okay. Maxie: Oh! Oh! Sonny: Oh, no. I'm sorry. Uh-- okay. Stop doing this. Maxie: I was just passing out hors d'oeuvres. Do you guys want a scallion dumpling? Sonny: Okay. You need to get Kate now. We got to start this now. Maxie: Oh, yeah! Here! Oh, no. Okay. Michael: No, Kristina was very excited about this wedding. It meant a lot to her that her father confided in her first, so the fact that she's not here, you must have really upset her, Trey. Trey: Look, I just assumed she headed here, okay? I don't know. Maybe she went to her mom's house. I'm gonna go find her. Michael: No, you're not going anywhere. You've done enough. Trey: Really? You want to start another fist fight, trash this wedding, too? Starr: Look, Trey is Kristina's husband. If he wants to go look for her, he has the right. Trey: Thank you for understanding. I just hope I haven't pushed her away for good. Starr: It's okay. Connie: Watch it. Trey: Sorry. Connie: You're not excused. Maxie: Oh! Wow! You look great. I love the dress you picked. Connie: Yeah, considering the number of options you gave me. Maxie: Okay. Well, everyone's seated, the judge is in place, Sonny's in place. Now it's just time for the main event! Connie: Certainly is. Maxie: Everyone -- can I have your attention, please?! Let's all take our seats. The wedding is about to start. We need the bridal party. Oh! Music! [Wagner's "bridal chorus" plays] Judge Newcomb: Please be seated. Friends, family, we are here today to celebrate the marriage of Michael and Constanza, known to most of us as Sonny and Kate. [Laughter] Judge Newcomb: Today, they will formally and publicly make their promises to one another. And while this is, indeed, a special moment, marriage is just the beginning of the journey, not the end. Jason: You deliberately gave me the wrong results? Elizabeth: I'm sorry. I completely betrayed your trust. Jason: Do you have the real results? Elizabeth: You were right. The baby that died the night of the storm wasn't Sam's. Sam's child is still alive. Sam: I just ended my marriage yesterday. You just found out that your relationship is over. We're hurt and angry. McBain: And these are the wrong reasons to turn to each other. Sam: Just, I feel like if this is where we're headed, this is the connection that we've had and it's where it's leading us, then-- it's not going anywhere, right? McBain: Last thing I want to do is complicate your life, Sam, 'cause you any more pain than you've already been through. [Knock on door] Trey: Kristina! Kristina: My father's gonna squash you like the cockroach that you are. Joe Jr.: Attagirl! I see you've also got Sonny's way with words. Kristina: You better hope my dad's men don't find you! What were you thinking, bringing me to his warehouse? Joe Jr.: Well, let's just call it-- poetic justice. Kristina: If you want a prayer of living, you'd start running now! I might just put in a good word for you. Joe Jr.: Really? Kristina: Tell my dad you chickened out and took off! Joe Jr.: Really? I chickened out? Hey, do you realize that your father had me tied up right here? He would have killed me if that cop John McBain hadn't stopped him. Big mistake. Leaving me alive to come after you. Kristina: You won't live long if you keep this up. My dad will have -- Joe Jr.: Why don't you stop talking?! They'll all be at the wedding! This'll all be over before Connie and Sonny say "I do"! Judge Newcomb: It's been my privilege to preside over many unions, and I've observed that while love doesn't necessarily conquer all, commitment does. The choice to be together, to work it through, and make it meaningful -- that's what counts. Marriage requires trust. It requires patience-- constant open and honest communication. And above all, marriage requires faith -- the faith to go forward without knowing what the future holds. And it requires the support of friends and family. Now it's my responsibility to ask if there's anyone here who knows of any reason this couple should not be joined in marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace. Judge Newcomb: No one has any objections? Very well, then. We will proceed with the ceremony. Olivia: Wait! Wait. I got something to say, your honor. Jason: Sam's baby is alive. Elizabeth: I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry, Jason. I couldn't sleep last night-- knowing what I had done. I needed to tell you the truth. Jason: I just don't understand. Why did you lie in the first place? Elizabeth: Does it even matter? Jason: Yeah, it does matter. I need to know why you lied. Elizabeth: When I picked up the test results and I saw that the baby was Sam's-- I thought about that other mom. And I thought, that mom had had Sam's baby for four months -- for four months, raising that child and loving that baby. And I know it's wrong, but it's sad. She doesn't deserve to have that child taken away from her. Jason: But he isn't hers. Elizabeth: And I didn't deserve to have my child taken away from me, either! But Sam watched -- Sam watched -- while Jake was being kidnapped. She watched-- and let you and me and lucky lose our minds with grief and anger and pain. And she knew the whole time and she didn't say a word about where Jake was! Jason: So what -- what is this? Payback? Elizabeth: No! I don't know! I don't know! [Crying] Maybe. I don't know. I'm trying really hard, Jason, to put it behind me. I've tried really hard. But I'll tell you this -- if it hadn't been for what Sam did, you know, Jake's life would have turned out differently, right? Well-- that was one part of it. Jason: What was -- what was the other part? Elizabeth: I don't want you with her. I just didn't want this baby bringing you back together! After everything we have been through-- why couldn't we have a chance? Jason: I don't -- I don't know what you want me to say. Elizabeth: Nothing. [Sniffles] I don't want you to say anything. Uh-- I've realized that I've-- slowly been losing my mind. Ever since -- ever since we lost Jake, I -- I've been trying to recover on my own. You know, trying to, like-- time heal. But it's only gotten worse, and so I really thought-- I thought that you-- you would make it better-- that you would fix it. That's not fair of me-- to ask that of you. Jason: Elizabeth. Elizabeth: Jason, I am so sorry. I am so sorry that I had-- ruined everything-- that we had, and I -- I've -- I've burned it all down. Jason: I know what it's like-- to, uh -- to make a terrible mistake. At least you were able to make it right. Elizabeth: And I will. I will once Sam's baby is back with her, and I'll tell her everything. Jason: No, I don't want you to say anything. Um, I just -- I need to figure out the best way to handle this now. Elizabeth: Do me a favor, Jason. [Sniffles] When you see that mother-- just be kind. You know what it's like to lose a child. Trey: Is Kristina here? Sam: I thought she was at Sonny's wedding with you. Trey: We had a fight. She's not answering her phone. Can I just leave her a note in case she comes back? Sam: Yeah. Sure. Paper and pen on the table. Whoa. It has been a strange day. McBain: Very. Sam: But not all bad. McBain: Not all bad. See you around, Sam. [Breathes deeply] [Cell phone rings] McBain: Yeah. Jason: I need to see you. It's important. Trey: Can you just give this to Kristina, please? I'm assuming she'll be here at some point tonight. Kristina: You took the wrong hostage. And if you haven't figured it out yet, I can be a real bitch. Another hour or so, you'll be begging for me to turn you in. Joe Jr.: That I believe! You got a smart mouth! A lot of fire. I can see why Trey fell for you. Kristina: Just get this over with. Just make the call. Joe Jr.: What call? Kristina: To my father for the ransom. Joe Jr.: Who said anything about a ransom? Kristina: You did. Joe Jr.: No, no. Honey, that was your idea. KR.: Oh, no. I want your money and everything else that everything that Sonny stole from me, I want it back! And I'll get it. As soon as you're dead. Sonny: Olivia, you got something to say, say it. Olivia: Yeah! Steve: Olivia hasn't been well! Olivia: As I was saying, um-- Kate-- Kate is-- such a lucky girl, and she's really come full circle-- marrying Sonny-- the very first boy she ever loved-- back when she as Connie from the neighborhood. And I wish her all the happiness in the world. Sonny: Your honor, can we just-- Judge Newcomb: Of course. Sonny: --Get on with it? Judge Newcomb: As there are no objections, we will continue. Milo: Wait! Do you want to put the doggy inside ? Sonny: Milo. Do you -- do you have an objection with me marrying Kate? Max: No. Milo just got caught up in the spirit of the occasion. I know that he wanted to wish you and the future Mrs. C many joyous returns of this day. Um, you're very deserving of all the happiness. Thank you for letting me speak. Sonny: No, it's fine. Uh-- okay, I'm glad that, you know, you're all happy for me, but this is a wedding. It's not a free-for-all, so can we just -- can we just get her going, there? Judge Newcomb: Mr. Corinthos, I certainly understand your eagerness to marry this beautiful woman, but given all these interruptions, I'm required to ask one last time. Sonny: [Chuckles] Judge Newcomb: Does anyone here object to this union? Trey: Kristina. [Keys rattling] Trey: Kristina? Kristina! Joe Jr.: If we want to bring down the king-- you've got to marry the princess. This girl is our way in. You know, whatever kind of marriage you two kids have is fine by me. Just as long as you stay married. Trey: Oh, dad, what have you done? Kristina: You're gonna kill me? Joe Jr.: The nice thing about Sonny's line of work is he's got plenty of enemies. In fact, I heard that one of them gunned down his son. You know, that cop you mentioned? Right here in this warehouse, on the very same day, there was a mob wedding this time last year. This'll just be more of the same, only fatal this time. Kristina: Fatal for you. Joe Jr.: No, honey. [Laughs] They'll probably blame the Soleitos or the Trujillos or whatever's left of the Zacchara family. They'll never even think to pin it on me. Kristina: You won't get your ransom if I'm dead. Joe Jr.: A ransom-- wouldn't put a dent in what I'm owed. I want much, much more. Kristina: What makes you think you'll get it by killing me? Joe Jr.: You have a husband. When you die, Trey inherits everything. McBain: Hey. What's this about? Jason: Sam's baby. McBain: Thought that was settled. Jason: There was a mistake. I was given the wrong results. McBain: Given the wrong results? What does that mean? Jason: DNA's a match. Sam's baby didn't die the night of the storm. He's alive, and he's living with your friend Téa. [Knock on door] Elizabeth: Hi. Sam: What do you want? Elizabeth: I need to talk to you. Sam: Maybe you can do that another time. I've actually had a really long day. Elizabeth: This can't wait. You deserve to know the truth. Sonny: There will not be any more delays, your honor. Correct? My bride and I, we're ready to say our vows. Judge Newcomb: Very well. We've reached the heart of the ceremony. And as no one here present has any objection -- Connie: I have an objection. Sonny: What are you doing? Connie: I have to say this for both our sakes. I can't marry you, Sonny. Carly: As if she hasn't had enough drama. Alexis: This doesn't bode well. Maxie: This is not my fault. This is not my fault. Sonny: Kate, what are you doing? Connie: The judge asked if there were any objections. I have to be truthful. Sonny: Your honor, I'm gonna take my bride-to-be. We're gonna talk privately. Connie: I want everyone to hear this, Sonny. Sonny: Kate, what -- Connie: I can't marry you. Sonny: What -- are you okay? Do you want to talk to me? Connie: There's nothing more to say. Sonny: Kate, you drop a bombshell on me. You tell me there's nothing more to say? Connie: Sonny, I cannot marry you-- because I'm already married. Elizabeth: I need to tell you the truth about me and Jason. Sam: I already know the truth. I heard you the other night with Lulu. Jason can't wait for a divorce. He's already moved on with you. Elizabeth: What you overheard was a lie. Sam: [Scoffs] A lie? What the hell is that supposed to mean? Elizabeth: I knew you were listening. I wanted you to believe that Jason and I were together. But we're not. Sam: Look, Elizabeth, I don't understand what you're doing right now. I don't know if you feel guilty because you were putting moves on a man who was all married and you didn't want anyone to know, but I saw you kissing him. And it was quite a private party you threw. Elizabeth: Yes. We kissed. And then he pulled away-- and told me that we will never have a future. Jason and I will never be together, which means, divorced or not-- he still belongs to you. McBain: How confident are you in these results? Look, we don't want to put anything in motion if there's any doubt. Téa doesn't deserve that, and Sam doesn't deserve that. Jason: Call the lab if you want. The baby in Llanview is a DNA match. Sam's son is alive. McBain: Then we got a problem. Jason: There's Téa. [Sighs] McBain: Man, this is gonna hurt. She loves that little boy. Jason: I just want Sam to have her son back. Trey: Dad! Dad! Where the hell could he have taken Kristina? Kristina: You don't want to do this. It's only gonna make things worse for you. Joe Jr.: I'm sorry, Kristina. I wish there was some other way, but your father didn't leave me any choice. Kristina: Call -- call Trey. Just let me speak to him. Joe Jr.: Yeah, no, you know, I think it's best to leave Trey out of this. The less he knows, the better. Kristina: He'll hate you. Joe Jr.: He'll never know. See, that's how it is with parents and children -- you do the dirty work so your kids won't have to. Kristina: You won't be able to cover this up. He will find out, and it will destroy him. Joe Jr.: Actually, this will make Trey's life-- and mine. I'm sorry that you have to die. The payoff is too good to resist. You understand. Finally, Sonny loses, and I win. Sonny: Whatever's going on here, we'll fix it. Connie: There's nothing to fix. Your honor, if I marry Sonny, I'm committing bigamy. Isn't that right? Judge Newcomb: If you are indeed already married, yes. Sonny: You're not married. Connie: I am. To him.

Sam and John McBain kiss. Clothes start coming off. Sam stops it before it goes too far. She says her marriage ended yesterday and his relationship ended today so it is too soon for that. Elizabeth tells Jason that she thought she had a chance to be with him so he lied. He asks her how lying about Sam and McBain has anything to do with Sam's baby. She tells him that she changed the DNA test results. She gives him the real results. He says he needs to know why she lied. She says it didn't seem right to rip the baby out of Téa's arms after she has been raising him for 4 months. She recalls that Sam watched when Jake was kidnapped, and she didn't say anything to her, him, or Lucky. She says she also didn't want the baby to bring him and Sam back together. She says she realizes that ever since Jake died, she has been losing her mind. She gives him the real DNA results. He says he knows what it is like to make a major mistake and appreciates that Elizabeth is trying to make it right. Elizabeth asks him to be kind to Téa because he knows what it is like to lose a child. Jason shows McBain the real DNA results and says it proves that Sam's baby is with John's friend Téa. Elizabeth goes to Alexis's house and tells Sam that she deserves to know the truth. She says she was lying when she told Lulu that she and Jason were a couple because she knew Sam was listening. Sam says she saw Elizabeth and Jason kissing. Elizabeth admits that after the kiss, Jason told her that they could never have a future together. She says that divorced or not, Jason is still Sam's.

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Claudia: You can see the harbor through the buildings, it's so clear. Johnny: Hey, isn't that the tip of Nikolas Cassadine's island over there? Claudia: Yeah. Yeah. Johnny: Huh. Claudia: I like this apartment. Johnny: It's been nice living on our own. Claudia: Do you remember that night when we ate, like, five bags of popcorn and almost puked, and we watched old movies from the forties? Johnny: Oh, God. Claudia: The forties. I'm going to miss this place, John. Johnny: Where are you going? Claudia: Sonny's house, I suppose. I'll be playing the little wifey soon. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I've got a good idea. Why don't -- you know, why don't we just close the deal without me having to marry Claudia? Anthony: My daughter is part of the package. You take it or leave it. Sonny: I just thought I'd give it a shot. Yeah, yeah, I'll take it. Anthony: You hear that, Ric? Not only is your brother going to be running the Zacchara organization, he's also getting my precious pearl, Claudia. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: The Jackal is keenly aware that Stone Cold ordered his gun-a-phobic grasshopper to steer clear of Maximista's Russian assailants. A wise course of action, to be sure. Jason: What? What are you saying? Spinelli: You seem a tad preoccupied. Jason: Yeah. It's just Elizabeth and the boys. I wanted to put them in one of my safe houses, but Lucky didn't want them under my protection. Spinelli: Well, but Stone Cold was no doubt forgiving that his orders were not followed? Jason: It's okay. You know, they're out of town. They'll be safe. That's all that matters. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I happen to know that you boys are excellent campers. [Elizabeth laughs] Sam: We had a lot of fun when we went to the cabin with your daddy, didn't we? Jake: Yeah. Sam: Yeah. Elizabeth: Maybe we can take a walk in the woods when we get there or something, let them -- [Bang] [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Jax, what an unpleasant surprise. Jax: I'm glad you're still here. I was just on the phone with my architect, and he informs me that the grounds the stables are on will be the site for the new resort. It's very exciting. Nikolas: Well, I wouldn't put too much in start-up costs. My attorneys will find a way to block this. Jax: Ah, Nikolas, believe me, the I's are dotted and the T's are crossed. I mean, as I mentioned before, Spoon Island, except the land that Wyndemere sits on, was on long-term lease from the local Native American tribe, and they accepted my offer to buy it. Of course, you are welcome to check this out for yourself. Nikolas: It will never go through. Jax: I'm also assuming that your beautiful gardens are on my land, so pending surveys, I'll be bulldozing those to put up tennis courts. Which is great, because you'll be able to play tennis all year round. And then the spa -- the spa is going to be beautiful. It's going to go all the way from your front door, all the way down to the docks. Nikolas: Oh, but the docks, see, they -- they belong to me. Jax: Ah, yes. Right you are. They do belong to you. I'll have to build you a path, an easement. Of course, you'll be the only one using it once I'm done building the causeway to the mainland. Nikolas: Ooh, a causeway? Jax: Yes, just a simple little two-way road, you know, connecting us to Port Charles. Wouldn't want to spoil the serenity of Spoon Island for my guests, would I? Nikolas: All right. Get the hell out of my house. Jax: Nikolas, that's about the only thing you can ask me to do. Have a nice day. Carly: This has to stop. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Sam was with the Russians when we ambushed their warehouse. We got her out, but there's no way they don't think that she's working with us. Spinelli: A most dire situation. Jason: The Russians are well organized, and they don't leave any witnesses. Spinelli: Hence the attack on fair Maximista. Jason: That's why we can't make any mistakes. Spinelli: No, assuredly not. Any particular reasons Stone Cold's weapon springs to mind? Jason: I need ammo, Spinelli. Spinelli: Yes. Be prepared. Sage advice indeed. Jason: The warehouse was our first strike. It's not going to be enough to force the Russians out. Spinelli: You have strategized carefully. Jason: If we don't take coordinated action, the Russians could do even worse damage -- Spinelli: I admit it. I admit my grievous error in judgment. Jason: Your what? Spinelli: I went against Stone Cold's advice and confronted Maximista's deadly assailants at gunpoint. And failed. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Thanks for changing the tire. Sam: Yay me. It was a team effort. But the good thing is it's as good as new and ready to go. Elizabeth: Okay, I have to admit. I was a little iffy about going to the cabin with you. Sam: Well, it does make two of us. Elizabeth: But I'm glad you're with me. 'Cause blowing out a tire is scary to begin with, but being on this deserted road -- Sam: Yeah, I know. You sort of start imagining things. Elizabeth: Every time the leaves rustle, I think the Russian mob is coming to get us. Sam: Okay, I've got to admit that when the tire blew, I did kind of think that maybe it was a gunshot. Elizabeth: We're just being paranoid, right? Sam: Yeah, I think so. Elizabeth: Okay. Sam: And I'm freezing, so I think it's time to get back in the car. Elizabeth: Okay. Another half hour and we'll be at the cabin where no one can find us. Sam: Good. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: You cannot marry Sonny. Claudia: Sure I can. We stand in front of the justice of the peace, answer his questions -- do you, Claudia, take Sonny to be your lawful, etc., etc. Johnny: Okay, Claudia, this is nothing to be made light of. It's a life- changing decision. Claudia: No one ever said it had to be forever. Besides, it's your fault that it's happening. Johnny: What are you talking about? Claudia: When Daddy collapsed on the floor with his aneurysm, you're the one who jumped in and called 911 and saved his life. Johnny: Oh, come on. You would have done the same thing. Claudia: You don't know that. You don't know that. And neither do I, John. It doesn't matter. Daddy's alive. There are the cards I've been dealt. I'm playing the hand. Johnny: Sonny treats you like garbage. Claudia: That is true. But I don't treat him that well either. Johnny: Will you listen to yourself? Marriage is supposed to be about love and respect and commitment. Claudia: Oh, my God. John, you're so cute. Oh, come on. You're so idealistic. It's -- it's adorable. It's the sweetest thing ever, really. It's not for me. It's not like that. Johnny: Claudia, nobody is twisting your arm except our father. Claudia: I'm not doing this for Daddy. I'm doing it for you. Do you get it? It's strengthens your position in the organization. Johnny: He's going to be in charge. Claudia: And he will expand our power and our strength. And when the time comes for you to take over the organization, and you trust me, little brother, I will make sure that that happens. You will have a powerful empire to run. Johnny: Claudia, I don't want the power if it's about selling my sister out to Sonny Corinthos. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Welcome to the Zacchara organization. Anthony: This is a momentous occasion. We should celebrate. Ric, pour us all a cognac. Sonny: We need to set terms. I'm in charge. All right. Everybody follows my orders. And, you know, nobody has authority over me. We've got that, right, Anthony? Anthony: Of course, of course. Though I do think it's reasonable that because I'm boss emeritus, I should be advised of your overall strategies. Sonny: I'll tell you what you need to know. But I will say this -- if anybody comes to you and tells you anything behind my back, it's a done deal. Ric: If you're suggesting that I would undermine your position and insinuate -- Sonny: You would go behind me in a heartbeat, but that's okay. Thank you. If you do that once, I walk. Anthony: Gentlemen, there's no need for hostility. We're all on the same side here. And when you marry my daughter, you're family. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: A single-malt scotch will not cure a broken heart. Tracy: Why don't you do us both a favor and evaporate? Alan: I do not evaporate. And I'm not the one you're angry with, Tracy. Tracy: No, you're not, but you're here. And you make a damn good target. Alan: You're still in love with Luke, aren't you? Tracy: So what? He loves Laura. Let him have her. Edward: Pour me a glass of that scotch, will you, please? Once that reprobate Spencer gets back, there won't be a drop of liquor left in the house. Tracy: You're not going to have to worry about that. Lulu: Has anybody seen my DVDs? Alice: Oh, I'm sorry, Miss Lulu. I borrowed them. I hope that wasn't crossing the line. Lulu: No, that's fine. I just want them back in case my dad wants to watch them in the theater room. Alice: Oh, well, I'd be happy to deliver them personally to him. Lulu: That would be great. Thank you. Alice: Well, thank you. Tracy: Could I interrupt just for a minute? Monica: Could I make a request first, please? Could you and Luke confine your bickering to the Haunted Star? Now that I am chief of staff, I really don't need a lot of stress around this house, okay? Thank you. Alice: Oh, that reminds me. Now when exactly is Mr. Luke coming back, because Cook can't wait to make his favorite dinner. Edward: Cook works for us, not Mr. Spencer. Alice: Well, try telling that to Cook. Tracy: Could you just shut up for a minute? Luke will not be living here. Luke: Mrs. Spencer, you do not mean that. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Okay. Tell me, what'd you do? Spinelli: The Jackal used subterfuge to appropriate a spare firearm from Mr. Sir's abode in order to avenge fair Maximista by seeking out the villains who harmed her. Jason: So you're telling me you went after the Russians alone? Spinelli: Yeah, I am aware of the flaws in my ill-conceived plan. Jason: Just tell me what happened. Spinelli: I found two of the Slavic scoundrels lurking suspiciously by Pier 52. I had them cornered. I had them at gun -- point. But I was unable to pull the trigger. Had the mob prince John Zacchara not shown up and manfully taken over to repel the Russian marauders, I have no doubts the evildoers would have dispatched me where I stood. Jason: Okay, now is the time to tell me exactly what you were thinking, and what are you trying to prove? Spinelli: Stone Cold, I am aware of my dismal failure, and the fact that I could have jeopardized your carefully laid plans. And not even the desire to avenge fair Maximista could transform me into the powerful hero. Jason: All right, Spinelli. Listen, if you would have shot those guys, you would have thrown your life away. Spinelli: Well, given the Jackal's lack of preparation or premeditation, I have no doubts the minions of law enforcement could have uncovered my crime. Jason: You are too smart to use a gun. And if you want to be a hero to Maxie, you stay the person you are. That's who she needs you to be. [Knock on door] Olivia: We need to talk about Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: The marriage with Sonny will benefit me, too. Johnny: Claudia, you can get yourself killed. Claudia: True. But if I live, I'll be in a position of power. Johnny: Yeah, until Sonny finds out that you and I were responsible for getting his kid shot. Claudia: Sonny never has to know that we had anything to do with what happened to Michael. Johnny: Okay, you were at Nikolas Cassadine's house what -- one night before you told him? Claudia: I was delirious, Johnny. I had hypothermia. Johnny: Okay, you could get delirious again. Or drunk or whatever. Who knows? The point is the two of you are going to be married, living in the same house through sickness and in health. There are a million ways he could find out the truth. Claudia: I'm thinking what happened to Michael will probably never come up with Sonny. Johnny: You want to bet your life on that? Claudia: Well, if there was another alternative, I would jump at it, Johnny. Johnny: Yeah, the alternative is not marrying Sonny. Claudia: It's not that -- you know what? He's not that bad. It's not that bad. He can actually sometimes -- he can actually be a decent guy. Johnny: Okay, right. Sorry. Name one time. Claudia: When you were on trial. I had that car crash. He pulled me out of it and saved my life. And I told him that I would repay the favor, so I guess this alliance with the family is -- that's it. Johnny: So what it's -- this marriage, it's a business deal? Claudia: Exactly. A marriage of convenience. Johnny: So the two you don't plan on sleeping together? Claudia: Of course I'm going to sleep with him, Johnny. Come on. Me and Sonny are more compatible in bed than we are out of it. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I don't trust you, and you don't trust me. Anthony: But I will after you marry my only daughter. We're going to be sitting at the Thanksgiving table together. I'm even going to let you carve the turkey. How's that for a sign of trust? Sonny: Oh, yeah, yeah. Well, this is a business deal. And I'm going into this with my eyes wide open. Ric: I believe my brother's suggesting that this is about an alliance. Sonny: You need me to provide guidance and leadership and a way for you to be in a position to compete. Anthony: And you need us to stay alive, now that you've made yourself a target for the Russian mob. Sonny: Like I said, we both win. Anthony: Must be a tough pill to swallow, being forced to come to me and marry my daughter. All because the man you put in charge wouldn't let you back in. Sonny: I can handle Jason. Anthony: I'm counting on it. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: There is a huge difference between Nikolas buying into the Metro Court and you buying his home out from under him. Jax: Why? The Metro Court has been my home since we split up. Nikolas: It's a hotel. And a damn good investment. You of all people should know that. Jax: It's my home. Carly: It's not about business. It's about Jax projecting his anger over the collapse of our marriage. Jax: Oh, don't flatter yourself, Carly. This project will be years in the making. I would never take this on for personal reasons. Nikolas: Sure you would. Carly: You can build a resort anywhere in the world and you know it, Jax. Jax: Spoon Island is a unique opportunity. And I have no apologies for outmaneuvering Nikolas. Nikolas: My attorneys can tie this thing up indefinitely, but right now, I own 25% of the Metro Court, Jax: Nice game face. But we both now I won this round. Carly: Listen to you. It's a competition. It's a macho game of one-upmanship. Jax: Take a lesson from what's going on here, Carly, because you, like Nikolas, could wind up losing a hell of a lot more than you bargained for. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Okay, I want you to go straight to Bernie's. No detours. I want you to finish that list right now. Spinelli: I will do your bidding, posthaste. Jason: Okay, listen to me -- if you run into trouble, you run, then you call me second. Spinelli: Understood. Olivia: Sounds like you're really up against it. Jason: Yeah. Well, I got it handled. Olivia: Really? All by yourself against the Russian mob? Jason: This isn't your business. Olivia: Yeah. I know you basically don't know me from Adam, but I'm the type of person, I see an impending train wreck, I got to speak up. And this one's real easy to avoid. You just got to flip a switch. Jason: I'm sorry, but I -- Olivia: Look, you and Sonny -- all you got to do to solve everyone's problems -- let him back into the mob. [SCENE_BREAK] Anthony: I like your punctuality, children. Johnny: Yeah, what's the big surprise? Anthony: I have happy news for all of us. Claudia: I assume Sonny agreed to marry me. Anthony: In principle, yes. His attitude seems to be a tad, shall we say, contentious. Johnny: There's not going to be any wedding. Anthony: Au contraire, John. The sooner this union takes place, the better. Claudia, I want you to go see Sonny tonight and seal the deal, as it were. Johnny: No way are you offering yourself up to that pig. Claudia: It's okay, John. Johnny: Claudia, you don't have to go through with this sick joke. Claudia: John. Johnny: There's no -- I don't even want you involved with him. Claudia: We talked about this, right? It's my choice. Okay. Anthony: You hear that, John? Your sister's on board because she's looking out for your best interest. This deal is going to put us in a position of power and strength. Johnny: Oh, no, no, no, I get the twisted logic. You want to sell Claudia off to Sonny so that when I am ready to take over, this organization is stronger. The only problem is -- I don't want it. [SCENE_BREAK] Milo: Hey, did Dad get hold of you? Max: No, why? Milo: He's planning another visit. He'll be here Tuesday. Max: You idiot. You know a visit from Dad would be a disaster. Milo: For you, for you, not me. I'm not the one who lied about being the boss of the Port Charles mob. Max: Oh, right. Maybe he'd even remember your name this time, Mario. Milo: Ooh. [Door opens] [Max clears throat] Milo: Boss. Max: Mm. Sonny: Hey. Max: Hmm? Sonny: I need to speak to you. Max: I'm coming. Sure, boss. [Max clears throat] Sonny: You know I'm at the end of my rope. Nobody is safe anymore. Max: Right. Sonny: I just had a meeting with the Zaccharas, and I'm going to be taking over the organization. And in order for me to do that, I have to marry Claudia. Max: Mr. C, with all due respect, I mean, this is a mistake on so many levels. Whatever Anthony's got up his sleeve, you don't want any part of this. Sonny: You think he's playing me? But I'm the one who's playing him. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Oh, Alice, you have the healing hands of a Hindi goddess. Alice: Why thank you, Mr. Luke. Why don't you have another sip of that Kentucky bourbon? It's the last of Mr. Q's private reserve. Luke: I don't mind if I do. Edward: Oh, God, what did I tell you? Why don't you divorce this human sponge before he drinks us out of house and home? Tracy: Didn't anybody hear me say I'm kicking him out? Monica: We heard you, Tracy. We just don't believe you. Tracy: So, I'll have to prove it. Edward: When? Monica: Worry about it, Edward. Tracy isn't going to divorce Luke. She's too afraid of being alone. Lulu: Stop picking on Tracy. She has a right to her feelings. Tracy: Thank you. Edward: How did you bamboozle her? Lulu: How'd you turn into such a bully? Luke: Touché, daughter. Tracy: Thank you, Lulu. I appreciate that. And you will always be my stepdaughter and welcome in this home. Monica: Excuse me, since when do you issue invitations to my house? Tracy: You are incredible, Monica. She's throwing you out. Monica: No, I'm not, Lulu. You're welcome to stay here. It's just on my terms, not hers. Tracy: My brother was a fool when it came to you. Luke: Alan was not the first man to be a fool for love, nor the last. Alice: All done, Mr. Luke. How do you feel? A little looser? Luke: Oh, like a wet noodle, Alice. You're a genius. Edward: This house is not your private spa. Luke: You know, all that tension is not good for you, Edward. It's bad for the blood pressure. You should have one of Alice's healing deep tissue massages. Edward: Oh, please. Tracy: Luke, why don't you shut up and get out? Luke: Alice, do you think you could arrange a little quiet time here for my wife and I? Alice: Oh, of course. Don't worry about it. Hi, do you guys mind? Monica: Yes. Alice: Thank you. Mr. Q, they -- Mr. Q? Mr. Q, they'd like some time together. Edward: Tracy, stick to your resolve. Tracy: Don't bother with any of your romantic flim-flam. I am immune. Luke: No flim-flam. I'm not joking. I'm not fooling. I'm not giving you up. [SCENE_BREAK] Anthony: You're a good son, John. But you have a disappointing streak of naiveté. This deal has to happen whether you like it or not. Johnny: Hey, Claudia, you don't have to go through with this. All you got to do is say the word. Claudia: I hate to say it, but Daddy's right. You're acting sentimental over what is basically a business agreement. You don't have to like the guy who buys stock in your company. You just have to take his money. Johnny: You're lying to yourself. Anthony: No, for once your sister's got her head on straight. Claudia, I'm very proud of you. Johnny: Okay, I get that the two of you hate each other, but I think somewhere deep down you seek for his approval, don't you? Claudia: You know me better than that. Johnny: And now you're getting it. Claudia: No, you know me better than that. Johnny: Is it -- wait, is that what you expect to happen with Sonny? Yeah, sure, he treats you like dirt, but maybe through this marriage, he might even respect you. Hell, he might even care for you. Be careful what you wish for. Anthony: Claudia, is he right about you and Sonny? Claudia: Do I look like a woman who has any romantic illusions to you? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: When Kate was shot, I was totally convinced that Karpov was behind it. Max: Well, he had to be. Not that we even need it, but there's evidence of a Russian bullet. Sonny: Anybody could buy a Russian rifle. Max: Well, Karpov is the only one with motive. Why would you question it? Sonny: Because I got a gut feeling right -- when he stabbed me, I looked at his face. Plus, he swore he was innocent up until he died. Max: It doesn't prove anything. Sonny: If Karpov was framed, and I fell for it, then whoever shot Kate is still out there running around. Max: Well, if it wasn't Karpov -- and I'm still not convinced -- who do you think shot Miss Kate Howard? Sonny: Possibly one of the Zaccharas. What -- what? Max: Why would he or any of the Zaccharas -- what would they stand to gain from shooting Miss Howard? It doesn't add up. Sonny: Why do you think I'm getting inside the organization? I'm going to get in there. I'm going to marry her. I'm going to head up the organization, and I will find out who is responsible for shooting Kate. Max: And if you do? Sonny: I will be in a position to do damage. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: You used to work with Sonny. And from what I gather, you two used to be pretty good friends. Now him allying himself with the Zaccharas -- come on, that can't be sitting good with you. Jason: I'm not discussing business with you. Olivia: Yeah, your business almost got my cousin killed, so I think I deserve some answers here. Jason: Okay, fine. You and Sonny go way back. I get why you're concerned, but working with Sonny again is not an option. Olivia: Why not? What -- because you think he killed Karpov? You blame him for provoking the Russian mob? You going to tell me you would've done something different if someone would've shot your fiancée at the altar? Jason: What's done is done. Olivia: Jason, you can stop it from getting worse. Sonny is going to marry Claudia so he can run the Zacchara organization. Now, I know I gave him all kinds of grief about how it was inevitable and he's addicted to power and all of this. But I am dying for someone to prove me wrong. Okay? For Sonny to join up with the Zaccharas, he's going to have to become as bad as they are. Don't let that happen, Jason. Go make peace with Sonny before something really terrible happens. Jason: Why is it so important to you? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: All right, here we are. Elizabeth: Cameron, you didn't tell me there's a wood-burning stove here. Sam: Yes, there certainly is. Guess what we can do? We can build a fire. Cameron: Yay! Sam: Oh, it's going to be perfect. And roast marshmallows, because I know your mother brought a couple bags. Cameron: Yay! Elizabeth: Whoo-hoo. Sam: All right, I guess you should get them settled in, and I'll get the stuff out the car. Elizabeth: Okay, thanks. All right, guys, let's get your jackets off. Do you know how important you are to me? Cameron: Yes. Elizabeth: So very important -- I love you more than anything in the world. And you know that I will do anything to protect you guys. I love you. Cameron: I love you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: I don't need your permission to get a divorce. Luke: I don't need a piece of paper to stick around. Tracy: What does that mean? Luke: It means I love you. Tracy: You love Laura. Luke: Yes, I love Laura because she's the mother of my children. But I didn't follow Laura. I stayed here to be with you. She's my past. You are my future. Tracy: Because she turned you down. Luke: No. No, because we're a match -- a match made in heaven or hell or wherever they make these unlikely unions. Tracy: I was a fool to believe in you. You want to win someone back? Win Laura. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Look, this has been a really bad year for me and Jax. And I don't know if you know this, but, you know, I lost our baby. Nikolas: Mm-hmm. Carly: And I know you know that Michael was shot and that -- that was the hardest thing I've ever had to go through. And Jax wanted us to go through it together, but I turned to Sonny. And that just -- that devastated him. Nikolas: You have my sympathy, but for Jax to judge how you dealt with a tragedy like that, it's crazy. Carly: Yeah, but happened to Michael -- I mean, that was terrible for Jax, too. Nikolas: So terrible that he has to judge and criticize you? I mean, come on, this is the man who kept my son from me for weeks, knowing that I was his father. Carly: I helped. Nikolas: Yeah, but when the truth came out, you know, I made allowances for Jax's grief and confusion or whatever that was. And I don't see why he can't do the same for you. And he and I are just acquaintances. He's supposed to love you. Carly: I'm no saint. I let myself get dragged into Sonny's life for the millionth time right when I know that Jax and I had a chance of getting back together. So, I just broke his heart all over again. And all this happened the same day that Jerry was presumed dead. So, you know, Jax has a lot going on right now, and I know that's why he's doing all this to you. Nikolas: Look, I'm sorry, but I really don't care if Jax falls apart or not. I won't allow you or me to become his punching bag. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: If Sonny marries Claudia, Connie's going to be devastated. And I'll feel real bad for her, but I know damn well she's better off without him, okay? It's like you said. Sonny and I go way back, and despite the life he's chosen, I wish him well. Jason: Hey, if Sonny thinks an alliance with the Zaccharas is the best choice for him -- Olivia: Oh, God. Jason: That's his prerogative. Olivia: Don't give me that, Jason. Jason: Give you what? Olivia: You act all calm and cool like you don't give a damn. But you can't work with someone closely like you did with Sonny for all those years, which means risking your life for each other, and not form some kind of a bond. Jason: If you're worried about Sonny, you should talk to him, not me. Olivia: Forgive me if I am oversimplifying this. If you don't let Sonny back into his organization, he will join the enemy. And then it's a real short step from him becoming the enemy. Now, do you want that, Jason? You want to be in opposition to Sonny? [Knock on door] Ric: Well, Olivia Falconeri. This is a surprise. Jason: What do you want, Ric? Ric: Well, I suppose it's all right if Kate's cousin hears this, since it's not going to be a secret much longer. Sonny has decided to marry Claudia and run the Zacchara business operations. Jason: What -- are you here to warn me? Ric: No, I'm here to tell you if you want to stop it, you better move fast. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: You pay protection to the Zaccharas? Coleman: Who wants to know? Johnny: Don't worry about it. I'm on family business. Coleman: Well, let's just say I go way back with the Corinthos organization no matter who's running it. You know, I take care of them. They take care of me. Johnny: All that's about to change real fast, buddy. Coleman: Oh, yeah, is this some kind of a warning, buddy? Johnny: It just adds up. What's about to happen is going to cost everyone way too much. Lulu: Hey, sorry I'm late. Mwah. You wouldn't believe the craziness going on at the Quartermaines'. Coleman: What'll it be, young lady? Lulu: A raison. So, Tracy kicked my dad out of the house again, but this time for good. And she said I could stay even though it felt kind of disloyal to my dad. And I was on my way to your place. Anyway, I don't really care as long as you show up and we have wild and crazy hot sex every night on the roof until we roll off into the snow naked. Johnny: Huh? Lulu: You didn't just hear a word I said? Johnny: No, I'm sorry. I can only think about one thing right now. My sister is about to marry Sonny Corinthos. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: So, I heard the happy news. Sonny: You don't waste any time. Claudia: Well, neither do you apparently. Daddy says you're taking over the Zacchara organization, and you've agreed to all of his terms -- including marrying me. Sonny: That's right. Claudia: Well, there's only one problem. You haven't asked me yet. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I know you're furious with Jax, but if you fight him, he's only going to drag his heels in. Nikolas: What do you suggest I do? Just give up and allow him to build some gargantuan resort spa or whatever on my property? Carly: No, no, but he wants to make you angry. And he's trying to rile you up, and you're biting the bait. Nikolas: Do you have another solution? Carly: No. Nikolas: Didn't you leave? Jax: I'm sorry. I had the launch turn around. I wanted to tell you as soon as possible. The surveyors will be coming tomorrow morning at 8:00, and they asked for unlimited access to the grounds. I assured them that you'll comply. Nikolas: The hell I will. Jax: I realize it's an inconvenience, Nikolas. I can put you up at the Metro Court at a discount rate. Nikolas: An inconvenience, really? Carly: I have an idea. You want control of the Metro Court, and you would like to live on your island in peace. I propose that you sell your shares of the Metro Court back to me. Therefore, Jax and I will be 50/50 partners again. And you sell Spoon Island to Nikolas. Then you guys can retreat to your neutral corners, and you can end this battle before any damage is done. What do you think? Jax: Well, it's an interesting idea, in the world of Carly logic. But I won't be changing my mind. And it's far too late for a compromise. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Claudia has been saying she's going to marry Sonny for weeks. Johnny: It's going to happen. Lulu: She's just trying to piss you off. Johnny: I just talked to my father about it. Sonny's taking over the family, and he needs to marry Claudia as a show of good faith. Lulu: What is a show of good faith anyway? Sonny needs your family. Your family needs Sonny. Why can't it just be left at that? Johnny: My father wants Sonny to sacrifice something to be in the family. Coleman: What universe is marrying your sister a sacrifice, man? Lulu: Sonny hates Claudia. Coleman: Yeah. Johnny: She says she's doing it for me anyway. Lulu: You can't seriously believe that. Johnny: It's the truth. Lulu: No, no -- Claudia is making her own choices here. You have nothing to feel guilty about. Johnny: I don't feel guilt for anything, Lulu. Coleman: Everybody does guilt, dude. If they didn't, I'd be out of business, man. Lulu: Seriously, Johnny, you are the most guilt-ridden person I know. You have felt guilty since the day you picked me up on the side of the road. You feel like you've somehow messed up my life. Johnny: That's not guilt. It's reality. Lulu: No, guilt feels real, but it isn't. Trust me. I know these things. You feel guilty about just about everything -- for loving me, for trying to help Claudia, for trying to be a good son. You feel guilty about being a Zacchara. Johnny: Well, maybe it's about time I quit. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: It's a little late in the game to be -- you know, asking for a proposal. Claudia: Call me a traditional girl. Sonny: Well, considering you've been parading all over town telling anybody that will listen that, you know, you're going to marry me -- and that's even before I agree. Claudia: Was I wrong? I want to do it right, Sonny -- proposal, engagement ring. Sonny: Yeah, I had a feeling that you would. Sonny: Claudia, would you marry me? [SCENE_BREAK] [Phone rings] Jason: Yeah? Elizabeth: Hey, it's me. I just want to let you know we got here a little while ago, and everything's fine. Jason: It took -- it took you that long to get there? Elizabeth: Yeah, well, we had a little blow-out, which shook us up a bit, but Sam was able to change the tire. Jason: What about Lucky? Elizabeth: Oh, he had to go into work at the last minute. Jason: Are you kidding me? He didn't let me know? Elizabeth: It's okay, really. I mean, we're safe. The boys are happy. Oh, but I'm calling from the land line because our cell phones don't work up here, so, um, let me give you the number. It's 555-0193. Jason: 9-3. Okay, listen. You know what? I'm not even sure about this. I might move you guys to a safe house. [Knock on door] Jason: You know what? I have to go. Elizabeth: Okay, but don't worry about us. Just, please, take care of yourself. Jason: Just be careful. I'll call you later. Elizabeth: Okay. Harper: Jason Morgan, you are suspected of arson in the Pier 23 warehouse fire and murder one in the shooting of three men. I'm placing you under arrest. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Cam, I want you to share your toys, okay? Cameron: Okay. Sam: I guess I'll just go get some firewood. Elizabeth: Okay. Great, thanks. Elizabeth: This is going to be so much fun. Once Sam gets back inside, we're going to light a fire, and we're going to roast marshmallows. Cameron: Yay. Sam: Listen, the Russians are outside. Elizabeth: What? Sam: Yes, they're here. Elizabeth: There's no dial tone. Sam: Oh, they must have cut the lines. Elizabeth: Are you sure we don't get a cell signal out here? Sam: No, not for miles. 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Sonny agrees to marry Claudia and take over the Zacchara organization. Later, Sonny tells Max he is "playing" Anthony. Sonny says he thinks someone inside Anthony's organization shot Kate. Olivia asks Jason to let Sonny back into the business. Jax gets under Nikolas' skin by promising to build a resort on Spoon Island. Luke returns to the Q mansion. Tracy insists she wants a divorce. Johnny is against the marriage of Claudia and Sonny. Liz and Sam arrive at the cabin safely. At first they don't realize they're being watched. Sam figures out the Russians are outside of the cabin. Liz tries to call for help but the phones are down.

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[Franco clears throat] [Franco groans and groans] [Cell phone ringing] [Ring, ring, ring] [Franco sighs] [Ring, ring] [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You 100% sure it was Franco? Max: Yeah. The guy came out of nowhere about 20 minutes ago. Walked right past our car, straight into the studio. He's not trying to hide from anybody. [Jason sighs] Sam: You and Milo watched his place all night? Max: Yeah, since both of you left last night. Jason: Did he see you? Max: Here's the weird part -- guy gets to his building, opens his door, he turns back around and waves at me. Jason: Franco wants me to know he's waiting. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door opens] Sonny: You need coffee? 'Cause what I'm picking -- I'm going to need some coffee. Carly: Guess what Michael did yesterday. Sonny: What? Carly: This would be after he skipped school, missed his first quarter exam, and stopped by the -- well, where the cabin used to be. But you already know all that. This would also be after he yelled at Lucky at my house and let it slip that Claudia's dead. He went to Jake's. Yeah. He went to Jake's, and Coleman had to call Jason, and Jason showed up to see Michael confronting Lucky. He came this close to incriminating himself, Sonny. Sonny: He didn't, right? Carly: Michael's spinning out of control, and there's only one way to help him -- I'm going to make sure the truth comes out about Claudia, if I have to dig up her body myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Rebecca: Good morning, Elizabeth. Lucky and I were just talking about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Franco's ready for you to find him, because letting Max and Milo see him is almost sort of like an invitation. And I am not liking this at all. Jason: He's playing games with me. Sam: Yeah. Well, you should have just said "hello" to him to begin with, and we wouldn't be going through all this trouble. Jason: Okay. So Franco obviously has some kind of fascination with me. I go to the opening, he wants to meet me, but I refuse. Sam: Which probably doesn't happen to him very often. Jason: Right. Then you get the idea, let's go to the art gallery, get some information, and of course, Franco's one step ahead of us, and he leaves me this painting. Sam: Yes, he does, which is loaded with clues of where to find him. Jason: Yeah. Well, I'm going over there right now -- Sam: No, no, no. No, you are not. That is not a good idea. [Jason sighs] Sam: Franco planned this out carefully. The last thing you should do is cooperate. Jason: I don't see any other choice, Sam. I got to find out what this guy wants. More importantly, I need to find out what he knows. He must have seen something. And if that's the case, there's a chance he knows that Michael killed Claudia. Sam: Yeah, Jason, but what if you're walking into a trap? [SCENE_BREAK] Dominic: I appreciate you inviting me for breakfast. It's very efficient of us to eat a Danish and walk it off at the same time. Lulu: Maybe I just want to keep my eye on you. Dominic: Mmm. So I don't go and bust Sonny right this second? Lulu: Well, you can't. Jax erased the recording of Sonny confessing to Claudia's murder. I think you should take that as a sign. Dominic: Look, this whole investigation has gotten more complicated than I ever expected, but I'm not going to give up. Lulu: Well, I think if you wanted to bust Sonny, you would have done it a long time ago. Dominic: I -- look, I know this has been kind of tough on you, lulu, but it's going to happen, and you should know that I appreciate that you've been keeping quiet. Lulu: My coffee's getting cold. Dominic: Wow. Wait a minute. That's it. Lulu: What? Dominic: Man. I finally remembered where I've seen this tag before. It was in downtown Manhattan. You know Tribeca? Lulu: Yeah. Yeah. I know where it is. Dominic: Yeah. When I was a rookie cop, I busted a guy for spray painting the exact same thing half a block from a major crime scene. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: We tried it your way. It's not working. I want to call Diane. I want to put together a deal, go to the police, and tell them where Claudia is buried -- Sonny: No. No way. Carly: We have to take control of this situation before someone else does. Sonny: Okay. You always do this. You overreact. You think up some crazy plan, and then you do exactly the wrong thing. Carly: First of all, that's not true. Don't patronize me. Wanting to help Michael is not wrong, and bringing in Diane on this is not some crazy plan. Sonny: How about when you set me up for the FBI? What was that? Was that a crazy plan? Carly: You're really going to bring that up? Sonny: No -- Carly: You're really going to bring that up right now? Sonny: You overreacted then like you're overreacting now. That's the point. Carly: If we continue to hide this, it's going to make things worse for Michael. Sonny: I am not turning Michael over to the cops. Carly: So what's your plan? What are you going to do, Sonny? Let's hear it. Come on. What's Sonny going to do to protect his son? [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Bourbon, please. Make it neat. Start a bottle. Coleman: Compadré, I'm not even open yet. Johnny: Make an exception. Coleman: You want to go on a bender, you can wait till I open, or you can go elsewhere. Johnny: Elsewhere? I got no elsewhere, not anymore. Coleman: What about Olivia? Johnny: Like I said. Coleman: Oh, come on, now. You two make a place like this livable. Man, honky- tonk love of the highest order, and it all started right here in this room, my man. Johnny: Olivia's in love with Sonny. Coleman: Dumped for the boss man. That's got to hurt. Johnny: Not dumped. She swears up and down she loves me. She just loves him, too. Coleman: And the problem with that would be what? I mean, look at you, man. You're all upset because you don't get to be the one and only? Most of us don't. You're thinking about dumping a good woman like Olivia just 'cause she's got a little itch for someone else, then you need a hell of a lot more than bourbon for breakfast, brother. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Hey. I just took Rebecca's statement. Rebecca: Yeah, such as it is. I mean, how many times have you and Elizabeth told your kids to look both ways before crossing the street? Lucky: More than once, I'd say. Rebecca: I can't believe I ran out into the middle of the street without even looking, Lucky. I feel like such a klutz. Lucky: I'm just glad you're here to tell us about it. You were pretty out of it when they brought you into the E.R. Rebecca: Edward and Michael were so worried. I just feel awful for putting them through it. And Edward kept saying how he lost Emily and he couldn't lose me, too. Lucky: This isn't relevant to your police statement. I'm just curious, as a friend. Why were you in such a hurry to get to my house last night? Rebecca: I was heading over to your house on total impulse. Lucky: Oh, I wish you had called me first. I wasn't even there. Rebecca: Ah. I couldn't believe how Nikolas was acting, and I wanted to talk to you about it. Lucky: He and Ethan got into it at the Haunted Star last night. Probably hadn't heard about that. Rebecca: No, no, but that doesn't surprise me, because he hasn't been himself lately, and I really wanted to talk to you about what's going on. Lucky: I'm not sure I could have been much help. Rebecca: Well, after I talked to you, Lucky, I went out to Wyndemere, and I got a big surprise. Lucky: What happened? Rebecca: Um -- let's just say that I finally realized that Nikolas and I are over, that we never had anything real, and that I was never the one he wanted. Lucky: I guess it's pretty impossible to compete with a ghost. Rebecca: See, I used to believe that, too, but lately, Nikolas has been very focused on the here and now. And he doesn't seem to care about what happened before or who it might hurt. I guess the accident's a perfect metaphor for me and Nikolas. He used me up, and then, he ran me over. [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Who's that for? Coleman: Well, good morning, Ms. Falconeri. Johnny: You've got to be kidding me. Coleman: You've got a woman who'll drop everything to come and see about you, man. You've got no problem, buddy. You can thank me later, man. Johnny: I don't need some bartender running interference, trying to play cupid, all right? Coleman: You know what, John, the way I see it, you need all the help you can get. But what I don't need is you getting hammered and trashing the place. All right? I mean, you want to hit the ivories, do a few love songs, that's just fine, but what you really need to do is be grateful for what you've got. [Johnny sighs] Olivia: So you're starting out on a bender. Want to tell me why? Johnny: You came running in here to save me. You want to tell me why? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You want to hear all the reasons why Michael can't confess? I'll tell you. Jason cleaned up the crime scene. He burnt down the cabin. There's no evidence to support self-defense or justifiable homicide. Carly: Claudia dragged me out of the Metro Court at gun point. My life was undeniably at risk. We can go to the cops. I'll just tell them what -- Sonny: We've already lied to the cops. There's nothing to support changing your story. You'll look like a terrified mother who was protecting her son. Even if you convince a jury that it was self-defense or an accident -- Michael's a target for the Zaccharas. Carly: You never change, do you? You don't. You play on my worst fear just to get your own way. I don't appreciate it, and I don't buy it. I don't buy it this time. Sonny: Because you don't understand the business. Carly: Then explain it to me. Please explain to me why are the Zaccharas a threat? How are they a threat? Anthony is in prison, Johnny would never hurt Michael, and Claudia's dead. If they wanted payback, how come they haven't come after you already? Sonny: Don't assume they haven't. I can protect myself, but I am not putting Michael's life in the line of fire ever again. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Don't get me wrong, I know you can pretty much handle anything, but Franco is just a little bit different than anyone you've ever had to deal with. Who else is gonna crush Joey Limbo's windpipe and pose the body? It's sick. This guy has made a career off of crime scene pictures, and now all the sudden he's got a personal interest in you, where he's sending you pictures of Maxie blindfolded in a chalk outline like she's some sort of murder victim. Jason: Well, Franco has figured out that death sells. Sam: Yeah, Jason, but maybe this is some sort of elaborate set up so he can kill you. Okay, um, I have a really terrible feeling about this, and I really don't often ask you for anything, but I'm asking you now, Jason, please do not play Franco's game. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: All we have to do is stick to the story. Michael understands that. Carly: That doesn't mean he can do it, Sonny. Sonny: Unfortunately, this cover-up is the best way to do this. And if we start messing around with it, Michael's gonna be completely vulnerable, so we have to stick to the plan, go exactly as we said. Claudia vanished. She was never in the cabin. Michael wasn't in the cabin. Nobody hit anybody over the head. Nothing happened. Carly: That's what Michael said. He said nothing happened. Sonny: Exactly. Michael understands how it works. Carly: Michael said that you were proud of him. And he's right. You're thrilled that he's following in your footsteps, aren't you? Sonny: Okay, just because I'm proud that Michael protected his mother and his sister doesn't mean that I want him following in my footsteps. Carly: I don't know why I'm wasting my breath. Sonny: Hey, Carly. Carly, don't go to the police. Don't go behind my back. Carly: I don't need your permission. I have custody. I can do whatever the hell I want to do, Sonny. Sonny: Then you need to think. 'Cause if you panic and you try to fix things, you're gonna destroy our son's life. Carly: You're already doing a damn fine job of that on your own. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I agree with you. I have never encountered a guy like this in my entire life. But I'm not gonna avoid him. He's gone to a lot of trouble to meet me, and if I don't show up -- Sam: There has to be another way. Jason: If he knows the truth about Michael, Sam, I got to shut him up. Sam: I get that, Jason, but you can't just play into his hands. Jason: Well, if I ignore him, he's just gonna keep making the stakes higher. That's why I need to confront him now, find out what he wants, and just take it from there. Sam: Oh, really? How is this confrontation gonna work? Are you just gonna bust into his studio with your gun drawn? He's a famous artist. You can't threaten him without your face being all over the evening news, and you can't make him disappear, Jason. You know why? 'Cause your picture is all over his studio. And guess who's gonna be the prime suspect? You are. Jason: That's nothing new, really. Sam: Wait a minute. What if he did take that picture of Claudia? What if the cops find it? What if there are pictures all over that studio -- Jason: What if? What if? We're going in circles right now. I need to find out what's going on. The best way for me to do that is to meet with Franco. Sam: What if he tries to kill you, Jason? Spinelli: While picking up on nonverbal cues is not exactly the Jackal's forte, even I can sense the tension in this room. Sam: Franco is back, and Jason is determined to confront him. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Do you remember what the tagger looked like? Dominic: Yeah, I'm trying to think that. I mean, that was a lot of arrests ago, but. I mean, I wouldn't even remember him at all if it hadn't been for that first murder scene that I was at. I guess he was scruffy. He was pretty detached. I mean, I remember he didn't put up much of a fight. I remember he should have been in a place like Bellevue. Lulu: This obviously stayed with you. Dominic: Yeah, I don't know. There's got to be more to this than just a coincidence. I got to figure out who this tagger is. Lulu: How are you gonna do that? Dominic: Well, I'm sure his record is on file. Lulu: So you're gonna go back to Bensonhurst? Dominic: Ha ha. There's another way to get what I need. And you are gonna help me. [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: So, how's Rebecca? Lucky: It looks like she's gonna make it. I just took her statement. Ethan: And when are you gonna arrest Nikolas? Lucky: It was an accident, Ethan. She started across the street without looking, and she stepped right in front of his car. Nikolas couldn't stop in time. Ethan: And that's it? Lucky: Yeah, that's it, according to Rebecca. Ethan: Okay, wait. Nikolas breaks up with Rebecca, and on the same night he tries to run her down with his car? That doesn't seem strange to you? Nikolas: How's she doing? Ethan: Well, she's alive. No thanks to you. Nikolas: I really don't appreciate what you're implying. Ethan: Oh, I'm not implying anything. I'm saying straight up that you tried to kill Rebecca. Lucky: Hey, hold on, dude. How would that work? Seriously. You really believe that Nikolas waited outside of my house for Rebecca to show up, and then deliberately ran her down? Ethan: Look, I don't know the details, okay, but it was no accident. Lucky: Why? Why would he do that? There's a huge difference between breaking up with someone and wanting them dead. What possible motive could he have? [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Rebecca: Elizabeth, is that you? Steve: Will you settle for Elizabeth's older brother? Steve Webber. Rebecca: Rebecca Shaw. Steve: Wow. At the risk of being impolite, you really do look exactly like Emily Quartermaine. Rebecca: Oh, is that why I rank a visit from the new chief of staff? Steve: How'd you know? Rebecca: Well, Edward and Monica have been talking about you for weeks. Steve: I was in the E.R. when you were brought in last night. I just wanted to see how you're doing. Rebecca: Oh, I'm fine so far. And it's so nice to meet you. Monica's over the moon because you took the job. She thinks it's perfect that Steve Hardy's grandson is gonna be the new chief of staff. Steve: Well, it sounds like Monica has you up to date on this place. Rebecca: At least some of it. The Quartermaines have been so kind to me. So they were saying that you're moving here from Memphis. Steve: Mmm. I ran a trauma unit there for years. Rebecca: So you must be ready for anything. Steve: Oh, well, I guess we'll see about that, won't we? Rebecca: It must be so exciting to come back to Port Charles after having been away for so long. I'm sure there's so much you don't know about, especially about your little sister. Elizabeth: And what exactly are you planning to tell my brother about me? Steve: You want to tell me what that was about? Or maybe you just wanted to rip her face off? Elizabeth: Oh, don't tempt me. Steve: Look, whatever it is, you know I'm on your side. Elizabeth: She's just a miserable bitch, that's all. I hate the fact that every time I look at her, I miss Emily even more. Steve: What I just saw has nothing to do with missing your best friend. And I'm guessing whatever she has on you must be pretty good, because I found you crying last night, you're on edge today. Elizabeth: I wish Rebecca had never even heard of Port Charles. Steve: Well, maybe she feels that way, too. But I'm concerned about you. I don't care what she has on you or what you've done. So when you're ready to tell me about it, I'm ready to help. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Look, I just took Rebecca's statement. She was very clear that Nikolas ran her over by accident. Ethan: Well, what do you expect her to say to his brother the cop? Lucky: Okay, if you're serious about this and you want to look over the statement or discuss it with Mac, that's fine. Ethan: Maybe Rebecca's giving you the benefit of the doubt, but it's pretty obvious to me that you saw Rebecca crossing the street and you thought, hey, what a great chance to make your life easier, so you hit the gas. Lucky: Maybe Nikolas hasn't handled the situation with Rebecca perfectly, but he's no murderer. Ethan: You know, I was actually starting to build up some respect for you, Lucky. But now that you're siding with the Cassadine over here, I guess all that's out the window. Nikolas: Look, I'm not proud of the way I treated Rebecca, but I swear to you, Lucky, hitting her was an accident. Lucky: I know it was. You don't have to defend yourself. You haven't done anything wrong. [SCENE_BREAK] Coleman: All right, guys, look, it's still early, but I'll go ahead and pour you both a drink if that'll, you know, break the ice. Johnny: We're fine. Coleman: Olivia, you sure? Olivia: That's okay, Coleman. What we got going on here alcohol's not gonna help. Coleman: All right, then I'll leave you guys to it. But you know something, for whatever it's worth, most people who come into this place, they're looking for what you two already got. Johnny: You know, I thought about it all night. About you being in love with Sonny. I thought over and over again how much am I gonna have to take in order to be with you, knowing that you love somebody else and that somebody else just happens to be my boss. And that you've got a son who's an undercover cop who's trying to bust that same guy. And if Sonny ever finds out that I know about it -- you know, maybe I do want that drink. Olivia: No, Johnny, you don't. Johnny: You've been lying to me from the moment we got together. Olivia: I know. Johnny: So now, Olivia, I got to tell you it's just really a matter of self- respect. You know, how many times am I gonna let myself get walked over, played for a chump before I walk away? Olivia: I understand why you don't want anything more to do with me, Johnny. Johnny: I didn't till you walked in here. And one look, that's all it takes. I know I'm a fool, but I just want to be with you. It's all I care about. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Is Detective Spencer here? Man: He left to take a statement. Lulu: Is it okay if I wait? Man: Well, it could be a while. Lulu: Um, well, you know, Lucky is -- it's just, he's my brother and, um, I've been trying to call his cell phone, and he hasn't been answering. And my boyfriend and I had got these tickets to a concert and we can't use them, so I thought Lucky could use them. Man: You can wait as long as you'd like. Lulu: Thanks. Dominic: So which way? Lulu: That way. But I swear, if you get Lucky in trouble, this is over. I'm gonna bust you. Dominic: Nothing's gonna happen. It's gonna be fine. Lulu: Okay. I hope so. Just go. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Can you do me a favor and just wear the vest? Spinelli: May I suggest that you're being overly cautious. Sam: Humor me. Spinelli: Franco is peculiar, and, I mean, his subject matter is provocative and disturbing, but such is the role of the artist in society. And the fact that Franco has created a genre that's gained popularity and is indeed lucrative, I mean, so much the better, right? Sam: Not necessarily. Spinelli: Okay, yeah, his material is dark, but that doesn't mean the artist himself is dangerous or that is motives are sinister. I mean, look. I mean, his actions prove the otherwise. Look at all the ways he's tried to contact you. They're all nonviolent. What, waving at a camera, asking for an introduction at a gallery, giving you an interesting work of art that contains an invitation. Sam: Loaded with clues. The guy is weird, Spinelli. Spinelli: All right, maybe I just empathize with one who is less than gifted at the standard routines of social interaction and might be a little misunderstood. Jason: So you don't see him as a threat at all? Spinelli: Well, I mean, there's no way to completely rule out the variable of danger in any situation, but, Stone Cold, maybe he just wants to be friends. Sam: Can you please just wear the vest? Jason: Sam, if Franco wants to kill me, the vest isn't gonna stop him. And I really don't want to be aggressive with this guy. I need to find out what he wants first before I piss him off. Sam: Okay, good. Then I'll come along as backup. Jason: No, you're not gonna come with me. This is between me and Franco. I need to confront him alone. Just try not to worry. I'll be okay. [Door closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: If you go to the cops or you and Diane work out some deal where Michael confesses, you could blow all our lives apart. Carly: What about Michael's life? 'Cause his life's already falling apart. Sonny: I think he should come back and live with me. Carly: Are you out of your mind? Sonny: I've been through these situations. I can just tell him that, you know what, you were just trying to protect your family. I could help him through this. Carly: He wants to be you. He wants to be just like you. If I let him live here, that will just reinforce everything we agree we don't want, Sonny. God. Sonny: Okay, you know what, Michael can stay with you, but I tell you what, on the condition that you don't go to the cops, you don't talk to a lawyer. On the condition that nobody ever finds out that Michael killed Claudia. Could you at least give me that? Just say that you'll do that. Carly: Okay. I won't say anything. I won't go to the police, I won't go to a lawyer. That means I just have to find another way to save my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: You know, Johnny, you feel like a fool. I swear, I feel like a bigger one. I mean, you are the last man on the earth I should have gotten involved with. You're the same age as my kid, for God sakes. I spent my whole life swearing that I would never touch a gangster, and you were born deeper in the mob than anyone I've ever laid eyes on. And then Dante comes to town. And I still don't let you go. Johnny: It doesn't make any sense. Olivia: You know, you wouldn't know it from the choices I've been making lately, but I actually am a pretty strong person. That's why I refuse to lie to you about the way that I feel for Sonny. Johnny: Well, I wish you would have. You found a way to lie about everything else. Olivia: You have every right to want me to love only you, okay, and I wish to God that I could make myself stop feeling what I feel for Sonny, but I can't. Okay, I don't know how to do this. You can either -- you can either take me the way that I am or you can end this thing. And I hope to God that you don't, but -- maybe you should. Johnny: So we can stay apart to preserve my pride or stay together, huh? Olivia: Pretty much. Johnny: Well, I should run in the opposite direction. But -- I've always been a little nuts. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Maxie: Hi. Sam: Hi. Maxie: Is Spinelli around? Sam: No, he went on a chips and orange soda run. Maxie: Oh, good. I'm glad it's just you here. You can help me take some measurements. You know, when I was talking about the whole man-cave thing earlier, I wasn't really serious, but then I thought about it, and this place actually could really use a makeover. Good thing Jason can afford for me to do whatever I want. Sam: Yeah, that's true. Maxie: I mean, poor Spinelli. I can't believe he actually sleeps in a pink bedroom. And there's a pool table where the dining room table should be. All of this furniture looks rented. And there's not one space downstairs for Spinelli to call his own. I think that that's unfair. Even though he would never really complain. Sam: You're trying to compensate for the fact that something happened with Franco. Maxie: Nothing happened with Franco. Nothing that, you know, matters anyway. Kate made it very clear that I needed to lock Franco down for the "Crimson" photo shoot, which I didn't do, but I will. And anything beyond that creepy photo he took of me was a slip. Sam: Oh. Maxie: A momentary lapse in judgment, a mistake that Spinelli never needs to know about, right? Sam: Do you have any idea what's at stake here? [SCENE_BREAK] Steve: Hey. Rebecca: Hey. Steve: I apologize for walking out on you before. Rebecca: Oh, that's all right. I kind of put you on the spot. Steve: Well, I know Elizabeth's all grown up with children and a career, but she'll always be my little sister. Rebecca: Are you asking me to back off, Dr. Webber? Steve: I'm just saying when Elizabeth says jump, all I'm gonna ask is how high. Rebecca: Hmm. You won't be the only one. Steve: Look, I don't know who did what to who, and I really don't much care, but I've always found that the longer you hold a grudge, the more people get hurt. And not just the person you're mad at. So now that you've got all this time on your hands, maybe you want to work something out with my little sister. Or you could both do yourselves a favor and agree to let it go. Ethan: Is this a bad time? Steve: No, no, no. I need to get going. Glad you've got some company. Ethan: Who was that? Rebecca: Hmm, Elizabeth's big brother, Steven Webber, the new chief of staff. Yet another man who's instantly in Elizabeth's corner. She's unbelievable, Ethan. Ethan: Are you in trouble? Rebecca: I don't think so. You know, he's so nice. It's hard to believe he's related to Elizabeth. Ethan: Well, I know how we can get your mind off all this. Molasses cookies and a deck of cards. Rebecca: Aw. Thank you. You're the best. Ethan: Blackjack? Rebecca: Uh, yeah. Maybe later. Ethan: How are you really doing? Rebecca: Uh, I've been thinking about my old job in Washington State. And how much it would cost to move to France. Or Monte Carlo. [Both laugh] Ethan: Basically as far away from Nikolas as possible. Rebecca: Yeah, something like that. Ethan: Well, I don't understand it. First Nikolas leads you on, then he dumps you, then he runs you down with his car. I don't see how you can forgive him. Rebecca: Who says I have? Rebecca: Gin. Ha ha! Ethan: See, there's the Rebecca I remember from the bar at Kennedy. Rebecca: Yes. Ethan: Smart and tough and not taking any crap from anyone. Rebecca: I'm definitely starting to feel more like myself again. Ethan: Well, Nikolas made a serious mistake and he needs to pay. We just need to come up with a plan. Rebecca: Ethan, um, I don't want to send you any mixed messages because I care about you and I really want what's best for you, but we're not gonna end up together, no matter how I decide to deal with Nikolas. Ethan: Well, if that's what you want, I can live with just being friends. As long as you're not wasting time on Nikolas Cassadine. Rebecca: No. [Ethan chuckles] Nikolas: How you feeling? Ethan: Go away. You're not welcome here. Rebecca: Oh, on the contrary. Please come in, Nikolas. I'm so happy to see you. Why don't you stay for a while? Nikolas: I just want to tell you again how sorry I am. And I'm happy to pay for any medical bills or follow-ups that you may have. Rebecca: Ah, that's very kind. Nikolas: I handled the situation poorly, I admit that. Rebecca: That was very moving, Nikolas. Really, it is. But I didn't ask you to stay so I could hear your apology. I thought you might be interested in the conversation I was just having with Ethan. I was just about to tell him why I was so determined to see Lucky last night. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Franco came back. Jason went over to his studio. Maxie: Oh, good. That's great. Do you think maybe Jason could pick up the other pictures Franco might have taken of me? Sam: I don't think that would be Jason's first priority. Maxie: Maybe I should just call him really quick, see if he could drop a couple of hints about the "Crimson" photo shoot. Sam: No, no. Don't call him. He doesn't need any distractions. Maxie: Look, Franco is a successful artist. Yes, he is intense and weird and incredibly good-looking, but I don't think he's dangerous. Sam: Really? Are you sure about that? Maxie: Yes. He had plenty of chances to hurt me after we left his opening together, which was a stupid decision on my part, but he didn't. Sam: Yeah, okay, he didn't. But it doesn't mean that nothing's gonna happen to Jason. Maxie: But if Franco is obsessed with Jason, you know, maybe Jason could mention something about the photo shoot. I know it's me asking the impossible for Jason to drop a good word for me, but -- Sam: Would you just stop it? Maxie: What? Sam: What do you mean "what"? Jason is out there risking his life and all you care about is covering up the fact that you slept with Franco? [SCENE_BREAK] [Door opens] Lucky: I'm sure there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for this. I can't wait to hear it. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] [Knock on door] Franco: It took you long enough. Welcome. Sorry, I don't mean to be rude, but you're a little slow picking up the hints. Or are you just playing hard to get? It's too much. Ugh, I knew it. Don't want to send the wrong message. Franco. Just Franco. Like Madonna. It's a pleasure and a privilege, Mr. Morgan. Can I call you Jason?

Franco prepares his loft for Jason's visit. Max reports to Jason that Franco returned to his loft and gave him a "wave." Jason wants to "confront" Franco but Sam asks him not to. Carly makes a full report on Michael's confrontation with Lucky to Sonny. Carly and Sonny disagree and argue about telling the truth about Claudia's murder. Sonny says the truth will make Michael a "target with the Zaccharas. Sonny convinces Carly to keep the secret and says he will let Michael live at the Jax house. Dante/Dom finally remembers where he saw the graffiti – he says it was near a crime scene in Manhattan and a "crazy" man drew it. Johnny starts his morning off at Jake's. He tells Coleman that Olivia still loves Sonny. Coleman calls Olivia and she comes over to talk some sense into Johnny. Rebecca is able to give Lucky her statement about the accident but she says nothing about Elizabeth and Nikolas. Rebecca says the ordeal was just an accident. Ethan accuses Nik of deliberately running down Rebecca. Steve Webber pays Rebecca a visit and she makes some cryptic remarks about Liz. Steve guesses that Rebecca "has" something on Liz and offers her (Liz) his support. Olivia says she can't help her feelings for Sonny. She gives Johnny the option to call things off but Johnny chooses to stick with Olivia. Lulu takes Dante/Dom to the PCPD so he can look for info on the graffiti artist. Spinelli wonders why Jason and Sam are so concerned about Franco. Jason insists on going to see Franco alone, even though Sam offers to accompany him. At the penthouse with Sam, Maxie seems nervous and wonders if Jason will retrieve any left over photos of her while he's at Franco's loft. Rebecca tells Ethan that even though she hasn't forgiven Nik, she won't end up with him (Ethan). Rebecca gives Nik a faux warm welcome when he comes for a visit. Spinelli hears Sam say that Maxie "slept with Franco." Lucky catches Dante/Dom doing research on the PCPD computer. Jason arrives at Franco's studio. Franco appears and welcomes Jason.

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[Knock on door] Maxie: [Sighs] [Gasps] Robin! Oh! I still can't. Robin: Need me to slap you again? Maxie: No. My cheek is still singing from the last time, thank you. I'm sure you're getting sick of people gawking at you like this, and I swear I will stop... soonish. It's just I'm really happy you're alive. Robin: Alive and nagging. [Clears throat] How are you? Maxie: Fine. Good. Robin: Okay. Not thinking about hurting yourself anymore? Maxie: Now that I know I have you back, no way. Robin: Because you're gonna get through this, and I know that you can't be with your daughter right now, but at least you know she's just across town. Maxie: For now. She might be moving across the country. Spinelli: Never has a more stunning being existed. Nor a hungrier one. [Laughs] Sam: Look at you. You're feeding her like a champ. Spinelli: Yeah, we're getting there. [Laughs] She's much calmer now that we've had several days together. Sam: Well, she just needed time to adjust to a new place. [Sweetly] Hi. Spinelli: Or a new parent. [Chuckles] I mean, even at her tender age, I'm -- I'm certain she was missing Dante and Lulu. Sonny: Hitting the bag pretty hard. Dante: [Sighs, sniffs] Yeah, I got a lot of aggression to work out. Sonny: About losing the baby? Dante: [Sniffs] And about losing my wife. Lulu: [Crying] [Knock on door] Lulu: [Sniffles] [Sighs, sniffles] Carly: Hey. Lulu: Carly. Uh, wow. It's been forever. Why are you here? Carly: I left you a message. I need your help. Lulu: With what? Carly: Franco. Kevin: Fine. Thank you. How are you? Good, listen, uh, the reason -- Franco: Sidney, he's gonna have to call you back. Kevin: Excuse me! Franco: No worries. You're excused. I need your help. Kevin: [Sighs] You mean in a professional capacity? Franco: Of course in a professional capacity. What other kind of help could I need from you? Kevin: Well, I'm sorry, I'm not taking on any new patients right now. Franco: Not even one? Kevin: No, not even one. Franco: Why not? What's so important that you don't have time for your work? Kevin: Well, if you must know, I need to spend more time with my wife. Lucy: Did you hear what Kevin said? He wants to save our marriage. So, I have to go out there and find him and confess. I have to tell him that I slept with you. Scott: Hold on a second, Lucy! You're gonna go tell him about this? About us? Lucy: [Sighs] Yeah, of course I am. Scott: Why?! Franco: I am so sorry to hear that you're having problems with your wife. Okay, that's a lie. You're right. I don't care. I don't care what kind of problems you're having. Whatever problems you're having, trust me. My problems are much bigger. You need to make room for me. Kevin: Why so urgent? Franco: Look... if I don't tell somebody what I've done, I feel like I'm gonna explode. Please, you got to talk to me. Please. Kevin: Tell you what. Why don't I reach out to some of my colleagues and see if they have some availability? Franco: I want to talk to you. Kevin: Why? Franco: Well, because from what I hear, you've went a little, you know, and, so, I -- Kevin: I don't see what that has to do with anything. Franco: You will understand, and you won't run screaming from the room when I tell you what horrible, violent, and vicious thing I've done. Kevin: Okay. What'd you do? Franco: This is confidential, right? Kevin: Yes, it is. Franco: I killed somebody. Lulu: I'm guessing that you don't know. Carly: Know what? Lulu: I -- we lost the baby. They took her from us. Carly: Oh, my God. I -- I didn't realize the judge had made a decision. Can you appeal? Lulu: No. No. No, no appeal. It's over. Carly: I'm so sorry. Oh, Lulu, I'm so sorry. Lulu: [Crying] Carly: I should have been here with you. I should have -- Lulu: It's not like I called or reached out or anything. Carly: It doesn't matter. I should have paid attention instead of being so caught up in my own life. Kevin: I'd be lying if I said I didn't know you by reputation, Mr. Franco. Franco: It's just Franco. Kevin: Franco. Franco: Right. Clearly you do know my reputation. So you also know... Kevin: That you allegedly killed several people. Franco: Okay, please, just don't use the word "spree," okay? I hate that word. Kevin: I also know that you were tried and found not guilty of those crimes. Franco: Right, because the tumor made me do it. Kevin: Didn't it? Franco: I don't know. I mean, I thought so. I hoped so. And then...yesterday happened. Kevin: Excuse me? Franco: Yesterday, I stabbed someone...to death. Kevin: Who? Franco: My mother. Lucy: What kind of person would I be if I didn't tell Kevin that we slept together? Scott: You would be a smart person. Lucy: Come on, he stood there while I shamelessly hid, and he professed his love for me. He said he loves me and that he wants our marriage to work. He even said that I'm a force of nature. Scott: So? He said some nice things about you. So what? Lucy: So what?! Scott: Wait a minute. You want to get back with Kevin. Lucy: Um... of course I do. Spinelli: What's all this? Sam: This? Um, well, I'm clearing out the office. I figured you could use it as a nursery. Spinelli: Thank you, but that may not be necessary because -- Connie: [Coughs] Spinelli: Ooh. We may not be here. I'm considering leaving Port Charles. Robin: Your baby might be moving across the country? Maxie: Well, Ellie landed her dream job. Robin: Who's Ellie? Maxie: Spinelli's girlfriend. Robin: Spinelli has a girlfriend. Maxie: Oh, yeah. A real serious one. Robin: Who isn't you? Maxie: It's a long story, and I will fill you in on that later. The point is, her job offer is in... Spinelli: Portland, Oregon. Ellie doesn't want to leave me behind, nor do I want to be left. And adding the baby, as well. It's not fair to Maxie to take our daughter so far away. Sam: No, Spinelli, Maxie would -- she would freak. Robin: You must be freaking out. Spinelli can't take the baby to Portland. I mean, I'm astounded he would even consider doing that. Maxie: Actually, I'm the one who told him -- Robin: I hope you told him absolutely no way. Spinelli: We were certain that Maxie would oppose the idea. Sam: [Sighs] Spinelli: But, in point of fact... Maxie: I told him to go. And to take the baby with him. Spinelli: So, to say Ellie and I were shocked... but it's true. Maxie demanded -- practically begged us to leave town with this little one. Carly: Can you visit her every once in awhile? Lulu: She's not my baby, so no. Carly: [Sighs] I am so sorry, Lulu. That custody hearing must have been brutal. Lulu: It was -- it was beyond. Maxie and I dredged up every hateful, stupid thing we've ever done. In the end, I lost the baby. And so did Maxie. Carly: So did Maxie? Lulu: The judge said she was unfit. Carly: Well, so who's raising the baby? Lulu: Spinelli. He just came over and he picked her up and that was it. We went from being a family to... being all alone. Sonny: I know things haven't been easy for you and Lulu since Connie left. Dante: Well, I knew it was gonna be a struggle. I just thought we'd be doing it together. Sonny: And you will. Dante: I'm not so sure, Sonny. I mean, Lulu doesn't even want to look at me, let alone talk to me. I mean, what if when we lost our baby, we lost our marriage, too? Carly: Spinelli is amazing, and he's great, and I'm sure he will do the best he can to take care of that little girl, but he didn't even know that she was his daughter until after she was born. So, just because biology, he's the only one worthy of custody? Lulu: It wasn't just biology. I mean, it played a part in it, but... the real reason that we lost her is because of Dante. Dante: Lulu's slipping away, and I can't stop her. Sonny: Sure you can. Dante: How? Sonny: If she pushes you away, don't let her. Be there. Dante: I'm not gonna force her to talk to me. Sonny: Just wear her down until she does. Dante: Wear her down? She's my wife. We're -- we're -- we're a team. At least, we were a team until... Sonny: Until what? Dante: [Sighs] Lulu's convinced I'm the reason we lost custody. Maxie: [Sighs] I know myself, and I will never stop trying to see my baby. And Spinelli is no match for me. I will get him to cave in no time. Robin: But if Spinelli takes your baby to Portland, you might not have that opportunity. You need to think about this. Maxie: I have. Robin: Well, think some more. If Spinelli and Ellie -- Maxie: I know. Right? They're quirky and smart and their names rhyme. It's like the nerd gods fated them to be together. Robin: If they take you up on your offer and they move across the country, you need to be prepared to live with that. Are you? Spinelli: Maxie confessed that she's constantly tempted to defy the judge's order. Sam: No, I get it. If someone tried to take Danny from me again, I would move heaven and earth to make sure that did not happen. Spinelli: She already showed up here once, and all she wanted to do was -- was to see the baby, to hold her. [Sighs] Took everything in me to deny her access. Sam: Ooh. I can imagine. Spinelli: So, you can see how Maxie's idea makes sense, right? Avoid temptation altogether by putting a continent between her and the baby. Sam: I see, but what are you gonna do? Spinelli: I don't know. Ellie and I were up all night trying to figure it out. [Sighs] You know, sometimes I hate being an adult. Sam: [Chuckles] Spinelli: I just wish someone would tell me what to do. Sam: Well, Spinelli, I know it's not my place, but if it were up to me, I would tell you not to go. Kevin: You killed your mother. Franco: Yeah. Kevin: I assume you mean Heather Webber. Franco: Yeah, you heard about that, huh? Kevin: I know she made a spectacle at your art show a few weeks ago. Must have been quite a shock. Franco: Ah, come on. Nothing major. Just, you know... anything and everything that I ever thought about my life was proven to be a lie. Kevin: You also learned the identity of your father, Scott Baldwin. Franco: Oh, yeah. That guy. Why? You know him? Kevin: He's a close friend of my wife's. And her ex-husband, as a matter of fact. Franco: Lucy Coe? Kevin: You've met? Franco: Briefly. Really? Lucy Coe was married to my father? Kevin: Yes. She was. Franco: Ooh. What did she ever see in that cold fish of a jerk? Scott: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait a minute, Lucy. Lucy: [Sighs] Scott: You want to get back with Kevin? Lucy: Absolutely. Scott: But you were so -- scratch that! You were furious with him! Lucy: Yeah, I was. People make mistakes, though. Look at us! We've made a million of them. And, you know what? That's the easy part. You know what the hard part is? Is owning up to them, and that's what doc just did. He said he made a mistake by putting his patients before me. He is ready to change his life. Scott: And you believe him? Lucy: Yeah. More than that -- I love him, and he loves me. This -- this is incredible. Scott: Wait a minute, Lucy. What -- what about me? Maxie: That judge was furious with me. And for argument sake, let's just say that it does go my way. Six months for me is like forever. Robin: [Chuckles] Six minutes for you is like forever. Maxie: At the cemetery, you said that I'm strong, but I'm not. Robin: Maxie. Sending your daughter away so that Spinelli won't lose her is so brave. You're incredibly strong. Maxie: Well, it helped having you home. I know that. Robin: [Chuckles] Maxie: And you don't have to worry about me. We promised each other that we would survive, and that's exactly what I'm gonna do. Rob: Okay. Maxie: Now, enough about me. I need to know what's going on with you and Patrick. Robin: Oh. I did something really stupid. Kevin: That cold fish of a jerk has been in my life for some time now. Franco: On purpose? Kevin: Mainly through Lucy. Franco: Yeah? All right. Okay. So, then, you don't like the guy, either, then, do you? Kevin: We're not discussing my relationship with Lucy. No, we're taking it back to Heather. Franco: I mean, we kind of are. Kevin: What happened? Franco: Okay. Um... Heather came to my hotel room to threaten Carly jacks, my girlfriend. See, Heather doesn't -- didn't want me to be with Carly. Kevin: Why not? Franco: I don't know. She was never clear about that. But she was clear about all the rest, believe me. I mean, we're talking phone calls and dead roses and death threats, and I warned her. I warned Heather. I said, "you [Sighs] Make a move on Carly, and I will kill you." But she just wouldn't listen. Kevin: So, Heather attacked Carly. Franco: No, no. First, she got me out of my hotel room so that she could threaten -- kill c-- I figured out something was wrong, and, so, I rushed back into the room and there was Heather standing there, with a knife! Kevin: Was Carly hurt? Franco: No, Carly was in the shower, thankfully. Carly doesn't even know what happened. Kevin: So, you got back to your room, and there's Heather with a knife. Franco: Yes, about to kill Carly. Kevin: What happened then? Franco: We argued, and I -- I got the knife away from her, and I killed her. I stabbed her. I had to stop her. She wasn't gonna stop until she killed Carly. I had to kill Heather, to save Carly. Carly: The judge gave custody to Spinelli because of Dante? Dante: You were there. You saw how ugly that got. First Maxie gets raked through the coals, then Lulu. I couldn't stand to see Diane tear into her like that. Carly: They accused you of killing your child? You were a child yourself! And the abortion was legal. Lulu: It didn't end there. Carly: Okay, is this where Dante comes in? Lulu: [Sighs] During one of my many face-offs with Maxie since this all started, I told her that I tried to get Dante to leave the country. Carly: With you and the baby. Lulu: Obviously, we didn't do it. It was one of those, like, heat of the moment things, and Maxie told her lawyer. Carly: And Diane asked you about it under oath. Lulu: I was terrified that I would look unfit. Dante: So, Lulu lied. She swore she never said that to Maxie, that Maxie was making it up. I don't even know why I'm saying this to you. You were there. Sonny: Sometimes you got to go over things just to make sense of it all. Dante: Yeah, well, it doesn't make any sense to Lulu. She's never gonna understand why I did what I did. Lulu: Dante was on the stand, and he did everything that he could to dodge the question, but the more he drew it out, the more I knew that he wasn't gonna back me, and he didn't back me. Lulu: He told the judge that I lied. Carly: [Sighs] Lulu: And then the judge said that our petition was denied. And I argued with him. I knew that I shouldn't, but I couldn't help myself, and that's when the judge said that I hurt the case by perjuring myself. Carly: That must have been really awful for you. Lulu: If Dante had just backed me up, we wouldn't have lost our little girl. Carly: You think this is Dante's fault. Lulu: Isn't it? Scott: What we did last night -- that doesn't mean anything to you? Lucy: Of course it does. It [Chuckles] Was beautiful, and I will never, ever forget last night. And we are always gonna be connected, I mean, though our daughter, and I -- I hope through our friendship. Because, pal, that's all we can ever be, is just friends. So, what do you say? Can we just please stay friends? Please? Kevin: Well, it sounds like you acted to protected Carly. Franco: I did, yes. Kevin: An uninvited woman was in your room...with a weapon. You had no choice. Franco: [Sighs] Thank you. Kevin: I assume the police agree? Franco: Uh, well, I didn't call the police. Kevin: Why not? Franco: Um, "hello, Mr. Policeman, nice to meet you. I'm Franco." If I tell them that I just stabbed my mother, then, you know, hasta la vista to the brain tumor defense. They're not even gonna ask me why I did it. They're just gonna throw me in a jail cell for the rest of my life. Kevin: So, Heather's dead and nobody knows. Franco: That is correct. Kevin: What did you do with the body? Franco: I buried it. Kevin: Where? Franco: In a cemetery. Kevin: You -- you -- you transported her body to a cemetery, and you dug a grave? Franco: No, okay, that's the weird part. When I got there, there was already a freshly dug grave for me. Dante: You know, I guess I should have backed Lulu up, no matter what the cost, right? That's what you would have done. Sonny: I'm not you. I'm not a cop. Dante: Well, I honestly don't think it would have made any difference. Sonny: But Lulu does. Dante: That's not the only reason she's upset. Sonny: What do you mean? Dante: Well, she -- she wanted to know why I could lie for you, but I couldn't lie for her. Sonny: That was a different situation. Dante: Yeah. You know, I perjured myself because the thought of telling the truth would cause so much pain to the people that I love. You know, that's something I got to carry around with me every day for the rest of my life. And maybe it makes me a hypocrite, but I didn't want to see Lulu have to carry around a lie like that. Sonny: Especially if it wasn't gonna do any good. Look, I didn't say anything at the time, but I always thought this custody was a long shot. Dante: Oh, yeah, I know. We -- we lost custody way before we ever set foot in that courtroom, but Lulu can't accept that. Sonny: But in time she will. That's what I'm trying to tell you. Dante: I don't know. You haven't, uh... you haven't seen her, Sonny. She's in agony. Sonny: She's not the only one. Dante: I want to help her, but I, you know -- she wouldn't let me go near her. [Chuckles] I mean, what does she think? I wanted us to lose our daughter? Lulu: You should be laughing in my face right now. Carly: Why would I do that? Lulu: You know why. [Sighs] I was -- I was so smug, I was so self-righteous that day when Dante barged into Sonny's trial and announced that Michael killed Claudia. Sonny was standing trial for a murder he didn't commit, and you were perjuring yourself to save your son, and there I was, preaching about Dante's reasonability as a cop, and how it was the right thing to do to tell the truth, like I had some idea what it would be like to fight for your child. But I know now. Carly: You know what? Losing a child -- there's nothing worse. I get that you want to lash out. I do. [Chuckles] But you and Dante -- you guys need each other right now. He's suffering, too. Lulu: I just miss her so much. I just miss holding her, loving her. I feel like a piece of my heart has disappeared. [Crying] What am I supposed to do without her? Carly: Oh, I'm so sorry. Robin: So, I asked Sabrina to let Patrick go, because it would be easier for him if he didn't have to break her heart. Maxie: Easier for him to come back to you, where he belongs. What's so stupid about that? Robin: Well, for starters, she said no. That it's Patrick's decision, not hers. Maxie: That doesn't mean it was a bad idea. Robin: But who am I to think that I'm more important than Sabrina? Maxie: Um, you're Patrick's wife and the mother of his child. Robin: What if that's not enough anymore? Maxie: What if what's not enough? Robin: Maxie, it's been two years. I mean, he could choose Sabrina. Maxie: He won't. Robin: How can you be so sure about that? Maxie: I just am. And once Patrick realizes that it's you, that it's always been you, you will know he chose you because he really loves you, not because Sabrina made things easier on him and bowed out gracefully. Robin: [Sighs] I really hope you're right. Maxie: Oh, please. I'm always right. Fine. This time I'm right. I know it. Spinelli: Port Charles has truly become my home. Thanks to you and Jason. Connie: [Whines] Sam: Here you go, baby. Spinelli: You two were the first to make me feel like I actually belonged. And I have family here, thanks to you. Sam: Thanks to me? Come on, Spinelli. You have family here because you are a loveable guy. Spinelli: How could I even consider leaving that? Sam: For Ellie. She is perfect for you. Spinelli: Well, you would know, after being witness to my many crushes. Sam: Oh, come on. They weren't all crushes. Spinelli: I feel ready to give my entire heart and soul to another person, or, uh... [Chuckling] Two people, as it were. [Sighs] I just wish I knew where to do it. Sam: How about this? Can you see yourself in Portland, raising a family there? Spinelli: Yeah, I can. And it's a beautiful sight. But can I really leave my family here in Port Charles, with so many people that I love? With you? Dante: I love Connie, too. She was everything I ever wanted. This tiny, little, pink bundle. [Chuckles] I wake up at night, thinking she's crying, and I don't know if she needs a diaper or if she needs to be fed, or something like that. She's not even there. She's never gonna be there. I've never -- [Sighs] Oh, man. I've never hated silence so much in my life as I do right now. I'd like to just hear her cry. You know what I mean? Sonny: Yeah. Dante: Oh, man! [Voice breaking] There's this, like, emptiness right here. [Sniffles] I can't feel it, you know? It just kind of... [Sniffles] It just kind of hangs there. And, uh... I'm dealing with this all on my own because Lulu doesn't want to talk to me, and she doesn't want to grieve with me. Sonny: Listen... I know this isn't exactly the same thing, but I kind of know where you're coming from a little bit 'cause -- what it feels like to -- to -- to have nobody. But I want you to know you got me. You always got me. Sonny: No. Dante: [Sighs] Sonny: Hey. Dante: Guess I needed to get it out. Sonny: That's good. That's good. You got it out. Now, what are you gonna do about it? Sonny: You guys can't wallow in what's going on here. I did that when Connie died, and look where it got me. Dante: I agree with you, but I still don't know what the hell I'm supposed to do. Sonny: You got to take action. You got to jump-start your marriage. Dante: [Chuckles] Okay. All right, I'm open to any ideas, suggestions. Sonny: You'll figure it out. I have faith in you. Dante: I'm glad someone does. Sonny: Hey, listen to me. You're my son. You're strong. You can do this. And Lulu can, too. Carly: I wouldn't wish this pain on you ever. You know? I do know you're strong enough to survive this, and it will get easier, especially if you let somebody help you. Lulu: By "somebody," you mean Dante. Carly: You said it. I didn't. Lulu: [Sighs] Why were you asking for help with Franco, of all people? You hate that guy. Carly: Oh. Um... things have changed between Franco and me. Lulu: Are you seeing him? Carly: He's hit rock bottom, and he's looking for a job, and I just thought if you needed to hire a bartender at the haunted star, that you could hire him. Lulu: Okay, so, just so we're clear, you are asking me to hire the man who strapped me to a bomb and tried to blow me up. Franco: Hey, doc, look. I know that you said that everything that happens here is just between us, but now that I told you -- Kevin: I'm still bound by doctor/patient confidentiality. Franco: Best rule in medicine. Kevin: The only way I could divulge anything is if I believed you were a danger to yourself or to someone else. Franco: Well, that's the thing, right? I-I don't know. I don't know if I'm still dangerous. Kevin: Do you feel any differently than you did before the tumor was removed? Franco: Yeah. Trust me, I feel different about everything. And, no, you know, I didn't have those -- those urges, right? But then, you know, I stabbed my mother, so there's that. I can't tell, you know? You know, maybe taking the tumor out didn't have anything to do with anything. Maybe I'm just a psycho. Kevin: Is that how you see yourself, as a psycho? Franco: Well, look who my mother is. Kevin: Your father's not psychotic. Franco: Okay, maybe, but he's not exactly the poster boy for compassion, either. Scott: I don't want to be friends. I want more than that. Lucy: [Sighs] Scott: But, if I'm gonna keep you in my life, what choice do I have? Lucy: [Sighs] Really? Scott: Well, I could never say no to you. Lucy: [Sighs] Thank you, thank you, thank you. I don't know what I would do without you in my life. [Chuckles, sniffles] Scott: Well, don't tell Kevin we slept together. Not only would he not let us be friends, but he wouldn't let us be in the same room together. Lucy: [Sniffles] You think? Scott: Yeah. Every time we were alone, he would think that you were cheating on him. Lucy: Right. Yeah. Since you put it like that. Scott: Trust me, Lucy. If you tell Kevin the truth, it'll hurt us all. Franco: Come on, doc. Give it to me straight. Really, I-I-I can take it, man. Just -- just -- just -- I need to know, all right? I really -- I really need to know who I am right now. Kevin: My first impression... is that killing Heather was an isolated incident. As to the rest of it, who you are now, that's a larger issue -- one to be explored in future sessions. Franco: In future sessions? So, you'll take me on as a client? Kevin: Yes. Franco: Thank you. Thank you. I mean that. Thank you. 'Cause I really need to sort this out. If I don't sort this out, I'm gonna lose Carly. She's the best thing that ever happened to me. Lulu: I'm sorry, Carly. I can't. Carly: Okay. Franco wasn't responsible for the things he did. His brain tumor was. Lulu: You bought that? That his brain tumor made him do it? Carly: He's not the same man he used to be, okay? Can you just think about it? Will you at least do that, please? Lulu: Yeah, fine. Carly: And will you not mention it to Franco that I was here? Lulu: You definitely do not have to worry about that. Carly: Thank you. [Sighs] About the baby -- [Sighs] Give it time. It will get better, okay? Lulu: [Sniffles] Carly: It will. I promise. Don't push Dante away. Listen to me. Don't push him away. He's gonna need you, and you're gonna need him. Don't forget that. [Door closes] Lulu: [Sniffles] Robin: Your little girl is so precious, and she looks exactly like -- Maxie: Georgie. Robin: Yes! It's like looking at Georgie's baby picture. Maxie: I know. [Knock on door] Maxie: Um, I'm gonna go get a tissue. Will you -- will you get that? Robin: Sure. [Gasps] Hi! Spinelli: Robin! W-- I-- I-I-- I heard -- I heard you were alive, but to actually see your countenance, your -- Robin: Just shut up and give me a hug! Spinelli: Okay! Oh, my gosh! Robin: Hi. Spinelli: It's really you. Robin: [Laughs] It's really me. Spinelli: Welcome home. Robin: Thank you. Spinelli: Oh, my gosh. It is truly, utterly amazing to see you. Robin: Back at you, Spinelli. Spinelli: Oh. [Chuckles] Robin: Congratulations. She is so beautiful. Spinelli: Yes. Yes, she is. Robin: You're gonna make a terrific dad. Spinelli: Well, coming from you, that's high praise. Robin: And I heard you have a girlfriend. Spinelli: Mm-hmm. I see you've been caught up. [Both laugh] Robin: Yeah. I guess it's serious? You potentially might be moving out of town together? Maxie: About that. Have you decided what you're gonna do? Spinelli: I have. [Elevator bell dings] Franco: [Gasps] Carly: It's just me. That was some nightmare you had this morning. Franco: No, no. I'm fine. I'm better than fine now that you're here. Hi. Carly: Hi. So? How'd the job search go? Better today? Franco: Yeah. Carly: Yeah? Franco: I talked to someone who gave me some hope. [Door opens] Lucy: Doc? Kevin: Come in. Lucy: Um... I heard you were looking for me. Kevin: So you saw Scott. Lucy: [Sighs] Scott: [Sighs] Lucy: Yes, I saw Scott. Briefly. Just now. And, um, he told me everything you said. Kevin: I didn't think I could trust him. Oh, Lucy, I am so sorry. Lucy: [Crying] Me too. Me too. Kevin: I swear to you, I am committed to this, to you, to our marriage. I want to fix our marriage. Lucy: I-I-I do, too. Kevin: You do? Lucy: With all my heart. [Chuckles] [Sighs] Kevin: I swear... I am never gonna let anyone or anything come between us ever again. Lucy: I won't, either. Maxie: Not to make this all about me, but -- Spinelli: You would never. Maxie: I really do think it's best if you go. Spinelli: You truly mean that? Maxie: I do. Spinelli: Well, in that case, Ellie will accept the job in Portland... and the baby and I will move with her. Dante: Hey. I, uh, I have something to say. Lulu: Okay. Dante: I know you blame me for losing Connie, okay? And I know you're hurting, Lulu, and I am, too, okay? But we need to pull together. We need to start healing, and I think I know how. Lulu: How? Dante: We need to try again. We need to try and have another baby.

Robin goes to Maxie's apartment to check on her to make sure she hasn't tried to hurt herself again. Maxie tells her that she told Spinelli to take the baby with him and his girlfriend to Portland, Oregon. Robin is surprised that Spinelli has a girlfriend who is not Maxie. Robin asks her if she is prepared to live with that. Spinelli tells Sam about the move. He says it took all he had to deny Maxie access to the baby. Sam doesn't want him to go. Robin tells Maxie that she asked Sabrina to break it off with Patrick, and that she said no. Maxie is confident that Patrick will choose to have his family intact. Robin answers Maxie's door to Spinelli. They are overwhelmed to see each other and hug. He tells Maxie that he and Ellie are going to go ahead with the move to Portland if Maxie is sure that she wants them to go. Maxie agrees.

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Alexis: Oh, good, you're home early. We have plenty of time. Ric: For what? Alexis: To go into the woods and cut down our Christmas tree. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Hey. Nikolas: Hi. Courtney: Wait till you see what I got for Carly's new house. So great. Look at that. Nikolas: That's nice. Courtney: Thanks. Oh! Jax: Oh! You ok? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Christmas is pretty soon. Is mom coming home today? Carly: You know what? It occurred to me that I checked myself in to Roselawn voluntarily, which means I can check myself out whenever I want. Lainey: That wasn't our agreement, Carly. Carly: Well, it is now, because I'm going to go see my kids and you can't stop me. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Excuse me. How many times have I told you not to touch the family cars? Lulu: I was just -- Tracy: How many times? Lulu: I don't know, 20 or 30. Tracy: What's the problem, learning disability? Lulu: I am not going to stay cooped up in this mausoleum all the time. Tracy: Fine, take the bus. I'll pay. Lulu: Thanks, but the Bentley's more my style. Tracy: If you touch that car ever again, I will ground you from here to eternity. Lulu: Try that and my dad will leave you flat. Tracy: I'm not afraid of you or your father, and if you cross me again, I will make your life miserable. Emily: Ignore Tracy, Lulu. I'll handle her. Lulu: Enjoy. Tracy: That girl is out of control. Emily: Why don't you try a little kindness, Tracy? Lulu might actually respond. Tracy: That's such a cliché. You are so naive. Dillon, darling! Dillon: You could've given me a little warning, mom. Tracy: It's so nice to have you home. How are you? How's the arm? Are you in pain? Dillon: Yeah. Yeah, I am in pain -- I'm in a lot of pain -- but it's not from the gunshot. That was only two stitches. Tracy: Well, I certainly hope that you're -- Dillon: I got evicted from the dorms, mom, because you didn't pay my rent or my fees, and now they tell me that I can't come back until you cough up the balance. Tracy: I know, and that's because you're moving back home to keep an eye on Lulu. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: How are you feeling? Manny: I feel tired. And I feel dizzy. Robin: Well, that is to be expected. Manny: I'm sorry I hurt all those people. It's almost like it happened to someone else, though. Patrick: That's a side effect of the A.V. malformation, the brain condition you had. Dara: Excuse me. How soon can Mr. Ruiz be transferred to the infirmary at Pentonville prison? Manny: Please, don't let them take me. I don't want to go -- Robin: Don't worry, it's not going to happen. Dara: The man is facing criminal charges. Patrick: That's not my problem. He's recovering -- Robin: Let's discuss this outside. Patrick: I won't let you jeopardize my work by moving the patient too soon. Dara: The infirmary has seen prisoners in worse shape than Mr. Ruiz. Robin: Yes, but if Manny's behavior was caused by a brain anomaly, you can't just ship him off to prison. Dara: He caused the Glencoe Tunnel crash, among other spectacular crimes. Manny Ruiz is high-profile, and D.A. Durant intends to convict him. Patrick: You can tell the D.A. that Manny's staying at General Hospital under my supervision until he's recovered. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: I am not going out and chopping down a Christmas tree. Alexis: It'll be fun. Ric: Alexis, please, we've been through all of this already, ok? I know that you want to go back to the place where Molly was first conceived. I think that's beautiful, I think that's wonderful, but you fail to realize that you weren't really all that excited about getting lost in the wilderness and staying in that Godforsaken place when it actually happened. Alexis: It was so romantic. Ric: Yeah, we spent hours arguing, Alexis. Alexis: And then we had a wonderful time making up. Ric: Yeah, look, I got a much better idea. Listen, listen, why don't we take the kids and we go down to the local Christmas tree lot, ok, we get a tree that's already been cut by men who have been paid to do it. You know, we get a big noble fir, we put it on top of the car, we strap it down, we bring it here, we set it up. You know, it's a couple hours, tops. Alexis: You are so cute, and you are so missing the point. Ric: Alexis, a tree is a tree. Alexis: No, it's not, but we don't need to get into a discussion about that. See, it's a family tradition. Ric: Ok, family -- I have a deposition calendar, I have briefs to write. I'm trying to rebuild my law practice, in case you haven't noticed. Alexis: You can do work later, after the holiday. The sun is shining, the sun is shining, and Kristina is -- she's looking forward to this. Ric: Alexis, I'm the one who likes the snow. You hate it. Alexis: No, I like the snow. I just don't like being cold. Ric: Oh, ok. Alexis: I'm all bundled up, though, I'm ready to go. Ric: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Look, you know what? I'm going to be real brutally honest with you here. You're not the outdoorsy type. Alexis: Yes, but I am willing to make an exception for the joy of being with my family. Ric: That is, until you get out there and you start complaining. Alexis: Oh, don't be ridiculous. Ric: Oh, really? "Oh, oh, is that a tree branch that scratched my face? Oh, the snow's too deep! Oh, it's getting cold because the sun's going down!" Alexis: I'm not going to say that. All right, pinky swear, pinky swear. Ric: I'm not pinky-swearing anything with you -- Alexis: Pinky swear. Ric: When it comes to chopping down a tree. See, you baited me right into that. Alexis: I won't complain, ok? I won't complain. I'm going to do all the work. I'm going to cut down the tree myself. Ric: Uh-huh. Really? Alexis: Ok, I'm going to hire someone to cut down the tree for me, and you won't have to do any work at all. Ric: That's -- Alexis: All you have to do is watch the kids, that's it. How does that sound? Ric: I think that we need to make a family tradition at the Christmas tree lot. Alexis: Oh, bah, humbug. You don't want to go? Fine. I'll just take the kids myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Justus: Hey, Sonny? Sonny: Yeah? Hey. Justus: How you doing? Sonny: Good. Justus: Why don't you sign these papers --? Sonny: Ok. Justus: So we can close that deal on the warehouse. I got to get those things down to the courthouse before they close for the holidays. Sonny: Ok. See your pen? Justus: Where's your Christmas tree, man? Sonny: Uh, Michael wants to wait until Carly comes home. You know, it's kind of a tradition to decorate the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Justus: You think Carly will make it for Christmas? Sonny: Well, she's determined to make that happen. Justus: One way or another, right? Sonny: You know Carly. Justus: The rest of the place looks great, man. I like the wreaths, the candles. Smells great in here. Sonny: Yeah, well, you know, Emily and the kids, you know, they were stringing, like, cranberries and putting ribbons on the tree. They were just having all kinds of fun, you know? Justus: She's great with the boys, isn't she? Sonny: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, she is. The boys are sad that she had to go back to the Quartermaines'. By the way, have you been by? Is Emily, is she all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You can't legally stop me from leaving. Dr. Kim: You're right. But it's much too soon for you to be released, and if you go, I'll call a judge and get a restraining order to keep you away from your children. Carly: What are you talking about? Do you think I would hurt my kids? Lainey: Dr. Kim is acting in your best interests. Carly: No, he's not acting in my best interests! Keeping a mother away from her kids at Christmas? Gee, doctor, that's therapeutic. Dr. Kim: You're not ready to be with your boys yet. Carly: That's a crock. I may have broken some rules here at Roselawn, but I am not dangerous. Dr. Kim: My decision is final. Carly: I promised my boys that I would be home. Dr. Kim: I'm sorry, Carly. Carly: Doctor, listen to me. Look, listen to me! [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Yeah, reschedule the deposition. Alexis: Don't forget your gloves. Ric: Yeah, and also clear my schedule for the rest of the day. I'm not coming back to the office. Probably never. Nothing, nothing. Thanks. Bye. Alexis: All right, you're going to think I'm really brilliant, but I bought us a compass so we won't get lost. Ric: Know how to read it? Alexis: Sure I do. You just look at the arrows and they point in all different directions. Ric: Mm-hmm. Alexis: Why is this thing bobbing like that? Ric: You need to hold it still. It always points north. Alexis: I knew that. Ric: Yeah, sure you did. Alexis: Look, I'm a Cassadine. Cassadines don't camp, they don't go hiking, they don't roast marshmallows, no singing "Kumbaya." Why are you grinning? Ric: Nothing. I just was imagining you and Helena roasting smokes. Alexis: Let's get the girls. Ric: Yeah, good idea. [Knock on door] Alexis: I'll get it. Dara: Hi. Alexis: Hi. Dara: John Durant sent me. He's been trying to reach you. You've been ducking his phone calls. Alexis: Oh, well, tell him I'm busy. Dara: This is business. Alexis: I checked my calendar. There's nothing that necessitates a court date against John Durant, thank God. Dara: There's been a change in plans. You've been appointed to defend Manny Ruiz. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: Mom, I am in college. I am a film student. I am not a babysitter. Tracy: Think of it as a family obligation. You're going to be a supportive stepbrother. Dillon: Oh, this is a low blow. You know that, right, even for you. Tracy: Lulu is like fingernails on a blackboard. I am rapidly losing my sanity. I need you in this house to keep an eye on her. Dillon: I am not going to be your spy. Tracy: Hope you change your mind because I'm not paying for college unless you do. Dillon: You. Emily, tell -- tell her that she's not going to get away with this. Go ahead. Emily: Dillon, I'm sorry. Dillon: Ok, all right, ok, here's, um -- you pay for my tuition, and then I pay you back whenever I can. How's that? Emily: Lulu does need support. Dillon: You're siding with my mom? Emily: Her methods are wrong -- Tracy: Ok, thank you, Emily. Dillon, I'll have Alice make up your room. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: I'm glad you ran into me. I wanted to apologize to both of you for my behavior the other night. Fighting, you know, won't solve anything. Nikolas: We both got a little heated. Whatever. Jax: Yeah, perhaps we can all agree to, you know, resolve things in a more civilized manner in the future. Nikolas: Sure. Sounds reasonable to me. Jax: Ok. Well, enjoy your meal. Nikolas: Do you want to leave? Courtney: No, I don't. I don't want to hide from Jax. Nikolas: Good, then I won't have to cancel those bowls of chili I just ordered. Courtney: So, what are you up to today? Nikolas: Oh, not too much. I have a few business meetings, that's it. Nothing too exciting. What about you? Courtney: I figured I'd go up to Roselawn and visit with Carly. Nikolas: Yeah? How is she? Courtney: Hmm, she's pretty much acting like her old self again, ordering all the nurses around and, you know, still annoyed that she hasn't been released yet. Nikolas: Mm-hmm. [Phone rings] Nikolas: Nikolas Cassadine. Yeah, that's why I told you to acquire the company. No. No, if it's an emergency, I trust that you can handle it. I can't fly to Europe. No. Well, you tell the C.E.O. that I'll come after the holidays. Right. Ok. All right, I'll fly there tonight, but you have to tell him that all business has to be completed before Christmas, ok? I have very special plans. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: That was an accident, Lainey. You guys saw that was an accident. Dr. Kim: You wouldn't want your children to see you have that kind of mishap. I'm afraid it's further proof you're not ready to leave Roselawn. Carly: He's acting like that's a huge disaster. It's a Christmas tree. Lainey: You didn't mean to do it, but it shows how emotional you are. Carly: Yes, I'm emotional! Is that so horrible? Lainey: You need to gain your equilibrium, Carly. You came here to learn how to stand on your own two feet and not be dependent on anyone. Do you honestly feel like you're there yet? Carly: I promised my boys that I would be home for Christmas, and I'm not going to disappoint them. Lainey: I know. But the goal has always been to get you healthy. You lost sight of that and you tried to outsmart the system, and that set you back. Carly, do you agree to stay here? Carly: I don't know. I'll think about it. Lainey: Well, while you're thinking about it, try to focus on what's best for both you and your sons. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: So I'm just curious, I mean, are the Quartermaines treating Emily well? Justus: Well, I mean, you know, they're feuding as usual and, you know, of course, Emily has to play peacekeeper. Sonny: So they take advantage of her because she's too kind-hearted to say no. Justus: You know, I thought -- I thought Emily liked it here. Sonny: Yeah, she loved it here. You know, it's just that, I mean, Carly's coming home for the holidays, and there's no reason why Emily would stay here anymore. Justus: You know, Carly's doing real well under Lainey's care. Sonny: Lainey seems to be pretty much the only one that can handle her, right? Justus: She's amazing at what she does. I mean, she's so, so compassionate, so understanding, and incredibly intuitive, you know? Sonny: Are you -- you're starting to like her a little bit? Justus: Well, I mean, what's not to like, you know? Sonny: Yeah? [Phone rings] Justus: I got to go, man. I got to get these papers downtown -- Sonny: Oh, are you sure? All right. Justus: Before they close for the holidays. Sonny: All right, Merry Christmas. Justus: Happy Holidays, man. Sonny: All right. [Ring] Sonny: Yello? Carly: Sonny, it's me. I can't come home for Christmas. Sonny: What? Carly: Lainey and Dr. Kim don't seem to think that I'm ready. Can you please tell Michael and Morgan that I'm really sorry, and will you make sure that they have a happy Christmas? [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: No, I'm not representing Manny Ruiz. I refuse. Dara: Look, I'm just the messenger. Apparently, the judge appointed you to defend him as punishment for the many contempt-of-court citations that you've been served with. Alexis: Ruiz is psychotic. Dara: Are you saying he doesn't deserve a defense? Alexis: No, I'm not saying that. I'm saying that it's a conflict of interests because I was a victim in the Glencoe Tunnel crash. Dara: The judge is confident that you can put aside any personal bias and act in Mr. Ruiz's best interests. Alexis: Really? Really? And how did the judge come to that conclusion? Dara: As I understand it, he's impressed with your sterling reputation. I also tend to think that he resents being called a "fossilized blowhard." Alexis: Judge Bryant. Dara: Yeah, he remembers you well, and this is nonnegotiable, this appointment. D.A. Durant told me to convey to you that either you represent him or you will be arrested yourself. Ric: Oh, come on, Dara, this is clearly about ego. Durant wants a high-profile conviction, and then he wants to try to get the added glory of beating Alexis. Dara: Ok, well, I'll see you in court. Alexis: Oh -- Ric: Ridiculous. Alexis: Oh, I got to figure a way out of this. Ric: Judge Bryant. Isn't that the judge you also told --? Alexis: I can -- I can fix this in a single visit to Manny. Ric: Oh, no, no, no, I don't want you anywhere near that maniac. Alexis: What's he going to do to me? He just had brain surgery; he's in the hospital. Ric: Well, I'd rather you didn't find out what he might do, Alexis. Alexis: No, no, Ric, please, just get the girls, meet me at the hospital. We'll go get the tree as soon as Manny requests a change of attorney. Ric: Alexis -- [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Hey. Carly: Hey. Hi. Good to see you. Courtney: Your new house is coming along, all right? All the furniture is almost there. The rest of it's coming soon. Carly: Uh, Lainey and Dr. Kim don't want to let me out for Christmas. Courtney: Oh, no. Carly: Yeah. Courtney: Carly, I'm sorry. Carly: Dr. Kim's a little insulted. He says I've been bending the rules a little. Courtney: Well, does Lainey agree with him? Carly: Oh, she gave me a whole bunch of reasons to why she thinks I should stay at Roselawn, too. Courtney: And do any of them make sense to you? Carly: I'm not crazy anymore, and I'm real clear about not wanting to be dependent on Sonny or any other man. Courtney: Yeah, well, I guess the doctors aren't convinced. Carly: I could force the issue. They legally can't keep me here. But Dr. Kim and Lainey, they would push this on and on, and they would talk to Sonny and Lorenzo, and then they would try and tell me I should be here, so I might as well stick it out and finish this whole stupid thing, huh? Courtney: Is there anything I can do? Carly: Finish my house? Because I'm definitely going to be living there soon. And could you please spend Christmas with the boys, I mean, and fill in for me? Please, could you do that? Courtney: Yeah, sure. Carly: Well, are you sure? Courtney: Yeah. No, no, of course. Carly: But? Courtney: Well, I have plans, but I can change them. It's fine. Carly: If your plans are with Mike, bring him. I mean, he's the boys' grandfather, and Sonny would love to see him. Courtney: Actually, um, it's Nikolas. I mean, we were planning to spend the day together and, you know, Nikolas and Sonny can't stand each other. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: Oh, hi. Nikolas: Hi. I just stopped by to drop off Lulu's Christmas present. I was going to come by tomorrow, but I'm going out of town, so I just -- Emily: Oh, that's considerate of you. Come on. Lulu: Nikolas! Nikolas: Hey. Lulu: Hi. Nikolas: Little sister, I brought you your Christmas present. Lulu: Thanks. Nikolas: You're welcome. Lulu: What a perfect day to bring it by. Nikolas: Mom's birthday. Lulu: I always try to call, but I never get let through or anything, but -- Nikolas: Yeah, I know. Well, the nurses told me that they always get the cards that we send, and then the staff takes them and hangs them up all around the room. Lulu: Mom has no idea what day it is. Nikolas: I know. Still, I like to think that she can feel our love somehow, you know? Lulu: Yeah. Nikolas: Yeah. Lulu: It's nice to think of it that way. Nikolas: Yeah. Anyhow, I just thought that this would be an appropriate gift, given it's mom's birthday. Enjoy. Lulu: Thank you. Nikolas: You're welcome. Lulu: Thank you so much. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Have a seat, buddy. I want to talk to you about something. Um, I spoke with your mother. Michael: Is she coming home today? Sonny: The doctors say she's not ready to leave. She's going to have to stay at Roselawn a little while longer. Michael: It isn't fair. Sonny: I know it isn't fair, and I'm sorry, your mom's sorry, and she wanted me to tell you that she's doing everything she can to get better. Michael: Well, she was fine when she visited us earlier. I'll call the doctors and tell them. Sonny: You're not going to call the doctors because it's the doctors' decision. I mean, your mom -- your mom just, you know, she doesn't want you to be sad about it because it's Christmas, a special day, and she wants us to have fun. Michael: We don't even have a tree. We were going to wait for her. Sonny: Yeah, I know. What do you want me to do? We love your mother, right? We love each other. We have to make the best of it, ok, because that's what your mom would want us to do. Michael: Well, since mom's not coming home for Christmas, I got to get a special present, a surprise for both you and Morgan. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Mr. Ruiz, my name is Alexis Davis. I'm an attorney. The judge has appointed me to defend you. Manny: It's good to meet you, Ms. Davis. Alexis: I'm going to be blunt. I think you're sick, I think you're evil, and I am thoroughly convinced of your guilt. D.A. Durant intends to obtain a death- penalty conviction against you, and I hope that he succeeds. You were responsible for a crash that nearly killed me and my newborn child, and I look forward to you being punished to the full extent of the law. Now, I assume that you will want to have me removed from your case. It won't be a problem. The judge will appoint another attorney. It will take another day. Manny: I want you. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Hey. I just spoke with Carly. Sonny: She's not going to be getting out for Christmas. Courtney: Yeah, I know. She's pretty upset. Sonny: Michael and Morgan, too. You know, what are we going to do? Courtney: Well, you know, Carly wanted me to fill in for her for Christmas, if that's ok with you. Sonny: Oh, the boys would love that. I'm cooking Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve. Come by, we'll have a great time and everything. Courtney: Um, actually, Nikolas and I have plans that night. Sonny: Christmas day would be, you know, fine. Courtney: Yeah, um, I told Nikolas that I'd spend Christmas with him, so I'd be bringing him with me. Sonny: You know what? He took advantage of Emily and you, and I'm not going to have him in my house. Courtney: Come on, Sonny, don't do that. Sonny: Don't do what, Courtney? Courtney: Put me in a position where I have to choose. Sonny: Well, you don't have to choose. You go be with Nikolas, and me and the boys will be alone here. [SCENE_BREAK] Lainey: Do you still feel our decision to keep you here was unfair? Carly: Yeah, I know it was. Lainey: Carly, it's not appropriate to go through life breaking the rules and taking shortcuts. I'm hoping that you'll leave Roselawn with better options. Carly: Lainey, if I would've followed the rules, I'd still be sitting in a trailer park in Florida. Lainey: Are you happy with the choices you've made in your life so far? Carly: Are you? I've made some really great choices and, you know what, I've made some really bad ones, but isn't that true for just about everyone, Lainey? Lainey: I'm suggesting that -- Carly: Can we just stop playing games here? Can we? I'm being punished because I didn't work within the system. I don't think it's fair to punish my boys, too. Lainey: I'm sorry about your children. Carly: Yeah. Lainey: Hopefully, Emily will be there to help out over the holidays. Carly: I do not want Emily around Michael and Morgan, ok? She's already spent enough time as it is. Carly: I don't want my boys loving Emily more than me! Do you understand? [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: So what is it? Nikolas: I'm not telling you what it is. Emily: Oh, come on, just a hint? Nikolas: No, you can open it up tonight. How's that? Lulu: Is it a C.D.? Emily: A P.D.A.? Lulu: Oh, it's keys to a new Porsche. Nikolas: I guess you'll just have to be patient, now, won't you? [Doorbell rings] Lulu: What fun is that? Michael: Emily. Emily: Michael. What are you doing here? Michael: Max drove me by and, well, since my mom's not going to be home for Christmas, my brother's going to be really sad, so can you please come back, just for Christmas? Please? [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Why do you want me to defend you when you know I believe you're guilty? Manny: Because I know I did terrible things. Alexis: It's a little late for remorse. Manny: I didn't have any. I wanted to hurt people. But the doctors did this brain operation, and now everything's different. Alexis: How is it different? Manny: It's like someone else did those crimes. I mean, I know I did them, but it feels like it wasn't me. Alexis: It's a little late for the insanity defense. It's not going to work. Manny: I don't want one. And I'm not trying to pull any tricks. Alexis: What do you want, then? Manny: Just to tell people I'm sorry for what I did. Alexis: So you're having some sort of epiphany, is that it? Manny: Look, I don't know where this is going, and I don't know why they did this brain operation if they just want to kill me, anyway. Alexis: I'll be right back. I've just been in to see Manny Ruiz. Is it possible that his criminal behavior was caused by a brain anomaly? Patrick: There was a physical reason for his violence and aggressiveness. The problem's been solved. Robin: So from a medical standpoint, he is a different person than he was before. Alexis: So he no longer has any criminal intent? Robin: That's right, and he shouldn't be held responsible for the crimes that he did prior to the surgery. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: My kids mean more to me than anything in the world. You asked me if I was happy with the decisions that I've made. My biggest regrets are the mistakes that I've made as a mother. There you go. Lainey: Every mother makes mistakes. Carly: Yeah, well, Lainey, mine have been whoppers, starting with the time I had postpartum depression and I left Michael for a month. Lainey: Postpartum depression is a medical condition. Carly: I left my son. I left my son. And now I've left my children again because I'm stuck in here, and Emily is taking my place. Lainey: The boys know Emily's not their mother. Carly: Oh, come on. Emily is patient and Emily is kind and Emily is sweet and Emily doesn't raise her voice. Emily can sew. Did you see the pilgrim costume she made for Morgan at thanksgiving? If I would've done that, it would've looked like a potato sack. Tell me what child wouldn't rather have Emily as a mother than me. Who? Lainey: Ok, Carly, ok. So you've admitted your shortcomings as a mother. Great. Tell me what your strengths are. Carly: I'm -- I'm strong, I'm resilient, and I'm enthusiastic, and every time the boys and I are together, we always laugh. Lainey: Carly, these are wonderful qualities, and they're ones that you can work on. A full recovery is the best gift you can give your sons. Carly: I just hope it's not too late. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: So what are you saying, Sonny? What, if I'm with Nikolas, I'm not welcome in your home? Sonny: Yeah. Courtney: Nikolas is the man that I'm with now. Sonny: Nikolas is a spoiled rich kid who doesn't care about anybody but himself. Courtney: That is not true. Sonny: Courtney, Emily was raped. All she needed was sympathy and support. Did Nikolas help out his wife? No. Why? Um, maybe it was too much trouble? So he ditches Emily and he moves on, and you welcome him with open arms, Courtney. Courtney: You don't even know what you're talking about. Sonny: I don't know what I'm talking about? It's the facts. Michael: Hello. Courtney: Hi, sweetie. Michael: I brought my Christmas surprise. Emily: Hi. Courtney: Hi. Emily: Courtney. Michael: Yeah, Emily said that she'd stay for Christmas. Sonny: Right. Michael: So we can decorate the tree and surprise Morgan. Sonny: You ok with this? Emily: Yeah, I'm thrilled to be here. I can't think of a nicer way to spend Christmas than with the three of you. Michael: This is going to be cool. Emily: All right, so where should we put the tree? Sonny: Right about over here. Emily: Ok. Sonny: All right. Emily: Good idea. Did you get the ornaments? Michael: Yeah, they're right in the living room. Sonny: Ok, well, let's get over here then, right? Emily: I think we should put the breakable ones up high, huh, so Morgan doesn't hurt himself. Sonny: Yeah, you know what? You actually are a pretty good brother. A little bit. I mean, you know -- [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Sorry I'm late. Nikolas: Oh, that's ok. Courtney: You ready to go to the airport? Nikolas: Yeah, I'm all set. Thanks for driving me. Courtney: I'm just being selfish. I want to spend every last minute with you until you leave. Nikolas: How was Carly? Courtney: Yeah, not so good. Nikolas: No? You mean she wasn't happy about being stuck at Roselawn for the holidays? Courtney: How'd you know? Nikolas: I took a present over to Lulu at the Quartermaines', and Michael stopped by to ask Emily if she'd come back for Christmas. Courtney: Yeah, that's why I was late. I told Carly that I would fill in for her over Christmas, and I went over to Sonny's to tell him, and then Michael showed up with Emily, so I guess they're all set. You know, Sonny and the boys don't need me now that Emily's back. Nikolas: Whatever. Well, I just get you all to myself, then. Courtney: Yeah? Nikolas: Yeah. Courtney: You sure this is ok? Nikolas: Yes. Courtney: You don't want to include any family or anything? Nikolas: Family? We are including family, right here. I'll be home tomorrow, ok? Courtney: I can't wait. You better sleep on the plane, so you're ready for the tree-trimming. Nikolas: Amongst other things. Courtney: Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: I can do what you want, but it won't be cheap. Jax: Money's no object, as long as it's taken care of. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: You know, the idea, generally, is to wait until Christmas. Lulu: What are you, the present police? Oh, my God, I can't believe Nikolas remembered. Dillon: What? Lulu: When I was 5, I asked Santa for a real diamond necklace, and I was bummed when I didn't get it. My mom said I was too young, but when I was older Santa would bring me a real diamond. And my brothers always kidded me every year, asking me if I wanted real diamonds. And now I got one, on my mom's birthday. You probably think I'm a geek. Dillon: No. I think your mom would be happy you finally got your diamond. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: You're doing well. Blood pressure is good, vitals are strong. Just keep resting and I'll be back soon to check in on you. Manny: Thank you, doctor. Patrick: Even murderers get to bask in the famous bedside manner of Dr. Scorpio. Robin: If Manny's violent behavior was caused by the brain anomaly, he's not responsible for his crimes and, therefore, he deserves a chance to start over. Patrick: It's a pattern with you, isn't it, almost a personal crusade. Robin: What's that supposed to mean? Patrick: Well, you couldn't save Jason's life. Now you're trying to compensate by saving Manny. Robin: Well, at least I care. You don't, and that's why no matter how gifted a technician you are, you will never be a great doctor. Patrick: Watch and see. [SCENE_BREAK] Dara: Hey, hey, hey. I take it you've been consulting with your client? Alexis: If you're referring to Manny Ruiz, yes, I've paid him a visit. Dara: Well, your next one will be at Pentonville. Durant wants to have him transferred to the prison infirmary ASAP. Alexis: Yeah, well, that's not going to happen, nor is a hearing or an arraignment until my client is ready. Dara: I'm not sure that was the response Durant was expecting. Alexis: I'm sure it wasn't. I'm sure he wanted me to go through the motions so that he could give him a death-penalty bounce. He should know that there are circumstances mitigating against a capital conviction. Dara: Durant's going to hate this. Alexis: Good. I hope he chokes on it. He's the one who wanted me on this case. Well, now I'm on it, so now it's my duty to see that he gets due diligence. I'm a defense attorney, so it's also my duty to see that he gets acquitted. Dara: Ok, Alexis, it's your career. If you want to throw it away by defending a wall-crawling nut job, go right ahead, it's your choice. Ric: Hey. What happened to your plan of ditching Manny as a client? Alexis: He won't release me. There also may be something to this. I have looked over medical records. This is a very interesting legal situation. He may, in fact, not be guilty. Ric: Are you serious? Alexis: I can't talk about it now. I have a hearing; I have a deadline on an O.S.C. I've got to -- Ric: Oh, no, no, no, wait a minute, wait a minute. You asked me -- rephrase that -- you insisted that I clear my calendar and that I reschedule my depositions so that we can go get the tree. Now you're going to work -- Alexis: I know. I have no choice. Honey, mommy is so sorry. I've got to work. Is it ok if we go do this tomorrow? [SCENE_BREAK] ["Silent night" plays] Carly: Look at us, Sonny. We're together. It's Christmas. We're happy, we're healthy. Sonny: We got a lot to be thankful for, buddy, ok? You know that, right? Michael: Yes, I do. I think Morgan wants to see the tree. Carly: Well, I think we can make that happen. Come on, baby. Look at that. Whoa. Come on. Come on. Sonny: You see this snowflake right here, buddy? A million of those make a snowball, and one of these days I'm going to teach you how to throw a snowball, and you can hit your mom on the face. Michael: And this is Santa. We may even get to see him on Christmas Eve. Sonny: Aww. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: And -- did you get that done? That's perfect. Sonny: That's perfect? Michael: We did a good job. Sonny: No, yeah, you did a good job, buddy. Michael: I'm going to go get Morgan. Sonny: Ok. Emily: Ok, good idea. Sonny: Oh. It would've been a very lonely Christmas here without you. Emily: Mm-hmm, well, the truth is I'd rather be here with you and Michael and Morgan than at the Quartermaines' refereeing their squabbles. Sonny: You've made Michael and Morgan very happy. Michael: See that tree, Morgan? Isn't it the best tree that you've ever seen? Emily: Hi, guys. Look, Morgan, look at the snowflake. Look how beautiful that is, huh? Sonny: Like that? Emily: You see? You like the sparkles? You love them. Sonny: Yeah. [NEXT_ON] Monica: It is hospital tradition. Georgie: It's really not that bad. Alexis: Mommy is forced to construct a defense for Manny Ruiz. Ric: Didn't mommy say that she wasn't going to work today? Courtney: Nikolas has very special plans for me. Robin: Good morning. Sorry to disturb you, but I need Jason's help.

Alexis and Ric start to head out to cut down a live Christmas tree, but they are interrupted with news that Alexis has been assigned to Manny's case. Dillon is kicked out of the dorm thanks to Tracy's failure to pay his dorm fee so that he will be forced to come home and watch Lulu for her. Manny appears repentant over his actions. Jax apologizes to Nik and Courtney. The doctors oppose Carly's plan to check herself out of Roselawn. Sonny queries Justus about how the Quartermaines are treating Emily. Carly's family learns she can't come home for Christmas. Nik runs into Emily when he drops off Lulu's gift on Laura's birthday. Alexis is stunned to find out that Manny really has changed. Carly says she wants Emily no where near her kids, and Sonny refuses to let Nik come to the house with Courtney. Michael gets Emily to spend Christmas with Sonny and the kids. Alexis decides to win.

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Gus: Drop it, drop it! Put the gun down! Put it down! Harley: No, no, no, Gus, don't. He's your son. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: I can't forget this, credit cards and checkbook. Okay. Lizzie, where are you? I'm waiting. I don't want us to miss our flight. Call me. Alan, I thought you were at the office. Alan: Well, I came back, to check on you and to see how our little mother to be is doing. Beth: I'm fine, just fine. Alan: Are you hungry? Because I could have cook make you two something very special. Beth: Ah, no, no, thank you. But I'm meeting Lizzie for lunch. In fact, she should be here any minute. [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: You lost Jonathan and you lost your grandchild, and you could blame me, but you don't. Instead, you've been really supportive. Thank you so much for that. Ohhhh! Reva: Lizzie, I'm so, so sorry, Lizzie. Oh, honey. So, so sorry Lizzie, but I didn't have a choice. Jonathan, it's me. I did what you asked me to. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: Harley said this would be just like school, but I feel like all I ever do is clean. Ashlee: Would you hurry up. Hannigan will be back any second, and she takes our TV privileges away again. Daisy: What do you think is going on out there? Ashlee: Oh, I don't know. I think it's better not to know. Daisy: Unless it has something to do with Coop, right? Ashlee: Would you stop it. Daisy: Well, you kissed him. A bridge has been crossed. Ashlee: There is no bridge! Daisy: He's your teacher. It's like a great, big bridge and you totally crossed it. Ashlee: Hey! Hey! How is vent boy? Daisy: Vent boy and I are playing it cool. Ashlee: Ah, hmm. Is that what you call staring into a vent all day, hoping that he might slip you a note? Daisy: That makes it sound so juvenile. Ashlee: We're in juvie. Laughs Daisy: Well, it's more than that, okay. Oh, my God, what is that? Um, I hope it's not... Juvie guard: Stay in your room, ladies, stay in your room until further notice. [SCENE_BREAK] Harley: Gus, this boy is your son. Gus: What is this? Harley: It's true. Rafe: What the hell are you trying to pull? Harley: Who's your mother? Rafe: None of your damn business. Harley: What is your mother's name? Gus: Natalia? [SCENE_BREAK] Leah: Check it out, new phones. Rick: Do you like it? Mel: You bought her a new cell phone? Rick: Yes. Mel: She just got a new cell phone. Rick: You didn't tell me that. Leah: Not the one I wanted. Divorce isn't so bad-- you get all this good stuff. What? Rick: Honey, I didn't exactly just buy you that cell phone. Leah: As a bribe, I know, you did it because you're a good dad. Rick: Well, I'm glad you think that today. Leah: I think it most of the time. Rick: Well, okay. Leah: Well, almost. Rick: What is it now, what happened? What happened? Mel: Do you have something to say? Leah: Well, I was just wondering about my new little sister. I'm sorry, Mom. Rick: Well, what would you like to know? Leah: Where is she going to live? Rick: I don't know. We haven't really worked those details out yet. Leah: But you're going to. Mom's helping. Mel: I will only help if they need it. If Beth and Rick can't come to an agreement on their own. Leah: This is too weird. You guys being friends and you being dad's lawyer? Mel: Oh, there's nothing weird about it. There is a very big reason that we have to be civil. Leah: We should do something special for Father's Day coming up. Rick: Oh, honey, no, you don't have to spoil your dad. Leah: I want to. Next year I'm going to have to share you with some new chickie, and maybe Beth. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: Beth, have you seen my checkbook? Beth: No. Alan: Well, Elizabeth is probably avoiding you because she doesn't want to see me. Beth: No. She would call. We definitely said that we were going to do this. Alan: About this decision you've made, Beth, I really wish that you would consult me before you make plans to have lunch with Elizabeth. Beth: Having lunch with my daughter, I wasn't aware I needed a hall pass. Alan: Don't you understand? During this special time in our life, I just want to be with you, that's all. Beth: Alan, and I love being with you, too. I love that we spent yesterday together and most of this morning together. I, I,... but you really shouldn't be neglecting the office so much. Alan: You and our baby are the only thing in the world that are important to me right now. Not my work. Beth: And I appreciate that, I do, but don't overdue it, you know. We all need a little "me" time now and then. Alan: Where are you and Elizabeth planning to have lunch? Beth: Um, I don't know, why? Alan: Well, I need to tell Bruno so he can come by and pick you up after lunch. Beth: Well, thank you, but I'm going to drive myself. Alan: No, no, no. That's not going to work. Because, you see, I've made an appointment for us to have a tour this afternoon at Gamsey Academy. Beth: Gamsey-- the boarding school? Alan: Yes. I think it would be a perfect place for our child to go to. Beth: She's not even born yet! Alan: Those waiting lists now are obscene, Beth, and I... Beth: No. No. We've got time. I don't know how long I'm going to be with Lizzie, and you're just going to have to reschedule. Alan: Reschedule? Beth, you don't understand... Beth: No, Alan, please, please. I'm sure that it's a wonderful school. But I, I need this time with my daughter. I haven't seen much of her lately, and it's really upsetting me. Please, do this for me. Do this for the baby, hmm? Please... Alan: All right, I'll see what I can do. Beth: Now, no need for you to stay here and baby-sit me. You go back to the office. Alan: Beth... Beth: No. I will see you later. Lizzie! We need to get a move on here. [SCENE_BREAK] Cell phone rings Reva: You okay? Are you okay, sweetie? Are you okay? I hope so. You know what? You can think of this as a nap. I wish somebody would force me to rest. I just don't sleep anymore. I've just got too much on my mind, rolling around inside my head. I'm worried about my health, whether my cancer is going to come back. Am I going to raise enough money? Are Marah and Shayne okay? Is Jonathan and Sarah... don't you worry, you're going to be fine. You don't get seasick, do you? Oh, I hope not. Me, I love the water. You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking that when we get back into town, we're going to do something fun, you know. Go on a spa day or something. But I just-- I need you to run this one little errand for me first, and the... oh, come on! Come on! She's not going to stay unconscious forever. Where are you? [SCENE_BREAK] Harley: Raphael is your son with Natalia. Come here, sit. Gus: I don't want to sit. How long have you known about this? Harley: I just found out. Gus: I have a son. I have a son. Harley: I'm sorry you had to find out like this. Gus: I could have shot him. How could Natalia not tell me about it? Harley: She was scared. Gus: Of what? Harley: I think of you. You know, for so long it's just been her and the boy, and now suddenly you're here, and I don't think she knew what to do. I don't know, honey. I don't know why she didn't tell you. Does it matter? Gus: I think it matters. Harley: You can be mad at her later, okay? It's not going to change anything. You have a son. Gus: How did you find out about this? Harley: Remy. Gus: Remy? Harley: He was upset. He didn't mean to say it, it was just an accident. Gus: She'd be more comfortable telling a complete stranger than confiding in me? Are you looking for somebody? Looking for our son, perhaps? Natalia: Does Rafe know? Did you tell him? Harley: He was here. Natalia: Oh, God. He must be so confused. It should have come from me. Harley: I don't think he even processed it. Natalia: No, I have to find him. I have to... Gus: Natalia, excuse me. I need to hear these words, I need to hear it come out of your mouth. Natalia: I'm sorry, Nick. Gus: You're sorry? How could you keep my son from me? [SCENE_BREAK] Leah: If you don't feel like talking, you could just give me your credit card. Rick: What? For what? I just-- would you just quit spending. What do you want it for? Leah: To get you a Father's Day present. Rick: I told you-- oh, she's real trouble, real trouble. Mel: It might be cheaper to talk. Rick: Yeah, you're probably right. Okay. This is it, honey, the truth about Beth is that I just don't know. Leah: But you and Beth were together? Rick: Yes, but... well, now she's living with Alan. Leah: Are they married? Rick: Well, they used to be married. And now they're-- they're thinking about it-- it's just -- honey, I really-- it's... Leah: Complicated. Rick: ...Complicated, thank you. It's complicated. Look, it doesn't matter, okay? No one is going to come in between us or take our time away from each other because you're my little princess, and that's going to stay the same. Leah: Okay. I'm still getting you a Father's Day present. Rick: Honey, I told you I don't want one. Leah: Dad, you're wardrobe is horrendous. Rick: I know, I've been told. Leah: Well, mine is, too. Maybe you could... Rick: Your turn. Mel: Okay. All right. But you know the rules, okay? Leah: I know the rules, thank you. Mel: Bye, baby. Rick: Bye, honey. Leah: Love you guys. Love you. Mel: Love you. Rick: What? Mel: Do you think she's really that adjusted? Rick: No, but what are we going to do, encourage here to be angry and nasty towards me? Mel: No. We just have to watch her. Rick: And I need to spend a lot more time with her. Mel: And stop giving her the credit card. Rick: You're the one who gave her the credit card. Mel: I know. You usually do, though. Rick: I'm not going to spoil her anymore, I promise. Mel: Sorry about putting words in your mouth about Beth, you know, if you guys are together or... Rick: We're not together. It's not happening. I don't have a future with her. She's moved on. Mel: So Alan is a real threat then? Rick: He's a threat when it comes to the child, yeah. Mel: He's not going to rest until you're out of the picture. Rick: Well, that's not going to happen. Mel: Maybe not. Only if you're willing to fight dirty. Alan: Are you prepared to fight dirty, Rick? [SCENE_BREAK] Leah: Hi, Beth. Beth: Hey, Leah. Leah: I hope that's decaf. Beth: Yeah, it is. Leah: You don't have to be nervous around me. I'm handling it. Beth: Oh. Leah: I know it's weird, you breaking up my father's marriage and all. Beth: Leah, I really don't think this is something you... Leah: And now you've got my little sister in there. Busy year, huh? Beth: Okay, you're angry, and I understand why you would be, but I'm not sure that this is something that you and I should get into. Leah: You better let my father see her. Beth: I would never keep your father from his daughter. Leah: And what about Alan Spaulding? Beth: Listen, sweetie... Leah: Don't call me sweetie. I'm not your sweetie, got it? Beth: I never meant to hurt you or your mother. Leah: Yeah, whatever. Is this just a recent thing, or have you been after my father for years? Beth: Your father and I are friends. We have been for a long time. Leah: Friends don't sleep with one another. Beth: It's complicated. I don't expect you to understand it. Leah: No, I totally get it. You just want Alan Spaulding's money, but you just want my dad. There's a name for people like that. Beth: Have you been talking to your mother? Leah: I don't need my mother to tell me what you are. You better let my father see my new sister. You'll never be as good as a parent as he is. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: Be very careful with her. Tell him I'll be there as soon as I can. There is something I have to take care of first. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: Is it you? Rafe: Yeah. Daisy: Are you okay? Rafe: I guess. Daisy: Because-- I mean-- were you just in the conference room? Something is going on-- we heard this-- Rafe: Drop it. Okay. Daisy: Okay. It's good to hear your voice. Rafe: Yours, too. Daisy: Bad day? Rafe: The worst. Daisy: That's saying a lot in this place. I mean, I know it couldn't possibly be worse than sloppy Joe Saturday. I don't think my stomach will ever be quite the same. Rafe: Hey, this place will get into your head, here. Daisy: Everyone? Am I included? Rafe: Not, not you. Daisy: Well, things can actually be worse. Rafe: How? Daisy: It could be sloppy Joe Saturday again. Rafe: There is one good thing about being here. Daisy: What? Rafe: You. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalia: I need to find him. I need to find him. Gus: You need to talk to me first. Then you go talk to him. Natalia: I'm the only person that he trusts. I know he acts tough, but he's just a kid. Gus: Well, I don't think he believed anything that she said. Natalia: Really? Gus: But I do, so I think you should talk to me. I think I deserve at least that. Natalia: Yes, you probably do. Gus: I have a son. You don't think I deserve to know that? Natalia: I wanted to tell you. I would have told you when I found out I was pregnant, but I didn't know where you were. I didn't know why you left. Gus: That's not true. I think you had a pretty good idea where I was. Natalia: You didn't say good- bye, Nick. You were my whole world and you didn't even say good-bye to me. Gus: I couldn't say good-bye to you. Natalia: See, I don't understand that. Because when you say you love someone... Gus: I was going after the man that killed my father, okay? If I had looked at you even one time, in your eyes, I wouldn't have been able to do that. But you could have found me, you could have told me. You could have let me know. Natalia: I didn't know where you were. I didn't know what to do. We were kids. I didn't want to have a baby on my own. Gus: If I had known, I wouldn't have left. I'd have married you. I would have stayed for you and our child. Natalia: It was a long time ago. Gus: So you raised him all by yourself? Natalia: I did my best. He's a really good kid. Even though... Gus: I'm sure you did everything that you could. Natalia: I tried. He's had a lot to deal with. Gus: Because he didn't have a father. Natalia: No, I don't use that as a crutch. Rafe and I got by, just the two of us. Gus: I would have liked to have been there for the both of you. Natalia: What's done is done, so. He is my family, just me and him and I will do anything to make him happy. Harley: I should go. Gus: No, no. I want you to stay here. Harley: No. You guys need to talk alone. I'm going to find Daisy, and I will say good-bye to her, okay? Gus: You gonna tell her? Harley: No. I'll tell her what you want me to tell her. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: You know, Rick, you amaze me, you impregnate my wife. Rick: Ex-wife. Mel: Just ignore him. Alan: And yet you're sitting there with the one woman who's heart you broke. Mel, how do you deal with that? Rick: Drop dead, Alan. Alan: No. Let the lady answer. Mel: The lady's about to come over there and pop you in the mouth if you don't shut up. Alan: I don't blame you for being angry. I understand that. But it shouldn't be directed at me. Mel: Rick and I will always be family. We share a daughter. Alan: Ah yes. By the way, how is Leah taking the news about your bastard child, Rick? Mel: Don't, don't let him get to you. Alan: Tell her she has nothing to worry about, she won't have to fight for your attention because Beth and I aren't going to let you anywhere near our child. Rick: Oh, our child? That's my child... Alan: So you can go on living your life with Leah, your little son Jude, the other bastard child of yours. Mel: You know what? That's it. That's it. Let's go. He's not worth it. Rick: I would turn around if I were you, there is a stench back there. Mel: Oh, hi, Reva. Reva: Well, there's the skunk. Alan: Not you. Reva: Yes, it's me, and don't think you can run me off the way you did Rick and Mel. Alan: Why would I want to? You always brighten up my day, Reva. Reva: That's good. Oh, good. Oops! Is it a little hot down there? I hope I didn't burn your boys. Alan: I should call the cops. Reva: Yes, call them. So I can tell them what a liar and thief you are! Alan: I don't know what you're talking about, Reva. Reva: You know that big old check you wrote to me for cancer research? Well, guess what, it's still bouncing. Alan: That's impossible. Reva: Stealing from cancer patients, how much lower can you get? Alan: There must be an accounting error of some of kind. I can explain it. Reva: Laughs Do you hear this man? You all know who this is, right? The great Alan Spaulding! Does anybody believe a word that's coming out of his mouth! All together now, no! Thank you. And good night. Laughs [SCENE_BREAK] Gus: We made a child together. Natalia: That's something, huh? I can't believe you know. Gus: Does it feel like a relief? You kept it a secret for such a long time. Natalia: Years. Gus: When you first came here... Natalia: I didn't know what I was going to do. I just wanted to see you. I wanted to see what you were like. I wanted to see what your life was like. And then I saw that you were happy with Harley and you had a family of your own. And I don't want to ruin that. But I also don't want to hurt Rafe. He comes first. Gus: Of course. I understand. How old is he? What is he, like 15? Natalia: He turned 16 on April 5th. Gus: Wow! Does he like baseball? Natalia: Cubbies, all the way. Gus: That's amazing. Wow, we missed so many games. Does he-- does he know anything about me at all? Natalia: He knows that I loved you with all my heart, and that if you could have been there, you would have. Gus: We have so much catching up to do. Natalia: We will. I'll show you everything. I'll show you his report cards and pictures and the famous turkey ashtray he made me from playdough. I know it can't make up for everything you've lost, but it's something. Here. He was just a day old. Gus: Look at that hair. That's a lot of hair. Natalia: He was beautiful, wasn't he? Seven pounds, three ounces, Rafael Joseph Rivera. Gus: Joseph, was that after my dad? Natalia: I wanted him to have something of papa, something that couldn't be taken away. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: Did you fall asleep? Rafe: Yeah-- I mean, you know, I was thinking. Daisy: What are you thinking about? Rafe: Honestly? About leaving this place and never looking back. Daisy: Oh. Rafe: You want to come with me? Daisy: Where we going? Guard: Hey Chico, have you ever wondered what a real jail cell is like? You should have thought of that before you grabbed at my gun. What are you looking at? Rafe: Nothing. Let's go. Knock on the door Daisy: Ah, just a minute. Okay. Harley: Hi, sweetie. Daisy: Harley, you still here? Harley: Yes. Yes, but, actually, I was just coming to say good-bye to my beautiful little girl. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: You never made it to Company. Beth: You followed me? Alan: Yes, I was going to join you and Elizabeth. Beth: After I asked you not to? Alan: Where did you go, Beth? Beth: You know, Alan, I am starting to feel like a prisoner in this house. Alan: Did you see Elizabeth? Was she sober? Beth: I didn't meet her. And you know something, I didn't even speak to her. Alan: Who did you meet? Beth: Alan, you're smothering me! You're as obsessed with this baby as you were with Lizzie's! I need some time. There, I said it. Alan: Smothering you? I'm sorry you feel that way, Beth. I only want what's best for you and the baby, that's all. Beth: I know, I know that you do and I know that you mean well, but I just need a little space sometimes. You know, I was going to, I was going to take up painting again, so I could relax, but that would actually require you doing something without me, something away from me. Alan: I know what's going on here, Beth. Beth: What? Alan: You're frustrated with Elizabeth, and you're taking it out on me. Beth: Wha... yeah, yeah, Alan, that's it. Alan: What's this? Where are you going, Beth? [SCENE_BREAK] Natalia: Gus. Gus: This place is terrible. You know, my father, he would have loved to have had a grandson. Natalia: Even one with a record? Gus: He really liked you. Natalia: Oh, I was a little girl. Gus: He would have been proud, though, of the name. Natalia: I did it for him, but mostly I did it for you. I'm glad it makes you happy. You are happy, aren't you? You are happy, aren't you? Gus: About the name, yeah. Natalia: No, no, no. I mean about all of it. Gus: Um... mostly I'm in shock. Right now, you know. Natalia: Yeah. Gus: I never thought I'd have a kid. And now I have one, and he doesn't even know who I am. He probably hates his father. Natalia: I hope you don't hate me. Gus: I could never hate you, never. It's a lot to think about, you know. Can I keep this? Natalia: Yeah. Gus: Okay. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: Listen, I really appreciate everything you're doing for me. Mel: Well, you and I being friends can only be good for our daughter, right? Rick: Good for us, too. You know something, I think that our daughter is pretty well- adjusted, we might be doing a good job. Mel: I hope so. You know, and I hope that you'll do whatever it takes to make sure that little baby grows up normal. Rick: Listen, I am going to fight Alan Spaulding with everything that I have. Mel: Good, good. Because he's going to drudge up everything he can from the past. Rick: That's okay. Let him do it. I'm an open book. Mel: All your, you know, your drug dependency, all your affairs with Blake and Harley and Beth, and then every time you've been suspended from the hospital, and the list goes on. Rick: Okay, we don't have to list everything. Mel: You did it. Rick: I know. But, you know something, Alan has much more skeletons in his closet than I do. Mel: Good attitude, but you're not just fighting Alan. Rick: What do you mean? Mel: If you're going to fight for custody, you've got to be willing to nail Beth, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: I was going to tell you. Alan: There is no time like the present. Beth: I'm going to see Mindy in Paris. Alan: Mindy Lewis? Why would you do that? Beth: Because she's my friend. And I need some time away. Alan: Then why didn't you tell me this? Beth: Oh, well, I did. I just did, now. Alan: And Elizabeth was taking you to the airport? Beth: Yes. Alan: But she saw the light and brought you and our baby back home with me. Laughs [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: It's going to be okay, Lizzie. Everything is going to be okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: I'm sure that whatever is bugging you at work, it will be okay? Harley: Oh, yeah, work, that will be fine. Daisy: Does this involve Gus? Harley: Um... yes, actually it does, yes. Daisy: Is he okay? Harley: You know, sweetie, Gus and I have been together a long time. And we always get through stuff. No matter how tough it is, we always get through. And we will this time. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalia: Excuse me, I'm looking for my son, Rafael Rivera. He's not in his room. Guard: Rivera's in a holding cell at the police station. [NEXT_ON] Mallet: I am not a contract killer, do you understand me. I'm a cop. Dinah: Who does he expect you to kill? Griggs: You have no idea the plans I have for you. Mallet: I just don't want anybody I care about to get hurt. Natalia: Rafe found out about Gus because of you, Remy. Gus: Look at me, I'm talking to you. Rafe: I'm not your freaking son!

Gus and Rafe are stunned when Harley blurts out that they are father and son to keep Gus from shooting Rafe for holding a gun on the guard who has been hassling him. Reva manages to do what Jonathan asked of her and later some of Jonathan's men come to take Lizzie away on a ship. Rafe doesn't be live that Gus is his father and is taken to his room where he tells Daisy she is the only person he trusts inside juvenile hall and he was planning to escape when the guard caught him. Gus admits to Natalia that if he had known he had a son all those years ago he wouldn't have left her and they could have gotten married. Alan catches Beth trying to leave and she begs him to allow her to spend time alone with Lizzie. Natalia is told by a guard that Rafe was transferred to jail and Gus walks into jail to try to help his very scared son.

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[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Lizzie: She went to a fertility clinic. I know that you don't want to believe me... Ava: Get out! Lizzie: That's what I'm trying to do! Good luck today. Billy: If the wedding is off, you are going to be needed. You're going to stay. Bill: We are still going to do this. I am not giving this up. Minister: I now pronounce you husband and wife. Applause [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: Hello? Hey, Dad. Yeah, same to you. Same to you. Uh... am I ready? Well, that depends on what you mean by ready. Um, I went out and got a couple of things, but, quite honestly, Dad, I'm not really feeling up to it this year. So I'm just thinking about heading back to the house and making a few phone calls, so... I... I know. I know, Dad. You don't have to tell me. I know it's a tradition. But what's the sense-- it just seems a little crazy to throw a big Bauer barbecue when I'm the only Bauer left, doesn't it? Dad, making me feel guilty is not going to work, okay, so just do me a favor-- it's not the end of the world not having a barbecue. Just say hi to Michelle and Danny for me and give everybody my love, okay? I wish I could talk longer. I'm really actually supposed to meet somebody here in a few minutes. I love you, too, Dad. Happy anniversary. Beth: It's the barbecue... Rick: I guess that says everything right there, doesn't it? Beth: I don't-- I don't want to do this today. This is the day that you look forward to all year around. It's always really special. Rick: No. Last year it was special. Beth: Yes, it was. Rick: You tried to tell me, but I just didn't want to listen. I knew it, Beth. I knew it was over. So don't feel bad about anything. Beth: I'm sorry. Rick: Hey, we made it a year, right? Maybe that's all it was meant to be. Beth: We tried to go back in time... it didn't work. Rick: We need to move on. Beth: Yeah, we do need to move on. I should go. [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: Clipping coupons. Has it really come to that? Alan: It's a very interesting article here. Lizzie: Have you seen Mom? We have some things to do. Alan: Things to do? It's the Fourth of July, I would think you would be running off to the Bauer barbecue. Lizzie: I was thinking about starting a new tradition: The Spaulding picnic. Alan: Hmm. Lizzie: But we have to have Mom there, so... Alan: Well, she said she has something to do. Besides, Rick's back in town, you know. Lizzie: Yeah, but, they're over, so... Alan: Well, I don't know about that. She struggled with this, and after all, she does care about him a lot. Lizzie: What if he fights for her? I mean, it is their anniversary, and she could get all emotional. Alan: If it's meant to be, she'll come back. Lizzie: But she's happiest with you. Alan: Look, things that are supposed to work out, work out. Lizzie: Sighs Did you get that one from Gus? Alan: Their marriage was never a real marriage, Elizabeth, you know that. Lizzie: Yeah. Well, there are a lot of unreal marriages in Springfield. [SCENE_BREAK] Knock on the door Bill: Hey. Ava: You don't have to knock. Bill: Uh, do you want to come down and eat? Ava: You didn't come to bed. Bill: I had a lot of work to do. Ava: I waited for you. Bill: Yeah, well, you know, I think I'm just going to keep the room that I've been using for a while. I think that's what we're going to do. Ava: But what about... Bill: I mean, we'll still go downstairs and eat breakfast together and take all of our meals together. And if anyone cares to look, they will see a normal marriage. I think... I think... Ava: Look, I know-- I know that you're mad. Bill: Yeah, but you know what? I think that's what we've got to do right now. Okay? It'll be fine. But you know what? You should come on downstairs. The newspaper-- I'll show it to you. It has a nice photo of us. Ava: I don't even-- I don't-- where do we stand? Bill: You know what? There are things in this marriage that we both want to get out of it, right? Right? So let's... Ava: Well, I guess. Bill: So let's just keep that. Just come on downstairs. Just read the newspaper. There's a nice article about us. You know, anticipation about the baby. New power couple in town, okay? So let's go down. I think you'll... I think you'll like it. Then after that, I made an appointment for you to see the doctor. Ava: Today? Bill: Yeah. Ava: You made an appointment today? Bill: Well, it's been a little stressful on you, so I just want to get you checked out and make sure everything's okay. Okay? And then once that comes out A-okay, we'll go over to the Bauer barbecue. What do you say? Yeah? Ava: Listen, I don't feel like-- Bill: No, I think we should do it. It's a tradition. I've been doing it since I was a little kid. So I just want to share it with... with Max. Alrighty? Great. Super. [SCENE_BREAK] Marina: Towels and sunscreen? Mallet: Check. Marina: Macaroni salad? Lillian: Check. Buzz: The best macaroni salad I ever tasted. Marina: Focus, Grandpa. You two can make out after the fireworks. Cherry pie? Buzz: Check. Marina: Excellent. Beer? Frank: We've got your beer right here! Marina: What else am I forgetting? Lillian: Poor Rick. Marina: We're forgetting Rick? Lillian: No, no, no. Laughter No. Beth just told him she wants to be with Alan, and so I can't imagine he's going to be in any mood for a party. Frank: You know what, I've got to say, I didn't even see that one coming. I mean, please, Beth choosing Alan over Rick? Lillian: Well, you know, I mean, he was the sensible choice, Rick, but, you know, her heart wasn't in it. Buzz: You've got to go with your heart, you know. When it's time to let it go, you have to let it go. Don't let me go. Frank: Yeah, but what, on the Fourth of July, here? Come on, it has been a tough year. We need a big holiday bash-- a fun one. Buzz: Well, frank, there's Labor Day. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Hey. Josh: Ah! Oh! Cassie: I'm sorry. Josh: It's okay. It's okay. Oh. No, you know what? I'm sorry. I was supposed to come inside. I was supposed to help you cut onions for the potato salad, right? Cassie: Uh-huh. Josh: Laughs Let's make a pact. How is this: The next person who uses the word "sorry" has to run 20 laps around the barn. How does that sound? Cassie: Better than fighting. Josh: Yeah, I guess it is. Rick: Hey, hey! Cassie: Hey. Rick: I hope you don't mind, I was just going to cut through and take a short cut. Josh: You've got to get home, buddy. You've got to fire up that barbecue. It's time. Rick: Oh, I don't really feel up to having a barbecue this year, guys. Cassie: What do you mean? I baked pies, and I was going to bring a salad... Rick: Yeah, I know. But it just seems kind of weird to have a big Bauer barbecue and there's no Bauer's. And I'm not up to wearing the hat this year, quite honestly. Josh: Well, it's a great hat, I mean, you know that. But the bottom line is, you've got to do what you've got to do, so... Rick: Yeah, well, not this year. Listen, good to see you. I've got to make a couple of phone calls. But good seeing you. Happy Fourth. Cassie: Happy Fourth. Rick: Yeah. Josh: Happy Fourth to you, my friend. Rick: You, too. You, too, pal. Josh: All right. We'll see you. Cassie: Well, what are we going to do today if there is no barbecue? Oh, he left his bag. Josh: Give it to me. I'll catch up with him. Cassie: You know what? Don't bother. Who are you calling? Josh: I thought I would call, Rick, you know? It's a lot of people to have to call to cancel. I figured I'd offer to help. Cassie: Hold on a second. What if you don't call to cancel, but you call and tell them to come over here? Josh: What, you mean we host the Bauer barbecue? Cassie: It's not just a barbecue. Josh: No, it's not. It's a Springfield tradition. I mean... Cassie: Exactly. And it's a very nice one. Josh: I'm just saying it's a lot to take on. Cassie: Well, I think we can handle it. Josh: I'm sure we can. But what are the people going to do who come here? We don't have a hot tub. We don't have a pool. People have to be entertained. Cassie: Well, I did see something at one of R.J.'s friend's birthday parties that might be fun. Josh: They're going to have to eat my cooking. Cassie: You're right. We should definitely call Buzz. Josh: That's funny. That's really funny. [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: Mom? Hey. Are you okay? Beth: Yeah. Yeah, I will be. I'm just mad at myself for toying with people's feelings and going back and forth over a decision that I guess I always knew I was going to make. Lizzie: We are going to be okay. We're all going to be okay. Alan: Of course we are. Lizzie: Yeah, we're Spaulding's. We fight... and we fight and then we do really horrible things to each other. Laughs Alan: But in the end, we're family. Lizzie: Family. We are family. And that's all that counts. That's what you can trust. Although, not really trust, but you know what I mean. Alan: You know, it's a beautiful day outside, and I liked your idea of having a picnic, so why don't we have a picnic at the lighthouse? Beth: Laughs Alan, you hate the lighthouse. Alan: Let's call Lillian and... Lizzie: No, she's already going to the barbecue with Buzz. Beth: Thanks to me, there may be no barbecue. Alan: Well, we'll start a new tradition of our own, you know? We'll invite everyone. Lizzie: Why don't we just keep it small? We're going to need food, so I will get that, and you guys take care of everything else. Independence Day, time to be independent. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Hold on one second. Doctor said that we should wait here, so you want to just have a seat here? Ava: Yeah, sure. Bill: I've just got to finish this phone call, okay? Ava: Okay. Bill: Hello, I'm back. Yes, yes, yes. Max-- that's right, Maximus. Yes, having a son. A son-- a dream come true! Laughs Yes. Ava: Hi. Remy: Hi. Ava: Are you working? Remy: Night shift. Just finished. I'm going to head over to the Bauer's, you know-- not sure yet. Well, it was a nice wedding. Ava: Yeah. I wasn't sure that you were still going to be talking to me or not. Laughs Remy: Of course. Absolutely. Ava: Well... Remy: What can I say? I'm a sucker for punishment. I've got to get going. Ava: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Buzz: No, we've got things covered. We've got chicken, we've got, uh, shish kebab. We've got Greek salad-- Lillian makes one better than me. And, you know, we're on our way to Rick's. We'll be there in a half hour. Lillian: Let me guess, let me guess. Rick cancelled the barbecue? Buzz: I love your kid, but she broke his heart. Lillian: Well, I love Rick, but he's been in denial for a long time. Hey, where are the artichoke hearts and the...? Natalia: Hey, there! Buzz: Hey, that's my girl. Frank: Hey, Natalia in the house! Happy Fourth of July! Natalia: Thank you. What's all of this? Marina: We were going to do the Bauer barbecue, but Beth broke Rick's heart. So now Cassie and Josh are doing it and we're helping. Buzz: It's a tradition, you know? Mallet: Do you remember that year when Gus ate all of the eggs and we couldn't have the egg toss? Laughter That was great. Buzz: Why don't you change and come with us? Natalia: Oh, Buzz, have you heard from Harley, anything? Buzz: A message. They're both fine. Rafe and Harley are fine. They're fine. Natalia: Okay. Buzz: She has her good days and her bad days. Lillian: We know there's nothing worse than being separated from our children. Lizzie: Hello? Is my order ready? Buzz: Yeah, I got it. Lizzie: You're missing the first annual Spaulding picnic. Lillian: Sweetie, I'm going to come by later. You know that. Lizzie: All right. Lillian: And I'll be really mean to Bill. Lizzie: Ooh, I like that! Laughs Hey, you want to get a beer? Remy: No. No, I'm just hungry. Lizzie: Because I saw the look on your face when they were marching down the aisle, and I think you need a beer. Remy: You were there? Lizzie: Yeah. But I'm totally over him. Remy: Whatever. Lizzie: I am. If he wants to spend the rest of his life with a manipulative liar... Remy: Stop, stop! Lizzie: Hey, the truth hurts, okay? Remy: What does that even mean, Lizzie? Lizzie: Oh, you don't know? Okay, the baby is not Bill's... Remy: Okay... Lizzie: ...And he doesn't even care. Remy: Okay. What the hell are you talking about? Then whose baby is it? Lizzie: We have to ask the fertility clinic that question. Remy: You're making this up. Lizzie: Honestly, I don't have that good of an imagination. Happy Fourth! [SCENE_BREAK] Mallet: Wow, is that what I think it is? Marina: Uh, yeah, it's one of those moon bounce things. The kids will love it. Mallet: The kids? Marina: What? Cassie: Hey, thanks for coming! Laughter Wow, it's starting to look like a party around here. Josh: Yeah, yeah. It seems to be a hit. Nice job. Cassie: Ah, well... do you need some help? Josh: Um, yeah, actually-- can you find me something to put this stuff on? Cassie: Sure. Josh: I think it's ready? Thanks. Buzz: Need some help there? Josh: Hey. How are you? No, I think I've got it covered. Thank you. Buzz: Glad to hear it. Look, um.... Rick? Cassie: I don't think he's going to show. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: I think going to the Bauer barbecue could be fun. Bill: Really? Ava: Yeah. I just need to sit down and put my feet up for a little while. Bill: Oh, okay. Well, I'm going to be right back. Ava: Where you going? Bill: Ah, I just noticed that you were down low on the prenatal vitamins, so I'm going to just run and get you some... Ava: No, I'm fine. I have enough for a few days. Bill: No. I'll be right back. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: Alan, James, find us a good spot! I hope they heard me. This will be good... for both of us. Lizzie: I'm not going to be upset about a guy I don't care about anymore marrying someone he never cared about in the first place. Beth: Lizzie, talk to me. What's so interesting in your phone? Lizzie: This text that I got. The barbecue-- Cassie and Josh are hosting it, because apparently, Rick wasn't up to it. Alan: Well, James found us an excellent place right over there. Lizzie: Rick cancelled the barbecue. Beth: And it's my fault. Alan: Well, what's the difference? If he doesn't do it this year, he'll do it next year. Beth: The barbecue is going on, it's just going on some place else. Alan: Well, you see? So problem solved. Beth: But you don't understand. It's not the Bauer barbecue without Rick. I've got to go talk to him. Alan: Elizabeth, will you give your mother and me just a moment, please? Lizzie: Yeah. I'll just go check on James. Alan: Beth, believe it or not, I understand more than you think I do. It's terrible for Rick to lose you today, especially on your anniversary. Believe it or not, I actually feel for the guy. Beth: I-- I have to go convince him to have this party. You know, his life can't come to a screeching halt just because of me. And maybe I can help. Lizzie: Mom, come on, snap out of it. We all have to move on. I'm going to make some flowers, because we need a pretty little centerpiece for our picnic, and, um... keep an eye on her. [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: Happy Fourth. I said happy Fourth. Bill: I heard you. Lizzie: How are you? Bill: Great. Great. Lizzie: Well, you got your picture-perfect family, just like you wanted. Bill: You think? Lizzie: Yeah, I do. You found out the baby wasn't yours, and you married her anyway. That says a lot. Bill: I couldn't give it up, Lizzie. Lizzie: Well, you still have the company and the house. Bill: The baby. I love this baby. It's not what I thought, but it's what I want, so... Lizzie: I get it. Once you start loving a child... Okay, I've got to go. Bill: Don't. Lizzie: I can't stay. Bill: Lizzie, I can't... Lizzie: You can't what? Bill: Lizzie, I can't be without you. I can't be without you. I can't walk away from you. Lizzie: You already did. Bill: Stay. But we can fix this. We can fix it. Lizzie: Really? Bill: Yes. Lizzie: Do you remember this? Bill: Forget that. Lizzie: Forget that?! Bill: Just forget that right now. Tell me you do not feel this connection that we have? Okay? We can be together. We can fix this, okay? Lizzie: You know, I think that your wife might have something to say about that. Bill: We don't tell her. Don't tell her. We don't tell her. Lizzie: Okay, wow, um... you're acting insane right now. Bill: Listen to me, listen to me. I wish I said something to you sooner. But you are the only one. You are the one I want to be with, okay? And I just... I can't... I don't want to live without you. I want you to feel the same way about me, okay? Because you, Lizzie, are the only one. Just... I love you. I love you. Tell me you love me. Lizzie: Do you... are you asking me to have an affair? Bill: Lizzie, just tell me... just tell me that you love me. Lizzie: I... ...have to go. Bill: No, Lizzie, please don't. Lizzie, Lizzie, please, we can figure it out! Lizzie: There's nothing to figure out, Bill! [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Hey. How did you get in? I mean, I'm glad to see you... Remy: Nobody cares. Nobody even cares. Then why do you care? Ava: What are you talking about? I thought we were okay. Remy: I know what you did. I know about the baby. Ava: Please, I don't want you to mad at me. Remy: Don't touch me. Don't touch me. I thought that I got to you. Ava: You do... you have me. You understand me more than anybody... Remy: Then we're both in trouble, Ava! Ava: What was I supposed to do, huh? Listen to me. My life was spiraling out of control. My mom was dying. Bill left me... he moved on, okay? I had one shot at this. Remy: And you took it! Ava: Of course... Remy: You took the shot. Ava: I did. Remy: You know what? I thought you were something. I thought you were different. I thought I was something being around you, you know? I was wrong. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: Some barbecue you're having. Rick: It's Cassie and Josh's barbecue. What are you doing here? Beth: You have to go to the barbecue. It's not the real deal unless you're there. Rick: Beth, it really doesn't matter to me. I mean, if Cassie and Josh enjoy it, fine. They can do it every year. I don't care anymore. Beth: You know what? You're right. It doesn't matter where it is. But it does matter what it is. And what it is is you. It's you and it's Ed and Burt and Meta and Mike and Michelle and Maureen... Rick: I'm the only one that is left now, Beth. Beth: You know something? It's not something that you can hold in your hand, and it's not even something that you can describe, but it is important. It means a lot to me. To people. Just... just think about it, okay? Just think about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: Sigh Well, so much for our picnic. Alan: Well, we'll do something else, won't we, Peyton? Now, I want you to, um, look after your big sister here, okay? Because your mommy is going to be home real soon. I'm going to go down into the basement, so I'll be right back. Lizzie: Granddad, oh, my gosh, what happened? Alan: Well, I guess I-- I guess I fell. Lizzie: Are you okay? Alan: Yeah. Actually, I never felt... I never felt better. Happy Fourth! [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: All right, who wants more? Hey, hey, hey. Hey, look who's here! Cheers Frank: Just in time! Mallet: Rick! Rick, you've got to get on the grill. Josh won't wear the hat. Rick: Oh, he's not going to wear the hat? Josh: No. Hey, hey. Look at me. Tell me you're sticking around. Rick: I'm sticking around. Josh: Here's the hat, the spatula-- I'm going to go drink. Rick: This is a Bauer burger not a Josh burger. Josh: Happy Fourth of July. Rick: Happy Fourth, folks! [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: You're sure that you are okay? Alan: Yeah. I'm fine. I'm fine. Lizzie: And now you want to go to the barbecue? Alan: Yes, because I think it's the right thing to do. By the way, Elizabeth, where did you disappear to a while ago in the park? Lizzie: I just went for a walk. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Hey. Ava: Hey. Bill: So, uh... you ready? Ava: Yeah. We're both ready. Bill: Good, good, good. You sure? Ava: Yeah, are you kidding me? I don't want to miss out on the one day of the year the entire town looks forward to. And Frank called a little earlier. He said it's going to be at Josh and Cassie's. Bill: All right. All right. All right. Well, as long as you're sure, so... Ava: I want to show up. I want to show them what a great couple we are, right? Bill: Uh-huh. Ava: I mean, isn't that the entire point of having a huge wedding and all of the publicity and all that fancy stuff? Bill: Well, I mean... Ava: I-- I think if we're going to be a power couple, that we need to actually go out on the town and be a power couple on the town. Bill: Yeah. Right, no, you're right. I'm going to get changed. Ava: Oh, the vitamins? Bill: What? Ava: The vitamins? You went and got my vitamins? Bill: Yeah, I did. Right there. [SCENE_BREAK] Mallet: Happy Fourth, man. Remy: Happy Fourth. Rick: Do you want a beer? Remy: All right. Rick: Doesn't that look beautiful, son? Jude: Uh-huh. Rick: Yeah. See, here are life lessons, son. A woman likes a man who can cook a good burger. Jude: Uh-huh. Rick: Okay? You watching very closely? Jude: Yeah. Rick: All right, so, it's all in the wrist. Watch Daddy here. You scoop and you just sort of flip it. Jude: Ewwwww! Rick: Okay, no, no. It's the five-second rule. As long as there's nothing crawling on it. There you go. Jude: Gross! Rick: We'll give that to Alan, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Screaming and laughing Frank: All right, all right, ladies. Come on out of there. It's our turn. Mallet: Share! Hey, hey, hey. Josh: Look at me. Hello. Put some sunscreen on. You're going to get burned. Cassie: Oh, oh! Marina: Oh, it's the protective husband. Josh: Come out of there! Come on, come on, come on. Mallet: You two. Let's go. Come on. Marina: Those are fighting words! Mallet: Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Hey. Rick: Hey, Bill! Bill: Dr. Rick Bauer, everyone, on the grill! Is that safe? Rick: That's it, that's it Bill: Michelle called me. Said if you weren't here, I was supposed to go looking for you. So I'm glad you're here. Rick: Where's your beautiful wife? Bill: Where is she? Ladies' room. Stopped twice on the way over. Cassie: Ah, yes, the joys of being pregnant. Bill: Yes. On the bladder, as they say. Cassie: Excuse me. Lizzie! [SCENE_BREAK] Natalia: Want a plate? Alan: Yep. Natalia: I so do not fit in here. Alan: Please! I'm never invited to these things. I just show up. Natalia: Why? Alan: Well, you never know what's going to happen, that's why. One year my youngest son landed in a parachute on the Bauer lawn. Natalia: So you're saying I should just keep my eyes up on the sky? Alan: Yes. Besides, you know, I think that Gus would want us here today. Natalia: Gus. You know, I'd rather Gus didn't worry about us and just kind of keep an eye out on his son. Alan: Don't you worry about that. He is. Ah, will you excuse me just for a minute? Natalia: Uh-huh. Alan: Happy Fourth of July, Rick. I think it's great that you're having this barbecue, especially for your children's sake. Rick: Just trying to do the right thing for my kids, that's all. Beth: Uh, Alan, why don't we go get something to eat, huh? Alan: I also wanted to say I know what it's like to lose Beth. Rick: Oh, you do? Alan: Yeah. And if throwing this party can distract you a little, so be it. Now, I know that you two need time to talk, and I don't want to get in the way. So if you'll excuse me. Beth: Um... he actually had a good idea. Why don't we go for a walk? Rick: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Remy: I thought you were going to a picnic? Lizzie: Oh, uh, change of plans. Remy: About before, I... Lizzie: Uh-uh. No, no. Stop there. Nothing about Bill or Ava. Remy: Hear me out. Lizzie: I just don't want to talk about it today. Remy: I just want to say thank you. Lizzie: Huh? Remy: I just wish I knew yesterday, before I... before I asked her to come away with me and ditch the wedding. Lizzie: Laughs Oh, shut up! No, you didn't! Remy: Right before. Lizzie: Okay, well, she obviously said no. Remy: It was closer than you think. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Laughs See? I knew you'd have some fun, okay? Besides, Max gets his first Bauer burger. So this is... it will be good. Ava: Thank you for bringing me. Bill: Oh, well... Ava: You can go and mingle if you want. I'll be okay. Bill: Oh, in a minute. In a minute. In a minute. Okay... um, let's not... let's not do that. Ava: What? I thought that we were pretending to... Bill: No, you know, let's not... not here. Not now. Okay? Oh, what are you trying to do here, Ava? Ava: It was a simple kiss. Bill: Yeah? Well, nothing is simple anymore, okay? Ava: Oh, stop. Don't be like that. Bill: Well, I can't help it. Ava: I thought that's what you wanted. We're supposed to be newlyweds? Bill: Yeah. Ava: Most newlyweds can't keep their hands off of each other, Bill. I mean, come on, I thought that's what you wanted. I'm just... Bill: You're right. You're right. You're right. I'm sorry. Okay? I'm sorry. Okay, you know what we're going to do? There's a party outside. So we're going to go back out there, and we're going to have a good time. Okay? Ava: Okay. Bill: All right. Good, good, good. Good. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Big day, huh? Josh: Yeah. I'm really glad we were able to help Rick out. Cassie: Yeah. Maybe he helped us out. Josh: Nice turnout, too, don't you think? Cassie: What do you think happened to Reva? Josh: She said she might come later. And I think Jeffrey is working. Cassie: I think Jeffrey just hates picnics. Josh: His loss. Cassie: Well, I'm just glad to be doing something normal. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: You know, I had a best friend in high school. Maybe I'm idealizing that, too, but I don't think so. He was someone that I loved, and someone that I could always count on. Someone that I still love, and still count on. Oh, Rick, maybe we just... maybe we just reached too high. We should have just appreciated what we had. Rick: What did we have? Beth: Rick, did I... did I lose my best friend today? Because I really... I really hope that I didn't. I really hope that I didn't lose my best friend. Josh: All right, can I get everybody's attention, please, for just a minute? I promise I won't take up much of your time. But I do think somebody has got to make a speech. And I don't want it to be me, so where is Rick Bauer? There he is! Ladies and gentlemen, Rick Bauer! Cheers and applause Rick: Thank you. Thank you. That's overwhelming. Thank you, please. First of all, I want to thank Cassie and Josh for saving the day. And, quite frankly, getting me behind that grill, where I belong. Laughter Hey, listen, happy Fourth of July! Thank you all for coming. And that's all I'm going to say. No "Yankee Doodle" this year. Groaning Frank: Who, whoa, wait. No "Yankee Doodle Dandy," Rick? Come on. Lillian: Somebody has to remind us of why we really are here. I mean, not just to be with good friends and family and good food. But why we're here. Rick: Come on, Buzz, why don't you say something? Marina: Yeah, step up! Frank: Come on, Dad, you say something. Marina: Yeah. Mallet: Well, we are here for good food and friends, especially Cassie's cherry pie, which is pretty amazing. And we are all here, uh, for the moon bounce. Which, I've got to say, that thing has changed my life. But, um, I'm sure everybody wants to hear something else. So I'll let myself say it. Well, we're here today in a great land and in a wonderful town. And over 200 years ago, some pretty brilliant people conceived a dream, a dream for something better, a dream for all of us. Something that would connect us. Kind of like we're connected to those stars on the flag. And, um... our land and our country is a place of differences and divisions, but it's also a place of unity, and it's also a place where together we can shape our destiny. It's a pretty cool country, is what I'm trying to say. Frank: All right. Mallet: Here's to us, and here's to our country, and here's to the holiday that brings us all together! Cheers and applause "Yankee Doodle Dandy" music playing" Cheers and applause Rick: Happy Fourth of July, Springfield! [SCENE_BREAK] Coming up on "Guiding Light"... Josh: Have you and Jeffrey set a date? Reva: We're kind of unengaged. Mark: I never should have married her. It was only because I couldn't have you. Cassie was a mistake. You're the love of my life. Josh: Stop putting your version of us up there on that screen. Reva: I'm not interested in your husband, Cassie. It's just a movie. Cassie: In real life, I'm still with Josh.

Rick is talking a walk with a bag of 4th of July stuff when he gets a call from Ed. Rick is arguing about the annual Bauer BBQ. After his call he comes up on Beth. They wish each other a happy Anniversary. He tells her not to feel bad, they made it a year. He says he has no regrets. Alan and Lizzie are outside talking about the newspaper. Alan thought she'd be at the Bauer's BBQ. They are talking about marriages when looking at a photo of Bill and Ava on the front page of the paper. Bill and Ava are talking. He tells her he made an appointment to see a doctor. Ava is not happy. Beth visits Alan and Lizzie. She is feeling down. Lizzie tries to lift up her spirits. Alan suggests the 3 of them have their own July 4th tradition. Ava and Bill are at the hospital, Bill gets a call and takes it leaving Ava alone. Remy sees her sitting there and says hi and they chat a bit. At Company Buzz is on the phone and Lillian is at the bar with Natalia. Soon Mallet arrives. Natalia is feeling uneasy. Buzz tells her to have fun. Lizzie arrives and Lillian is glad to see her. Remy stops by Company. Lizzie starts in on him about Ava. Remy tells her to stop. Lizzie is taking a walk and runs into Bill. They talk about the wedding, baby, and the company. She tells him he's got it all. Bill tells her that is what he thought he wanted. They then just look ahead. Bill then looks at Lizzie and tells her she is the one he wants. He asks her to tell him she loves him. Remy visits Ava at the mansion. They get into an argument. Remy tells her in short he thought she was something, he then says he was wrong. Beth is with Rick remembering the old Bauer BBQ s with Ed, Bert, Maureen, and him. Rick tells her he is the only one left. Ava and Bill are talking about being a "Power Couple". Ava suggests they go out on the town to project a happy couple. Rick and Jude are seeing to the hamburgers and hot dogs. Josh is having fun with Marina and Cassie. Alan tells Natalia a story of a long ago BBQ that he was at. Alan later encounters Rick and thanks him for the Bauer BBQ even if it is for the children's sake. Rick smiles and thanks him. Lizzie and Remy are at the BBQ. Remy thanks her for making him see what he missed. Bill and Ava are inside a house not far from the BBQ and Lizzie looks in on them through a door's window and doesn't like what she sees and leaves. Josh wonders where Cassie went and goes looking for her. He finds her and they decide to talk. Beth and Rick steal a few minutes together alone and talk. Josh then gets the guests together and has Rick make a speech. Rick doesn't know what to say. Lillian speaks up saying someone has to say something about why they are really here. Mallet speaks up. Yankee Doodle is now being played as we see some of the cast having fun. Happy 4th of July it ends....

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[First minute or two were pre-empted due to news of the London bombings.] Cassie: And now look at us on the same page, sitting here making out and ordering the same food. Jeffrey: Yeah, we're even on the same page about your assumed-to-be ex. Now he needs to get out of the picture and leave you alone. Cassie: Yep, that's going to happen. It is, because Dinah is going to come through for us. She is. She's going to go to the police. She's going to tell them that he kidnapped her. They're going to arrest Edmund. He is going to be out of my baby's life and out of our lives. Jeffrey: Well, then things are looking up. Cassie: Don't jinx us. [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: Now come on. What's it going to be? Am I going to turn you in and ruin your shot of being Daddy of the Year, or are you going to go ahead and jump in the bed with me and get rid of this yuckiness. Edmund: I never kidnapped you. It'll be your word against mine. Dinah: Laughs Okay, well, one liar against another liar. I don't know, I think that they're going to believe the pregnant liar. Edmund: A pregnant liar with a history of mental instability who was once a fugitive from the law on murder charges. Dinah: Where are you going? Edmund: To take a deep breath to keep from strangling you. Dinah: You'll be back. I know you will. Oh, you know what? We won't be needing you much longer. Before we know it, I'll be carrying Edmund's baby for real. [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: To Marissa You never stood a chance, mom. Tammy: Hey. I'll have... never mind. I'll sit at a table. Jonathan: Tammy? Who died? Tammy: Not now. I'm not in the mood. Jonathan: Where's your boyfriend? Don't tell me you and Sandy got into a fight? Oh, about what? Sandy: You still want him? Every time you two are in a room together, I see it. Jonathan: Come on, spill it, Cuz. Don't tell me you caught Sandy with another girl? Tammy: Sandy did do something to hurt me, okay? But it's my fault. Because I hurt him just as bad. Jonathan: How? Tammy: It doesn't matter. You just shouldn't hurt the people you love. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: So, why don't you go inside and grab a table and I'll be in a minute. He's gone. Well, was I right? Olivia: That's Alfred. That's Jonathan's adoptive father. Reva: Oh, my God. Olivia: How long has he been here, Reva? Reva: A long time. Olivia: Doing what? Reva: I don't know. Olivia: He was your boss? Reva: Just doesn't make sense. I mean, Jonathan... Olivia: What about Jonathan? Reva: All this time I thought that Nate was... Olivia: No, no. There is no Nate. Reva: Okay, not Nate. He's Alfred, the man who has been beating on my kid. Olivia: And he probably killed my sister. Reva: I want him to suffer. [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: Hey, what did Sandy do to you? Tammy: None of your business. Jonathan: Well, let me tell you something. If you told him off as good as you told me off in the barn the other day, you're rid of that dude for good. Tammy: I wish I could say the same about you. Jonathan: Yeah. Well, you're better off without Sandy, because he's nothing. Tammy: What is it with you, J.B.? Why are you so cruel? I don't want to hear that I'm mean because I was abused garbage anymore, because I don't buy it. I think you get some kind of a sick thrill out of hurting people. Zoë: Sandy. Hi, Honey. Did you miss me? Tammy: Sandy? Jonathan: Do I know you? Zoë: Don't tell me you haven't told her. Sandy's with me now, Tammy. Tammy: I have news for you. This isn't Sandy. Zoë: That's not what he said when I was in his bed. Tammy: Meet Jonathan. Jonathan: Scram, Zoë. Get out of here. I said, beat it. Tammy: He used you to hurt me. Zoë: You lying jerk. Tammy: That's the girl I thought Sandy was with. You set this whole thing up, didn't you? You made me think that Sandy's cheating on me. Jonathan: I didn't make you think anything. You thought it because you wanted to think it. Tammy: You are such A... Jonathan: What? Tammy: You couldn't find another target this time, huh? What did I ever do to you? Jonathan: Nothing. You've done nothing. Tammy: Then why, Jonathan? Why? Why is it so hard for you to see other people happy? Or is it just that you can't stand to see me being with anybody else? [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: I have something to ask you. Jeffrey: What? Phone rings Cassie: Oh. Jeffrey: Who is it? Cassie: It's Edmund. He can leave a message. Okay. Jeffrey: What? Cassie: Here. Jeffrey: What's that? Cassie: Okay, like, all of the parents get together throughout the summer and they throw parties for the kids. And now it's my turn to throw a party. And I know kids' thing is not really your scene, but I thought just maybe that you would... bad idea. I'll just take it back. Jeffrey: What, what... did I say that? Cassie: No, but your face said that. Jeffrey: Well, then you don't know my face very well at all, because RJ happens to be one of my bestest friends in the whole world, and as matter of fact, he liked me before you did. So I would be very honored to come to his party. Cassie: You would? Jeffrey: Yes, I would. And since we're dispensing invitations. One for you. Cassie: This is a grown-up party. Jeffrey: Hm. It's, you know, a political thing. It's good for my career and all that. They're even giving out awards. And what do you know, one of them is for me. Cassie: Really? Jeffrey: Yeah. It's black tie. But the chow apparently will be very good, and there will be dinner and... Cassie: I would love to go to this dinner with you. But, Jeffrey, it's the same night as RJ's party. [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: Hey. Calmer now? You know, I didn't realize that this was going to be such a struggle for you. You know, get laid, go to jail. Tough one. I know. Edmund: Okay. Far be it for me to turn down sex with a beautiful woman. Dinah: Laughs Okay, well, I'm also the mother of your child. Let's not forget that. Edmund: No, the woman who's carrying my child. Let's go. I'll go for it. Why not? Just don't be under any illusions, Dinah. Every second I'm with you I'll be thinking about Cassie. Dinah: Laughs Oh. No. No, you won't. Edmund: Oh. Dinah: Mm-mm. Knock at the door Come in. Bill: Is this a bad time? Edmund: No. Couldn't be better, actually. Think about what I said, Dinah. Bill. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: How'd you figure it out? Reva: I don't know. It was just something. Olivia: Well, good for you. I'm calling the cops. Reva: No, Olivia. You can't. We have no proof. We have no evidence that he's committed any crimes, and then he's going to escape and we've lost the element of surprise. Olivia: What do you suggest? You're going to go on some vigilante mission on your own? Reva: You know what? I have to find a way to keep him away from my son. Olivia: Reva, come on. What makes you think that he won't hurt you, too? Reva: Wow, all of this concern about my personal safety now. I'm touched. Olivia: I didn't help my sister. She was in trouble. I didn't... I didn't help her. I didn't help Jonathan. I'm just not going to make the same mistake with you. Reva: Olivia, if we call the police, it's going to spook Nate, and we'll never know why he was here or why he's all of sudden latched on to me. Olivia: Laughs I love how you make everything about you. My sister is dead. And he's the one who probably killed her. Now, I'm calling... Nate: Reva? You're off the phone, good. Come inside so we can order. Reva: You know that call I made, I have to go and do something. Nate: Right now? Reva: Yeah. I know. I'm sorry. Rain check? Nate: All right. I suppose it's for the best. I should be getting back to the bar. We're short-staffed now that I've lost my favorite bartender. Reva: Oh, well, you know flattery will get you nowhere, buddy. Nate: Laughs we'll see about that. Olivia: Oh, my goodness. It's all making sense to me now. I see why you want to handle this on your own, why you're taking is so personally. But I'm sorry. Either you turn your boyfriend in, or I will. [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: Little brother in the house. Bill: Yes. Dinah: It's good to see you. Bill: Dinah, why was Edmund here? Okay, this guy just tried to kidnap you. Why would you let him in? Dinah: He's the father of my child, okay? He wanted to talk to me about something. Bill: What does he have to talk to you about? Dinah: It's nothing. Bill: Okay. Dinah: Okay? Bill: All right. Dinah: He's gone. Now you're here. Excellent. So is it official? Bill: Is what...? Dinah: Did you adopt Emma. Bill: Yes, you are an aunt. Dinah: Cheers Bill: And I am a dad. My goodness, yes. Dinah: Hey. I'm happy for you. Bill: Well, thank you very much. Dinah: LB, my gosh, you have found yourself a wife, you've got a child, you're married. When did this all happen? Bill: I have no idea, but it feels pretty damn good, I've got to tell you. Dinah: I bet it does. Bill: But listen to me. Speaking of family, I have to ask you something. Please, please sit. How would my favorite sister like to do me a favor? Dinah: Oh, okay. Well, I'm going to call Mindy. Bill: Well, I'm talking about you, so don't you move, all right? Now, are you up for it or what? Dinah: Well, depends. Bill: All right. Well, you heard about Olivia's sister Marissa, right? Dinah: Yeah. Yeah. Which is awful. What, did she drown? Bill: Well, yes. And Olivia is a mess. Dinah: I can only imagine. Bill: My goal right now is to put a smile on Olivia's face, and I'm pulling out all the stops. Now, I have this idea of having a family photo session. This is something that I won and I haven't used it and I just feel like I have to surprise... Dinah: Laughs Bill: Don't laugh, because I want to surprise Olivia with this. And I need this to work. Dinah: Aw. That's very sweet. You know what? I think she's going to love it. Bill: You think so? Dinah: Yeah. Yeah, okay. How can I help? Bill: Well, I want you to be a part of it. Dinah: You want me to be in the photo? Bill: Yes. It's a family photo and you are family, so I want you there. Dinah: With Emma and Olivia? Bill: Yes. Dinah: Look, Bill... Bill: Dinah, please. Dinah: Bill, Hi. Bill: What? Dinah: Dinah Marler? I'm a reject of Springfield. I think that it would be bad luck for me to be in the photo. Bill: Okay, see what you're doing right there? I don't want to hear that, this pity thing, okay? Because you are my sister, and I love you, and I am proud of you. Dinah: Well, don't be. Bill: Well, I am. Dinah: I mean, don't be, Bill, because I do not deserve it, okay? I am a liar, and I'm a fraud. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Jeffrey, I really want to go to this dinner with you, but it's... Jeffrey: It's okay, Cassie. Cassie: I don't know how to change RJ's party. Jeffrey: No, it's fine. Cassie: Five different parents got together, and we all came up with this date. Jeffrey: Cassie. Cassie: Two other set of parents changed their whole vacation for the summer just so they could come to the party. Jeffrey: Really, it's okay. I didn't want to wear the penguin suit, anyway. Cassie: Wear the penguin... no, wait. No. No, no, no. Jeffrey: No, what? Cassie: You can't not go to your dinner because of some silly kid party. Jeffrey: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait a minute. First of all, it's not silly, and secondly, I don't remember asking your permission. Cassie: You're getting an award. Jeffrey: So one of my associates can accept it for me. They can say that I had a family obligation or something. Cassie: Wow. Jeffrey: Yeah. I mean... I didn't mean... Cassie: No. No, no. Jeffrey: Because I'm not... Cassie: No, no. We're not your family, and I know how important your work is to you. Jeffrey: Well, RJ is important to me, too. It's... I mean, his social development is important to me, too. I mean, shouldn't he have a male presence there? That's all I'm saying. Cassie: You mean like a father figure. Jeffrey: Look, just... uh... there's going to be a bunch of moms there, right? I mean, they're going to play games, aren't they? Cassie: Yeah, so? Jeffrey: So boys should be with boys and the... Cassie: There will be other parties. Jeffrey: Oh, yeah? When? Cassie: Okay, let's compromise. Why don't you come over to my place afterwards and you can have cake and ice cream with me and RJ, and we will give you a blow-by-blow description of every single thing that happened at the party. Jeffrey: Are you sure? Cassie: I'm sure. Jeffrey: I mean, because, you know, I could... you know. Cassie: I said I was sure! Laughs Edmund: Anything I can do to help? [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: I want to be with you as little or as much as you want to be with me. Tammy: What does that mean? Jonathan: It means you don't want to be with me, and I don't want to be with you. Right? Tammy: Don't look at me like that. Jonathan: Hey. I tried to walk away. Tammy: Then why do you keep doing everything in your power to break me and Sandy up? Sandy: Tammy? Is everything okay here? Tammy: Sandy. I'm so sorry. I accused you of being with that girl, and I should have believed you. Sandy: You believe me now? Tammy: It was Jonathan. He set the whole thing up. He pretended to be you and he took the girl to your place and he made sure that I found out about it. Sandy: What? Jonathan: You borrowed my life for a while, Sandy, so I took yours. Tammy: No, Sandy, don't. He is so not worth it. Just forget about him, okay? We can just forget about this whole stupid thing. Pretend it never happened. Sandy: But it did happen, Tammy. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: Nate was my boss. Olivia: I think it was more than that. Reva: Yeah, well, why does it matter? Olivia: Why does it matter? Your cozying up to the same sick animal that probably killed my sister and hurt your son. Reva: Okay! What happened... the truth... Olivia: What is the truth with you? Reva: The truth is that Nate came along at a time... well, he was very charming, okay? And we got along. Olivia: Oh, my God. He came on to you and you fell for it. Reva: I was... I was vulnerable, okay? Or needy, I don't know. Stupid. But he was there. Olivia: Did you two actually... Reva: No. Nothing happened between us. But he paid attention to me. He was interesting and he was funny and he made me feel beautiful when I needed it. But I was just stupid enough to believe that maybe he was... you know... Olivia: He did the same thing with my sister in the beginning. He was very sweet. I remember watching them at their wedding, exchanging their vows, and my sister was glowing. She had never looked so happy. And we thought he was such a catch. Reva, does Jonathan know that he's here? Reva: Yeah. He has for a long time. Olivia: He didn't tell you about it? Reva: No. But then we've been at odds with each other. But I can't believe that if Nate wanted to hurt me, that Jonathan would be protecting him. Olivia: Are you really sure about that? Jonathan has been covering for Alfred for a very, very long time. Jonathan could know that Alfred killed Marissa. Reva: No. I don't believe that. Olivia: All right. Well, this is making sense. When Jonathan was little, Alfred would walk into the room, and I just thought it was a healthy dose of respect. Jonathan was showing him that he was afraid of him. Reva: You know, he was just starting to get his act together here until Alfred showed up. But now, you know, he's back to square one. He's angry and he's hurt and he's lashing out. I can't... I can't let him near my son, this guy, until I do what has to be done. Olivia: And what is that? Reva: Get my son and your sister the justice they deserve. Olivia: Okay, I know what he's capable of. Reva: Then help me figure out some way we can nail this guy, because that's the only way we're going to be able to get the bastard! Just help me! Olivia: All right. ? Don't make me regret trusting you. This has to be between us, okay? Olivia: Okay. Reva: Thanks. I'll be in touch. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Dinah, you've done some stuff, okay? Who hasn't. But that is all behind you now. You have changed. You are a different person now. Dinah: People don't change, Bill. Bill: Yes, people do. They can. The smart ones can. And you're one of the smart ones. Dinah: You know what? I'm smart. I know I'm smart, you know? I get several things but the one thing I can't get is love and the whole feelings thing. I'm not good... Bill: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait. Is that... come over here. Come to my office again. Where is all this coming from? Huh? You have changed. You have and that little bambino that you're carrying right there, that is living proof. Now, I have no idea why you did it, but I can tell you this, it's going to make Cassie and Edmund very happy. That's going to make you happy, it will. Because that's what children do. They connect us. They make us better than we were before. That's what that's going to do. Dinah: You're right. Babies connect people, don't they? Bill: Hey, I know that you wanted to be a mom for a long time. I know that. And listen to me. Listen to me. That is going to happen. You are going to find someone who is good and who loves you for who you are. You got that? Dinah: Yeah, man, that's what I want. You know that's always what I wanted. Bill: Well, guess what? It's going to happen. It is going to happen, it will. But listen to me: You have to do something for me right now and get your butt cleaned up because we have a photo session to get to. Come on. Dinah: Bill, I can't. No, I'm not going to go. Bill: Yes. Dinah: No, I'm not going to go. Bill: Yes. Yes, please. Dinah: It's so sweet of you to ask me, it really is, but you know, if it was Mom and Billy, then it would maybe make sense for me to go, but I'm not going to do this. Bill: I want you there. Dinah: This time around, it should be you and Olivia. Bill: Dinah, I want you there. Dinah: No. No. Now, go. You go on and you give yourself some time to change this tie that you have on, and th [SCENE_BREAK] Edmund: You two seem to be having a scheduling dilemma. Cassie: Um, no. We're... Jeffrey: We've got it all worked out, Edmund. Thanks. Edmund: But it's not the ideal solution, now, is it? Let's see. Cassie, you'd like to go to the awards ceremony with Jeffrey, help him celebrate his big honor, now, wouldn't you? Cassie: You were eavesdropping. Edmund: You should go, Cassie. Have fun. I can supervise RJ's party for you, if you'd like. I wouldn't mind at all. In fact, I'd enjoy it. Cassie: You're not invited, Edmund. Edmund: So invite me. Cassie: Thank you, but no. Edmund: Ah. Right. Don't know why I bothered. Jeffrey: What was that all about? Cassie: I don't know but I'm going to find out. Jeffrey: Down, down, down, girl. Don't bite. That's what he wants. Cassie: What the hell was that? You are so smug, do you know that? Edmund: Smug? Cassie: Yes, smug. Because you think you're going to be able to keep the baby from me now. Edmund: Cassie, how does my offering to bail you out of a scheduling conflict have anything to do with the baby? I was trying to do you a favor. Let's face it, Jeffrey O'Neil is hardly the domestic type. Cassie: You don't know anything about Jeffrey O'Neil. Edmund: I wasn't criticizing him, Cassie. I wasn't criticizing him. I'm sure Mr. O'Neil will do his very best to be the kind of man you need in your life. I just don't think he's up to the task. I don't think he has it in him. He's incapable of commitment, Cassie. And not just with you but with any woman. And he has a history to prove it. So I think while you're counting my past against me, maybe you should give a long, hard look at Jeffrey O'Neil's, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Tammy: What happened was that Jonathan purposely tried to break us up. We can't let him do that, because if we do, then he wins. Sandy: You see? Right there, that's the problem. If we break up, it's because Jonathan won. If we stay together, we beat Jonathan. In your mind, everything is about Jonathan and that's what's between us. That's the real issue. Tammy: No, but I told you, I don't care about him. Sandy: You don't think you do. Tammy: And? What? No matter how much I deny it, you're still not going to believe me? Sandy? What's happening here? Are you walking away from me? Nate: Your shiner's healing up nicely. Laughs Come on, son. You practically accused me of murdering your mother. I couldn't let that go, could I? Laughs Pals again? Tammy: Sandy, you can't mean that. You can't let Jonathan come between us. Sandy: I'm not dumping you, Tammy. Tammy: You're not? Sandy: I just think we should take a break. Tammy: That is the same thing and you know it. You're just trying to let me down easy. Sandy: I'm sorry, I don't know what else to say, here. Tammy, I still care about you, but what kind of future can we have if you doubt me so easily. Tammy: Jonathan did everything he possibly could to put those doubts in my mind. Sandy: And he succeeded in putting doubts in mine. Nate: You know, I would deem it disrespectful for you not to shake your father's hand. Do you not hear me? Sandy: That's it. Tammy: Sandy! Stop it! Jonathan: Tammy! Tammy: Stop it! Sandy: That's it! Jonathan: Come on! Tammy: Stop it! Stop it! Jonathan: Come on! Tammy: Stop it! [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: What did you say to Cassie? Edmund: Why are you so concerned, Mr. O'Neil? Does Cassie seem upset to you? Or does she just seem quiet? Because that's the way she gets when she's thinking. Jeffrey: Thinking about what? Edmund: Maybe about the offer I made to her about her child did I do something? Did I do something wrong? Edmund: All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Edmund: All right. You go to Cassie and tell her I never kidnapped you. Dinah: Okay, so once I hold up my end of the deal, how do I know you're going to hold up yours, so to speak? Edmund: Because when your end's up, mine just won't stay down. Edmund: Deal? Dinah: Yeah. Deal. [SCENE_BREAK] Nate: Enough! Come on. Reva: Stop it! Stop! Jonathan: He started it. Sandy: He started it. Reva: I don't care who started it. Just walk away. Now! Jonathan: Nobody lays a hand on me! Reva: Stop it! Jonathan: Nobody! Reva: Tammy! Tammy, please. Tammy: Sandy, come on. Reva: Go, now. Go. Please. Don't. Are you all right? What happened? Jonathan: I know you're not going to believe me, but he started it. Reva: All I care about is that you're all right. You're going to have bruises on top of bruises. Jonathan: Don't baby me. I'm going to be fine. Reva: But... Jonathan: Stay away. Nate: That's... that's his second bar fight. The poor kid doesn't know when to stop. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: Oh, you know what? I think I forgot my invitation to my party on the table. Cassie: No, you put it in your pocket. I saw you. Jeffrey: No, this is the invitation to RJ's party. Cassie: Oh. And I have yours. Well, you can keep... Jeffrey: Here. Take mine. Cassie: So, are we on the same page again? Jeffrey: Cassie, you know, I really don't want all this [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: Okay. Perfect time of the month. Good, good, good. Before long, Edmund will not know what hit him. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Is it my tie? Is that what... Olivia: No, it's a lovely tie. I just love you. Bill: I love you. I love you so much. But I need something from you, and that's a smile, honey. Do you think you can do that? Because these photographers, that's what they want in pictures, for some reason, is a smile. So can you smile and say cheese? Hm? [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: My son is so messed up. I don't know what to do. Well, you know, never mind. That's a rhetorical question. I need a drink. Nate: Well, you look good behind that bar. Laughter Reva: Yeah, baby. Oh, yeah. I do, don't I? It feels good, too. It feels like this is where I belong. I never should have left. Nate: Now, Reva, don't you tease. You're dangling a juicy steak in front of a starving man. Reva: I'm not teasing. So what do you say? I want my job back. If you'll have me. [SCENE_BREAK] Sandy: I'll do it. Tammy: Sandy, don't be like that. Come on, you just told me that you still care about me. Sandy: I do. But I can't be with you, Tammy. Not like this. [SCENE_BREAK] Nate: You're serious about this? Reva: Completely. Nate: You know, this isn't going to sit well with Josh. Reva: He'll understand. Joshua wants me to be happy, and he knows this job makes me happy. And now that we have the ground rules clear, what's the harm? Nate: None. I'm just surprised. You were so determined to steer clear of this place, and me. What changed your mind? Reva: Well, let's just say I have a new perspective. So, is the job still mine? Nate: All I can say is, welcome back, Reva. _Next, on "Guiding Light." _ Lizzie: I'm spending my first night alone with you. I wouldn't miss that for anything. Oh, yeah. Mel: They're going to want to know how to find Harley. Rick: Any word on Harley? Buzz: Where's Harley? Alan: Stay away from Gus. Mallet: You can't go see Gus. Gus: You're going to regret this! Mel: Alan sent Sebastian to kill Harley? Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Alan: No.

Reva finds out that Nate is Alfred. After arguing with Olivia, the two agree to keep it a secret until after Reva gets revenge. Cassie and Jeffery discuss upcoming parties. Dinah and Edmund come to an agreement about her silence in regards to the kidnapping. Bill visits his sister and asks her to be part of a family portrait he's doing. He surprises Olivia with the photography shoot and they both seem extremely happy. Reva asks Nate for her old job back. Tammy finds out that Jonathan set her up to think that Sandy was cheating on her. Sandy breaks up with Tammy and later gets into a fight with Jonathan.

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Alan: I couldn't let him destroy everything that I'd worked for all my life, take the children, my grandchildren, the future of Spaulding, and leave me all alone with nothing. I was the only one who could save the family, save us all. Gus: Dad... Alan: When I pulled the trigger and he fell, and I looked at him, I saw him as he was, just like a child. Gus: Dad, listen to me. Alan: No! No. I am tired of listening. I am tired of talking. Now that you know everything, you're not going to use it against me. You're not going to hurt me. I will never, never let you do that. Never! Never! Gunshot Mallet: That was a warning shot. The next one drops you. Put the gun down. [SCENE_BREAK] April: You look kind of down. Can I buy you another drink? Sandy: Uh, that's okay. April: A friendly drink? Sandy: Sure. Why not? Why don't we get a table? I'll be there in just a second. Tammy: So this is how you take a break? Sandy: Let's not do this now. Tammy: One fight, Sandy, and now you're, what, trying to get some? Doesn't what we have mean more than that? Sandy: It's not the fight. It's what the fight was about: Your thing for Jonathan. Tammy: It's not a "thing," it's just... Sandy: And you've got to figure that out. I can't do it for you, and I can't do it with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: Reva here? Cassie: No. Jonathan: Well, I got a call saying to meet here. Cassie: Yeah, that was me. I thought if you knew, you'd never show up. Jonathan: Nice trick. Bye-bye. Cassie: Wait a minute. Wait. Jonathan: Look, I don't need another earful about what a piece of scum you think I am. I've been getting that enough lately, okay? Cassie: From who? Jonathan: It doesn't matter. I'm out. Cassie: Wait. Look, I'm not here to tell you what I think about you, Jonathan, because you know already. I need your help. You may be the only person who can help me. Edmund: Sobs This... this is my baby. This is my child, my hopes, my dreams. The child I was going to have with Cassie! This is it? What did you do, Dinah? What did you do? Dinah: Whimpers Edmund: You were pregnant, Dinah. You were pregnant. The embryo took. I spoke to the doctor. You were carrying my child! I saw the sonogram! What the hell did you do? Dinah: I didn't do anything, Edmund. Edmund: Liar! Liar. You killed me, Dinah. You've killed me. You lying, miserable... Dinah: I lost her. I lost her. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It was my dream, too. Howling sobs [SCENE_BREAK] Gus: Put it down, Dad. Gus: Put it down, Dad. Alan: Warden, thank goodness you showed up when you did. Mallet: Save it. I heard everything from the kitchen. You shot Phillip Spaulding. Alan: It doesn't matter what you heard, Warden. It's their word against mine, and they will never convince the authorities. Lizzie: Granddad? Harley: They all heard you, Alan. They heard everything. Gus: It's over. [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: You need me to help you? Okay, I'm game. I'm at least curious. Cassie: Look, Jonathan, it's about Edmund, okay? He's trying to keep my baby away from me even before it's born. Jonathan: Really? I thought he was such a good guy. Cassie: I'm not going to let him do this to me, but the only way to stop him will be to prove that he's an unfit parent. Jonathan: And what does this have to do with me? Cassie: Okay, look, Dinah was supposed to help me, but she can't. And you can. Now, I heard that you got beat up, and the last time that happened, Edmund did it. Jonathan: And? Cassie: Well, I want you to press charges. He did this, right? Jonathan: No. Sorry to say, it wasn't him this time. Cassie: Sighs That's not going to help me in court. Jonathan: Oh, boo-freaking-hoo. I'm so sorry to disappoint you, Aunt Cassie. Maybe I'd be a better help if I let Edmund bash my brains in. You know what? Let me get on that. Let me see if I can rile the guy up. Cassie: Oh, Jonathan, give me a break. Jonathan: You people are unbelievable. What the hell is it with this family? You guys only give two squats about me when you need something from me. Cassie: I'm going to do whatever it takes to hold on to my baby. Jonathan: Oh, the baby, the baby, the baby. There is no... way you even deserve to have a baby. You know, Edmund either. And the only fit parent that I see around here is Dinah. Cassie: Scoffs Oh, my God. You can't mean that. Jonathan: Yes, I do. Maybe I should help her hold on to this baby. Cassie: Get out of here. Jonathan: That I can help you with. [SCENE_BREAK] Edmund: You said "her," that you lost "her." The baby was a girl? A daughter. A daughter. Dinah: I wanted to tell you. I couldn't find the words. I didn't know how. Edmund: So this happened, what, weeks ago? Dinah: Yeah. I woke up with horrible cramps, and then I started bleeding a whole lot. I think it was the stress. My mother and father, all this tension and stuff. I could feel the stress building up, I really could. But I lost her. I lost her, and I did everything I knew to do to hold on to her, but I couldn't. It wasn't enough. Edmund: You couldn't find the words to tell me? The words... Dinah: I couldn't bear to break your heart. I wanted to protect you for as long as I could because I care for you, and you have to know that. Edmund: I had a girl. I had a baby girl. [SCENE_BREAK] Mallet: I'll call it in, get things moving. Gus, keep an eye on him. Alan: Why... why are you all looking at me that way? You know I would never hurt Phillip. Beth: Oh, Alan. Harley: They all heard you, Alan. Alan: I feared for my life. I would have said anything to keep Harley from doing the same thing to me as she did to Phillip. Gus: You shot Phillip right in this room. You covered it up, and you tried to pin the blame on her. You know it, and we all know it. Alan: This is pure entrapment. It will never stand up in court. You set me up. Olivia: Who haven't you set up, you lying, selfish, murderous bastard? You made our lives hell. You're going to pay for this. I want him to pay for this! Lizzie: Wait! Just shut up! Granddad, look me in the eye and tell me the truth. Did you shoot Daddy? Beth: Lizzie... Lizzie: No, Mom, stop it. I need to talk to Granddad. Alan: Sweetheart, you know me. Lizzie: And I know when you're lying. I can see it in your eyes. Alan: I'm telling you the truth. Lizzie: Oh, my God. You did it. You killed Daddy! You took him away from us! Alan: Elizabeth, don't let them... Lizzie: No! Alan: Don't let them turn you against me. That's what they're trying to do. Lizzie: You shot him right in this room. How long did it take you? How long were you pointing it at him? Did he tell you to stop? He wouldn't even think you would do it. He loved you. You said you loved him, and then you did it. Alan: I do! Lizzie: Oh, you murdered him! I can't wait to see you pay. Sobbing [SCENE_BREAK] Edmund: Don't touch me. Dinah: You know what? You lost your child, but that doesn't mean you have to lose your dream. You could have another child, because I can give you that. Edmund: Is that why you've been so desperate to sleep with me? Trying to have another child, is that it? Dinah: I thought it would make it easier when you heard about me losing the baby, that maybe if another one was along the way... Edmund: Yeah-- just with you as the mother this time. Dinah: I'm strong, and I'm fertile, and I love you, and I think that those are three pluses to being a mom. Edmund: Oh, God. Just please don't joke about this. Dinah: Edmund, I'm not joking. You want to be a father. And now is your chance to have it with someone who's going to love you no matter what. We can make a baby tonight, right now. If you say yes, I can give you everything you want. Edmund: Another little girl? Dinah: Could be. Edmund, I'm sorry. This is a shock, this is a huge shock, I know. But we could start a family, and it would be a way for both of us to get over it, you know? It would be good for both of us. We both want to be parents. And I know that I could bring a child into this world. I know it. They say it's a good thing to conceive a baby out of love. Edmund: As opposed to need? Dinah: It has broken my heart to lose that child. Those feelings are real. They are very real, so I'm very sure of my motivation. Our family and our life together can begin right now, tonight. Edmund: I still want to spend the rest of my life with Cassie. Does that bother you? Dinah: I think that would change. If I got pregnant, I think that that closeness can turn into love. And I think that we could be happy, Edmund. Edmund: I have to go. [SCENE_BREAK] April: I'll be right back. Don't go anywhere. Sandy: Okay. Tammy: I hope this isn't your way of getting some sort of payback because of Jonathan. What's her name, anyway? Sandy: April. And no, I'm not trying to hurt you or make you jealous. Tammy: Sandy, we can work this out. Let's just go somewhere and... Sandy: Talking isn't going to change anything. And it's okay. I don't blame you. It's probably my fault. Tammy: Yours? Sandy: Yeah, I pushed too hard. I put too much pressure on us to be something that you weren't ready for. And it's good that we didn't go any farther, because now we can just pull back, be friends. Everything's cool. Tammy: Is that really what you want? To be friends? Sandy: Maybe friends, that's just the best thing for us. Tammy: No. You know that's not true. Sandy: Tammy. Tammy: Look, I'll get a drink, and we can all hang out together. [SCENE_BREAK] Edmund: Hello, Cassie. Cassie: I was just thinking about you. Edmund: May I come in? Cassie: Josh and Reva aren't here. Edmund: It's all right. I've come to see you. There's something I have to tell you, something very important. [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: I don't want to hear another word from you. Gus: Well, I do. I'd like you to finish your confession. Alan: All right, I will finish my confession. I confess to doing everything in my power to protect my family. Beth, I want you to explain that to Elizabeth, and also explain to her that Harley has framed her grandfather. Harley: Alan, you did it. You shot your son-- the heart and soul of your family, the man that you claimed to love more than anybody else in the world. Alan: I do love them. Harley: Then you know what? Do your family a favor. Do this whole town a favor, and when the police get here, confess-- again, actually. God, it's the only way any of us are going to heal. Mallet: Frank's on his way, with backup. Alan: Oh, Harley, your poor brother. Arresting you is a full-time job, isn't it? Harley: You didn't hear a word I just said to you, did you? Gus: You can't fight this anymore, Alan. Alan: You have nothing on me. Harley: You confessed! Alan: Where's the evidence? This note from Wallace? You have absolutely nothing that ties me directly to the murder. Alexandra: That is not entirely true. I have something. _Next on "Guiding Light"... _ Cassie: This baby is going to tie us together for the rest of our lives. Edmund: You really have no idea what you're saying. Dinah: Why is it so hard to, you know, get over someone that you love so much? Frank: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. [SCENE_BREAK] Tammy: You want to scream at me? Tell me how I hurt you? Go ahead, give it to me. Sandy: That's not how I feel. Tammy: Then do something, anything, other than acting like there was never all that much between us. We both know that that's a lie. Sandy: You know how much I care about you. That hasn't changed. Tammy: Then why does everything else have to? I don't want to lose what we have, Sandy? Don't you dare tell me that it's already gone. Sandy: Is Jonathan gone? And how you feel about him? Tammy: I'm sorry about that. I didn't ask for it, and I want it gone. I wish I didn't have a past and stuff from it that still haunts me, but I do. That's just how it is. Sandy: And I'm telling you how it is for me. Tammy: You're more important to me, Sandy, and I'm not just saying that. Just, please, let me prove it to you. Sandy: I don't want to be rude. Sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Knock on door Jonathan: Yo, Dinah-mite. Hey. What's wrong? Dinah: He knows. Jonathan: Edmund? The baby? Eddie took it pretty hard, huh? Well, it was a crazy-ass plan to begin with. You know that. Dinah: It would have worked if he'd just listened. Jonathan: If Eddie had done what daddies do? Well, the news isn't all bad. Dinah: The hell it isn't. Jonathan: Oh, come on. At least now you don't have to waddle around in that pad anymore. You don't have to take any more hassles from Cassie. You're free. Dinah: I'm empty. Jonathan: No. Come on, live it up. Go out there and just dance on some tables, raise some hell again. Dinah: I wanted a family. I wanted a home. Jonathan: And a husband. And the odds were against you. Dinah: So, what are you saying, huh? That I... I'm never going to find anybody to love me? Jonathan: No. I'm saying that I don't understand how this works. I don't understand why some people get a free ride and all the goodies, and other people end up in this room. I'm just saying maybe it's for the best you didn't have that baby. Dinah: Why? So I could really be alone? Jonathan: I'm thinking about the kid, Dinah. It would have just been fresh meat for people to hurt. Think about Cassie and Edmund. You think they know what love is? They suck. Why even bring a kid into this world if the parents aren't going to love it for who it is? Dinah: It wasn't an "it." It was a little girl who I loved very much. Jonathan: Hey. For what it's worth, I don't think you're the freak that you think you are. I think you would have made a great mom. [SCENE_BREAK] Edmund: I just came from seeing Dinah. Cassie: And she told you. She told you that she admitted to me that you didn't kidnap her the night of the party. Edmund: Well, I'm glad you know the truth. Cassie: Yeah. And I owe you an apology. Edmund: Please. We both made our mistakes, Cassie, and nothing about the last several weeks has been easy. Cassie: No. Edmund: No. But I would like to put all that behind us and start over, together. Cassie: Edmund... Edmund: We can do this, Cassie. We can do this. We still need each other. Now, please just... just hear me out. I want to start over. I have to start over. Cassie, I just want to throw away everything that's happened up to this moment, everything that's happened up to this point. I just want to live in the moment, in this moment, Cassie, because in this moment, I love you and I need you as I've never loved or needed anything in my life. Cassie: I've heard that before, Edmund. Edmund: Cassie, that's because some things never change. Just tell me you're willing to start over, to take that chance. It's not too late. We can have a new life together, Cassie, and not make the same mistakes. We can get it right this time. What do you say? Say yes. Please? [SCENE_BREAK] Alexandra: Oh, you damn fool. Alan. Alan, I have so loved you all of my life. You're my brother. You know me better than anyone else in the whole world, as I you. That's why you have to understand that I only want what's best for you. And that's why I had to come in here and put an end to all this, all of this. Alan: They got to you, didn't they, Alexandra? Alexandra: Alan... Gus: Alexandra? Alexandra, please just tell us what it is. Alexandra: There is physical evidence that links Alan to the shooting. Harley: What is it? Alex? Alexandra: A pair of gloves. Alan wore them the night of the murder. There are powder burns, blood, Phillip's blood... Alan: Traitor! Alexandra: ...On them. Alan: You back-stabbing Judas! Alexandra: Alan, stop it. Mallet: I'd save my energy if I were you. You're going to need it. Lizzie: Aunt Alex, are you sure that's my dad's blood? Alexandra: Yes. When I found the gloves, I approached your grandfather with them, and he admitted he had them on when he picked up that gun. Sobs He was so... I wanted to help him! Gus: How did you do that? By being quiet? Alexandra: Oh, my God. I warned you. I warned you, Alan, that you had to stop hurting people. You need help, Alan. You need my help. Alan: This is how you help me? You sicken me. Frank: I got her. I've been looking all over for you. Harley: I know. You found me. Frank: Yes, I did find you. What are you doing here? If you were tired of running, why didn't you call me? Harley: Listen to me. Listen to me. I didn't do it. I didn't do it. I didn't kill him. Alan did. It was Alan. Frank: What? Gus: Frank, it's true. She's got a note from a Dr. Wallace who was at the hospital the night that Phillip was shot. Harley: Corroborating everything. Gus: And Alexandra has a piece of physical evidence that links him to the crime. Rick: You confessed, Alan. We all heard you. Olivia: Loud and clear. Frank: You tried to crucify my sister for Phillip's murder, and you knew you were the shooter all along? Alan: I don't have to say anything to you, Frank. Frank: Yeah, you're damn right, because I'll be doing the talking now. Alan Spaulding, you're under arrest for the murder of Phillip Spaulding. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you by the court. Do you understand these rights as I've read them to you? [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: Listen, D, Edmund doesn't know what he's missing out on. Dinah: Yeah. All he wants is Cassie. Cassie, Cassie, Cassie. Jonathan: Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. If he doesn't know what he's missing out on with you, then he's... screw him. Dinah: I tried that. Jonathan: Laughs You'll find a way. Dinah: Why? Why is it so hard? Why is it so hard to, you know, get over someone that you love so much? Exasperated sigh Oh, God, this sucks. This sucks so bad. I have a hole in me that is so gigantic, and I just keep waiting for that one person who will not fill it. Jonathan: Well, you fill it up with what you can get: Sex, booze, hate, anything that'll take the space or at least keep you busy. Dinah: That's what you do, isn't it? Jonathan: I make it work. Listen, you can't let yourself want something that you can't have. It eats you up. Dinah: Okay. So stop caring before it stops you, right? Jonathan: Don't let yourself be in a place where you want something from somebody else. That's the only way to stay safe. Dinah: That's a lot easier said than done, my friend. Jonathan: What, you think it's any harder than what you're going through now? Dinah: Thank you for sitting with me, but I need to be alone right now, okay? Jonathan: Sure. Dinah: I'm sorry. Jonathan: It's okay. One more thing: To protect yourself, you hurt people before they hurt you. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Dinah's kidnapping story was a lie, but that doesn't change what I saw in the barn that night, Edmund. Edmund: Cassie, for God's sake, I was not about to hit Dinah with a shovel. Cassie: It was enough that you even had it in your hands, holding it over her head. It's right there at all times, right under the surface with you. Edmund: Cassie, we still love each other. Cassie: Edmund, what we had was... it was great. But we can't get it back. We've been through way too much. Edmund: You're wrong. Cassie: Look at us! You were coming after me with a legal document that I forgot to sign. I was looking for any way to brand you as an unfit father. That's no way to live, and it's no way to bring a baby into the world. Edmund: Oh, Cassie. Cassie: No, we're not going to use this baby as a weapon. I hurt you, I hurt him or her. Edmund: I never wanted anything but health and happiness for our child. Cassie: Okay. Okay. Then we need to come up with a way that we can be around each other for the sake of this baby. Edmund, I wanted to have a baby with you because I knew you were going to be a wonderful father, and I still feel that way. I do. But you've got to put the best of you out there, and you've got to control that side of you that... Edmund: Is the man you can't love anymore. Cassie: Yes. And I am sorry. I'm just trying to be honest with you. Look, you... you can be a hero in the eyes of him or her-- especially if it's a her, because little girls love their Daddy. And you know, I never had a father, but I know that it's true. Look, we may not be a couple anymore, but this baby is going to tie us together for the rest of our lives, and that proves that there once was love. Edmund, come on. Edmund: Stop, Cassie. Stop. You really have no idea what you're saying. Cassie: What's going on, Edmund? [SCENE_BREAK] Frank: Let's go. Gus: There's something that you need to know. Alan: If we're going to go, Frank, let's go! Gus: There was a time that I was really proud to call you my father, and at that time, all I ever wanted to do was make you proud of me. But there is something so clearly twisted about you, and I can see that now. Alan: You know, you always see what you want to see. Gus: Oh, and that's a line that you love to hide behind, isn't it? So for the record, this is not something, not something I can ever forgive you for. And I'm not talking about shooting Phillip. I'm talking about what you tried to do to Harley. You tried to take her life away from her-- her life, her freedom, her dignity. Well, now that's happening to you, isn't it? And that's called karma. There's your happy ending. Are you happy? Harley: Let him go. Alan: You all think you know what happened, don't you? Well, you don't know anything. I loved Phillip's life more than my very own, and that will always be that way. Frank: Come on. Gus: It's over. It's over. [SCENE_BREAK] Tammy: Do me a favor. Get lost. Jonathan: Chill. I am lost. I'm the most lost guy in this town. Looks like Sandy found himself a new friend. Tammy: I'm going to get him back. Jonathan: Sounds like you mean business. Tammy: I love Sandy. And he loves me, still. This isn't a breakup. It's only a breather. We'll be together again. April: What do you say we find someplace a little less crowded? Sandy: Oh, um, no, thanks. Thank you very much, though, for the drink. I'm only going to say this once: You hurt Tammy, and that pain from falling off a mountain is going to feel like a sprained ankle compared to what I'll make you feel. Jonathan: More than one kind of pain. Huh, Tammy? [SCENE_BREAK] Edmund: There's something you need to know, Cassie, and it's... it's just very hard to put into words. Cassie: Okay. Edmund: Do you remember the evening... Cell phone ringing Cassie: Sorry. I've got to take this. Edmund: Jeffrey O'Neil. Cassie: I'll be right back. Knock at door Dinah: Hi. I knew you'd be here. Edmund: What is this? Dinah: I had to wear the pad so nobody would ask me any questions. Do you see how it could be for us at least, Edmund? Edmund: My God. Do you ever stop? Dinah: I cannot walk out of your life. I can't. You are a part of me, just like the little girl was a part of me. Edmund: Don't you ever mention her again. Don't. Dinah: Listen to me. Listen to me. I am trying to make up for losing her. Don't you see that? I am trying to make you understand that I... you know what? I... I'll tell Cassie that I had the miscarriage, okay? I will tell her. I will tell everybody that I was faking it, that I was a big liar. Cassie: Edmund. Edmund: Put that back on, quickly. Dinah: What? Why? Why? Edmund: Put it back on. Cassie: Edmund. Ed... Dinah. Dinah: Hi. Cassie: What's going on? Is everything okay with the baby? Edmund: The baby's fine. Couldn't be better. [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: I can't believe he told me to stay away from Coop because the Coopers were my enemy. He was our enemy, okay? He shot my dad. Don't touch me. Alexandra: Lizzie, Lizzie, I'm so sorry, Baby. Lizzie: Every word that came out of his mouth was a lie. Alexandra: I don't want you to think about this just for now, okay? Come on, let's go home. You need to be with family. Lizzie: No! I am not setting foot in that house again. Alexandra: All right. Olivia: I have a few questions. How long did you know about this? And how long were you going to keep your mouth shut, Alexandra? Until Harley was sent back to prison? Or maybe until I was framed and given a sentence of my own? Alexandra: I'm not really sure if I owe you any explanations. Olivia: The hell you don't. You knew what was going on. You did nothing. I think Jeffrey O'Neil has a strong case for accessory after the fact. Maybe you'll end up in a nice cozy little cell next to your brother. That would be justice. Alexandra: I'm sorry for everything you've been through, for all of you. I was concerned for my own safety. Harley: What you did, what you didn't do: That's between you and your conscience, Alex. Frank: Okay, Sis. Gus: Frank. Harley: I know I've got to go with you. Until I'm cleared, I'm still prisoner 11622. Thank you for everything. Mallet: Thank you. Frank: Listen, I need to get you out of here before the press shows up, okay? Okay, guys, take Alan to the station. I'll drive my sister. All right? Sebastian: Hey, guys. My unit's out front. I'll take the perp in. Right this way, Mr. Spaulding. _Next, on "Guiding Light"... _ Alan: I owe you my life. Sebastian: Yes, you do. Alan Spaulding, the billionaire that shot his son-- armed, dangerous, and on the run. Olivia: Let me out of here! Lizzie: He killed my father. No, I'm never going back there again. Do you not see that our family's cursed? Olivia: Jonathan may know something about my sister's death. Nate: Shut up! Tammy: He didn't kill anyone. Reva: He killed your sister, and I'll prove it.

Edmund is devastated at the loss of his baby girl. Dinah thinks they should make another baby and be a family. Edmund considers telling Cassie the truth but in the end decides to continue lying to her letting her think the baby is fine. Tammy begs Sandy for another chance but Sandy tells her to deal with her feelings for Jonathan because they will always come between them Lizzie is devastated by Alan's confession. Alan recants his confession but Alexandra gives the police the bloody gloves. Alan is arrested but Sebastian rescues him by dressing up as a cop to supposedly take him to jail.

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Marina: What, are you on celebrity time now? Shayne: I had to sneak out of my own house. Marina: Excuse me. Shayne: You think Springfield had never seen a baseball player before. Marina: Well, they haven't. Not one like you. Shayne: But it's like everybody wants a piece of me. I got these reporters calling my house non-stop. I even had one of those, like sports vans outside of my house. Marina: Oh, my God. Which one? Shayne: I don't know, because I just ducked into my mom's car and took off. Marina: What? You don't want to stay for your close-up? Shayne, how could you pass that up? Shayne: Because I had something better waiting for me here. Marina: Oh. You know, you're going to have to get used to this whole celebrity thing. You're going to be baseball's new backstreet boy. Shayne: How about we do that later? And we got one month left. Just the two of us. I want to be just with you. Marina: Alone? Shayne: Alone. How about this? Picture this, all right. Me and you, top down. We're just driving... We keep on driving, okay, until we get somewhere where nobody knows my name, except for you. Marina: That sounds really great. But... Groans Shayne: Hmm? Marina: We're not really going be going anywhere. I'm really sorry. Just please don't hate me. Shayne: I'll never hate you. You want to tell me why? Marina: I'll explain it inside. Shayne: Here's fine. Marina: Nah, just come on. All: Surprise! Cheers and applause [SCENE_BREAK] Ben: Look, my grandmother is dying. Mel: I know. I know, Ben. I'm sorry. Ben: No, I have to go see her. Look, I'll sign whatever you want me to sign, all right. Just let me go. This is my grandmother. She is the only connection to my mother that I have. I mean, don't you have a grandmother? Mel: I lost mine a long time. But, Ben, that's not the point. Holly: Look, Mel, we just need the all-clear from you so that we can go to the nursing home. Is he physically up to it? Mel: I am the last person that wants to keep you from saying good bye, Ben. But even if I can release you, the police won't. Ross: Mel, I can handle the police. Mel: Ben, there is a killer out there who already came this close. Can you really afford to put yourself in jeopardy again? Holly: She has a point there. Ben: I have to get out of here, all right. Not tomorrow, not the next week, but right now. Holly: None of us want to see you get hurt. Ben: I'm not going to get hurt. It's not going to happen. Mel: How could you be so sure? [SCENE_BREAK] Edmund: It's me, Edmund. I need to see you right away. Olivia's bar in an hour. Yes, it's very important. Thank you. Bye. Cassie: Hey. Edmund: Hi. Cassie: So what happened to your important business? Edmund: You are my important business. Cassie: Oh. Good answer. So are you ready to get out of these clothes? Our swim, remember? Edmund: Oh, right. How could I forget. Unfortunately there is a piece of business I have to take care of before we take the plunge. Cassie: What could be more important than me? Jeffrey: Me. Hi. Cassie: Cute. Jeffrey: So how was Tammy's first date with the felon? Cassie: He's seventeen. A juvenile record doesn't make you a felon. Jeffrey: Future felon. Cassie: Joey is making up for his mistakes. And Tammy is generous enough to understand that and give him another chance. Jeffrey: Or she's setting herself up for a huge fall. Hey, like mother like daughter. Edmund: Mr. O'Neill, I fail to see how Tammy's choices or Cassie's choices are any of your business. Cassie: It's okay, Edmund. Let him finish. Jeffrey: I'm done. Cassie: Are you sure? Jeffrey: Mm-hmm. Cassie: Because you better say everything that you have to say. It's the last time you get to share your opinions with us. I want you out of my hotel and I want you out of my life, Mr. O'Neill. So consider yourself evicted. Jeffrey: You're throwing me out? On what grounds? Cassie: I don't need any grounds. You know that. You're a lawyer. But we can call it disturbing the peace. Jeffrey: Okay. Fine. I'll leave. Just give me a little time to pack and to find another place to live. Cassie: Those things aren't my problem. You have till 7:00 sharp. Jeffrey: I have boxes and boxes of stuff in storage, okay. I've got case files, I've got books. These are things that I need to do my work. And I also need to book movers. Cassie: Your boxes will be safe until you make other arrangements. Jeffrey: Thank you. I'm glad your reconsidering. Cassie: You didn't let me finish. They will be safe until 7:00 P.M. Then I'm going to put them on the curb with the rest of your stuff. Edmund: Has anyone ever told that you are remarkably beautiful when you're bossing people around. Cassie: Shut up and kiss me. Edmund: I have to go. There's something I have to do. Cassie: Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Can't it wait? Edmund: No. [SCENE_BREAK] Marah: I feel kind of bad doing this to you. I mean I'm sure it's so, not your mood, you know, being around a bunch of people. Shayne: Oh, come on. Are you kidding me? It doesn't exactly suck to be me right now. And besides... besides my parents and Marah is, like, the only people I feel normal around. Remy: So you're using us because we knew you when? Shayne: Pretty much. No, but it's like, you know, I don't have anybody here asking me about my fastball or asking me for an autograph. It's kind of nice. Remy: Actually. What? It's going to be worth a lot of money one day. Joey: You better start practicing your signature. Me, I already got my autograph down. Of course I'm going the college route so I've got some more time. Lizzie: And that's just the beginning. People are going to want a lot more than your autograph, Shayne. They're going to want you. Shayne: What are you talking about? Lizzie: Well, girls are going to be throwing themselves on you and they're not going to be subtle either. Shayne: Let's not get crazy. Let's not get carried away, Elizabeth. Lizzie: Okay, well, what happens when a girl ask you to sign her underwear? What are you going to say? Marina: He'll say he doesn't have a pen. Laughter Buzz: Excuse me. Shayne: Thanks, Buzz. I didn't order any food. Buzz: Yeah, I know you didn't. This isn't just any sandwich. It's... Shayne: It's not? Buzz: No, I mean, you know, you got a lot of perks along the way. People like you for the way you throw the ball, but at the end of the day what matters is what's, you know, real. This is real. Shayne: It was a sandwich. Buzz: We've established that. Laughter It is a sandwich. It isn't just any sandwich, though. This is... This is Shayne's sub... Gasps ...To join Buzz's burger, Frank's furter. Marina: And my personal favorite, Marina's mozzarella and tomato. Laughter Buzz: So no matter where you go, no matter how well you do, you'll always know that there's a place where you're always on the menu. Shayne: That is awesome. Thank you, Buzz, thank you. That's great. You know what, it never even felt real until now. You know, the draft was great. Being on the Buzz menu, now I've hit the big time. Buzz: Yo. Laughter Shayne: Thanks, Buzz. Lizzie: Oh, you know, this is great for everyone around here. Marina: Yeah. I know, he does really look happy, doesn't he? Lizzie: Yeah, and so do you. This thing's been great for getting you over Ben. Marina: Excuse me? Lizzie: Well, I mean, I know you've moved on and everything, but like it must have been hard for you to see Ben in the hospital like that. Oh, my god, you did tell Shayne you went to visit Ben, right? You didn't? I'm... I'm so sorry. I really don't want to mess anything up between you two. [SCENE_BREAK] Gus: Let's go! Eden: This is crazy. If you want to question me, take me down to the station. Gus: What's the matter, you don't like it up here? Eden: We're on the roof of the Beacon and you are... Out of your mind. No, I do not like this. Gus: Well, I just thought that rooftops had a special place in our history, Eden. You know, some kids they got backyards or they got tree houses. We got rooftops, remember? We were up on one of these rooftops and you changed the entire course of our lives. Remember that? Eden: What is this? Are you taking me down memory lane so that you're going to totally throw me off course so I incriminate myself? Gus: No, I just thought maybe you would remember how it used to be between us. Eden: Well, I know what it's like right now. You are the cop and I am the suspect. Gus: No, we're still brother and sister. I just wanted to see if you remember how we used to be, how we used to speak to each other in the same language. How we used to do things to defend each other. How we depended on each other for survival. And then we came up to one of these rooftops in our lives, in the past, and you changed the entire course of our lives and now you're doing it again. Eden: I did that for us, and you know that. Gus: No, that did not need to be done. It was done for vengeance. Let's get that straight. Eden: For our father's murder. I did it because I knew that you... Gus: Okay, so you were doing it to protect me? Great. Thank you. You're doing it now to protect me? Oh, what did you do? Just tell me what you did. Eden: I did not kill anyone. Why don't you believe me? Gus: I... I don't know what to believe anymore. Eden: Will you believe in me? Gus: But you don't hold anything sacred, Eden. I ask you for the truth and you give me little teeny bits of truth because you know I am desperate for it. And you used that. Eden: I never ever use you. Gus: Listen to me, three people are dead-- Ariana, Renee and the coroner. And there's only one thing that connects all three of those things, and that is you! So, either you are the killer or you know who is. And we are not going to leave this place until you tell me which one! [SCENE_BREAK] Alexandra: Hello there. Edmund: Please. Alexandra: Well, I certainly hope you've ordered some champagne for this good news. Edmund: Yes, well I thought I'd wait until after I pop the question. Alexandra: Oh. Edmund: It's not that question. Alexandra: Oh. Edmund: I need your help, Alexandra. I'd like to make a dream of Cassie's come true and I just can't do it without you. Alexandra: Laughs So I'm to play, what, the part of the role of the good Godmother or something? Laughs Edmund: Well, just hear me out. Alexandra: Oh, my. My, my, my. And what am I looking at? Edmund: These are the plans to the farm that Cassie and Richard never got the chance to restore. I want to complete the work for them, and then make a present of it to Cassie and Tammy and the boys. Once more, out back a place for them all to play. I want to build them a real field of dreams. Alexandra: Laughs Oh, you're serious, aren't you? Edmund: Laughs Yes, I am. Alexandra: Laughs Edmund: Alexandra, when I see R.J. and Will, I see me and Richard. But Richard and I had a whole island as a playground. Alexandra: You know, somehow I just can't imagine you and Richard playing together as children. Edmund: We were very close when we were young. R.J. and Will are going to have more memories to grow on then just their childhood. I'm going to see that nothing comes in between those two. Alexandra: Well, all right, all right. Good heavens. Good heavens. You know, I certainly wish that someone had taken such an interest in Alan and me when we were growing up. So how much, darling? Edmund: No, no, no. I don't want your money, Alexandra. Alexandra: Hmm? Edmund: No, I wanted to do this all out of my own pocket. Alexandra: Laughs Edmund: Hold on, what I need... What I need is your advice. Cassie is a very proud woman. It's one of her qualities that I admire most. So I need to know is this too much, too fast? Am I going to scare her off? What do you think? Alexandra: Lord, I think you are truly smitten. Edmund: Laughs Cute. What do you think about the farm? Alexandra: You bought it. Laughter I'm going to tell you something. It's been so long since I have given any thought at all to matters of the heart. Laughs Edmund: But you know something about being a strong, beautiful woman, so, please, Alexandra, what do you think? Alexandra: Laughs Edmund: What is so funny, really? What is so funny about all this? Alexandra: I'm laughing at myself. Look, if all you need from me is advice, darling, well, I've lost my luck and my leverage, haven't I? Edmund: No. Just tell me what it is you need. If you need something I'll do it. What is it? Alexandra: All right. I need you to get off this high road and help me go after Jeffrey O'Neill. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: I don't care if I have to carry out every single box myself. I want all traces of Mr. O'Neill out of this hotel by 7:00. Phone rings Thanks. Beacon hotel? Jeffrey: Oh, perfect. Mrs. Winslow, this is Jeffrey O'Neill. Cassie: Clock's ticking, Mr. O'Neill. Jeffrey: Now hang on, slow down, okay. All right, maybe... maybe I shouldn't have said those things I said about Tammy and her little hoodlum friend... I mean, her... her baseball player friend. Cassie: You haven't' found a mover yet? Jeffrey: About that, I was sort of hoping you would reconsider. Cassie: Are you begging, Counselor? Jeffrey: No, I am not begging, Mrs. Winslow. I don't beg. I'm trying to reason with you. You always handled my honesty with such spirit, you know. I'm sorry if I always seem to hit a nerve with you. Cassie: Well, I'm sorry if you think we have anything else to say to each other. Jeffrey: Come on, Mrs. Winslow! All right, listen, I... I questioned your little boyfriend's ability to turn over a new leaf. And you can throw me out on my ear just to prove me wrong? Don't you think you're behaving a little immaturely here? Cassie: Tick tock, tick tock. Jeffrey: I'm trying to be a nice guy! Cassie: You wouldn't know nice if it slapped you in the face. Jeffrey: Yeah says the person who wouldn't even give me time to pack my bags. Cassie: I'm hanging up on you now. Jeffrey: Well, you can't hang up on me because I'm hanging up on you first. Cassie: Grunts Oh, oh, Mr. Hendon, hi there. I... I haven't seen you since... Mitch: Since my wife was murdered upstairs? Cassie: I thought you were leaving town. Mitch: Seems the police have other ideas. They don't want me to leave town right now. It's looking like I'm a suspect. Cassie: I... I'm sure that's just part of the routine investigation. Mitch: It's a little more than that, Mrs. Winslow. But I set them straight. Now it's time for them to find the real murderer before somebody else gets killed. [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: Nothing I know can help you. Gus: Just take a deep breath, okay. You let me be the judge of that. You give me something. Think. Give me something. Give me anything. Give me a name. Give me Vinny Salerno. Eden: No, no. Vinnie did not do this... Gus: Yes, yes, yes, you give me Vinnie Salerno, okay? Here's the story. Vinnie Salerno's angry at you. He's coming after you because you have a side business going. Because he wants to... He wants to teach you a lesson. Eden: No, Vinnie does not want to teach me a lesson, because he doesn't care about my escort service. As long as I kept away from the extortion side of it, I was okay. So when Renee started going after the coroner, she was putting me and everything I have ever worked for in danger. So what am I supposed to do, go to the cops with that? What? Gus: Did you just hear what you said? Did you hear? Honey, you just gave me motive. You just gave me motive for killing three people. For killing Renee, for killing Ariana, for killing the coroner. To keep Vinny Salerno away from you. Honey, it makes sense. Listen. I mean this is the way you've been running your life anyway, isn't it? Kill or be killed, that's you. Eden: No, no it's not. Gus: I told the D.A. I told the D.A. that you weren't capable of murder, but... That you didn't have a motive. And now I see that you did have a motive. Eden: No, Gus, you... You've got it all wrong. Gus: No, I've got it right! I've got it right! I didn't want to know this! Cell phone rings Yeah? Ross: Gus, it's Ross Marler. Gus: It's not a very good time. Ross: I'm sorry. I just wanted to let you know that I'm at Cedars Hospital with Ben Reade. And Ben's grandmother is on her deathbed, and obviously he wants to say his good-byes. I'm assuming you won't stand in the way of that? Gus: I'll be right there. You give me something. Or you turn yourself in. Eden: I have nothing to give, I swear. Gus: You swear on what, Eden. You don't hold anything sacred. Nothing is sacred to you. Eden: I swear on us. Gus: You know, we stood on a rooftop like this once before. And you did something that changed the course of our entire lives. Eden: Yeah, we turned out okay. Look at us. Gus: I took the fall for you back then. I can't do that now. This time you have to save yourself. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexandra: Edmund, go ahead and build this... This stadium for Cassie and her children. She is a mother first and I can see that, okay? And the way to her heart is through her children of course. So I think it's a very, very nice strategy. Edmund: This isn't a strategy, Alexandra. I actually care about Cassie and the children. Alexandra: Yeah. Laughs It's just that you pick a hell of a time to go all sentimental on me. And you know, speaking of matters of the heart, we have a lot to lose in this, too. Don't you think you should go about protecting yourself? Edmund: Well, as far as Jeffrey O'Neill is concerned, you're the one who needs protection not me. Alexandra: Yes, and unfortunately, I haven't been on my best behavior ever since I came back to town. And I've got this feeling it's all about to catch up with me because of that pit bull district attorney. Edmund: You always end up on top, Alexandra. Why should things be any different this time? Alexandra: Because I have a very bad feeling about that guy. And you know, so should you. He's the spitting image of the love of Cassie's life, and he's living right under her roof. Edmund: Yes, but not for long. And Cassie can see that he's no Richard. Alexandra: Laughs Neither are you. Sorry. But don't you think you'd be far better off... You know if we could find out about those missing years of Jeffrey's... Edmund: The best way to handle Jeffrey O'Neill is to ignore him. And he's doing a bang-up job about showing Cassie just how unlike my brother he is. And I'm just going to let him keep on doing that. Alexandra: So you're going to stay on this high road? Edmund: If I've learned one thing about Cassie, Alexandra, it's that what I do is important. That's what matters. So I'm sorry, I just can't help you. Cassie: Can't help what? [SCENE_BREAK] Tammy: So don't forget your favorite cousin when all those big checks start rolling in. Joey: Hey, man, it's going to be tough to try and spend all that money. Remy: Oh, I feel for you, Shayne. Shayne: Yeah, well, come on. You know what, you guys are going to have to worry about the same thing pretty soon, a couple years. Remy: You're kidding, right? Basketball's just a means to an end for me. It keeps my dad off my back while I get to study what I really want. Shayne: Oh, man, you know what... Remy, I hate to sound like your dad and I definitely hate to sound like my dad, but what a waste of talent, man. Remy: But you have to have heart for it, and mine is elsewhere. Music. Tammy: Okay, so while you and Marina are off becoming big rock stars, Joey's going to follow in Shayne's footsteps. Can you like put in a good word for him or something? I mean, not that you need one. Joey: It doesn't work that way. And don't worry about me. There are perks to being local. Buzz: It's Marina, isn't it? Shayne: You know, Buzz, all I want to do is play baseball, you know. Why does all this other stuff have to come... come along with it? Buzz: Stuff. The stuff you can handle, except I think for one thing. Shayne: What one thing is that? Buzz: I think chasing your dream is going to take you away from my granddaughter. Shayne: No, that's not going to happen. Look, we can visit each other all the time. We're going to stay tight, believe me. But, yeah, it would be nice to put her in my suitcase and bring her along to training camp with me. Marina: Are you guys talking about me? Buzz: Oh, well, who else? Marina: Look, I just wanted to say, you know, about Lizzie... Shayne: Don't worry. I mean Lizzie's just... Being Lizzie. Marina: I know, I know, I know. But I just don't... I don't want you think that, like, this is, you know, some kind of rebound thing for me. Shayne: You know what I think? I think that you are you, and you're here and that's good enough for me. Oh, man, you know what? I'll give you an exclusive. Just please leave us alone right now. Reporter: I'm a big fan, but I'm here to ask Miss Cooper about her ex. I can see you've traded up. Does that mean you believe Ben Reade is capable of murder? [SCENE_BREAK] Gus: Hey, your grandma sick? Ben: Look, she's the only connection to my mother that I have. All right, I just want a chance to say good-bye. Holly: And I'm going with him. A nurse will be going along as well. Gus: Hmm, good, well, that will protect Ben from the world. But what's going to protect the world from Ben? Holly: Are you kidding me? Gus: Do I look like I'm kidding you? Ross: Look, Gus, I think the situation calls for a police escort. Gus: Fine, done, no problem. Look, I got a couple of questions to ask you about the attack. Holly: Come on, Detective. You are standing between an innocent, young man and his grandmother. Now, you can play the interrogation game tomorrow. Ben: What is that? Gus: What's what? Ben: That cologne or after shave that you're wearing right now. What is that? Gus: It's funny you should ask. I did that interview earlier with somebody who was wearing... Whistles ...Way too much cologne. Put his jacket on for second... Why, what's it to you? Ben: I smelled that before. Gus: When? Ben: This... This is going to sound strange, but it was right before I was attacked. It's one of the last things I remember before I woke up in the hospital. Holly: Are you sure? Ben: Yes, yes. It's an aftershave or something, right? Ross: Ben, think it through. What actually happened? Ben: Sighs I didn't hear anybody approach, but I remember that smell. And before I could turn around, there were hands around my neck. I tried to pull them off but they were too strong... Gus: You feel any metal? Was there a ring around this person's neck? Ben: I don't know. It happened... It happened too fast, I don't... But I do remember when I pulled the hand off, I felt something on it. That might have been it, but I don't know. That's when I blacked out. Ross: Gus, I've heard enough. Do you want to talk? Ben: You know who did this to me. Gus: Oh, yeah. Mitch Hendon tried to kill you. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Well, Alexandra, I guess you're the business meeting Edmund dumped me for. Edmund: Cassie and I were about to go for a swim. Alexandra: Well, I... I'm sorry to interfere with your play time. Laughs It's just that I needed some advice from Edmund. You see Phillip is thinking of putting me in charge of the pharmaceutical and cosmetics division at Spaulding. And, well, I happen to be putting together a proposal that hopefully he can't refuse. Laughs So I enlisted Edmund's help here. Edmund: Alexandra wants to take San Cristobel for everything it's worth. Duty market, its water, its salt, its vegetation, everything. And so I'm going to hook her up with someone down there who can help her. Cassie: But when I showed up it sounded like you were turning down her offer. Alexandra: No, it's just that Edmund's a little concerned about the environmental things that go... And I don't blame him. I mean he... he wants to protect his beloved country. So, I guess you could say we still have some negotiating to do. But I'm sure we'll work out something mutually beneficial. We always do. Edmund: Don't forget your plans. Alexandra: Oh, yes. Laughs Edmund: Right. Alexandra: You two have a nice swim. Edmund: Thank you so much. Cassie: Wow. You don't think I bought one word of that, now, do you? Edmund: No, not remotely. Cassie: You're up to something. Edmund: Yes, I am. And it's a surprise. Cassie: Tell me. Edmund: If I told you it wouldn't' be a surprise. But maybe I will tell you after... Cassie: After? Edmund: Dinner. Cassie: I don't like surprises. Edmund: Give me a chance. You're going to love this one. Cassie: All right. I'll change and I'll meet you down here later. [SCENE_BREAK] Ben: Why did I not see this before? That grip, Mitch Hendon grabbed me right after Ramona died. It was the same grip. But it was him, I promise you it was him! Mel: Ben, Ben, you're going to have to calm down if you want to go anywhere. Holly: So it sounds like you've got your murderer now. You let Ben go. What's the deal here? Gus: Ross. Ben: Look, I told you everything I remember. Can I please go see my grandmother? Ross: You want to bring Mitch Hendon back in for questioning. Gus: No, it's time for a warrant. Ross: Gus, I can get him to turn himself in. Gus: All right, O'Neill's in one hour, otherwise I'm coming after him myself. Ross: Thanks. What about Ben? Gus: What about him? He can go see his grandmother, as long as he's got a police escort, I'm fine with it. Ross: But Hendon will be locked up by then. Gus: I know that. Ross: You think there's another murderer out there? Gus: Either out there, Marler, or right in there. Ross: Gus, come on. Gus: What? His sudden recall, that doesn't... A little too convenient for me. Ross: You think he faked his memory lapse? Gus: I'm thinking a lot of things right now. Look, Reade, he might not have killed Mrs. Hendon but, that guy, he's not innocent. [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: Sighs Hi, Vinnie Salerno please. Eden August. Tony: Eden, listen... Eden: Would you just go away? Tony: I'm not going to go anywhere. Eden: Look, I haven't been crying because of you. Just to let you know. Bill and Gus finished what you started earlier. Apparently, when I'm not trying to seduce you, I'm lying to Bill and then when I'm really bored, I start murdering people according to Gus. So, I'm really dangerous. You better just get away from me. Oh, you know, and it's all an act just to get you close to me. And, look, it's working. Tony: Eden, stop! Okay? I was wrong about what I said earlier. It wasn't about you. It was about me and Marah. You know, we started talking about this marriage thing and then she took off so fast, okay. Look, it's my problem not yours. I'm sorry. Eden: Well, sorry is just a word. It's not going to get rid of my problems. Tony: Well, maybe I could find a way that we can. Let me prove your innocence. [SCENE_BREAK] Marina: Uh, yeah, yeah, Ben Reade has made some errors in judgment, but he's not a killer. Right now, in fact, he's recovering from an attack by the real killer. So I don't know, maybe if you lay off him, you could focus on finding some leads on who actually killed these people. Reporter: Sounds like you still care a lot for Mr. Reade. Marina: Well, I want what's best for him. I want him... I want him to... to get his life back on track. I want him to get it together. Reporter: It's generous of you. Marina: Well, I can afford to be. Shayne: Okay, thanks. I think the interview's over now, so... Reporter: Then how about an autograph? My nephew wants to grow up to be just like you. Shayne: All right. What's his name? Reporter: Uh, just sign your name. That will be fine. Marina: Yeah, I think the question is: Do you actually have a nephew? The resale value's a lot higher if it's not personalized, right? Reporter: Thanks for the interview. Marina: Can you believe that guy? Shayne: No, you know what I can't believe? I can't believe you. You're amazing. Is there anything you don't know, huh? Marina: Not much. You know what you were saying before about... Getting away somewhere... Being alone? I think it's a really good idea, where no one knows about Ben. Shayne: Or me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: So one whiff of the after shave and it all comes back to him. Are you all right, man? Gus: Yeah, I'm just fighting the flu. Listen, Ben Reade remembers this ring. Now, that's enough to nail Mr. Hendon for the murder of his wife and for attacking Ben Reade. Jeffrey: Right. And that's all very convenient, especially considering that little Bennie boy couldn't wait to get his day pass to visit granny. I don't know, Gus. It might be the lead we need. Gus: Look, I got him coming back down here with Ross in about an hour, so, okay. Jeffrey: All right. Well, let me know when they get here. Gus: Yeah. Jeffrey: And, I got to make a few calls. I got to find a new place to live. Gus: All right. Oh, why, what happened at the Beacon? Jeffrey: Well, certain individuals over there don't appreciate honesty. Gus: Laughs Cassie Winslow. Jeffrey: Yeah, that's the one, our favorite hotelier. Now, I'm out on the street. Gus: Laughs Well, I know the number to a really bad motel if you need it. Jeffrey: Thanks, Gus. Yeah, this is O'Neill. About that matter we discussed earlier, I'm going to need a pickup. Yeah, well, it can't be helped. Right. And the merchandise must be handled with care. I repeat with care. [SCENE_BREAK] Ross: Mitch. Mitch: Can I buy you a drink? Ross: Believe me when I say, I should be the one buying this round. Mitch: Lay it on me, Ross. Ross: Ben Reade claims to have recalled the attack, and he's identified you as the attacker. Now, Gus is willing to allow you to turn yourself in, but it has to be today. In fact, it has to be right now. Mitch: Thanks for that. Guess I don't get all the breaks. Ross: Well, Mitch, this isn't over for you. Obviously a defense can still be built. But I can't be the one to do it. There's this huge conflict of interest and I have to pull out of the whole thing. I will be there, however, for the arrest, the arraignment, and I'll help you find someone to take care of you. Mitch: Someone to take care of me. That's a good one. Ross, you've been great. But don't worry about me. I can take care of myself. Whatever happens happens. Ross: Yeah. So, you're ready? Mitch: I'd like to make a call to Ramona's family. I don't want this to come as a surprise. Ross: All right. Don't take too long. I'll be waiting for you here. Mitch: I'll be right back. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Well, hey, hey. How's it going on moving Mr. O'Neill out? Bellhop: Well, the basement's all cleared out, but there's more upstairs. Cassie: There's more upstairs? Bellhop: Could take hours. Cassie: Sighs Even on his way out, this man is annoying me. All right, let me have the keys. I'm going to check it out myself. Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: I mean, I... I don't even know where to begin to get Gus back on my side. He thinks now that he's got a motive. Apparently, I'm doing all of this just to keep Vinnie Salerno on my good side. Tony: Look, I know how it is when people look at you and all they can see is the past. Eden: Yeah, but this time I'm telling the truth and no one believes me. Tony: I believe you. Eden: Really? Tony: Yeah. I wouldn't' be here if I didn't. But now you have to act the part. Okay, sitting here isn't going to solve anything. Eden: Well, what am I supposed to do, single-handedly go out and find out who this killer is on my own? Tony: Who said anything about you doing this alone? [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Mr. Hendon? [NEXT_ON] Olivia: This is your new plan? You're going to follow me around and harass me until I take you back? Frank: Mitch Hendon's on the roof. Copy. Mitch Hendon's on the roof. Come on, Ross, we got him. Mitch: I can't let you go for help. Nobody can stop me, lady, nobody.

Shayne told Marina that he wanted to take her somewhere where they could be alone, but she told him they had other plans. There was a surprise party for him inside Company. Lizzie alluded to Shayne being Marina's rebound, but Marina assured Shayne that wasn't the case. After the party, a reporter asked her if Ben was a killer. She told him no, and then told Shayne they should go away, after all. Lizzie looked on jealously as they kissed. Gus took Eden to the Beacon rooftop, saying that rooftops hold special memories for them. She admitted that Renee had been jeopardizing her business by angering Vinny Salerno with her extortion. Gus said she just gave him motive for the murders. Ben told Mel he wanted to visit his dying grandmother. Gus gave permission, as long as Holly, a nurse, and a police escort tagged along. Ben smelled Mitch's after-shave on Gus, and remembered smelling it just before his attack. Gus concluded that Mitch attacked Ben. He gave Ross one hour to get Mitch to turn himself in. Cassie kicked Jeffrey out of the Beacon. Edmund asked Alex if he was being too pushy by renovating the Jessup farm for Cassie. She said no, and asked him to help her get rid of Jeffrey. Edmund said he would be gone soon, since Cassie had given him the boot. He then told Cassie he had a surprise for her, but wouldn't tell her what it was. Cassie went to the roof to remove Jeffrey's things from storage, but was interrupted by Mitch.

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Alexandra: Why didn't you tell me you were trying out a new driver? Oh don't worry about it, we have more important things to worry about. Cyrus: What's that look for? Alexandra: You called me head of the family. Cyrus: Well, it's true isn't it? Alexandra: I want you to know, I don't plan to head it alone. Whoa! [Background music] [SCENE_BREAK] Alexandra: It is magic. Cyrus: Yes, it is. It's going to be some night. Alexandra: Ah, I think you really do mean that. So... because you know when I first mentioned this, you didn't seem very enthused at all. Cyrus: Well, it grew on me. Alexandra: I think it just took some time to realize the possibilities. Cyrus: Yeah, I think that's true. Alexandra: People are going to start arriving. And that's Kelly, she is in charge of the donation table. So I think we should go say hello. Cyrus: I'll catch up. I just have a quick call to make. Alexandra: To? Cyrus: There is a lot of money coming through here tonight. It wouldn't hurt to double check security. Alexandra: I can't tell you what this means to me. Cyrus: I could have killed you before. Griggs: You had to make me the chauffeur. That's borderline racist. Cyrus: I'm sorry. Next time I'll do better. Griggs: Next time? No. I count on retiring after tonight. Cyrus: Let's see if we can make your wish come true. You ready to test the receiver? Griggs: Go. Cyrus: Testing, testing, one million, two million, three million. Griggs: Perfect. Cyrus: I'll read the routing and account numbers straight off the checks when they come in. Don't transfer the money one by one. We'll wait until the end of the night and transfer them all together. It's safer that way. [SCENE_BREAK] Marina: Dad, it's not safe for Harley to go to the Spaulding event all alone. Frank: Marina. Marina: Gus is going to be there, he is a Spaulding, she shouldn't go by herself. Harley: I'm okay. Marina: She's just trying to be brave. Frank: Do you have any idea why I don't want you there? Marina: I can handle myself around Cyrus Foley. Frank: I guess I'm being overprotective. Marina: Make it up to me by letting me go with Harley. Frank: Well, I guess I'll be logging evidence tonight. Marina: That's okay. Mallet said he'll take care of it. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: Has Raphael ever seen his mom this gorgeous? Natalia: Rafe doesn't care. Alan: Are you ready to go to the limo? Natalia: I'm just going to freshen up, and I will meet you in the driveway. Gus: You're actually going to this thing with him? Natalia: You scared me. Gus: You're actually starting to scare me. Natalia: Please. Gus: Please what? He's acting like he's going to the prom. Natalia: This is not a date. I'm seeing Remy, and Alan knows that. Gus: I remember. Natalia: Why would you even say that? [SCENE_BREAK] Cyrus: You look swamped already. Anything I can do to help? Kelly: No. There is not much to it. People just give me the checks and I log them in on this form. Cyrus: I bet it would go quicker if somebody was reading off the numbers for you. Allow me. Are you ready? Kelly: Yeah. Cyrus: Constance Harcourt, 9, 3, 1, 7, 6, 1, 9, 6, 4, 1. [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: I haven't forgotten to do one thing. Mallet: Oh, oh, no, you remembered that. You remember a few things. Dinah: Laughs Hey, be honest with me. You're not digging yourself into a deeper hole by bringing me here? Mallet: No, no. We're not doing this tonight. We're here to have fun. Vanessa: Well, hello. Don't you look beautiful. Dinah: I didn't know you were going to be here, Mom. Vanessa: Well, it's just... Billy: Hey, everybody. Mallet: Hey, Billy. Dinah: Are you guys here together? Vanessa: Yeah. Billy: It's all for a good cause. Mallet: Billy, let's get these ladies some drinks. What do you say? Billy: I think that's a fine idea. Dinah: Are you dating Billy? Vanessa: No. We just came to the party together. That's all. Dinah: Mom, your divorce isn't even final. Vanessa: Oh, good grief, Dinah. You're making way, way too much of this. Dinah: Didn't he, like, ruin your life? Vanessa: Well, if I was honest, I would say I was partly to blame. Dinah: So you guys had a bad time, but he is better than Matt. Vanessa: Wait, wait. Are you upset because I came to a party with Billy, or Matt and I are getting divorced? Dinah: You know what this will do to Matt if he finds out. Vanessa: Wait a minute. Has Matt been talking to you about personal matters? Dinah: We're friends, Mom. Vanessa: Oh? Well, Billy and I are friends. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: Doctor, I would like for you to meet the mother of my grandson, Natalia Rivera, and this is his wife, Zoë. Natalia: Nice to meet you. [SCENE_BREAK] Cyrus: This isn't right. Marina: That's my line. How do you expect to rob the Spaulding's if you're here all night? Cyrus: Maybe I already did it. Marina: Is that a confession? Cyrus: Just think what our lives will be like. Marina: I can't. Did I mention I'm on detail. Cyrus: Ignorance is your best friend tonight. Marina: Okay. Cyrus: If you don't know how I did it, then there is no crime. Marina: And interesting legal theory. Cyrus: It's not legal. It's personal. Stop trying to figure this out. Just go with what you feel. Go with what you feel. Marina: Sometimes I feel like you don't know me at all. Cyrus: I believe we've gotten to know each other about as well as two people ever could. Marina: This is a dare. It's like you're challenging me to figure out how you're going to take Alex's money. Alexandra: Oh, there you are! Marina, I didn't realize you were going to be joining us tonight. Marina: I'm on police detail from S.P.D. Cyrus: Criminals beware. Alexandra: You might check the loading dock because the caterers like to run off with the extra food, and we always donate that. Marina: I'll check that out. Alexandra: Come with me, some wonderful people I want you to meet. [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: Matt, where are you? Matt: Getting ready to go out. I decided to go to the fundraiser. Dinah: That's where I am now. Matt: Great, I'll see you there. Dinah: Matt, my mom is here with Billy. Matt: I can handle that. Dinah: Okay. I just wanted you to know. Matt: Are you telling me to stay away? Dinah: You know what, that's your call. Mallet: Here you go. Here you are. Dinah: Always taking care of me. Mallet: How's Matt? I mean, did you call him? Dinah: Yeah, yeah. He's, um, disappointed. Mallet: So you're not going to let your mom showing up with Billy ruin your night, are you? Dinah: Absolutely not. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Oh, hey! Vanessa: Oh, oh, oh. Billy: Hey, don't mention it. Vanessa: He just never changes. I'm so sorry. Billy: No, he doesn't. It's a good thing that was yours. And it's a good thing I quit drinking. Because if that had been mine, I would've been seeing red -- see, I knew there was a reason I quit. Vanessa: You don't have to say that. Billy: You sure? Vanessa: Yeah. I mean, I think you're trying to be funny, but I think you're also trying to reassure me. Billy: Yeah, maybe. Vanessa: You don't have to. Billy: Hey, I really don't? Vanessa: No. You're not the same person that I knew. Billy: Well, I don't know that I'd go that far. Vanessa: I like the person you've become. And that other guy, I don't think about him. Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: Well, congratulations, sis. This is quite a big turn out tonight. Alexandra: I'm just trying to live up to your reputation of the event last year. Alan: Oh, stop blowing smoke. I can read you like a book. Alexandra: What was I thinking? Alan: Go ahead and admit it. You want to outshine me tonight just like you want to show these people you can run the business better than I can. Alexandra: I will, and I do. Alan: Go for it. Alexandra: Are you sure it won't damage your fragile ego? Alan: You get the stock price up, and I'll get over it. I've come to learn there are more important things in life than just business. Alexandra: Maybe there are. [SCENE_BREAK] Gus: Truce? Natalia: You think I'm mad at you? Gus: You're not? Natalia: Maybe I'll be mad tomorrow. Gus: It's just that I have known Alan for a long time. Natalia: Okay, we're not going to talk about this. Gus: Oh. Natalia: I think we should stick together as a team, especially these days. Gus: Our little Romeo? Natalia: Laughs No Romeo. Forget it. Gus: Tell me. Natalia: It's not about Daisy and Rafe. That's not funny. Gus: No. Natalia: But that's what we used to call you. Gus: Who? Natalia: Me and my girlfriends used to call you little Romeo. Gus: Who, was it you? Natalia: Uh-huh. Gus: Oh, my! That's embarrassing. Natalia: It's not embarrassing. But you came to my window and you were throwing pebbles at my window. And it's weird because it was the city and you could get shot. Did you have any name for me? Gus: Oh, yeah. It was Natalia. Natalia: That's stupid. Gus: We're stupid. Natalia: I didn't know that she was going to be here tonight. Gus: That makes two of us. [SCENE_BREAK] Cyrus: That's very generous. Mrs. Shuet : There is more where that came from. Cyrus: I'm sure there is. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll make sure this gets to the right person. I've got another one for you, Griggs. Mrs. Shuet. With a name like that, she deserves to have her account cleaned out. Here we go, 9, 3, 1... static noises [SCENE_BREAK] Mallet: Marina. Marina: Mallet, just a second. Mallet: Are you pulling duty right now? What's wrong with your radio? Marina: It's nothing. I got signal interference. Mallet: No kidding. I get that all the time. Maybe one day we'll get new radios. I feel kind of bad that you're working and I took the night off. Marina: Don't. It's pretty quiet. Mallet: I guess it beats being at the station alone, right? [SCENE_BREAK] Gus: I... I guess... I should go over there. Natalia: Yeah, go. Gus: I just want you to know that it's a nice feeling to laugh about something for a change. I just... I got to... Natalia: Go. Go say hello. Gus: Hey. You off duty, on duty? Harley: On duty. Gus: Right. I thought you would have cancelled or... Harley: Well, frank was short. Gus: Probably because I took off. Right? Harley: Yes. But I guess you're on duty yourself because you have to take care of your family. I didn't mean that to come out as obnoxious as it was. Gus: How is your daughter? Harley: Daisy is depressed she can't be with the boy she loves, but I'm handling it. Gus: Well, if you would like some support from me... Harley: Well, I would like that, but I don't think that's appropriate. I don't think I should ask. Gus: Well, I'm here. Harley: You're not here anymore. Gus: No. I'm... I'm right here. Harley: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Cyrus: Excuse me, coming through. Marina: You thirsty? Cyrus: Sh-sh-sh. I'm stealing these. Are you going to arrest me? Marina: That's not a serious question? Cyrus: Change never hurt anybody-- change of style, change of locale. Marina: I thought you liked me just the way I was. Cyrus: Laughs I should stow these on the boat. Marina: Optimist. Cyrus: You're not going to leave me to drink by myself, are you? Marina: How much did you rake in? Cyrus: What? Marina: Well, this is a fundraiser, right? How did the donations go? Cyrus: Well, you'll have to ask Kelly. I think we did pretty well, though. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: You enjoying yourself? Vanessa: Yeah, I am. Billy: I kind of am, too. And I'm surprised because I never thought I would enjoy a shindig put together by these people. But for some reason, this is different. Hey, let me get you a refill. Vanessa: No, it's okay. Billy: No, please. I'll be back in a jiff. Matt: Where's your better half? Vanessa: Don't do that. Matt: I'm not here to cause trouble. Vanessa: Are you sure? Matt: How about a dance for old time's sake. Vanessa: Matt, I really don't think I want to do that. Billy: Whoa, whoa, the lady is not interested, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Natalia: I will be right back. Alan: And I will be waiting. Gus: This is a no smoking zone. It's also a watch who you hit on zone. Alan: Have you got a problem, Gus? Gus: Only if you're doing what I think you're doing. Alan: Well, I guess there is a problem. [SCENE_BREAK] Harley: Cyrus Foley? Nervous? What are you up to? Cyrus: I was just... nothing. Harley: It's not nothing. It's my niece you're messing with. Cyrus: Oh, that's what this is about? Harley: What did you think? Cyrus: That's an excellent question. Harley: You are a married man, and not to Marina. Do you think this is fair to her? Do you think it is fair to Alexandra? Cyrus: Fair? Harley: Yes, fair, fair! Is that a tough concept for you. Cyrus: No, but... Harley: You are a married man. Three in a marriage is one too many. Trust me, I know. It's wrong. Cyrus: Personal experience? At least I know where this is coming from. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: You know, these things shouldn't be illegal. They're too good. Gus: We were talking about Natalia. Alan: I'm just trying to understand why you're jealous, Gus. Gus: I'm not jealous, Dad. I just think you should stay away from her. Alan: You're jealous. Gus: Is this why you've been backing off from the company? You just want to concentrate on her now. Alan: Well, you weren't interested in her. God knows I tried to push you there. Gus: No. You just wanted Harley out of my life. Alan: Well, you're free now, Gus, but you're not going after Natalia. So what is a beautiful, special woman supposed to do when you won't pull the trigger? Gus: Hey. Natalia: Hey. Gus: Would you care to dance? Natalia: Well, I was... Gus: I'm sure that my father won't mind. Will you, Dad? [SCENE_BREAK] Harley: It still stands, what I said about you and Marina. You don't have some great in sight to me. Cyrus: It's cool... Harley: Don't be patronizing. You never took her feelings seriously. Cyrus: You don't know that. Harley: You broke her heart marrying Alexandra like that. Cyrus: Well, I'm trying to make it up to her. Harley: Like that's possible. You don't know what it's like for her going through this, thinking that you know somebody, or hoping that you do, anyway. Cyrus: Know someone well enough to rely on them when it really counts? Harley: Yes, exactly. Cyrus: You hope they'll do the right thing, but you can't be sure. Harley: Yes. You think you know somebody and still you can't be sure. How is that possible? Cyrus: Well, if you find out, let me know. Harley: Yeah. I'll check shipping. Cyrus: There is plenty more where that came from. [SCENE_BREAK] Gus: Hmm. Natalia: I like this song. Gus: You do? Natalia: Uh-huh. Gus: I like it, too. I just wish it was a little faster. Natalia: Nicky... Gus: Hmm? Natalia: When I walked over before, you and Alan were arguing about something. Gus: Uh-huh. Natalia: Was it about me? Gus: You? No, no. No. [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: Tonight's pretty special. Mallet: Yes, and I owed you this. Dinah: No. Mallet: Yes. Things have been pretty tense. After everything you've gone through. Maybe I haven't made it easier on you. Maybe I made it harder... Dinah: That's not true. Mallet: Well, either way, tonight feels like a fresh start, one we both deserve. Dinah: Amen. Frank: Mallet, I need to talk to you. Mallet: Can it wait, Frank? Frank: No, it can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Matt: This is the guy you picked? You spent years trying to get over what he did to you. Vanessa: I am not picking anybody. Matt: I don't want him spending one minute with my daughter. Vanessa: Matt, go sober up. Billy: Yeah, go sober up, okay. Waiter: Can I take that for you, sir. [SCENE_BREAK] Frank: In and an unmarked envelope in your desk. Mallet: It's not what you think. It's all still there, Frank. I have not spent a single penny. Frank: That's your excuse! Mallet: No, it's not an excuse, Frank. I know that it's not an excuse. It's just, buddy, I'm up against it. I'm backed into a corner. I'm working three jobs to keep up with the medical bills. You know what the problem is? They just keep coming and coming. Frank: I know you have it rough now. Mallet: I wasn't going to spend it. I already decided to put it back. I promise, man. You know me. You know me. I can't let Dinah down on this one. She's the reason I took the money. I've been in a hole, and I don't know how to get out of it. It's all I got, man. I'm asking for a second chance, Frank, please. Frank: You know I can't do that. Mallet: Frank, I need this job. Frank: Mallet, I told you a long time ago you were way over your head trying to take care of Dinah all by yourself. I don't want to make this worse for you. I just don't know what I'm going to do right now. Mallet: Frank! Frank! [SCENE_BREAK] Matt: Sorry, Dinah, I've got to... Dinah: No, Matt, wait. Don't go. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexandra: Oh. Cyrus: Why don't I put these somewhere safe. Woman: He is everything you said he was. Alexandra: I know. Cyrus: I've got a couple more for you, Kelly. You ready for some more numbers? Okay, 3, 2, 7, 6, 1, 9, 6, 4, 1, 2, 7, 1, 7. [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: Matt, I'm glad you're here. Matt: Dinah, this is really not a great time for me. Dinah: Not a great time for me, either. But I think we need to talk. Man: Sorry to interrupt. Dinah: That's all right. We're just talking. Do you think maybe you could go inside and find Detective Mallet for me? Appreciate it. Matt: What was that all about? Dinah: I just thought maybe we should have some privacy. Matt: Yeah, look, Dinah, whatever it is, just tell me what it is. If I can help you out, I will... Dinah: I decided you were right. Matt: What are you talking about? Dinah: I think I've been just stupid fighting my feelings for you. I think after the kiss, I think I don't want to miss out on something this great. I love Mallet, but I don't... I don't want to miss out on this. Do you? [SCENE_BREAK] Frank: Get over here. We are not finished. Mallet: Frank, I know you're angry. You have every right to be angry. But right now I need to find Dinah. [SCENE_BREAK] Harley: Well, I guess you got what you wanted. Alan: Not exactly. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexandra: Well... Vanessa: Hello. Alexandra: Hello, darling. Having a good time? Vanessa: I was. Alexandra: I'm sorry. Vanessa: That's silly of me to say. It's perfectly wonderful, but... Alexandra: But what? Vanessa: Billy brought me here and then left me. Alexandra: There seems to be a lot of that going around tonight. Vanessa: Not so nice. Thank you. [Background music] [SCENE_BREAK] Mallet: Dinah? Dinah! [SCENE_BREAK] Cyrus: Hey, Griggs, it's me. We'll get a few more and then it's time to stop, wrap this puppy up. Marina: 3, 7, 9... Cyrus: You came out of nowhere. Marina: I came from right there. Cyrus: What were you saying? Marina: Those were the numbers to my bank account. I thought you might want to double check them with whoever you are feeding them to. Cyrus: You've got it wrong. Marina: No, Cyrus. I had it wrong before when I thought you were just going to rob the Spaulding's. But now I see you are going to rob everybody at this party. And you know I can't let you do that.

It's party time! Guests arrive for the big Spaulding fundraiser. Everyone is having a good time despite the drama in each guests life. Marina and Harley are on police detail to cover the event while Frank is left behind to log evidence. Frank discovers missing money from the sack of cash . He searches Mallet's desk and finds the missing money. Frank goes to confront Mallet. Dinah overhears as Mallet begs for forgiveness and tries to explain how desperate he is. Dinah feels horrible, she must do something. Something drastic. Matt's idea to attend the party to have a good time blows up in his face. Matt arrives drunk and tries to cause trouble for Vanessa and Billy who are enjoying each other's company as friends.

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[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Cyrus: Lizzie, can you hear me? Lizzie: I'm fine you guys, I'm fine. No, I just didn't eat enough today. Dinah: I don't think you should be telling anybody that you have lost your memory. Bill: What about Lizzie? Dinah: Think about it on the way to the police station. Lizzie: Ouch! Rick: It's going to help you sleep. Frank: All of the evidence still points to you, my friend. Bill: Get some sleep okay. Maybe in the morning, I'll have the courage to tell the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: Hello? Reva: Oh, I was hoping you were Shayne. Josh: So he didn't show up here either? Reva: No. Josh: Look, he knows a lot of people in this town. There's a lot of places he could go. Reva: You're as worried as I am. Josh: He's been on his own for a lot of years, Reva. He knows how to take care of himself. Reva: Yeah, well, there's a difference between knowing how to do it and doing it. I mean, he shows up here, he's in a wheelchair. He crashes a wedding, he ends up in jail, and then he leaves the hospital without telling anyone. It's me. I know it's me. I mean, he comes back here, he's hurt and alone. Who does he turn to? I mean, I don't even know that. I should at least know that much. I mean, why wouldn't he come to me? Josh: Reva, I don't think this is about you. I really don't. Reva: It might be. It could be. For Shayne not to come home to his mother, it's... I mean, I know that I wasn't always there to take care of him when he was growing up. I know that. Josh: But he understands that. Reva: Yeah? Josh: Yes. Reva: Yeah, well if he did, he'd been here right now. Josh: You know, maybe he's a whole lot more like you than either of us realize. I mean, think about it. He can't do anything the easy way. Reva: Okay, now I'm really scared. Jeffrey: Hey. Sorry I'm late. I missed the early train. What's going on? Is it the baby? Reva: No, not this baby. It's my other baby. It's Shayne. [SCENE_BREAK] Remy: I've never seen you like this, man. Shayne: Yeah, you have. Remy: I'm not talking about the wheelchair. Shayne: What's in this? Remy: That is my signature hangover cocktail. Red cabbage, a little tomato juice, lettuce, put it in a blender, and... you in that chair last night was the last thing I wanted to see. Shayne: Yeah, well... Remy: Actually... you puking out of my car window was the last thing I wanted to see. Shayne: Man, I'm sorry. Remy: So you going to tell me why you're trying to be me at my worst? Shayne: Do you want to ditch this for me and give me a cup of coffee? Remy: I'll get it out of you. Shayne: Hold the cabbage. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: Good morning. Beth: Oh. Oh, Alan, you didn't have to do this. Alan: I know I didn't have to do it. I wanted to, Beth. I mean, you were up very late last night, and you need to get something to eat here. Beth: I want to get back to the hospital. Alan: No, no, no, no. Wait, wait, wait. I called the hospital, spoke with a nurse, Elizabeth is still sleeping. It seems Bill was with her all night. Beth, you know, I really think you've been pushing yourself too hard. Beth: Alan, I have to. Alan: Oh, I know that, Beth. I want you to also know that I really enjoyed studying with you. I loved it when you and I went to see Elizabeth at the hospital. I think it's been good for us. Beth: Yes. Yes, it... it was. And... as much as I would love to just stay here and let you spoil me all day... Alan: Whoa, whoa, whoa. I just told you Elizabeth is resting. There are no classes over the holidays. So where are you going? [SCENE_BREAK] Buzz: This isn't going to do it. Okay, all right. How do you get the counter so clean? Mr Clean: I've been cleaning for 50 years, man. You'll get there. Buzz: Yeah? Thanks for the vote of confidence. Mr Clean: Happy to help. How's the family? Buzz: How's the... that's an interesting question. Mr Clean: Yeah, well, why is that? Buzz: Well, I think Cooper life... family seems to be a little complicated these days. Mr Clean: What about the newlyweds? Buzz: The newlyweds, the newlyweds are just fine. It's my youngest son... Mr Clean: Coop? He's a fine young man. Buzz: Yeah, and Daisy, too, my granddaughter. Mr Clean: I've been working for you a long time, Buzz. You've got a great family. You should be proud. Buzz: Yeah. I guess you're right. I'm a lucky guy. What? Mr Clean: Use that, it'll help. Buzz: What is that? Coop: It's just something I've been working on for my composition class. Buzz: I thought school was out until January. So what is... Coop: It is? Buzz: It is. So what are you doing? Coop: Well, I... just... you know. All right. The work just seems to be flowing out of my right now, Dad, and I can't stop. For weeks leading up to this, it was just empty pages and a cursor that just kept blinking and blinking at me. I had absolutely nothing to write, and even when I did try to write something down, it sounded like crap. But ever since I... Buzz: Ever since... ever since? Coop: Ever since Beth, yes. When I ran into her on campus. Dad, come on, I've never had anything like this before. Every time I'm around her, and just being next to her, it's like something inside of me just kicks in and gets the creativity involved. I mean, I can't tell you how frustrating it was to feel like I didn't have a voice, frustrating to be at a loss for words for once. Buzz: Yeah, I think I understand. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Good morning. Lizzie: I knew that you weren't going to run away. Bill: I'm sorry if I scared you. Lizzie: No. I mean, I was scared for you. Because it made you look guilty, and I know that you're not. You heard what happened, huh? Bill: Yeah. Yeah. How are you feeling? Lizzie: I feel better, really. Where did you go? Bill: I thought maybe I could find something that the cops missed. You know, after I screwed up the interview, I just, I needed some answers. Lizzie: Did you find something? Please tell me that this nightmare is over. Okay, tell me what you were just going to say. You found something about the kidnapping? Bill: Lizzie, I... I think I have a lead. Lizzie: Okay. That's great. Bill: Yeah, right. But I just have to look into it on my own. Lizzie: Okay. Well, I want to hear all about it, okay? But please get me out of here because I'm starving. Bill: All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: There aren't classes, true. But that doesn't mean there isn't work. There's research to do. Those cases that we looked at last night-- Alan: Beth, I have an entire legal team that can do that for you. Now, I really believe that you need to stay here and eat something. Beth: Alan, you know... a law degree isn't something that you can give me, like a diamond bracelet or an omelet. It is something that I have to do on my own, that's mine, me, silly Beth. Alan: Beth, I didn't mean to insult you. I apologize. That's not what I meant. I know you take this seriously, and I take us very seriously. That's why I would like to invite you to spend Christmas with me in China. Beth: China? Why? What about the kids? Alan: We'll bring the children with us. Beth: Lizzie's in the hospital. Alan: Rick tells me she is going to be released very soon. Beth: She's not going to leave Bill. Alan: Well, I know that's a problem. Alexandra tried to get through to her earlier. Beth: What... what does that mean? Alan: This credit crisis has really threatened the Macau deal. Now, Elizabeth has already compromised her health, and she's ready to compromise our company all for the man who kidnapped her. Beth: Oh, so we're going to China on business? Alan: Yes. I thought maybe if the entire family went, that might convince her to go with us and then we could save Elizabeth and the company. Beth: You're using my daughter to try to convince me to go away with you? Alan: I would never do that. Tell me, is it working? Huh? Beth: I... I'll think about it. I'll think about it. I... I have to get changed. Alan: I'll see you in a bit. [SCENE_BREAK] Shayne: Is that the girl? Remy: Yeah. Ava. Shayne: She looks familiar. Remy: Yeah, right. She was married to cousin Bill. Shayne: Uh-oh. Remy: Yeah. Hey, man, Dinah told me how you got hurt, you know, clearing landmines. That's a rough deal. Shayne: When am I going to meet her? Remy: You won't. She left. Shayne: Shot down? Ouch! Remy: Yeah. Shayne: Sorry, man. Remy: She had to leave to recover from post-partum depression. Shayne: That's tough. It's tough to be left behind. Remy: It's not the kind of thing you put in an e-mail, you know? Shayne: You know it's not her fault, the post-partum. Remy: Yeah, I know. I know. When our baby died, Max... Shayne: Wait a minute. Your what? Your baby? Remy: Yeah. Shayne: You can't send an e-mail out? Remy: Yeah. I didn't know until he was born. Shayne: Sorry, man. I... Max, you said? Remy: It's funny, you know? It's like one minute you have the girl you love. You have a family, you have a future, you have it all mapped out. And then the next thing you know, it's all gone. Ava, Max, all of it. Want some oatmeal? Shayne: No, man. This is cool. This is cool. Remy: Sometimes I see... moms and dads in the malls with babies that would be his age, doing their holiday shopping. I don't know, it's like everything that hurts, hurts worse during Christmas. Shayne: I don't even know what to say, man. I'm sorry. Christmas, huh? I promised the family that I would stay through Christmas. Now I'm starting to regret it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: And nobody's pressing charges? Reva: No. Jeffrey: Well, Shayne goes off to save the world and comes back in a wheelchair, I'd be wanting smash a few things myself. I wish... I wish I could help. Josh: Well, the problem is we really don't know how to help him right now. We just need to find him. Jeffrey: We should cancel the appointment with the doula. Reva: Oh, I completely forgot. Josh: Doula? Reva: No, don't cancel it. She's probably on her way already. Josh: I'm sorry, doula? Jeffrey: Yeah. It's my idea, actually. I think Reva needs somebody to help her through this pregnancy. Not just a doctor or a nurse, but somebody who knows the drill and can help ease her through the process. Josh: You know what? Don't cancel the appointment. Don't worry about Shayne, okay? Reva: Well, I can't just turn off the worrying. Josh: No, I understand that. I'm not saying that. I just... I'll take care of it, all right. I've got our kid covered. You two have a baby to think about. Jeffrey: He's right. You've got to take care of yourself, otherwise you won't be any good for either of them. Josh: I'll track him down. When I find him, I'll give you a call. Okay? Reva: Okay. Jeffrey: Okay. Thanks, Josh. Reva: Please let him be okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: Elizabeth's supposed to be in the hospital resting. Alexandra: Alan, don't you dare go over there. Alan: Well, Elizabeth, how are you feeling, sweetheart? Lizzie: Hmmm, much better, thank you. Laughter Aunt Alex, look, he didn't run away. Bill: Lizzie-- Alan: No, he didn't. As a matter of fact, your mother and I saw him at the hospital. Lizzie: Oh, you were there? Alan: Well, of course we were there. We will always be there for you. And now that you know that Bill is safe, you are free to join us on our trip to China, which your mother is really looking forward to. Bill: China? Alan: She didn't tell you, Bill? Lizzie: No, I didn't because I told you that I'm not going. I'm staying here with Bill. Bill: Well, wait. What about China? Lizzie: It's about the Macau deal. Don't even worry about it. I'll tell you later. Alexandra: Well, somebody has to worry about it, Lizzie because barring some major miracle on Wall Street, that project that you've worked so hard for is about to fall apart. Lizzie: I do not need to go to China. Alan: Well, Bill, I hope you realize how fortunate you are to have a woman who will sacrifice everything for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Buzz: Trust your impulse. Walk away. [SCENE_BREAK] Mel: I can't believe these two are winning this race. Cell phone rings Mel: Melissande Boudreaux. Remy: Remington Boudreaux. Mel: Oh, hey, what's up, Rem? Remy: You sure you can't help me and Christina with that quickie divorce? Mel: I can't believe you two are dragging your heels on this one. You know, I'm not the only lawyer in town. Listen, I would love to help you, but I am up to my ears in case work and I barely have time to eat or sleep-- Remy: That doughnut looks really, really tasty. Busted. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: This isn't like it was with Rick. That was... was me trying to hold onto the past. Buzz: Well, this is like, you... grabbing for the future? Beth: Okay. It started out as a distraction, with everything going on with Alan and with Lizzie. But the more I see of Coop, the more important-- Buzz, Buzz, Buzz, I'm not going to hurt your son. Buzz: I can see you're torn about this, but he isn't. Let me tell you something about that boy. He has a mind like Aristotle. And he writes like Homer, and I'm a Greek, and that means a lot to me. There's not a thought, not a word, that that boy writes that is jaded. You're going to snuff it out for him? Beth: I think you're being a little dramatic, don't you? I mean, he's a grown man. He's had other relationships. Buzz: Yeah, one with your daughter. One would think that would give you pause! But you're not pausing, are you? You're just going full-steam ahead on a road to nowhere. Beth: That is true with every relationship. You don't know-- Buzz: Look in your damn rear-view mirror! Alan Spaulding's back there. He's about two steps behind. You'll break his heart, he'll break the rest. End it now. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: Here you go. Reva: I'm going to check just one last time. Jeffrey: You heard why Josh said. You need to take care of yourself and your baby. Reva: Okay. There's no messages anyway, see? So I am now all about the doula. Knock on the door Reva: And there she is. Betty: Hey. Reva: Hi. Betty: Reva, Jeffrey? Reva: Betty? Betty: I'm Betty O'Regan. Reva: Nice to meet you. Betty: You, too. Reva: Do you want something to drink? Betty: I'd love some herbal tea. Reva: Oh. Jeffrey: You two sit. I'll take care of it. Reva: Great. Thanks. I'll get the door. [SCENE_BREAK] Doctor: Mr. Lewis? Josh: Oh, Dr. Wallace. Hi. Doctor: Have you brought Shayne back. I can't begin treatment until I finish reading his tests. Josh: Actually, I'm here because I was hoping he'd come back on his own. I guess he didn't though. You know what? I'll track him down and get him to you as soon as I can. Doctor: Okay, great. Josh: I do have a question, though: His prior accident, could that have any affect on what he is going through right now? Doctor: Prior? He didn't mention that when I took his medical history. Josh: He was paralyzed. I mean, at first he was a quadriplegic. They never thought he was... he didn't mention that to you? Doctor: No, no. He-- no. I need to go check his chart. Josh: Wait. My question, though, still stands: Did what happen then, does that have an affect on what he's going through right now? Doctor: Yes. Yes, it's possible his current condition is compounded by a previous trauma, yes. Josh: Thank you. Shayne: Hey, Dad. I'm going to go inside and see the doctor for some meds. Josh: I just ran into your doctor. Why didn't you tell him about the accident? Shayne: I don't know. It didn't come up. Josh: Didn't come up. You were giving him your medical history and it didn't come up? Shayne: Dad, would you please let it go. Josh: Was it because of me? Were you trying to protect me because I caused it? Shayne: Caused it? Dad, it was an accident. What does that have to do with anything? I made a full recovery. Josh: Shayne, it could have everything to do with what you're going through right now. Don't you understand that? Shayne: Two separate events, Dad. Josh: One affected the other and made it worse. I made it worse. Your doctor said that's possible. Shayne: Anything's possible. You're getting yourself all worked up... Josh: No, I'm not. All I care about is getting you back on your feet and walking again. Back to your life, your life the way it should be. And the more the doctor knows, the better the chances are that that will happen. Shayne: See, this is why I didn't want to stick around, okay? Because you're feeling guilty again. Dad, I don't want you to feel guilty. I don't... I don't want your concern. I don't... definitely don't want your sympathy. Josh: What about my love? You don't want that, either? [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: I love our doula. I mean, she gets it. She gets me, too, which is next to impossible for most people. Jeffrey: Tell me about it. Reva: I really thought that the further along I got in this pregnancy, the more scary it was going to be. But there's no reason for me to be scared now. I mean, it's fantastic. Thank you for doing this for me today, for making me do this, because it was good. And I feel like I'm doing something good for the little guy. I need that, especially now. Jeffrey: Shayne knows where to find you, okay? He just needs to figure out some things on his own before he comes to you. I know it's not easy letting go, loosening the grip, but when they're all grown up, what can you do? Ava, you know, she's been gone for so long and I just... Reva: I know. You know what? I wish they had doula's to help you when your kids grow up. Laughter [SCENE_BREAK] Mel: Okay, you got me. I don't want you divorced. Remy: So you want me to stay married to Christina. We haven't even been on a date. Mel: Remy, things are different for us, a lot more different than with Mom and Dad, okay? Things don't have to go in a certain order. Remy: What have you done with my sister? Mel: I'm serious, Remy. Listen. Some people have babies first, and then they get married. And you got married and then you date -- Remy: Babies? Babies, Mel? Mel: You know what I'm saying. Remy: I don't know what you're saying. Mel: You and Christina are good together. Remy: We haven't even been together. Mel: Exactly. My point. Okay, give it a chance. I mean, maybe you guys are right for each other, or maybe you're not, but you're never going to know if all you talk about is divorce, divorce, divorce. Remy: Mel, Mel, you try out samples of cheese at the mini mart, okay? You don't try out marriage. Mel: Imagine how awkward it would be if you asked her out on a date after the divorce. Remy: Imagine how... do you hear yourself? Mel: Unless you're not ready. Are you ready to date yet? I mean, are you still thinking about Ava? Remy: Ava is not here. Mel: That's not what I'm asking. Remy: You didn't ask anything. Mel: Okay, then I'm asking now. Remy: And I'm leaving. Mel: Remy. [SCENE_BREAK] Coop: Hey. Beth: So can I read whatever it is when you're finished? Coop: Hmmm, maybe. Beth: You're on Christmas break? Coop: Mm-hmm. You, too? Beth: Yeah. There are a lot of things that I should be doing, but Alan-- Coop: Check this out. Beth: Telluride? It's pretty. Coop: Uh-huh. It is. Beth: What's there? Coop: My buddy has a time share that he's not going to be using. And I was thinking that we could get away for just you and I, and a whole week. [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: You know, there's something about getting kidnapped that makes you get your priorities straight. And I'm sorry to tell you, but the Macau deal is not my priority. I am not going anywhere until Bill's name is cleared. Alan: Then I'll have to go and save the deal myself. Lizzie: I just got out of the hospital for exhaustion. You would think that they would take a break from stressing me out. Bill: Lizzie, I think you should go. Lizzie: No. Bill: Yes. Yes, I do. Listen, we've been working too hard on this to let Alan blow the deal. Lizzie: Well, what happened to-- Bill: Green initiatives, people-friendly plans. All of those things are going to be the first to go if Alan takes over. The only thing he cares about is turning a profit. We wanted something more than that, right? Lizzie, you've got to go. You've got to go. You've got to save this, so we have something to come back to when this is all done. Lizzie: It's Christmas. We both deserve something nice. I really need this holiday with you. Bill: We'll have that. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: It's... it's nice. I mean, impossible, but-- Coop: How is it impossible? Beth: I have kids. I... you know, it's Christmas. I want to spend Christmas with my kids. Coop: Okay. So we'll just go a couple of days later. Look, my buddy says you can ski right out the front door if you want to. Beth: Alan has to go to China on business, and he wants all of us to go with him. And I... what... what would I tell him? Coop: Tell him that you want to stay home for Christmas and spend it with your kids. And you can go ahead and tell him that you're going to spend the remainder of the week with Henry Cooper Bradshaw. And you can remind Alan that you are no longer married, and that you can do whatever you want. You want to play it safer, I don't know, you could tell him that you've some sort of law workshop going on in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Beth: I can't. I can't. Coop: You can? Beth: No. Coop: Yes you can if you want to. You can do whatever you want, Beth, whenever you want to do it. [SCENE_BREAK] Reva: Ow. Jeffrey: What? Reva: I turned my phone off when we were working with Betty at the house, and I think I turned it back on. I did. Jeffrey: Josh will find him. Reva: You know, let me tell you something. When you've got kids spread out all over the place, if something is wrong with one of them, you want to focus on that one kid. You do. And then you also want to be able to find time to pay attention to the other kids that you have, and I can't do that right now. Well, I have to though, because I have these two kids who both need me. I have this little guy and then I have Shayne. Jeffrey: You don't have to choose, Reva. Reva: Well, I couldn't even if I wanted to, and I would never force you to do that either. Jeffrey: Okay, you know what? It's true. If Ava needed me, of course I would be there in a heart beat, but... Reva: See, I knew there was going to be a but. Jeffrey: Reva, you have one son right now who needs you, okay? He needs your help, but he can't ask for it. You have another son who needs your help but he chooses not to. My first priority is you, okay? This pregnancy comes with enough complications. Shayne shouldn't have to be one of them. [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: Just stop, stop, stop, stop, stop. Look, you want to get angry at somebody? That's fine. You can get angry at me. If you want to punch somebody, take your best shot. I'm standing here right in front of you, son. Shayne: I'm not going to do this with you. Josh: Why not? We did it last time, didn't we? You gave me all that stuff, all of that anger and pain and rage, and we fought it off. We beat it down, and we got you back on your feet. Now this time-- Shayne: This time it is not about you or us or we, or whatever. Okay, it's not about the accident. Josh: Why won't you let me help you? Shayne: Because you can't play hero anymore than I can. You can't. Please let me pass. [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: Bill? Christmas Eve will find me where the love light gleams I'll be home for Christmas if only in my dreams Bill: I sent the staff home. It's just us. Merry Christmas. If only in my dreams. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: Hey. Josh: Hi. Reva: Did you find Shayne? Josh: Yes, I did. He's fine. Reva: Oh, thank God. Where is he? Where is he staying? Josh: Reva, Shayne's injuries, the doctor said that they may be compounded by his prior car accident. Reva: Joshua, you can't blame yourself. Josh: I understand that. Shayne said the same thing. I just... listen, you know what? This really isn't... this is not your problem... Jeffrey: Josh, really. Josh: No, really, I wanted to just stop by and let you know that he is safe, okay? Shayne is safe. I'll call you. Reva: So, you still want a son? Jeffrey: Yeah. More than ever. [SCENE_BREAK] Shayne: Yeah, hey. Shayne Lewis. Yeah. Um... I need to get on that plane after all. Yep. The military can fly me back. I have to get out of here as soon as possible. Knock on the door Remy: Hey, man. I knew you'd be back for the... [SCENE_BREAK] Buzz: "An Affair To Remember." For your composition class? Coop: It's a novel, okay? And that's a working title. Buzz: Gee, what's it about? Coop: An affair. Younger man, older woman. I tell my students to write about what they know, okay? Buzz: The first chapter is they stay in the afternoon in a hotel rooms, right? The second chapter is when they spend the night together. And the third chapter is when they spend a week together, isn't it? Coop: Look, it's just a novel, okay? Buzz: It's one I wrote a long time ago. Sometimes you are so like me that it scares me. Coop: Dad, this is not about you and me. I'm not paying Alan Spaulding rent, and I certainly don't need his permission to live my life, okay? Buzz: What this isn't about is about you bulldozing through his front gate. You're messing with a man's manhood. Do you know what's in this guy's rolodex? Senators, heads of state, CEOs of oil companies. You know what the difference between him and you and me is? He doesn't have consequences. He kills somebody, he has breakfast the next day. We go to jail. So you want to mess with his woman, you want to pleasure his woman, you tell me before he finds out, because I'm going to need an hour to kill him before he kills you. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: Well, I was hoping you'd find me here. I want you to know that I spoke with Elizabeth again. She's still not going to leave Bill. So it looks like it's just going to be you, me and the children going to China. Beth: Alan, I told you that I would think about it. Alan: That's right. That's right. I apologize, Beth. I don't mean to push you. Beth: What... what's this? First class, direct to Macau, Elizabeth Raines. Alan: Yes. Well... I know how you always like to sit by the window seat, so I wanted to make sure, just in case you did say yes-- Beth: I... I can't. I can't. There's a law workshop in Minneapolis. Alan: Minneapolis? Beth: Yes, it's an honor just to be invited, and I know you wouldn't want me to pass up on something that means so much to me. Just as I wouldn't want you to pass up on China, knowing how much that means to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Lizzie: I don't want to leave you. Bill: I don't want you to leave, either. But you're going to save something that we both believe in. Lizzie: I have something here that I believe in. Bill: See, that right there is my Christmas gift. Lizzie: Good, because I don't have one for you. Bill: What? Lizzie: I didn't have enough time. There's never enough time. Bill: I'm kidding. I'm kidding. Next year we're not going to have to roll the Christmas and New Year's into one, okay? We're going to have all of the time in the world. Lizzie: The lead you found? I want you to follow it until you find something that will end this whole mess, okay? That will be my Christmas gift. Bill: Are you sure? Because I got you a beautiful pair of earrings? Lizzie: I want you to show everyone what I already know, okay? Prove to everyone that you're innocent. Bill: I don't think we need to talk about it anymore. When we're face to face... [SCENE_BREAK] Coming up on "Guiding Light" Shayne: It's not like this is not a high-risk pregnancy. Jeffrey: It's not about the pregnancy, Shayne. It's about your mother's cancer. Shayne: If I'm not here, though, it should be one less thing for her to worry about, you know? Jeffrey: Fine, you know, leave.

Reva is talking or more like yelling at Josh about Shayne's coming home and crashing the wedding and his arrest. When Jeffrey arrives home. Shayne winds up with a hangover at Remy's. Alan wishes Beth a Good Morning. Beth spent the night in the Study in a chair. Alan tells Beth about Lizzie being hospitalized. When Beth wants to go there, Alan stops her by saying she is fine and resting. Buzz's short order chef offers some advice to Buzz to give to Coop about his situation. Lizzie wakes to fine Bill hovering over her. She smiles. He asks her how she feels. She says better. Once again Beth and Alan argue over Beth wanting to go back to school and Lizzie's compromising the company. Shayne looks over at a picture of Ava and asks Remy if that is the girl he was talking about earlier. Remy says she went crazy after they lost their baby. Shayne can't believe that Remy had a baby. Remy says when he sees moms with babies he kind of looses it. Jeffrey agrees to help Reva and Josh with Shayne. Jeffrey says he has an appointment with somebody he can change. Alan and Alex are outside walking out side when they see Lizzie. Alan tells Alex that she should be in the hospital and then go to her to tell her of that. Remy calls his sister then shows up at the hospital where she is working. Beth tries to talk to Buzz about Coop. Buzz doesn't want to hear it and starts to walk away. Beth stops him. Buzz says that Coop was just used as a pawn to get to Alan. Reva can't take anymore and wants to go see Shayne. Jeffrey reminds her that Josh said he'd take care of it and that she should take care of the baby. Josh meets with Shayne's Doctor. After the Doctor leaves Josh, Josh hears Shayne call him from behind him. Josh says to Shayne he feels responsible for his injuries. Shayne says that he is better and that Josh didn't cause this accident. Mel tries to tell Remy that Christine and he are good together and to give it a chance. Mel asks about Ava. Remy reminds her that Ava is not here. As he starts to walk out Mel tells him that is not what she is asking. When he leaves, Mel calls out to him. Lizzie meets with Bill and he tells her she should go. That she can come back when all this trouble with him is done. Beth and Coop meet up and they are talking about their situation and their families and Christmas. Buzz is spying on them from the Kitchen of Company. Buzz goes back into the kitchen as Beth gets up to leave. Shayne makes a call for a flight out of Springfield the sooner the better he tells the person on the other end. Buzz lets into Coop about Alan's going to go after him for Beth. Even Alan making it so Coop goes to jail. Beth meets up with Alan at Towers. Alan is glad to see her. Beth sees a flight ticket. She wants to know what it is all about. It is for Macau. Lizzie and Bill kiss.

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[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Rae: Asa is pretending that he wants you because he made a plan with Max. Max: I'm not sure I want her out of my life. Liz: How are you going to tell her that you fathered my baby? Sam: You're never going to get away from Todd, and you still feel something for him. Viki: Can't you just admit that you love her? Todd: I do. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: You back so soon? So, what happened? Thought you and Sam were supposed to be gone all night at Sam's secret hideaway. Where is Sam? Antonio: How you doing? Keri: Oh, much better now that I'm in Hawaii. Antonio: Well, I brought you something else. Keri: What? Antonio: Brought you a compact disc player with remote so you don't have to move an inch. Keri: Thank you. Antonio: I'm not done. I also brought you some books on tape. Keri: What kind of books? Antonio: Your textbooks. I thought you might want to keep up. Keri: You did not. Antonio: You're right. I didn't. Keri: Oh, mysteries. Oh, my gosh, I haven't seen these. Antonio: No, I didn't think so. Keri: Thank you. Antonio: Oh, you're welcome. I'm not finished. I brought you one more thing. Keri: What? Antonio: Me. Keri: That's the best thing of all. Antonio: I'm not going to let anybody bother you with any of their problems -- not the dean, not any students, not anybody. Keri: Police protection from stress -- that's a really good idea. Antonio: I want to do everything and anything to help you. Keri: I'm going to need all the help I can get. I'm not going to let anything happen to Mom and Steve's baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Liz: No. You can't help me raise this baby. R.J.: I know I've never raised a child before, but I can learn. Liz: Oh, R.J., I know how much you missed out on with Keri. R.J.: Right. So you need the help. I'm offering. I mean, I can understand if you have some reservations, but -- Liz: No. You don't understand. You can't help me raise this baby because I'm not going to be here. I'm leaving Llanview the moment the baby's born. [SCENE_BREAK] Asa: Asa Buchanan here. Nigel: The pigeon has landed. Asa: Nigel? Nigel: Yes, Sir. Asa: Why are you whispering? Nigel: I'm here in Mr. Holden's house. Asa: Good. Did you steal those divorce papers? Nigel: I'm afraid it's taking a bit longer than we expected. Asa: You've got 20 minutes, Nigel, or you're out of a job. Those papers are my only way out of this damn nightmare. Rae: What's the matter, Asa? Plan a backfired? Asa: Gretel, what are you talking about? Rae: Well, you see, I had a little chat with Roxanne Holden today. She told me that you were planning to run away with her. I figured out why. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Get out! Max: But, Roxy, wait. Roxy: Get out of this house! It is all mine -- especially after I divorce your sorry butt! Max: Just listen to me -- Roxy: I said, get the hell out of here! Max: Look, Rae lied, okay? She came over here, and she -- stop -- she threw herself at me, all right? Roxy: Oh, yeah, you did everything to fight her off. Max: Oh, come on. What, do you think I want her? Don't want her. I -- look, I didn't cheat on you, all right? Roxy: Yeah, sure. Max: Oh! Roxy: You didn't cheat on me. But what you did was far worse. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Sam went home. Todd: Yeah, what happen? He get tired? Blair: No. We thought someone might have been following us to the cabin. Todd: You see? Now, I knew this was going to happen. See, Sam doesn't care if your life's in danger, just so long as he -- Blair: Todd, Todd, Todd, stop! Stop! Sam got rid of whoever was following us, and we got to the cabin fine. Todd: You did? Blair: It was completely safe, and nobody knows that we were there. Todd: So, why'd you come back here? [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: So you told your father everything? Jen: I had to. Marcie: Why? Was he going to cut up your credit cards? Jen: No, I was a wreck, you know, and he knew that there's something I wasn't telling him. He just always knows. I don't know how. He just does. Marcie: So you just blabbed? Jen: Well, he already assumed that the article Shawna wrote was true, that I made up the whole story about Cristian threatening to kill Mitch Laurence. Marcie: Even the part about Al getting you pregnant and then pretending the baby was Cristian's? Jen: Yeah, even that. [SCENE_BREAK] Gabrielle: I'm so glad you were able to meet me. What's the problem? You sounded terrible on the phone. Al: Did I? Gabrielle: Yes. Oh, that's not it, is it? Al: No. Mom, I'm over Jen. I am. You got to trust me. I was actually just sitting here thinking how I ever could have thought that she needed my help, you know, that she was so innocent. Gabrielle: Well, some people are very good at covering up who they really are. Your father was very good at that, actually. Al: Mom -- Gabrielle: Sorry. Just slipped out. I'm over Max. Really, I'm over him. Al: Well, yeah, I know. Gabrielle: So, tell me what's bothering you. Al: Well, I guess I'm just sad about Jessica being gone. Gabrielle: I know the two of you were very close, weren't you? Al: She's my best friend, you know? I could go to her with anything, she'd help me out, whether it was schoolwork or -- Gabrielle: Are there any problems at school? Al: No, no. No problems at school. I just meant that, you know, with her gone, it's going to be a little more difficult. I mean, I could go to her with anything -- anything at all. Gabrielle: Well, you can talk to me about anything if you want. Al: Thanks. Gabrielle: Right. Not exactly the same thing, is it? Al: Not really. Anyway, you don't need to be bothered with me. I'm sure you got your hands full with Bo. Gabrielle: Yeah. You know, funny thing is, even when you're with someone, you can be lonely. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Maybe you didn't cheat on me, but I can still get a divorce. Max: Just hold it. Roxy: Soon as I tell the judge what you did, she's going to give me a divorce on the grounds that you were cruel and unusual. Max: Roxy, I'm sorry, but -- Roxy: And we're both going to get what's coming to me. Max: Would you please just talk to me for one minute? Roxy: I am so stupid. Why did I think that you deserve the truth? Why did I tell you that Asa was going to run away with me? Max: I appreciated that. Roxy: I mean, look, I know that you don't care about me, but you at least could have been surprised. Max: Roxy, I -- Roxy: Well, how could you be surprised? Because you already knew! Max: Listen for just one second, okay, please. Roxy: You and Asa were using me. Max: I know. Roxy: See, you wanted me to run off with Asa so that you could get everything. Then what? Then what was Asa going to do? I'll tell you what he's going to do! He was going to dump me! Max: I should have told you. Roxy: You know, I thought that we were getting closer. Max: We are. Roxy: I thought that you liked me at least a little bit. Max: I do. Roxy: I sure never thought that you wanted this divorce so much. Max: I don't. Roxy: What? Max: I don't. Roxy: Nice try. You're going to try to tell me that you weren't setting me up? Max: No, I did. What I'm trying to tell you is I don't want a divorce. [SCENE_BREAK] R.J.: You're leaving Llanview after the baby's born? Liz: Yes. R.J.: But I thought you told Keri that you were going to accept that job offer here in Llanview. Liz: It was always my plan to go back to Chicago since I first got here. R.J.: But I thought things had changed. Liz: They did. R.J.: So, what is there for you in Chicago? No family, no job. Liz: I'll have my baby. I can get a job. R.J.: Okay. So were you ever going to accept that job here, or were you just lying to Keri? Liz: I didn't want to upset her. Maybe it was a mistake to tell her that. I don't know. R.J.: What about us? Was that a mistake, too? [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: I had to come home sometime. Todd: But why did you come home now? Blair: Well, it's -- it's complicated. Todd: Why is it complicated? Blair: It's just a lot going on, Todd. Todd: Like what? Blair: Well, those guys following us -- it scared me, that's all. Todd: I thought you said Sam lost them. Blair: Yeah, he did. Todd: And then you felt safe. Blair: Sam -- he had to get back to Llanview. You know, he has a lot of things to take care of with Jen, you know, being in trouble. Todd: No, I know about that. I broke that story. Blair: And I came down on you pretty hard. I'm sorry about that. Sam told me it was all true. Todd: Yes, it was. Blair: Sorry I didn't believe you. Todd: So that's it? That's why you came home? So that Sam could look after his kid? Blair: No, I came home -- Blair: What's this? Todd: That's a wineglass. Blair: Yeah. Whose wineglass? Todd: Well, Viki came by. Blair: It's not really Viki's color. Todd: You know, and I told her -- I told her that. Blair: Hmm, hmm. What's this, Todd? Is Viki suddenly Niki again? Shawna was here, wasn't she? Todd: Yeah, she was. And so what, right? What difference does that make? I mean, does it really matter who I'm here with? Blair: You're right. It doesn't. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Conklin: What do you say we take a look at that baby? Keri: Oh, I can't wait. Can Antonio stay for this? Dr. Conklin: Of course. He seems like just what the doctor ordered. Keri: You know, I haven't felt anything like I did earlier. Dr. Conklin: That's a good sign. Antonio: And this test -- it's going to show if something's wrong with the baby? Dr. Conklin: Well, there are tests that are more conclusive, but that includes invasive procedures that could cause further leaking. A sonogram will give us a visual representation of how the baby is functioning in the amniotic fluid. The fetus is very well developed. Keri: I can't -- I can't see it. Can I sit up? Dr. Conklin: No, no, we don't want you to sit up. Keri: Antonio, can you see it? Antonio: Yeah. Keri: How does she look? Antonio: She's beautiful. [SCENE_BREAK] Liz: No. What happened between us -- this wasn't a mistake. R.J.: I'm not talking about sleeping together. Liz: R.J. -- R.J.: I'm talking about everything -- everything that's been happening between us -- moving past the bad feelings and getting back to what was good between us in the first place. Liz: I wouldn't trade it for anything. There are reasons that I have to go back to Chicago. R.J.: Well, okay. Okay, then. I can go with you. Liz: No. You can't. R.J.: What are you doing, then? What was this? Just something for old time's sake? Liz: No! I care about you, R.J. R.J.: No, no, no, you don't. No, you are the same woman who kept my child from me all those years. You don't care about anyone except yourself. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Sure you want a divorce. You wanted a divorce from the minute that we got married. Max: I know. Roxy: And the only reason you didn't get one was because you knew I would take you to the cleaners, and that's why you don't want one now. Max: No. I mean, that's why I didn't get the divorce back then and that's why I set up the scam with Asa. But I told Asa I wanted to call it off. Roxy: What? Max: When you told me you were going to run off with him, I realized I don't want you to go. And I certainly don't want Asa to humiliate you. Roxy: Why, so you could humiliate me yourself? Max: No. I don't want to hurt you, Roxy, and I sure don't want to see our marriage end this way. Roxy: Well, how would you like it to end? Max: Well, crazy as it sounds, but -- Roxy: What? Max: I got kind of used to you being around here. I mean, you, the leopard pillows, the Elvis collection, the -- no, I still don't like those -- but you -- I mean, if you were to go, I'd miss you. Roxy: So? Max: So, maybe I don't have to miss you. Maybe, for the first time, we can give this thing a chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Rae: Well, and that's when you and Max cooked up your little plan to get rid of Roxanne and me. Asa: You are loco. Rae: Oh, I don't think so, Asa. I don't. I also think, though, that it's going to make a wonderful new chapter in my book that I'm writing. You remember -- the one that outlines all your crimes, which several D.A.s would, I'm sure, love to know about. Asa: You know, Gretel, you can't hang that over my head forever. Rae: What's going to stop me? Asa: Statute of limitations. Rae: Oh. Asa: By the time your damn book is published, old Asa's going to be free and clear. Rae: And you're sure about that, aren't you? Asa: Damned sure, damned sure. And not only that, finally I'll get rid of the wife from hell. Rae: You're never going to get rid of me, Asa. I like being your wife. I like using the Buchanan name to get back some of what I lost, what you made me lose. No. No, no, I'm never going to divorce you, cowboy. Asa: It's too late. Rae: Excuse me? Asa: See, I know you signed those divorce papers. In fact, they're on their way here right now. And the minute I sign those papers, Gretel, you are history. Rae: Don't count on it. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: So you don't care that I was here all alone with Shawna? Blair: I didn't -- I didn't say that. I -- but it doesn't matter. It doesn't change anything for me. I'm glad I went away with Sam. Todd: I'm going upstairs. Blair: Todd, would you wait, please? Todd: Why? Blair: Because -- Todd: Why? Blair: There is something that I need you to hear me say. Todd: Why don't you write it down and I'll take a look at it tomorrow? Blair: I just -- going away with Sam -- it made everything clear for me. Todd: Yeah? You know what? I don't want to talk to you anymore. You want to talk to somebody? Go talk to Nora. Tell her what a great guy Sam is. Blair: I don't want to -- Todd: Maybe then she won't -- Blair: I don't want to talk to Nora and I don't want to tell her what a great guy Sam is! And I didn't come home because of someone following me, and I didn't come home because Sam had so many things to do here in Llanview! I came home because I didn't want to be in the cabin with Sam. I wanted to come home. I wanted -- I wanted to be with you. Todd: What happened to what you said before? What happened to you hated me? Isn't that what you said? What happened to that? Blair: Well, that's what I -- I told myself that's what I wanted to believe because caring about you can be very painful. Todd: You care about me? Blair: I always have, Todd. You know, every time that we get close, you always -- or I find out that you do something that hurts me so much that I can't trust you anymore. But then you do something -- somehow, some way, you get me to trust you and you get me to -- to want you again. Todd: And you want me? Blair: I tried to deny it, Todd, because I thought you'd never change and that if you didn't change, then everything would end up the way it always does. But now -- Todd: Now what? Blair: Have you changed? [SCENE_BREAK] Jen: Don't worry. I'm not going to tell my dad that you changed the due date. Marcie: I wouldn't care if you did. I'd do it all over again if you wanted me to. Jen: Really? Marcie: Of course. I mean, it's so unfair that you get in trouble for all of it. Jen: Tell me about it. Cristian's going to get out of jail and he'll go straight back to Natalie. She'll have him and I'll have nothing. Oh, except I forgot -- I'll have the humiliation of everyone thinking I'm, like, a huge liar. Marcie: Well, maybe you don't have to end up with nothing. [SCENE_BREAK] Al: Are you lonely, Mom? Gabrielle: I -- really, I shouldn't have said anything. Al: Well, I mean, did something happen? Have you and Bo had a -- Gabrielle: No. No. Bo is still perfect. And the day that he told he that he loved me is still one of the most important days of my life. Al: So that sounds really good. Gabrielle: Mm-hmm. It is very good, and it was very good. It's just it was Christmastime. Al: And you think he changed his mind? I mean, has he been acting weird lately at all? Gabrielle: No, you see, that's just it. I just don't see him very much. He's so busy -- police work and that. Al: Yeah, that Mitch Laurence guy -- I mean, he has really made a mess of things for a lot of people, you know? That's why Jess is gone. Gabrielle: Yeah, it would be catastrophic to have him as a father. Al: Oh, you are not kidding. Listen, Mom, when this blows over -- and it will -- everything's going to be okay. What? Gabrielle: I was just thinking what odd parents you have. Al: Oh, yeah. Gabrielle: Don't give me that. Here's your mom trying to spend more time with a man she's living with, and then there's your father who's trying to spend less time with the woman he's living with. Al: Um -- that's not exactly true. Gabrielle: What's not exactly true? Al: You're not going to believe this, but Dad actually wants to st with Roxy. [Glass breaks] [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: So you want to give us a chance? Max: Yes, I do. Roxy: I've been wanting this ever since -- Max: The moment we got married. Roxy: Uh-huh. Max: Now I'm saying it. Roxy: Just when I was about to end. Oh, this must be just fate or something like that. [Phone rings] Max: Just ignore that. Roxy: I can't. It might be a sweepstakes. [Ring] Roxy: Hello? Rae: Hi. How's it going? Roxy: Oh, it's going way better than I ever thought. Rae: Good. You take that snake for everything he's worth. Roxy: Yeah, right. Rae: Roxanne, Max tried to sweet-talk his way out of it, didn't he? Roxy: Yeah, sure. What? Rae: Listen. That's what he does. I should know. He strung my daughter along until he got what he wanted. And as far as Asa -- he even pretended to be his son, for God's sake. Roxy: Yeah, I forgot all about that. Rae: You be strong, all right? And you don't fall for any of it. Max: Who was it? Roxy: Doesn't matter. Max: So, what are you going to do? Can you give me another chance? Roxy: You know, I'm used to making some real bad mistakes because I listen to idiots tell me what to do instead of following my own gut. But I'm not going to do that any more because my gut is talking and I'm going to listen. [SCENE_BREAK] R.J.: Hey. Keri: Hey. R.J.: Can I come in? Keri: Of course. Come on in. Antonio: R.J., you mind if I have a word with you first? R.J.: Sure. Sure. I'll be right back. Well, is something wrong with Keri? Antonio: No. No, no, no. And the baby's fine, too. R.J.: Well, then, what's so urgent? Antonio: I just -- I just wanted to remind you, R.J., not to say anything to upset Keri. R.J.: She's my daughter. Antonio: Yes, R.J., I'm aware of that. I just want to make sure you understand how serious this is. R.J.: Well, okay. You've -- you've made your point. But, look, if you need to talk to someone about upsetting Keri, you should talk to Elizabeth because she's the one planning to take the baby and leave town. R.J.: I brought these over from Capricorn. They're -- they're left over from your birthday party. Keri: Aw. It was such a wonderful party. I'm sorry I had to go and ruin it. R.J.: Well, that's impossible. There would be no party without you. Keri: Well, I still feel bad, especially since there seemed to be some romance in the air. R.J.: What? Keri: Don't play innocent with me. I saw what was going on with you and Mom. So, did you -- you guys work things out? R.J.: Sure we did. Yeah. Everything's cool. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: Is it true? Liz: What? Antoni are you going to take the baby and leave town? Liz: Stop. I'm not talking about that now. I want to know how Keri is. Antonio: She's doing a lot better. Liz: Oh, thank goodness. Antonio: Keri told me it had been decided that you were going to take the job here in Llanview. Liz: Look, we'll talk about that later. Right now, I'm going to go talk to my daughter. Antonio: When? After you've run off with my child? [SCENE_BREAK] Max: So, what is your gut telling you to do? Roxy: My gut is telling me to take the money and run. Max: What? Roxy: Yeah. It's also telling me that you'll never love me the way that I want you to. [Doorbell rings] Renee: Max, tell me it isn't true. You're actually staying with Roxy? Max: No, no. She's divorcing me. Renee: So, then Asa and Rae are getting divorced, too? Max: Actually, my deal with Asa fell through. Renee: What? Max: Well -- Renee: Is Asa staying with Rae or not? Max: I -- I think he is. She found out his plan. She's never going to give him a divorce. Renee: Max, this is very upsetting. I pretended to be drunk. I pretended to be crazy in order to get Rae to sign those papers. Now, wait a minute, wait a minute. Rae did sign those papers. Max: Yeah, but ansa didn't. I kept the papers, and I wouldn't let him have them until he came through with his end of the deal. Renee: Give them to me. I will hand-deliver a divorce to Asa. Max: Sure. Why not? Hey, you deserve something out of this. Come on in. Renee: Thank you. Max: All right. Make yourself comfortable. I'll be right back. Renee: Oh, my. Oh -- oh, my. Well -- she really is throwing him out. Hmm. Max: Uh -- Renee, about those divorce papers -- they're gone. [SCENE_BREAK] Asa: Thank you. Oh, Gretel, just in time. Read them and weep. Oh, no, no, no, no. I' read them. You weep. Rae: No, Asa, please. Asa, I can't let you sign this. Asa: It's not up to you, Honey. Rae: I don't know what I was thinking when this thing was drafted. I was just too generous. I can't live on the amount that I'm going to get if this marriage is over. Asa: Oh, I'm sure you'll think of something. Rae: I just can't let you have all of it. Asa: Why not? It's my damn money! Rae: No, no, Asa. No, we have to come to another agreement. Please. 90/10? No, it's just not possible. Please. Asa: 90/10? And it's too late to change it, Gretel. Oh, give me a pen. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: I hate change. Blair: Yeah, I know. That's never been easy for either one of us. Todd: Well, that's why we never bother with it. Blair: Todd, you remember -- do you remember when we first got married and I was pregnant with Starr and we were at the airport right before you left for Ireland? We both said that we had changed, that our love had changed us. Todd: It's a long time ago, Blair. And that was before -- Blair: I know. It was before a lot of things. We were both young and naive. We thought the past was behind us, that life was happily ever after. Todd: This past isn't behind us. Blair: But I think -- well, I don't know, but I don't think people just change overnight. I think that they change every day for the rest of their life. And you do some bad things, you make mistakes, but you also do some good things, and you hope that the good outweighs the bad. Todd: I haven't done a lot of good things. Blair: You took me in when I was in trouble, even when you knew that I was seeing somebody else, and you allowed me to see my children. And tonight you let me go be with Sam. See, Todd, you -- you've done some good things. Todd: All right, you remember when -- when I told you that Jack was dead and then I brought this other baby back? And I tried to tell you that this other baby was your baby. I know it was kind of maybe -- Blair: That was maybe kind of a really, really bad thing. Todd: You said you could never forgive me for that. And if you can't forgive me -- Blair: Then I can't be with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: You were going to go in there and lie to your daughter. Liz: I was not. Antonio: No? You were going to tell her you're not going to take the job at Llanview U.? That's what I thought. One more lie to Keri. Liz: Hey, you know we can't go in and upset her right now. Antonio: Then why would you take the baby and leave town? Liz: You know why. Antonio: Because you can't face the truth. Liz: Oh, no, I can face the truth. I just can't face Keri. What am I going to say to her? When she brings my child into the world, it'll look like her fiancé. What are you going to say? Antonio: I don't know. I don't know. But it's going to be the truth because it's the right thing to do. No, no, look. As soon as Keri is out of danger, I'm going to tell her everything. R.J.: Now, what's going on here? Antonio: Nothing. I'm going to go be with Keri. R.J.: Elizabeth? [SCENE_BREAK] Jen: Nothing good is ever going to come out of this. Everyone's going to think that I'm a liar for throwing Cristian in jail. Who knows about Al? He might still even tell everyone that I lied about who the baby's father was. Marcie: So why don't you tell everyone first? Jen: What? Marcie: If you go to Cristian and tell him everything yourself, you'll look pretty good. You probably -- you should, you know, cry a little while you do it. Jen: I'll just -- I'll just tell him how upset I was, you know, and just how the thought of losing him just made me crazy. Marcie: Exactly. Jen: And how now I just feel so bad about it. He'll probably end up feeling sorry for me. Marcie: Of course he will. Jen: Marcie, you're a genius. [SCENE_BREAK] Gabrielle: Max and Roxanne -- hmm. Well, there have been stranger couplings. Al: Name one. Gabrielle: Well, Bo Buchanan, Police Commissioner, and yours truly, an ex-con. Al: Okay. You're right. I have to admit that was a little weird at first. But now -- here's to you and Bo. Gabrielle: Thank you. And -- oh -- another one -- to you making new friendships and finding your real true love. Oh, heck, while we're at it, let's toast Max. I hope things work out for him this time. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: I guess it doesn't mean much now, but for what it's worth, I'm sorry. I guess I'll see you in court. Roxy: See you. [SCENE_BREAK] Asa: File this first thing in the morning. Nigel: Yes, Sir. Asa: Oh, forget that. Do it now. Nigel: But, Sir, they're not open now. Asa: Well, you camp on the front steps, and you be in that clerk's office the minute it opens. Nigel: Yes, Sir. Rae: I'll file it. Asa: Hey! Grab that, Nigel! Grab it! She'll rip it up. Rae: Oh, of course I wouldn't do that. Why would I? Asa: Why would you? I'll tell you why you would. Because you're going to get kicked out of here on your keister without a damn dime. Hell, I'm giving you 10% of all I've got. Nigel here would be very, very happy with that, right? Rae: Oh, 10%? Oh, no, no, Asa. When I said 90/10, I'm the 90. You're the 10. Asa: Give me that. Rae: Read them and weep, Asa. Read them and weep. Now, I think I should hang on to these, don't you? Just for safekeeping. Plus, it'll give you a chance to really decide what's worse, Asa -- 90% loss of all your fortune or being married to me? I'll just -- I'll just let you think about that. Asa: Ah! [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Then I guess that -- Blair: No. Todd: What -- Blair: No, it's not, Todd -- Todd: You just finished telling me that you can't forgive me for what happened with Jack, so -- Blair: Well, I thought about what you did to Jack and to me and to us. And I thought about how you told me that he had died and how you took him away from me. Todd: Look, Blair -- Blair: And I've also heard that you -- I've heard you say you're sorry to Jack and to me. And I've seen you with Jack and Starr, and I know how much you love them, Todd. Todd: I -- I do. Blair: I know that you do. And I also know how hard it has been for you to have to live with yourself for what you did. Look, I know you, Todd. I know you better than anyone. I married you three times. You're my husband. And I -- I know that you love me, even though you can't say it. Todd: I love you. Blair: I love you, Todd. And I forgive you. Stay tuned for scenes from the next "One Life to Live" [NEXT_ON] Judge: Are you absolutely sure that you want a divorce? Todd: Are you sure this is where you want to be? Blair: I've wanted to be here for a long time. Cristian: There's got to be something we can do to keep Laurence away from Natalie. Antonio: Well, not if she doesn't keep herself away. Natalie: I have to sleep with Mitch Laurence.

Liz tells RJ she's leaving Llanview when the baby is born. RJ accuses him of not caring and storms out of the room. Antonio sees his daughter for the first time (Via ultrsound). RJ tells Antonio Liz's plans. RJ overhears Liz and Antonio arguing. Nigel sneaks into Max's place to find the divorce papers for Asa. Rae tells Asa she knows about his plan with Max. Rae tries to deal with Asa. He agrees to give her 10% of his wealth. But he doesn't read the papers first and winds up signing over 90%! Roxy REALLY lets Max have it!! Max tells her he doesn't want a divorce after all. Rae tells her Max is just sweet talking her. He tells Roxy he's sorry, then leaves.

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[Chloe coos] Jessica: Yeah, guess what? It's your day, today. We're going to take you to the church, and the minister is going to baptize you. It's going to seem a little bit silly at first. She's going to put water on your head. But I'm going to be there, and your Aunt Natalie is going to be there, and your Uncle Jared is going to be there, and we're all going to promise to watch over you. Mm-hmm, it's going to be a new beginning. And I can't think of a better place to start it -- oh -- no, I can't -- than right here, near daddy. [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: Is this my granddaughter? I do believe it is my granddaughter. Bree, how are you? Viki: I'm sorry. Clint: Did you drive here, or -- Viki: I opened the door. She saw you and made a beeline for you. Clint: Well, she's smart because she knows that oftentimes I have some of these in my pocket. Viki: Oh. We call him the spoiler. Clint: Yeah, it's my job and I'm rootin' tootin' good at it, aren't I? Charlie, I want to thank you for giving me the time to talk with Viki last night. Charlie: No problem. Viki: Did you and Nora work things out? Clint: Well, we haven't had the chance. We're both kind of busy, you know. And then with Matthew back home, I don't know -- he calls for a lot of attention. Charlie: Yeah, it's a pretty rough situation. Viki: She has to put Matthew first, you know? We all do. Clint: Yeah, that's right. We do. But Nora is coming to the service here, and I'm hoping that the joy will help us bridge some gaps. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: How you doing? Starr: I didn't get much sleep last night. Cole: I wonder why. Nightmares? Starr: Yeah. Cole: Yeah, me, too. If you hadn't gotten away from Zach -- Starr: But I did. We both did. Cole: When you came down those stairs, it was, like, the best moment of my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: So, you went to see Cole in rehab and what happened? Markko: Okay, it's not a big thing, and I told him I'd keep it quiet, so -- Langston: Keep what quiet? No. He wouldn't. Not after causing that accident and Matthew being paralyzed. Please tell me he's not using again. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: When Zach started saying those weird things to me, like how grown up I was and looking at me like he wanted to -- I didn't know what to do, but then you were there. It was like a miracle. Cole: It kind of was. Starr: You know, I forgot to ask you -- what were you doing there? [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: They tore up the floorboards in Rosen's room. Why? Bo: Because one of the uniforms found a pry mark. Come on in. [Knock on door] Bo: Yeah? Fish, what do you got? Oliver: Photos of the knife. The lab sent them over. Nora: Ooh, did they get enough blood to run a panel? Oliver: Yeah. Bo: Were they able to pull any prints? Oliver: Well, the techs think it was wiped clean but they're going over it. Bo: Okay, thanks. Oliver: Yeah. Bo: This has got to be the knife that he used to stab Blair. Nora: Oh, my God. If Rosen gives me Blair, then I can get him on Halpern and Granger. Bo: So you still think that Zach Rosen is not our guy? [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: I can't do this. I can't do this. I can't, I really can't. You know what, I'm sorry, but just put that back on. Put it back on. Todd: Téa? Téa: Yes? Todd: I want you to start taking your clothes off. Téa: Are you kidding me? I am not -- I am not taking my clothes off. Todd: Yes, you are. Téa: No. Stop, stop it, just stop right there. Todd: I want you. [Téa giggles] Téa: No, no, no. What -- what you want is for me to go to the judge and tell her that Blair and John committed fraud and that -- and that their marriage is an arrangement and that you should have temporary custody. And that is why you are coming on to me. That is the only reason that your shoes are off and your shirt is undone. Um, that's what you want. Todd, you don't want me. Todd: You know, for a smart woman, you sure are stupid. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I'm surprised about the knife, but I'm not sure it proves anything. Nora: Well, if this turns out to be the murder weapon and it's got Rosen's prints on it, then we kind of have to conclude that Rosen's our guy. John: No, Nora. What happened at Manning's last night, that's not typical of a serial killer. See, the man who killed Lee and Wes and who stabbed Blair, he would have killed Starr and Cole, not taken them hostage. Nora: Okay. What about the timing, though? I mean, Rosen just got out of prison. And the motive? He hates Todd. John: So what you're saying is he was lying about the K.A.D. killer? Nora: We don't even know if there is a K.A.D. killer, for God's sake. I mean, Téa Delgado confessed to killing Halpern in self-defense. John: Téa didn't kill Halpern. Bo: Do you know that for a fact? John: Yes. Nora: Well, then I should be bringing Delgado in for obstruction of justice. John: Look, Nora, all I'm saying here is the lawyer didn't kill anyone and there's a serial killer out there. Bo: We'll know more when we get the test results back. Nora: Yeah. Yeah, I think I'm just going to let Rosen stew for a little bit and then I'll go back in and hit him again. Did Fish give you any idea of how fast we are going to get these lab results because I -- oh, my God. I'm supposed to be at Chloe's christening right now with your brother.\ [SCENE_BREAK] Jared: Here they come. Natalie: Yep. Jared: What's done is done. Natalie: Look, I know that we have done the right thing. Jessica can't handle another loss right now. I just -- I pray that no one else gets hurt. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: I don't think I would have had the strength to come back and fight Tess if it hadn't been for you. [Chloe babbles] Jessica: You made me realize how beautiful life can be. I'm always going to miss your daddy, but I look at you, and I know I can have a future. Yeah. [Chloe babbling] Jessica: Yeah. You know, I even met a boy in St. Ann's of all places. [Chloe blows bubbles] Jessica: No, you would have liked him. Yeah, you would have. He was really nice. It didn't work out, though. At least I know it's out there, huh? At least I know love is out there. Brody: Jessica? [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: Starr, you're not going to like what I have to say. Starr: No, you know what? You don't even have to tell me. I'm just grateful that you were there. Cole: No, I need to tell you. The truth is I was there because I wanted to talk to your dad about you. Starr: Why? Cole: You and Mr. Joplin. I saw you leave his room. Starr: And you told my dad? Cole: Starr, I was worried about you. Starr: That's -- that's why my dad wasn't at his house. Oh, my gosh. Cole: Yeah, he was heading over to talk to him. Starr: Talk to him? He'd probably kill him. Cole: Look, Mr. J. is fine, Starr, okay? I saw him heading to the drug treatment center this morning. Starr: Well, now I have to call him. Cole: Hey, you're really hooked on this guy, aren't you? [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: You better tell me to stop. Téa: You know I hate you. Do you know that? Todd: Oh, you better tell me to stop, then. Téa: Stop it. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: No, Cole isn't using. At least, I don't think he is. Langston: So what's the problem? Okay, the last time you kept something from me, Lola coming on to you, remember what happened? Markko: Yeah, but this isn't about me. Langston: He's our friend, Markko. And we didn't say anything when we should have, and now Matthew Buchanan is sitting in a wheelchair. You really want to go there again? Markko: Okay. Look, I will tell you, but you can't tell anyone, not even Starr. Langston: Fine. Markko: Cole was freaked out because rehab pulled a drug test on him this morning. Langston: So? If he's not using, it shouldn't be a problem. Markko: Only, last night, when Zach Rosen knocked him out, Cole got hurt so he took a painkiller. If that shows up on his drug test, they're sending him straight to the joint. Langston: Can't he just explain what happened? Markko: He said it's a zero tolerance program. You got a headache, you're supposed to gut it out. Langston: So what did he do? Markko: He asked me for a sample so he could substitute -- Langston: Which you did not do. Markko, tell me you didn't give that sample. Markko: I can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: I can't believe that you would do this to me again. You know what my father is like. Remember what happened when you told him that I was giving my baby to Marcie? Cole: Okay, you're right. I shouldn't have told him about the baby, all right? But this, I had no choice. I tried everything I knew to stop you from going after Mr. J. I even went to his place to talk to him. But you already know that because you were there somewhere hiding, right? Starr, he's too old for you, okay? It would never work out. He would just be using you, and that's why I talked to your dad. Because I couldn't stand to see you get hurt. Look, I didn't come here to fight, all right? I just wanted to give you this. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: You sure you want to do this? Marcie: Be here at Chloe's christening? I'm not going to lie to you, I still have my moments. But Chloe and Hope were born on the same day and, I don't know, it makes me happy to watch Chloe grow up. And I'm really glad to be here for Jessica, too. Michael: Okay. Marcie: What about you? Do you want to do this? [SCENE_BREAK] Charlie: Hey, son. Jared: Hey. Charlie: So you worked out that problem you were having? That secret that you thought could cause some damage? Jared: It's under control. I thought about what you said. "The greatest good for the greatest number." So I buried it. Charlie: And you think there's no chance of it coming to light? Jared: Nope. I made sure of that. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Jessie was saying how much it means to her that you and Jared have agreed to be Chloe's Godparents. Natalie: Oh, we love Chloe. We're very happy to do it. Viki: You kind of took your time to make up your minds, huh? Natalie: Yeah. You know, we just had to settle some things. Viki: What things? Natalie: It's a big responsibility. We just had make sure we were up for it, you know? Viki: Honey, something's been bothering you for quite some time now. Can you tell me what it is? [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Were you listening? Brody: No, I was just passing by. Jessica: No? You're just passing by a cemetery? Brody: Relax. I'm no stalker. I stopped by to visit Wes. It's kind of something I do when I need to talk to a friend. Anyway, I don't want to bother you. Jessica: No, no, it's okay. It's okay. We were just -- I just come here when I want to be close with Nash. You know, when I need to say things without filtering. Brody: I understand. And I'm sorry if I startled you. Look, I'm not going to lie. I heard a little bit of what you were saying. The stuff about me. Jessica, I am so sorry you were hurt. I wish you'd forgive me. Can you do that? It's the last thing I wanted -- to wreck things for us. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: You helped Cole fake a drug test? Markko: No. Langston: Then what would you call it? Markko: He was trying to save Starr's life. She could have been killed. And so, yeah, he got hurt and he took a painkiller. He doesn't deserve to go to jail for that. Langston: Okay, but those are the terms he agreed to. And I'm not saying it's fair, but the D.A. was mad enough when she found out we were helping him try to cover up his habit. If she finds out we are still helping him -- Markko: He needed a painkiller. Langston: He can't have one. He's a junkie, Markko. Don't you get it? He's addicted. That's why he's in rehab -- because he's so far gone he put the D.A.'s son in a wheelchair, okay? And if she finds out that he's using again and you helped him fake a drug test, the two of you could end up in jail. Markko: I don't care, Lang. I had to do it. He's my best friend, and you would have done the same thing for Starr. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: I have been sick over losing this. My dad couldn't find it, the police couldn't find it. I thought that it was gone forever. Where did you find it? Cole: It was on the floor. It must have fallen off when Zach dragged you off. Starr: Oh, my gosh, Cole. Cole, this is the only thing we have left of her. Cole: You think about her as much as I do? Starr: Cole, I -- I don't think you know. I didn't tell you. Cole: What? Starr: When you got into your accident and you were at the hospital, Marcie accidentally saw your blood test. She was confused by it, so she asked Michael to double check it and... Cole, you're Rh negative and so am I. There is no way our baby died from Rh disease. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: I know it may not make much sense right now, but I know I hurt you, so I'm just saying I'm sorry. Jessica: It's Chloe's christening today. Brody: Ah, that would explain the giant baby dress. Jessica: Yeah, it would. Um, look, I don't want to go into that church with any bad feelings in my heart, so it's okay. I accept your apology. Brody: Thank you. I know I have no right to ask, but that night -- the night it happened, you said we could still be friends. Did you mean it? [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: We've had some year, Jess and I. You know, I just had to make sure that I'd forgiven her. Viki: But honey, you made your peace. Natalie: Yes, we have. Chloe -- Chloe really brought us together. And I have to give a lot of credit to Jess because she was so patient. You know, had it been me coming home and finding out that my children don't know me, don't trust me, I would have lost it, and she never pressured those kids. Viki: She's a good mother. She puts her children first. Natalie: She's a wonderful mother, and she deserves those kids and I've got her back. I will make sure she keeps them. Viki: You'll make sure she keeps them? Why wouldn't she keep them? Natalie: Uh, you know, if something happens, like she has a relapse. Viki: Honey, Dr. Levin is very encouraged by her progress -- Natalie: Right, well, her shrink said that she was fine before and look what happened. Viki: Yeah, but she was traumatized by Nash's death. That's a loss that could undo anyone, and that's not likely to happen again. Is that what's been bothering you? You think your sister might relapse? Natalie: Mom, I will do anything to keep my sister healthy -- anything. Viki: Well, of course you will. She's your sister, and one day Chloe is going to thank you for taking such good care of her mother. [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: Voila. There's your beautiful mommy. [Phone rings] Clint: Oh, and there's the problem when you have a phone that does more than one thing. Hold on. Hello? Nora: Oh, Clint, I'm so sorry. Clint: Well, not to worry, the service hasn't started yet. Nora: I'm not going to be able to make it. Clint: Why not? Nora: We just had a break in this serial killer case, and Bo and I can't leave. So, please give my apologies if you will to Jessica and to Viki and tell them I'll call them later. Oh, and will you apologize for your brother, also? I -- I'm sorry, it's just that we are at a critical point in this interrogation -- Clint: Yeah, whatever. I got to go. Nora: I'm just going to go down to the lab and see if I can rush those results. Bo: Clint understood? Nora: Um, let's just say that that knife better be the murder weapon and Rosen better give us a confession. John: What are those? Bo: These are blow-ups of Blair's stab wounds. The M.E. compared it to the size and the shape of the blade on that knife that we found at Rosen's. So it looks like we got our weapon. How's Blair? John: Well, it's going to take a while, but the doctors tell me she's going to be 100%. Bo: Good. That's good. John: You might have heard that we, uh, got married. Bo: Yeah, I did hear that. John McBain, a married man. You know, it's a good thing you did, though, making sure that Manning couldn't get custody of her kids. [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: Ah, wow. Todd: Yep. [Téa chuckles] Téa: That was better than I remembered. Todd: Yeah. What did I do now? Téa: You're smiling. Todd: All right. Now that the deed is done, you need to track down that judge and tell them about the bogus marriage and get my kids back to me. And for God's sake, put something on. It's disgraceful. If you hurry, you'll be able to catch the judge. It's early. Téa: I'm not going anywhere with you, Todd. Especially not to the judge. I'm not going to tell her the marriage is a fake. I'm not going to lift one finger to get you your kids back. [Téa sighs] Todd: I seem to recall we had a deal. And it went something like this -- I agreed to give you another chance and, in exchange, you were going to help me get my kids back. Téa: What we had was an offer. Todd: Oh. Téa: You offered to be my love slave. Todd: Done. Téa: I never agreed to anything. Todd: Oh, man. [Téa chuckles] Todd: It was implied. Téa: You -- you have a contract? It -- oh, you have a signature? Todd: I just took you downtown! Téa: Oh, oh, oh. You feeling used, sweetheart? Todd: You know, you're the one being used. Téa: Oh. Todd: That marriage is a fake, and they're using you to commit fraud! Téa: Yeah. Oh, oh, oh, oh. Toddy's angry. Listen, I know it's impossible for you to believe that Blair could ever be in love with anyone else. Todd: She doesn't love John McBain, that's for sure. Téa: I don't know that. Todd: Téa, come on. Look at the timing. I mean, the only reason they got married was to keep me from getting custody -- yes? Téa: Whatever it takes. I don't think you should be allowed anywhere near your kids, Todd. I know you love them, but there's a big difference between loving your kids and being a good father. [Clears throat] Todd: So you're not going to help me, then? Téa: Nope. Guess you gave yourself away for nothing. Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: What are you saying -- Hope didn't have to die? Starr: I don't know. She didn't die from Rh disease -- that's all we know right now. Cole: Okay, then what happened? What happened, hmm? Joplin said that she was healthy, you were healthy, all the prenatal stuff was normal. Why did she die? Starr: Michael triple-checked the autopsy. He doesn't know why it said that she died from Rh disease. Cole: And that's it? And then you -- you just left it at that? Starr: Well, they said that they could have her exhumed. And I thought about that, but Marcie and I both agreed that it would be -- it would be gruesome to do something like that to her. And it's not like it's going to bring her back. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Look, I know I said that we could still be friends, and I -- I wish I was that big of a person, I really do, but I can't just pal around with you when you're with Gigi. Brody: What -- I'm not with Gigi. Jessica: Whatever. You know, I just -- I can't, okay, not right now. It's -- maybe in time, but it's just -- it's too hard right now. Brody: I miss you. Jessica: I miss you, too. We have to go to the church. Sorry. Um -- hey, baby girl. Say goodbye to your dad. [Jessica gasps] Jessica: Did you feel that? Did you feel that wind just blow? That was your dad saying he loves you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Whew. You know, as much as we say that we're moving on -- and we are, we're so much better. But on days like today, I cannot help but think of Tommy and how we lost him. Marcie: I know. Me, too, honey. Jessica: Hey. Marcie: Hey! Oh, look who's here. She's so adorable! Jessica: I really hope she doesn't spit up on this dress. It's been in the family forever. Marcie: It's beautiful. Jessica: Marcie, would you mind? I just have to -- Marcie: Oh, oh! Jessica: Give that back to Mommy! Marcie: No, that's Mommy's, yes! Come here. Jessica: I just have to run a comb through my hair. Marcie: Oh, yeah, sure. Come here, sweetie pie. Michael: Hi. [SCENE_BREAK] Priest: Love is eternal. Love is stronger than the currents of the deepest water. Love is stronger than death. Amen. Natalie: Amen. Priest: Are you ready to help Jessica in her duty as a compassionate parent? Natalie and Jared: We are. Priest: Now give Chloe to her godmother. Natalie: Come here, baby. Hi. Jared: Got her? Natalie: Yeah. Priest: Jared, Natalie, do you renounce Satan and all of his angels and all of his evil works? Jared and Natalie: We do. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: I know it won't bring her back. It just seems -- I mean, we're her parents. Uh -- you thought that it was because of us, that it was our blood, but it wasn't. I mean, don't we have the responsibility to find out what happened to her? Starr, she was our daughter. I mean, how -- how can we live with not knowing? Doesn't she deserve better? Starr: She deserves a life. She should be -- she should be learning how to sit up like -- like Chloe. She should -- she should have her first teeth, her first words, her first day of school, her -- her first kiss. But I've made peace with it. Cole, could you help me with this? Uh -- I'm late for Chloe's christening. I should -- I have to go. Priest: I baptize thee Chloe Victoria -- in the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit. You have been entrusted with the spiritual well- being of this child. It is your duty to guide her to goodness and to protect her from evil. [Chloe fusses] [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: What happened to you, Hope? And what took you away from us? [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: I am sorry I was so late. Jessica: Oh, what, are you kidding me? After what happened to you at your dad's place, I'm surprised you even showed up at all. Are you okay? Starr: Oh, yeah, I'm okay. She's getting so big. Jessica: Yeah, she certainly is. Would -- would you mind holding her? I just have to go and say goodbye to my folks. Starr: Yeah, I would love to. Jessica: Yeah, she's sleeping, though -- Starr: Oh! Jessica: Kind of or she's trying. Starr: Come here, big girl! Jessica: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. Starr: Okay, okay, okay. Jessica: Oh, there you go. Starr: Oh. I -- Jessica: You got her? Starr: Yeah. Jessica: Okay, good. Starr: Oh. Come here. Sweet dreams. It must be because we're related -- is that why you're so familiar? We've known each other forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: Starr's like a sister to me, and I'd do anything for her -- I get that, I do. But Cole's an addict, and addicts lie. Markko: So -- so he was lying to me? Langston: An addict would do anything to keep using -- you know that. Lola: Hey! Um -- I'm glad I ran into you guys. Markko: Yeah? Lola: Just wanted to clear up everything about the misunderstanding at the Buenos Dias. Langston: "Misunderstanding?" You were slobbering over my boyfriend. Lola: Langston, but I -- I wasn't -- Langston: Oh, save it, Lola! This little miss innocent act -- Markko: Bogus. Langston: Yeah, and I trust Markko, not you. Lola: Langston, please don't hate me. Langston: Okay, look. You're my cousin, we live under the same roof, so I have to put up with you -- I don't have a choice. Pero, prima, you will never get between me and my man -- you got that? Lola: I'm going to destroy you, prima -- you and your man. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Well, if that wasn't to help me, what was it? Téa: Spontaneous combustion? Todd: Go to hell. Téa: Aw, don't be sore, Todd. Look, we have history, we both wanted each other. This happens all the time between people -- trust me. Todd: And you knew what I wanted. Téa: I don't have to make deals for sex, Todd. I field offers all day. Todd: Yeah, but I'm the one you actually -- oh. Téa: What? Todd: I thought I was the one you wanted. Téa: One roll in the hay, and you think I'll do your bidding? Don't be ridiculous. Todd: Well, I'll tell you what, sweetheart -- that was it. One roll in the hay, and that's it. We're done, brother. Téa: Okay, sister, that's fine with me. My question is -- is it fine with you? [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Oh, my goodness. She's sound asleep. She loves you. Starr: Oh, I know. I love her, and I love that baby smell. [Jessica and Starr chuckle] Jessica: So, I'll just -- okay. Starr: Oh – Both: Whoo! [Chuckling] [Chloe cries] Jessica: Oh! Honey, I know, I know. Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh. Are you doing any babysitting these days? Starr: Yeah -- anytime. Jessica: Okay. Starr: Bye. Jessica: Bye-bye. [Chloe cries] Jessica: Oh, I know. Shh, shh, shh. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: Starr? Hi, how are you? Starr: Hi. It's really weird, you know? Michael and Marcie: Yeah. Marcie: I know. Starr: The last time we were here -- Marcie: Oh, right, was for Hope's funeral. I -- I heard about what happened to you last night, Starr. I'm so sorry. Starr: Oh, I -- I'm all right. Marcie: Do you want to go to lunch with us? I mean, Michael has to head back to work soon, but we could catch up. Starr: Actually, I -- I have to go and do something, but -- maybe soon. Marcie: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Oh, look at you, honey -- you're zonked. So sorry you had to get wet today, but that's what happens when you get baptized. Right, Bree? Hmm? You know, even though your daddy's not here with us, you guys have all kinds of people that will look after you forever and ever. And your Aunt Natalie and Uncle Jared -- they promised to take care of you forever and ever. So they'll take care of you when mommy can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: We're trying to take care of Jess. She's just too fragile, and we can't -- we can't risk it. She will never know that your baby died. She'll never know. Jared: Nash, we swear on our love for each other that we will take this secret to the grave. Natalie: She'll never find out that her baby is right here in this cemetery with you. We promise. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: You know, your Aunt Natalie and Uncle Jared will always be there, even when I'm not. And when you get hurt, because that's just life -- sometimes you get hurt, huh? Jessica: I thought someone was there. Maybe it was your daddy again, huh -- watching over us? [SCENE_BREAK] Jared: We're sorry, Nash. We couldn't save you, we couldn't save Jessica from the pain of losing you, but we can protect her from losing the baby she loves so much. Natalie: She'll never find out that her baby belongs to Starr -- and Cole. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: I swear to you, Hope. I'm going to find out what happened to you, why you died. I -- I owe you that much. And I promise I won't give up -- not just because of you, but because I'm your dad and I have to know. Starr: So do I. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I should -- I should probably go check on the kids. Maybe you'll let me know if anything comes back from the labs. Bo: Yeah, right away. John: Okay. Bo: And John? John: Hmm? Bo: Manning can't be happy about you taking care of his kids, so -- watch your back. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: I think you're bluffing. Téa: Try me. Todd: You said yourself you thought the sex was excellent. Téa: It was excellent. Todd: And it was for me, too. You really just want to throw it away? Téa: No. But apparently, you do. [SCENE_BREAK] Oliver: Breaking into Rosen's motel room so that we can search for evidence without a warrant? God -- John, it was pure genius. John: Fish -- hey, keep it down. Oliver: Yeah, but it broke this case wide open, okay? We would've never found that knife if it wasn't for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Hey. Nora: Hey. Bo: They got the lab results already? Nora: Yes, the blood on the knife is Blair's. Bo: Good. Were they able to pull any prints? Nora: Yes, a partial. Bo: Rosen? Nora: Nope. Bo: Nope? Could they I.D. it? Nora: Yep. Bo: Yep. Well? Nora: It's John's. Bo: John McBain? Nora: The fingerprint on the knife is John McBain's.

Jessica and all her family and friends get ready for baby Chloe's (really Starr's baby Hope's) christening. Natalie and Jared agree to be the god parents but both are uncomfortable knowing that they are stuck between a rock and a hard place not knowing whether to devastate Jessica by telling her her baby died or keeping it all a secret. Starr attends and she bonds instantly with the baby almost as if they know that they are mother and child. Marcie also seems to bond with Jessica's child in a similar manner. Langston finds out that Markko helped Cole falsify his drug test after Cole took pain pills. She reminds him if Nora were ever to find out, Markko could be in big trouble along with Cole. Lola overhears and knows that she can use that against them since they are both shunning her and she can't "have" Markko. Todd and Tea sleep together. He assumes that she will help him prove that Blair and John's marriage is a fake so he can get custody of his kids. But she tells him she won't be manipulated by him ever again. She leaves. And they both reveal that maybe they have feelings for each other more than either wants to admit. Bo, Nora, John and Fish all investigate the stabbings with the belief that Zach Rosen is the culprit. But John reveals that Zach is not.

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Dorian: [British accent] Your visitor was from London. No, no, no. "Reed Wagner"--oh. Divine. Kelly: Reed's in Llanview? Dorian: Is that a good thing or a bad thing? [SCENE_BREAK] [Relaxing music playing] Brody: It was a frat boy prank. I'll swing by the university on my way home. Sarge, I'll--I'll see you tomorrow. Clint. Clint: Brody. Brody: Jessica. [Jessica sighs] Brody: Jessica, I'll be in touch about the prom. I'm looking forward to it. Clint: The prom? [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: That was your mother's? Rex: It was wrapped in my blanket when I was abandoned at the hospital. I'm assuming that my mom put it there. Natalie: Well, any luck tracing it? Rex: I sent photos of it to jewelers across the country. I'm just waiting to hear. Natalie: You'll find her. Rex: Well, I have to. Some things are just too important to give up on. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: So, just the beer? Ford: I'll let you know. Gigi: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: Hope's sound asleep. Langston: And I just tried reaching Starr to find out how her dad is doing. Markko: Well, what about Cole? His tail's in jail. Langston: He nearly killed Starr's dad. Markko: Because Manning tried to kill his mom. Langston: Not according to Starr. Markko: Well, she's his daughter. She's biased. [SCENE_BREAK] [Monitor beeps steadily] Dani: How are you feeling? Todd: I'm going to live, apparently. I--I can't tell if you're disappointed or... or you think that maybe it would be okay if I stuck around a little while. [SCENE_BREAK] [Items crashing to floor] Blair: [Indistinct]. Téa? [Téa pants] Blair: My God, what's going on in here? Are you all right? What's wrong? Téa: There's nothing wrong. I'm fine. Blair: Yeah? You're fine? Well, then what are you doing here, aside from redecorating the office here? Téa: I couldn't get cell phone coverage in the hall, so I--I came in to use the phone. Blair: Oh, and you accidentally just swiped everything off the table when you were reaching for the receiver? Téa: I lost my temper, all right? It happens. Blair: Well, then why don't you try slamming a door? These are somebody's-- Téa: I got it! I got it! I got this. I got this. Got it. Blair: You know, it's pretty obvious what's bothering you here. Todd. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: So why are you here? Dani: I'm glad you didn't die. Todd: Why? Dani: Because I don't want anybody to die. And Cole would have been charged with--with murder. It would have ruined his life. Todd: You're worried about Cole? Dani: And Starr. She's my sister. I don't want her boyfriend going to jail. It would make things really hard for her. Todd: You know, just before he attacked me, you and I had a-- a moment together in that gym. And I got the feeling that maybe you wanted to give me a chance. Dani: I did. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: Hannah saw Todd push Marty down the stairs. He's guilty. Even Starr has to accept that. Langston: Okay, but Starr doesn't believe that Hannah's telling the truth. [Knock on door] Markko: Saved by the bell. Look, can we please not fight about this anymore? I just want to enjoy my pizza. Langston: Fine, fine. Markko: Hey, you know, we're lucky. We hardly ever fight, not like Starr and Cole. Hey, right on time. [Cell phone vibrates] Karen: Always. My best customer. Markko: Yeah, no time to cook, not with finals. Karen: Www ugh, tell me about it. Markko: All right. Here you go. Keep the change. Karen: You're too good to me. Markko: Oh, uh, Karen...don't worry. I won't say anything to anyone about the other night--at the Palace. All right. Nice and hot, like someone I know. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Want to pay me now or start a tab? Ford: Uh, tab's good. What time do you get off? Gigi: Never if Reva doesn't show up. Ford: When she does, do you want to split a beer? Gigi: Are you hitting on me? Ford: Any reason why I shouldn't? Gigi: Look, I'm flattered, but I'm not interested. Sorry. Ford: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: Viki is my mother, and Roxy will always be a mother to me, and for you, too. Rex: I haven't seen her around much lately. What? Natalie: She's been visiting Schuyler. Look, I know--I know. It's a sore subject for you because he--he lied to you about Stacy's baby and he messed things up for you and Gigi. Rex: No, you know what? You know what? I don't want to talk about it. That won't change anything. [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: So, Jessica, you're going to the prom with--with Brody, huh? Jessica: Only because Cristian wouldn't take me. And since I don't want to stay home and I don't want to go alone like some dork, I asked Brody. Clint: I see. Jessica: You don't approve? Clint: Well, I just hate watching someone getting their heart broken. Jessica: Oh. Brody knows the score, so... Clint: I'm not worried about Brody. [SCENE_BREAK] Kelly: Reed here in Llanview is not good or bad. Huh. Just surprised. I knew him in London. Dorian: Yes, so he said. Kelly: He say anything else? Dorian: He speaks gorgeous French. He said to offer you his condolences. Kelly: How did he know about my mother? Dorian: Reed Wagner seems to know an awful lot about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: If I could go back in time and change some of the things that I've said... Rex: Like what? Gigi: Did you guys hear about Marty Saybrooke? I overheard one of my customers tonight saying that she was in the hospital. Rex: What happened? Gigi: Well, I didn't catch all the details. Natalie: Marty was pushed down a flight of stairs. Gigi: Is she okay? Natalie: She's pretty banged up, but she lost the baby. Gigi: Oh, my God. Natalie: Yeah. Rex: Wait. You said she was pushed. They know who it was? Natalie: Well, there was a witness that saw Todd push her down the stairs, but I was the number-one suspect for John. Gigi: What? That's crazy. Natalie: Well, I'm glad that you think so, because John did not see it that way. And, in fact, it seems that the only person at the police department who did think that I was innocent was Brody. Gigi: Huh. Natalie: Excuse me. Rex: How could John think that Natalie could do something like that? They were a couple once. They were almost married. Gigi: Hmm. Things change, stuff happens. People get hurt. They end up not trusting each other. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: So, Todd is... Brody: Arrested. [Natalie sighs] Brody: Apparently, John handcuffed him to his hospital bed. Natalie: I know my mom's not going to be pleased, but I have to say, I'm--I'm really glad I'm off the hook. Brody: For what it's worth, I don't think John thought you did it. He just had to ask the questions. Natalie: You're a really good friend, Brody, you know that? [Brody chuckles] Brody: Right back at you. Natalie: No, seriously. I don't know what I would have done without you. Brody: So now that you owe me one... Natalie: Okay, name it. Brody: What kind of corsage do you get a girl for the high school prom? [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Well, if you're worried about my heart...it's already been stomped on by Cristian, who only has eyes for Layla. I mean, he's bringing her to the prom. Can you believe that? It's just-- she's so...old. Anyways, I'm not going to sit at home all alone just because he forgot that he asked me. Clint: Jessie, if you think that you still have a chance with Cristian, you can-- Jessica: It's my senior prom, okay, Dad? And I'm not going to sit at home alone. Besides, I--I really--I feel like I should go. It's important. And Mom and Marty think so, too. Clint: I know. She told me. And yeah, I--Marty agrees with her, and they must know best. After all, I'm just your old dad. Jessica: You're not old, you're just protective. Clint: And you know something? That's never going to change. Reed: Clint? Clint: Reed? Well, it's good to see you, but--I'm sorry. This is my daughter, Jessica. Reed: A pleasure to meet you. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Reed said he knew you and Kevin from London, involving B.E. business? Kelly: Uh-huh. Well, you know Kevin. Bless his heart. Loves a party, but the man can't order a ham sandwich without help. So, I got roped into entertaining clients from time to time-- Dorian: Hmm. Kelly: Where I met Reed. Mr. Wagner. Who I am sure heard about my mother from Kevin. Well, it was very sweet that he stopped by, but really unnecessary. We only met a few times. We hardly know each other. Dorian: He seemed charming and handsome. Kelly: I hadn't noticed. Dorian: [Whispering] Really? [SCENE_BREAK] Dani: When I saw you at the gym, before the fight with Cole-- Todd: Yeah. You know, he started it. Dani: Look, if you want to argue about Cole, I'm out of here. Todd: Okay, fine. Dani: Well... the point is, I was rehearsing, trying to understand how Starr felt, how she could defend you, despite all the horrible things that you did to her. Todd: Well, I was only trying to-- Dani: Look, I'm not finished. I was saying my lines and trying to understand how she felt, and... I started wondering if maybe I was being too hard on you, that there was something that I was missing, that maybe there was something there, after all, a reason to... to let you in. Todd: Dani... all I wanted is to have a chance to be your father. If you're ready to let me in, I'm-- Dani: You know, I was thinking about it. But then Cole said that you pushed his mother down a flight of stairs and killed her baby. What am I supposed to do with that? Todd: You can begin by believing me when I tell you I didn't do it. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Look, Téa, I don't blame you for being upset. I'm upset. I mean, Todd has gone way too far this time. He pushed Marty Saybrooke down a flight of stairs. It makes my stomach churn. Oh, my God, and that little baby...but I'll tell you what I don't get. You defending him. How could you do that? Téa: No, he says he's innocent. Blair: He says he's innocent--you know that he's guilty. You--you're the one that came to warn me that he was a suspect. Téa: Yeah, because of our children. Blair: And don't you think they've gone through enough? Téa: They need a father. Blair: Yeah, they need a father, not a murderer. And if he did this, he's got to pay for it this time. And I know that I have forgiven Todd more times I'd even care to remember, but not this time. And you can't help him, either. You cannot--not unless you want to lose the respect of your daughter. Téa: But see, that's--that's just it. I--I'm doing this for Dani. Todd can't go to prison--not now. Blair: He's gotten away with every bad thing he's ever done, Téa! He can't this time. Not killing a baby. No. Téa: You don't understand. Blair: Oh, I don't understand? Okay, well, then why don't you explain it to me? Why do you feel that you need to save Todd Manning yet again? [SCENE_BREAK] Ford: Hey. I thought you were working tonight. Karen: I just delivered my last pie--to one of your favorites. Ford: You're my favorite. Karen: Okay. One of your students. Markko Rivera. We grew up together. Nice guy. So give him an "A," okay? Ford: Hmm. Karen: He deserves it. He's been working his butt off. In fact, he is so stressed out, he said the weirdest thing. Ford: What do you mean? Karen: He said something about not telling anyone about the Palace. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Did you hear from any of the jewelers you contacted? Rex: Not yet, but Bo let me use the department's database, so that might help turn up something. Gigi: He set that up from his hospital bed? Rex: He insisted. Gigi: You know, Balsom, even if this search doesn't turn up a thing and you never find your biological parents, you should know that there's still all kinds of people who love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: So, Jessica agreed to go to the prom with you? Brody: She asked me, but I'm not going to read anything into it. She's probably just trying to make Cristian jealous. But I'll take whatever time with her I can get. Anything to help her remember our past. [SCENE_BREAK] Reed: So do you work at B.E. with your dad, Jessica? Jessica: Ha ha ha. No. Reed: Then you're the artist of the family? Jessica: No, actually, I'm finishing up my senior year of high school. It's a long story. Reed: Well, I don't want to keep you. I just wanted to say hello. I'll see you at the meeting. Clint: Yes, you will. I look forward to it. Reed: It was nice meeting you. Jessica: That was weird. Clint: What was? Jessica: That guy--treating me like I was a--a woman. I mean, I can't even figure out what I'm going to be wearing to prom. Clint: Oh, well, I can help you with that. What? You don't think your mother used to ask me for my opinion when she got all gussied up? Jessica: Okay. Well, I--I dug out the dress that Grandpa got for me. [Clint laughs] Clint: I remember that thing. It's very... Jessica: Fluffy. Clint: Fluffy is a very polite way to put it, yeah. Jessica: Do you think he'd mind if I wore something else? Clint: No. The only thing your grandfather wanted was for you to be happy. In fact, that's all any of us want. And you are, aren't you? [SCENE_BREAK] Reed: "Sun" writer Kelly Cramer discovered the body of a man who'd escaped from the sanitarium where her mother, a patient, had died a few months earlier." [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Mr. Wagner is staying at the Palace. Kelly: And why would that interest me? Dorian: Oh, I don't know. He went to a lot of trouble to pay a call upon you. I would think the least you could do is return the favor. Kelly: You want to tell me why you're pushing me at someone I barely know? Dorian: Maybe because he isn't Todd, with whom you are spending far too much time. And besides which, I think you really do want to see him. Kelly: See who? Dorian: Stop that right now! I want to know what's going on with you and Reed Wagner. [SCENE_BREAK] Dani: So you're saying you didn't do it? You weren't at the hospital? You didn't have a fight with Cole's mom? You didn't follow her down the stairwell? Todd: I--I was at the hospital. She and I had an argument. [Clears throat] Todd: But then we went our separate ways. I did not follow her into the stairwell. I did not push her. Dani, I know you've read a lot of articles about my past. And all that stuff-- Dani: You pushed Starr down the stairwell when she was pregnant with Hope. Todd: Well, yes, but the thing is that Starr has forgiven me for that because she knows it was an accident. [Dani sighs] Todd: Dani, Dani, Dani...you felt something in that gym. I know you did. And granted, they were--they were Starr's words, but she's your sister and she's decided she can love me. Dani: Yeah, because you've been brainwashing her since birth. Todd: Dani, I did not push Marty Saybrooke-- Dani: There's an eyewitness. Todd: Yeah. She's lying. Dani: Why would she lie? Todd: I can think of 10 reasons, but that's not the point. I know that I'm asking you to take a giant leap of faith... because I think that's what you want. I think that's why you're here. I think you'd like to trust me. [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: It's not Todd that I'm worried about saving. It's Dani. I mean, she's just started to thaw towards him, you know, through doing the play and spending time with her sister. She's starting to see that, though he's made some really bad choices, you know, he does have a good side to him, Blair. Blair: Yeah, that he keeps under a rock, Téa. Come on. Don't you think that she's better off without him? Téa: No, I don't. Blair: Look. I know what you're going through. I do. I've got children with Todd, too, but I don't have the choice that you have right now. I mean, my children, they know Todd because they grew up having him around. But Dani, this is a time that she could make really a clean break. You know, why don't you just pack up and move her back to Tahiti? Téa: Oh, that's not an option. That is-- Blair: Téa, Dani is better off with just you, a mother who is always there for her. Téa: But what if I can't always be there for her, Blair, huh? What then? Blair: Oh, you're gonna make me do this, aren't you? Téa: What? Blair: Give you a compliment. Okay. I'm gonna do this. I'm gonna say this very quickly, so you better listen up. You are a very good mother, Téa Delgado, and Dani is very lucky to have you. So I said it, all right, and if you weren't so irrational with your feelings with Todd then maybe-- Téa: Oh, look who's talking. Blair: No, uh-uh, not anymore. No, no, no. I have made the choice to break that cycle with Todd. I'm not going back, okay? Being with Todd is like dying a little bit every day, and I've made the choice to live, and I suggest you do the same. Téa: What if I can't? [SCENE_BREAK] Dani: No. Of course I want to trust you. You're my father. I don't want to believe that any of this is true. Todd: Actually, none of that matters because I'm not the same person anymore. Dani: People don't just change. Todd: Oh, are you the same little girl from Tahiti? Are you that depressed kid in London? We all change, sweetie, and, of course, we hope that we change for the better, and we hope that the people that love us will give us a chance to show them that we've learned something from our mistakes, but I'll tell you one thing that won't change, and that's the fact that I am your father. Don't you think you owe us both a chance to get to know each other? Just say the words. Just say the words from the gym. Dani: No. That was Starr talking, not me. I'm sorry, but when I think about Cole's mom, I mean, you say you've changed, but she doesn't think so. Cole doesn't think so. They both hate you. They're scared of you. Todd: Are you scared of me? Dani: I don't know. Todd: Yeah, you do. Dani: Look. I can't be like Starr, always forgiving you. I'm sorry. I just can't do it. Todd: So it's over before it began, huh? Dani: I guess. Todd: All right. I have something to tell you, and you're gonna listen. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: Ha ha! Well, a good thing we don't have any money on this game, you hustler. Natalie: Hustler. Brody, you'd never know if I was hustling you. Brody: You're really good. Natalie: Thank you. It's where-- how John and I met. Okay. Let's not talk about John. Brody: Oh, you don't want to talk about John, why come to his bar? Natalie: You know what? This blue ball, corner pocket. Just give it a little English. You can do it. Look, okay? I came to John's bar because I know that John is not gonna be here because he's all tied up with Marty and--you know what?-- I need to catch up with my brother. See? And now you're all set up for the side pocket. Brody: You do know we arrested Todd. Natalie: Yes, and that doesn't change the fact that John actually thought that I was capable of pushing his pregnant girlfriend down a flight of stairs. Brody: Yes. Natalie: Okay. Rack them up. Brody: So how long you gonna stay mad at him? Natalie: As long as it takes. Brody: As long as it takes to what? Natalie: Just shut up and finish this. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: You're right. I am very lucky to have Bo in my corner. Oh! I didn't tell you the news. They're getting married. Gigi: Bo and Nora? Rex: If they can find their way back to each other... Gigi: Anything is possible. That's what Viki said about Charlie. If two people really love each other... Rex: They can get through anything. Karen: Hey, Geeg, can I get another beer? Gigi: Sure. Karen: Anchovies and olives, right? Gigi: Rex hates anchovies. Karen: No, his girlfriend. She loves them. You guys have your baby yet? Gigi: I got a table. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: Can't wait until this project is finished. I can finally take a break. Hey, you know, I've been thinking. I mean, I don't have the money yet, but maybe we could find some way to get out of here for a little bit, like for a week or so this summer, go to some beach somewhere. I'm just tired of everybody's problems. I know it's not Cole's fault or Starr's. It's just a lot of stress, you know? Langston: Yeah. Markko: Yeah, but, hey, I mean, don't worry. I promise prom night is gonna rock. I don't care if Todd Manning jumps bail and kidnaps everyone we know. We are gonna go--wait. No, no, no. I'm not gonna tell you, but it's gonna be even better than last year, if you can even top that. I'll never forget it, seeing you in that moment when you slipped off your dress and we made love for the first time. Langston: No, I can't! I can't do this anymore. I'm sorry. I've been lying to you. Markko: Lying about what? Langston: About the way I feel, about us. I just-- I need something different, and I know I should've told you sooner, but I couldn't, and then this guy-- Markko: Wait. What guy? Langston: Doesn't matter what guy, Markko. Markko: No. What guy? Langston: Ford. Markko: Ford--my T.A. Ford? I'm sorry. Wait. I don't understand. Langston: He just-- he was helping me with the musical, and--I don't know--it just happened. We didn't plan on it, but we're in love, and we want to be together, and I know I should've told you right away, but I didn't want to say anything or hurt you until I knew for sure. Markko: How long? Langston: Doesn't matter how long. Markko: How long have you been seeing him, Langston? Langston: A while. Look. I'm so sorry, Markko. Markko: You're sorry? I love you. You love me. I-- Langston: I know! I know! Markko: Well, then what the hell, Langston? Langston: I'm sorry. It just happened, Markko. Markko: If you say that one more time-- Langston: I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Markko, what the-- Markko: How could you do this to me? Langston: Markko, your camera! Your footage! Markko: I don't care about my footage! Langston: Oh, my God, your final project, Markko! Markko: Yeah, for Ford, the guy you've been cheating on me with. Langston: Markko, forget Ford. You need this film for your future. Markko: What future? I have no future without you. You've been lying to me? [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Didn't take long. Rex: What? Gigi: Oh, doesn't matter. Rex: Hey, listen. I wanted to tell you how much it meant to me, your support. I know this is kind of a wild goose chase. Gigi: Well, you're trying to find your parents, Shane's grandparents. It's important. And anyway, Balsom, I've always got your back. You know that. [Cell phone rings] Rex: Hold that thought. Hello. Rex Balsom. The necklace. Yeah. Right. You did? [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: So you gonna hire a limo? Brody: Eh, I think we'll take my car. Natalie: Well, you can keep a bottle of Cold Duck in the back. Brody: Ha! Yeah. It's kind of weird, two people our age going to the prom. Natalie: What you do for love, you know? Ooh, I know of a good tux rental place for you. Brody: Think I'll go with the dress whites. Natalie: Mm, impressive. Brody: I just hope it works. [SCENE_BREAK] Kelly: You are-- Dorian: Don't say meddler. Kelly: A romantic. Dorian: Oh. Kelly: Gentleman hands his card-- Dorian: A very handsome gentleman who went to a lot of trouble to call on you. Kelly: There's nothing there. Dorian: Really? And so you'll be tearing up that card, hmm? Kelly: Hmm. Dorian: Oh, good night. Kelly: By the way... Dorian: Yes? Kelly: Blair and I declared a truce. Dorian: I'm not holding my breath. Kelly: No, no. It's real. We're best buds now. There's gonna be no more blood on the carpet. Promise. She's gonna have to find someone else to torture. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: You want to ruin your life by defending Todd, go ahead. Hitch your wagon and your daughter's to Todd's mustang, but I'm telling you right now it's a huge mistake. Téa: No. I can't say no to this, Blair. Blair: What do you mean, you can't say no? There are thousands of attorneys out there who could defend Todd, and as much as you think that he needs you, I'm telling you right now he doesn't need-- Téa: No. I need him, okay? Blair: Why? Téa: Life is unpredictable, okay? I can't take the chance that-- what if something were to happen to me, Blair? Blair: Nothing is going to happen to you. My God, you're as tough as nails. Téa: Blair... Blair: What? Téa: There's something I have to tell you. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: I'm sorry. I know that I said we could study together, but I was lying. I can't concentrate with you sitting right there talking to me, sending me I.M.s. I'm just not getting anything done. Markko: Well, neither am I, but here's a thought. Why don't we take a break? Langston: No, Markko. I really need to get these changes done before rehearsal. Markko: All right. Yeah, and I've got these 3 chapters of film theory to get through, so I'll go in the bedroom, and you can work out here, all right? Hey, don't worry. It'll all work out. [Door closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: I've just got to get through to her. I mean, she's got to remember she's not a teenager. She's a grown woman. Forget about me. What about you and Bree? She can't go on like this, missing half her life. Natalie: Yeah. You're our last hope. I mean, if she remembers that she loves you, then maybe the rest will come back to her. Brody: I hope so because I don't know how many more chances she's gonna give me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Dad, thanks for not making me feel like a total idiot for wanting to go to prom. Clint: Oh, you're welcome. To me, it sounds like a heck of a lot of fun. Jessica: Well, now that I'm getting a new dress, I'm really excited and--I don't know--I guess a little scared. I know it sounds crazy and everything, but it feels like everything is riding on prom night. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: I know it's crazy, but this prom could be my last shot. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Who was that? Rex: Do you remember how I told you I sent the photos of the necklace out to everybody on the list that Bo gave me? Gigi: Yes. Rex: This guy recognizes the necklace. He says it's the work of a silversmith in Santa Fe. Gigi: Does he know who bought it? Rex: No. He just recognizes the work. Gigi: So I guess you're going to Santa Fe. [SCENE_BREAK] Kelly: No. Don't be stupid. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Okay, so what's your big, bad secret here? What is it? Téa: You know, um, you know, it's not really a big, bad secret. I just-- I know what losing Ross did to Dani. I can't let that happen again. She needs to know that she has someone there for her. Blair: Téa, look at me. Téa: Mm-hmm. Blair: Look at me. Téa: Yeah? Blair: She has you. Téa: I'm not enough, okay? Don't you understand? I-- I'm not gonna be here forever, okay? Look. Look. Listen to me. I need to make sure that she and Todd connect before-- Blair: But if he goes to jail, good luck on that one. Téa: I may not be able to keep him out of jail, but she has to understand that he can be loving and tender and fiercely devoted, that she can go to her father if she needs to. Blair: Téa, if you think you're doing Dani a favor by keeping Todd out of jail, well, it is your funeral, and you know what? I'm not gonna be there. God. Téa: Oh... [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: I've been trying to get through to you since we met, and I think I succeeded. I think that you can see who I really am... but I also see that it's easier for you to hate me than to stand up to your friends and to stand up to your mother, who I think has done a lousy job raising you. Dani: You can't say that. Todd: She spoiled you. She hasn't taught you any manners. You run hot and cold just like she does. "I want you. I don't want you. I'm here. Now I'm gone." Danielle, you want to hate me, that's fine. You want to believe that I'm guilty. If that makes it easier, knock yourself out and Starr knows the truth, and she loves me. Dani: I feel sorry for her. Todd: Okay. Well... nothing is going to change the fact that I am your father. If you ever need me, by God, I'm gonna be there for you. Dani: Don't hold your breath. Téa: Uh... [SCENE_BREAK] [Knocks on door] Blair: Hello? Good. I'm gonna use that phone. "Téa Delgado"? Blair: "Prognosis: Likely terminal." Blair: Oh, my God... Téa is dying.

After discovering the devastating news that she's going to die, Téa does now know what will become of Dani. Not knowing about her news, Blair tells her she needs to get over Todd and it might be better for Dani to be rid of him the way it's too late for her kids to be. Téa knows she does not have that choice yet doesn't know how to come out and tell Blair. Reed Wagner, a friend of Kelly's from Europe comes to see her. he seems to be very interested in her personal life. Dorian wants her niece to start seeing him but Kelly is less enthused. Langston finally confesses to Markko that she can't be with him and is in love with Ford. Little does she know, however, that Ford is sleeping with Karen and not committed to her. Gigi promises Rex she will be there for him while he looks for his real parents. Brody and Natalie are getting along really well, becoming friends and it looks like they might become more than friends in the future.

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Natalie: Ooh, let's get some champagne. Paul: Now? Natalie: Absolutely. Paul: All right. You're not trying to brush me off, are you? Natalie: No. No. Why do you ask? Paul: I don't know. I mean, you seem a little wound up right now. Is something or somebody else on your mind? Natalie: The only thing on my mind is you. Paul: No -- Kelly: No, no, no, no. Is he going to find out that there's a baby missing? Paul: I got to go. Kelly: No, no, you have to answer me. Did you get Ace from someone in Pine Valley? Kevin: Kelly, I'm at Llanfair. Call me when you get this, ok? Jessica: Kevin, are you sure mom went to bed? Kevin: Yeah, I'm sure. I saw her. Jessica: Well, she's not up there. I can't find her anywhere. Todd: Hey. Where's Viki? Jessica: Why? What's the matter? Todd: Blair's coming home with Starr and Jack pretty soon. I need to talk to her. Jessica: Well, she's not here. We don't know where mom is. Todd: Well, where would she have gone? Jessica: Maybe somewhere to think. She just -- she got her results from her angiogram back today. Kevin: It's not good. [Phone rings] Jessica: Hello. Oh, my God. Ok, we're on our way. Kevin, mom was at the hospital with Ben. She's had a coronary. John: McBain. Michael: Hey, it's me. John: What's up, Michael? Michael: I think somebody's stalking me, John. John: What makes you say that? Michael: Well, there were some hang-ups earlier, and the front window got broken while I was asleep. John: So? Michael: So, it could be Dr. Long trying to scare me off. Is there anything you can do? John: Unfortunately, but without any proof, it's just a broken window and a couple of hang-ups. Michael: Dr. Long could be outside, prowling around and waiting to make his move. John: Michael, relax, all right? Dr. Long can't bother you tonight. I got him here in my office. We'll have a long talk about all of this. Kelly: I don't know what you think you heard. David: I know you're in a jam. I heard you say that you wished you never even had a brother. I heard you say you wished he were dead. Kelly: Oh. Yeah, I -- David: Kelly, if you wish your own brother were dead, there's got to be a damned good reason for it. Kelly: I was just upset. David: Kelly, if you tell me what the problem is, I'll take care of Paul for you myself. Dr. Long: You asked me to come down here and answer your questions, right? I have been extremely cooperative. John: Mm-hmm. Dr. Long: Those documents prove the organs being harvested are all completely legitimate. John: You think I've never seen manufactured documents before? Dr. Long: They are not manufactured. John: Bottom line is you come clean right now or I'm coming down to your office tomorrow with all the necessary paperwork. I'm going to make such a stink you won't believe it. And if we find one organ that was sold or moved illegally out the door -- Dr. Long: No, I am well aware of the penalty for that kind of -- John: You know what's going to happen? Dr. Long: I am well aware of the penalty for that kind of thing. Honest to God, this is so insulting. John: Yes, it is, but I think it's going to get worse. But for now, you're free to go. Think about tomorrow. See you around noon? Dr. Long: Fine. My attorney and I look forward to it. Nora: Still trying to say goodbye? John: Just trying to do the best I can, right? Nora: Sometimes that's the way to do it. Having a drink, saying goodbye to a photograph -- that's not how you get over someone. John: Nora, if you've got better idea -- Nora: I do. I sure do. [Michael sighs] Michael: Oh. Jen: Hey. Michael: Thank God you made it home. Marcie: Why wouldn't we? Michael: No reason. You guys didn't see anybody outside, did you? Marcie: No. Why? I mean, what happened? Jen: How did the window break? Michael: The wind kicked something up and must have broke it. Jen: You know, there's branches scraping it all the time. I'm actually surprised it hasn't happened already. Marcie: Really? Are you sure you didn't see somebody out there? Michael: No. I mean, yes -- yes, I'm sure that I didn't see anybody -- how was the club? Jen: I'll let Marcie tell you about that one. I'm going to go to bed. Marcie: Night. Jen: Good night. Michael: Good night, Jen. Marcie: All right. Come on. I want to know what really happened. Michael: Well, the window really did just break itself out of the blue. I had this -- this is so stupid. I had this dream that Dr. Long got in here while I was sleeping. Marcie: Why didn't you call me? Michael: I don't know. I called John. Marcie: Ok. Michael: Turns out Dr. Long was in his office. Marcie: You're kidding me. Michael: Yeah. The problem is Long is just going to come up with some other phony excuse. John can't push too hard, not without any real solid evidence. Marcie: That's it, Michael. I'm sick and tired of living like this, ok? Michael: Whoa, wait, whoa, what are you doing? Marcie: Well, if Dr. Long is in that office L.P.D. with John right now, then that's the perfect opportunity for me to get the evidence that he needs to put him away. Michael: Marcie, I don't -- Marcie: No, no, come on. Come on, all right? I'm sick of living like this, never knowing when that man is going to come after us next. Michael: Marcie, no! No way! Marcie: No, listen -- I want my life back, Michael, and my boyfriend. Michael: Marcie, you can't -- Marcie: See you later. Michael: You can't do this by yourself! Marcie: Bye. Michael: Dam it! Oh – [Phone rings] Paul: No, no, just leave it. Natalie: I can't. I mean that may be about my mother. Hello. John: Hey. I'm thinking you were wrong about me. Natalie: Really? How's that? John: I'm thinking I can move on. It's time, and I want to. Natalie: John, do you know what you're saying? John: Yes. Can I see you? Where are you? Natalie: Um -- I'm -- I'm in bed. Can you wait till morning? John: Yeah, sure. Get some sleep. All right, I'll talk to you tomorrow. Natalie: Hey, thank you. I'm really glad you called. John: Me, too. Paul: So it's going to be the three of us after all, huh? Natalie: I didn't think it would be, and I'm sorry. I should go. Paul: No, Natalie. Look, keep the room. All right, you're in no condition to drive. Natalie: I guess I should give this back to you. It's really nice. Paul: Yeah, you know what? I will take it. And I've got it here whenever you want it again. Natalie: Good night, Paul. Paul: Good night. Michael: Ok, all right. You got to -- come on! You can do this. You have to do this. You have to do this for Marcie. Kevin: Hey, there, mom. You gave us quite a scare. Viki: I should move in here, the time I spend. Todd: No. You're going to be all right. They're working on something for you. Viki: I was visiting Ben. I -- I was leaving, and got such a pain, and I thought, "oh, boy, that's it, I'm dying." And that was -- that was all. Jessica: No, no, mom. You're ok. Dorian: You fought back. Good for you. Viki: Hi, Dorian. Dorian: You stay strong. I'm going to check with your doctors on your condition. Viki: Ok. Kevin: She was pulling for you. Obviously, we all were. Viki: I know, even before you knew. Todd: Don't do that again, ok? Viki: I heard you, you know. I heard you, my children, Dorian. You were praying, and I -- I followed your voices. You all brought me back. John: I want to thank you for -- for talking to me earlier. Nora: Oh, giving you advice. Yeah, I'm really good at giving it. I'm not very good at taking it. John: Who is? [Nora laughs] John: You ok? Nora: Oh, sure. Let me see -- aside from getting stood up by Daniel Colson. John: Colson stood you up? Nora: Maybe he was having second thoughts and he really just remembered how interested he was in Lindsay Rappaport. Daniel: Not a chance in hell. Dr. Long: You're a terrible liar. You know that? You're just -- you're just looking for something you can use against me. Marcie: You're right. I'm looking for the heart that you stole. Dr. Long: Oh, that's a very serious charge. Marcie: I know that it was harvested tonight from a patient upstairs, I know that you have it, I know that you're planning to sell it, but guess what -- it's not going to work, because this time the cops -- they're going to be waiting for you. Dr. Long: Oh, too bad they're not here now. Dorian: Oh, Dr. Gardner. Mrs. Davidson -- I mean, what can be done for her? Dr. Gardner: Well, the medication should regulate her heartbeat. Dorian: You want to be honest with me? You're running out of things you can do, aren't you? Dr. Gardner: Well, there is one thing, but it is a long shot, and it's very risky. Jen: So, Rex isn't here. I think you'd better go. Lindsay: That's not the only reason I came over here, you know? I also happen to really miss you. Jen: Whatever. Lindsay: You don't miss me just a little bit? Jen: When you can stop letting guys like Rex jerk you around, then I'll be here. But until then, don't make me miss you more than I already do. Lindsay: You don't have to miss me. I'm right here. Jen: Please just go! Lindsay: You know that friend that you said that I need? I wish it could be you. Daniel: Look, I'm sorry. It's not my fault I stood you up. It's his. Nora: Oh. Daniel: It's this file on Dr. Long. I couldn't put it down. Nora: Oh, all right, you win. I've blown off a few dates doing that myself. Daniel: Look, is there any way I can make it up to you, tomorrow night, maybe? Nora: Oh, I'm sorry. I'll be sleeping with someone else tomorrow night. Daniel: Really? Nora: Yes. Daniel: Oh, that sounds like a lot of fun. Nora: It will be -- in a tent, on a camping trip -- Fire Scouts camping trip with Matthew. Daniel: Is Bo going with you? Nora: No. Why? Daniel: No reason. Nora: Fine. John: Can we talk about Dr. Long just for a moment? Daniel: John, there's nothing in that file to arrest him for. John: How did I know you were going to say that to me? Daniel: Look, all I see is a suspect with no probable cause. The judge will ask me how long I've been out of law school. Nora: What about his pilot -- Paul Cramer? Can you turn him? John: Don't worry. He'll screw up. They always do. Jessica: Hey. Any word from Kelly yet? Kevin: No, no. Have you been able to contact Natalie? Jessica: I can go and try her, and I just get her voicemail. [Phone rings] Jen: Hello. John: Hi, it's -- it's John McBain. I'm sorry for calling so late. Is my brother there? Jen: He and Marcie went to bed a little while ago. Should I wake him up? John: No, no. Let them sleep. I just wanted to make sure they were home safely. Thanks. Michael: Dr. Long. You haven't seen Marcie, have you? Dr. Long: Well, no, of course not. Why would she be here this time of night? Michael: Well. Looks like somebody didn't make it. What do you got there? A heart? A very expensive heart, maybe? So, who's the lucky recipient? David: What happened to her? Paul: She took some sleeping pills and she's passed out. David: And you wanted to make sure she never woke up again. Paul: Wait a minute. What the hell are you talking about? I would never hurt Kelly. David: You hurt Kelly every day. I've seen it! Paul: Don't you push me, all right? I was trying to put the pillow underneath her head! David: You know what? People have colds longer than she's had you for a brother. Paul: What the hell do you know about family, huh? David: You know what I know? I know that you got your sister so scared she has to sedate herself. Paul: What? Get your hands off me, all right? I didn't force her to take those pills, and she's totally out of her mind! David: She's out of her mind because of you! She is your sister! Paul: Well, you know what? You can go to hell, all right? Oh -- David: Come on, you little -- get up, I want to hit you some more! Cut the act, Paul. Paul? Get up. Please?

Todd, Jessica and Kevin rush to the hospital when they learn Viki has had a coronary. Dorian is with Viki, and coaxes her to pull through when Viki goes into ventricular tachycardia. The doctor works frantically to save Viki as her family looks on. Viki is very weak and pale, but survives this episode. The doctor tells her and the family her only hope is for a heart transplant, but cautions that finding a suitable donor in time is not easy. Todd shows a tender moment, and encourages Viki, but she asks him to set an example and live his life.

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Blair: Hey, John. John: Come on in. Blair: Look, I just got off the phone with the Chicago Police Department and it's like they don't give a damn whether Todd is missing or not. John: Yeah -- no news here, either, but I did invite Miles Laurence down to listen to that recording. Blair: Good. Bo seemed to think it was no big deal, that it's just a baby crying. Do you think he knows more than he's saying? John: Yeah, I do. I can't prove anything, but I don't trust that guy. Blair: I don't, either. Officer: Lieutenant? John: Yeah? Thank you. Miles: I'm here. What's this all about? John: I got something I want you to hear. Miles: Look, this isn't a good time for me. I have someplace to be. Blair: Uh, nothing is more important than helping us find Todd. John: Where do you have to be, anyway? [SCENE_BREAK] [Engine cranks] Marty: Oh. Oh, I just filled the tank. [Marty sighs] [Car approaches] Man: Need help, lady? [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Oh. Thank you so much, Nigel. Nigel: Anything else I can get for you? Viki: No, thank you. If you don't mind, I'm just going to wait for Clint, ok? Nigel: He may be very late. Viki: That means he's with Dorian. Nigel: I'm afraid he is. Viki: Which means he may not be back until the morning. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: There are candles lit, and I put sea salt in your bath. Clint: Dorian, I'm sorry. I can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Nash: It's over, finally. Now we can be together. Jessica: Telling Antonio "I love you" was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Nash: I know, but you did it. And now, he knows and now you can breathe. Jessica: I destroyed him. We took his friendship and his trust, his love, and we just betrayed it. Now he hates us. I don't blame him. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: What do you mean, you and Jess are through? Antonio: In a nutshell, I've been lied to, cheated on, and made a damn fool of. Our marriage is over. She's in love with Nash. Cristian: How did you find out? Antonio: She just came out and said it. Remember that day when she ran out on Jamie's adoption hearing and I was worried sick about her? Cristian: Yeah. Antonio: She was with Nash, having sex at the quarry. Cristian: She told you that? Antonio: Claimed it was the first time they did it, but admitted having feelings for him all the while. You don't look surprised. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: The look on Antonio's face -- I can't get it out of my mind. Nash: Jessica, I know how difficult that must've been for you. And Antonio, too -- I mean, he lost his wife. But eventually, he'll understand. We had a history because of Tess and our daughter brought us together, too. I mean, how could he not understand that? Jessica: I married him. Nash: Well, you were confused. Jessica: That's not good enough. That's not good enough. I shouldn't have gone through with it. Nash: You cared about him. Jessica: I told him that I loved him, but just not the way that I loved you. Nash: That must've killed him. I know because that's what you told me for months. Jessica: I know, I know. But I was lying -- I was lying to you and I was lying to myself. Nash: You don't have to lie anymore. Jessica: It had to end. It wasn't fair to Antonio, he had to be told. Nash: Yeah. You were very brave. You did the right thing. Jessica: Was it horrible when he confronted you? Antonio: No! Nash: No, not horrible. I'm dealing with it, I'll be all right. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: You know Nash and Jessica were running around behind my back? Cristian: Yeah, I knew. Antonio: How long? Cristian: Since right before the fire got started at Capricorn. Antonio: How did you find out? Cristian: I overheard Nash telling Layla that he kissed Jess and that -- that Jess kissed him back. Antonio: And you couldn't tell me? You knew my wife was cheating on me and you didn't think I deserved to know? Cristian: I was going to tell you, Antonio. I swear I was going to tell you, but I -- look, I went to Jessica to confront her about it and she -- she got all upset. She started crying, telling me that -- that she knew what she did was wrong, but she hadn't kissed Nash. I mean, she kissed him -- she didn't sleep with him. Antonio: Right. And so when Evangeline kissed Todd, that was different somehow. You broke up with her because of that. And yet, Jessica kissing Nash -- that was different. Cristian: Evangeline and I weren't married, Antonio. Antonio: And that made it more of a crime? Think, stupid! Cristian: Evangeline hadn't been through what Jessica had this past year! Look, Jessica begged me not to tell you. She said that what happened with Nash happened because she was confused, because she was dealing with -- with integration, having Tess' feelings. Antonio: Tess' love for another man, and you thought that was ok? Cristian: She told me she loved you, man, and she swore to me that would never happen again. Antonio: And your heart went out to her -- "poor Jessica, she's been through so much"? Cristian: I did what I thought was right, Antonio. Antonio: So I went on making a damn fool out of myself "thinking" that my wife actually loved me. Cristian: I was trying to protect you. Antonio: How is that protecting me? It's worse now -- don't you get it? All this time, Nash and Jessica have been waiting to tell me, keeping this secret. I should've known before, damn it! I should've known! [SCENE_BREAK] Miles: I've already told you everything I know about Todd's disappearance. Blair: I don't believe you. Miles: Oh, well, should I make up? Would that satisfy you? I have no further information. The letter that Spencer gave to me, I gave to the commissioner. What else do you want me to do? John: Well, we're going to see. Miles: No, look, I -- I told you, I have an appointment and I don't have time for this. John: Yeah, and I asked you where you had to be, but, well, you don't seem real anxious to -- to tell me that. Miles' voice: Why don't we wait together? I'll buy you dinner. Marty: No, I can't. I -- I have to be somewhere tonight. Miles: Where? Marty: Cherryvale. Miles: Not that it's any of your concern, but I have a meeting with an investment group. John: You'll just have to be late. Miles: Well, how late? How long is this going to take? John: Well, that's up to you. Miles: What, like, more than five, 10 minutes? John: Miles, you seem a little nervous. You -- you worried about something? Miles: No, I just want to know why I've been summoned here. John: Well, it's like I said -- I have a recording I'd like you to listen to. Miles: What kind of recording? Blair: You know something, Miles. I swear, if something has happened to Todd and I find out you're behind it, you're going to be so sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: Uh -- no, I'm fine. I just ran out of gas. I'm going to call the auto club now. Man: Get out. Get out, lady, now! Second man: We don't have to hurt you. It's up to you. Third man: All you have to do is give us what we want. [SCENE_BREAK] Nigel: If you really need to speak to Mr. Clint, I could ring him on his -- Viki: No, no. Thank you very much -- no. It was nothing specific anyway. I was -- I was just hoping he might have had some thought as to how we might help Jessica. Nigel: I don't know exactly how to ask this, but have they found a liver for her yet? Viki: No. But we are hopeful. Asa doesn't know, does he? Nigel: Oh, we thought it better not to tell him yet considering his condition. Viki: Yeah. We can tell him when the transplant is scheduled. Nigel: I'm going to be tested in the morning -- well, the entire staff is. Viki: Nigel, that's so incredibly nice of you. Nigel: Oh, well, it's the least I can do. This family has been very generous to me. And miss Jessica -- so young and beautiful, inside and out. Viki: Yes, she is. Oh, my God, that child has been through so much, Nigel. And if it weren't for me, none of it would've happened. Nigel: Mrs. Davidson, no. Please. Anybody who knows you know you would lay down your life for your children. Viki: And if it comes to that, I will. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: I'm sorry. Clint: It's not you -- not you. Dorian: You don't need to explain. Your daughter's very sick and your family means everything to you Clint: And I feel just so damn helpless. Dorian: Jessica is going to get a donor, I'm sure of that. Clint: Is she -- when? Because we're running out of time. And it's not as if this disease is devastating enough. Dorian: Yes, it is a shame that she has to deal with anything more than just her recovery. Clint: No, this situation with Nash -- the last thing my little girl needs is more stress. Dorian: Maybe she just couldn't sustain the lie any longer. Clint: I'm looking for -- I'm looking for somebody to blame, but I don't know who. Dorian: You need to relax. And I think that just maybe I can help. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: So, Antonio was reasonable with you? Nash: Yeah. Jessica: Well, that's a relief. Although, I don't know -- I wouldn't blame him if -- I mean, I hurt him really, really badly and if he had lashed out -- I don't know. He has a really, really bad temper. Nash: Are you sorry that you told him now? Jessica: No. It had to be done, he had to know where my heart is. He had to know that you're the man that I want to be with. You're the man I want to spend the rest of my life with, even if it's just a couple of days. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Listen, Antonio, Jessica swore to me that she wanted nothing to do with Nash, that you were her husband, you were the man that she loved, and the last thing that she wanted to do was hurt you. Antonio: No -- the last thing she wanted was for me to find out, and you fell for it. Damn it, Cristian, how can you do this to me? Cristian: Hey, would you just listen for a sec? Antonio: No, you listen to me! Nash and Jessica -- they're making a fool out of me for months, and you helped them. There's no way in hell you can justify that. Cristian: Well, even if I believed that she loved you? Antonio: She fed you a line of bull and you fell for it! How can you be so damn stupid? [SCENE_BREAK] John: A tape was found at the location of Manning's last known whereabouts, all right? This is a recording of that tape. All I want you to do is listen to it -- [John plays disc] John: And just tell me if it means anything to you. [Baby cries] [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: Look, what do you want? My money, my car? Just take it. Man: Well, we can have any damn thing we want, can't we, boys? Second man: Ow! Marty: No! Man: She tried to blind me! Marty: No! No! Man: What the hell do you think you're doing anyway? You got no gas! How are you going to get away? Marty: Well, after I maced you, I was going to take your car! Man: Hey, if you were that smart, you wouldn't be sitting here with an empty gas tank. Wouldn't be in the mess you're in now, would you, sweet cakes? [SCENE_BREAK] Nigel: I'm terribly sorry for what you're all going through, Mrs. Davidson. But as Mr. Buchanan would say, "Jessica is a Buchanan, which means she's got grit" -- not that I'm absolutely certain what grit is, but I assume it's helpful in fighting cancer. Viki: Yes, I think it probably is. And the Buchanans certainly have grit to spare. Nigel: And I do hope Mr. Buchanan won't be angry -- I'm sure he'd have wanted to be tested to see if he was a compatible donor for her. Viki: He couldn't be. Because of his heart condition, they wouldn't allow it. They wouldn't even test him. That's what they told me, too. Nigel: Mrs. Davidson, I know how you feel. But Miss Jessica wouldn't want to live if doing so required such a sacrifice. Viki: It's not her choice, is it? Nigel: But you can't be a donor if the doctors won't test you -- or did I misunderstand? Viki: Nigel, where there's a will, there's a way, and that goes double for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: I'm not being too rough, am I? Clint: No, feels good. I can't tell you how frustrating it is not to be able to find a donor. I need to find a donor or an alternative treatment to buy Jessie a little more time. Dorian: You have got to stop talking, stop thinking. It's ok not to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders all of the time, atlas. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: I guess -- I guess I believed Jess because I wanted to. Antonio: What if you were the chump instead of me? What if I'd known about that kiss between Evangeline and Todd and kept quiet? How would you feel? Cristian: I'd be pissed. Antonio: "Pissed" doesn't even begin to describe how I feel. Cristian: I never meant to hurt you, Antonio. I'm your brother. Antonio: No. You're not my brother. [SCENE_BREAK] Nash: I'm going to be here with you from now on. Now that Antonio knows the truth, it will be so much easier on you, ok? Jessica: Things aren't going to get easier, Nash. I'm dying. [SCENE_BREAK] [Baby cries] [C.D. Stops] John: Well? Miles: I just heard a baby crying. Do you think that was used to lure Todd somewhere? Blair: How would you know that if you didn't tell somebody to do it, Miles? Miles: Because Todd was in Chicago looking for his baby, and John just told me he found that tape at his last known whereabouts. It's a logical assumption. May I go now? John: You are really in a hurry to get to this meeting, aren't you? Miles: Yeah, I am -- not that it's any of your damn business. John: Well, you better get going, you're going to be late. Thanks for coming in. Blair: I was watching him as he was listening, and his face was just stone cold. John: Usually when people don't react, it means they're working at it. Blair: You think he knows more than he's telling? John: Something's going on. He was way too anxious to get to some investment meeting. Which means I think I'm going to follow him. Blair: Oh -- well, I'll go with you. John: Uh-uh-uh. Blair: Come on. John: Get -- you -- Blair: Why? John: No, no, no. No. You go home to your kids, all right? I -- I will call you if I find anything out. Blair: Oh -- o [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: Get your hands off of me! Man: You owe me one good shot, boss. The bitch maced me! Second man: We stick to the plan, or you'll be dealing with more than pepper spray. Now, keep a better eye on her this time! Marty: No! No! No! Man: All right, let's grab what we want and get out of here. What have we got in here? Agh! Second man: Oh, hey, what -- what do we do? Marty: Shut up! Man: Take it easy. We were -- agh! Marty: Get -- get out of here! Just go! Man: All right, all right, we're leaving! Marty: Get out of here, you bastards! [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Oh. What? Clint: I don't want to sound insulting, but I would like to say "Thanks, I needed that." Dorian: I am not in the least bit insulted. Happy to help. Clint: Oh, God. Dorian: Huh. Are you thinking again? Clint: These days, I never stop. Don't you take that the wrong way. Dorian: No. I don't. Your daughter's very sick. Clint: And I need to do something. Dorian: For Jessica? Clint: For Jessica. I have to know that I tried everything. Would you hate me if I left? Dorian: Oh -- I couldn't hate you no matter what. Clint: Dorian, you have no idea how glad I am that you're in my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: You know, Nigel, when my children were little, I always thought if anything happened to them, I couldn't survive. And yet when I think of everything that all of them have had to deal with in their lives -- Nigel: They wouldn't be the fine young men and women they are if they hadn't. Viki: But I still feel responsible. A mother's not supposed to let her child suffer. It's her job not to let that happen. Nigel: No one can accomplish that, Mrs. Davidson. Try as we might, we can't always protect the people we love from pain. Viki: Well, I know that -- I mean, I know it up here. But I look at my daughter, that beautiful child -- she has her whole life ahead of her, she has everything to live for, and yet she's fighting for her life, and I might be able to help her. But there is a group of doctors who don't know us from Adam, and they presume to know whose life is worth more? Nigel: Jessica needs more than an organ donor. You love her with all of your heart. She needs that if she's going to survive this. Mother's love can be the best medicine of all. Trust me, Mrs. Davidson, she can't do this without you. Viki: Well. That was certainly the perfect thing to say. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Miles: Marty -- are you all right? I saw your car on the side of the road. You all right? Marty: Yeah, I -- I am now. [Car pulls up] Miles: You sure? What happened? John: What's going on? Marty: John, I'm so glad you're here. John: Hey -- you're shaking. What happened? Hey. Marty: Hmm -- well, I'm fine. Um -- I ran out of gas, and, um -- ah, three men came by and tried to attack me. John: What, just now? Miles: Did they hurt you? Marty: No, no, I -- I had my mace, and they weren't really smart, so when I got a chance, I drove them off. John: How long ago? Marty: Uh -- five, 10 minutes ago? John: Ok, can you describe their car? Marty: Not really. Um -- it was a tan sedan, and -- I'm sorry, I was too shaken up to get their license plate number. John: It's ok. You ok? Marty: Mm-hmm. John: And you happened to drive by right after this happens? Miles: Yes, I just happened to be driving by. And I might've been here on time to save her from those men that were attacking Marty if you hadn't detained me at the police station. Marty: Miles, what were you doing at the police station? Miles: What are you doing here? Were you following me? Marty: Miles, why were you at the police station? Miles: I was being interrogated by John and Blair. John: Answer the question -- how is it you happened to be driving by right at the moment Marty's being assaulted? Miles: I was going to the meeting. John: Oh, right, "the meeting." Where was that again? Miles: You want to call them, check out my story? John: Trust me, I will. Miles: Marty, I'd be happy to drive you home to Llanview. John: Well, we wouldn't want you to be late for your meeting, would we? Miles: Marty needs my help. Marty: No -- Miles: It's more important. Marty: Miles, it's ok, go to your meeting. I'm sure John can drive me home. And I'll call the auto club to get my car, because that's what I pay them for. John: I'll take you to the station where you can file a report. Miles: What, right now? Can't you see how shaken up she is? John: While the incident is fresh in your memory, it's important to get a description of these guys before the details fade. Marty: No, he's right, Miles. I can see their faces pretty clear right now. John: Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Blair: Dorian? Dorian: Come in. Blair: Hey. Katie said that you and Clint were up here, and then he left. Some kind of lovers' spat? Dorian: Oh, not at all. So you don't know? Blair: Don't know what? Dorian: Honey, there's been some really terrible news about Jessica. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: I think I've kept you up long enough. I'm going to go. Thank you so much for the conversation. Nigel: Certainly. I'll let Mr. Clint know that you were here. Viki: Thank you. Clint: Viki. What are you doing here? Nigel: I'll leave you two to talk. Take good care of yourself, Mrs. Davidson. Viki: Nigel, thank you for everything. Well, Nigel wasn't sure you'd be home this evening. Clint: Is there any news about Jessica? Viki: No. Clint: Yeah. Viki: What? Clint: Uh -- I just wished things hadn't got so damn complicated. Viki: Which things are you talking about? Clint: Jessica and Nash -- she's in love with him. Viki: Well, Clint, he's in love with her. I mean, he hasn't made that a secret, has he? Clint: And she loves him, too. Viki, Jessica told Antonio that their marriage is over. Viki: When did that happen? Clint: Today, after you left. Viki: Oh, my God. That's -- that's what she's been trying to say. What can we do about this? Clint: Well, there's nothing that we can do about it. Viki: There's nothing we can do about anything, apparently! I mean, we're -- we're, like, completely helpless. Clint: I don't know what to do, but maybe if we put our heads together, we can come up with something. [SCENE_BREAK] Nash: You are not going to die. We are going to find a donor, you'll get the surgery, and you'll be fine. You and Bree will be stomping grapes in the vineyard before you know it. Jessica: When you say it like that, I almost believe it. Nash: Well, you better because it's true. We don't have to hide anymore. We are going to be together forever. Jessica: Well, we should enjoy it while we can, because there might not be a happily-ever-after for you and I. Nash: You listen. I believed with all of my heart that Tess and I would be together forever. That dream didn't come true, and I almost didn't want to live anymore because of it. But you gave me a reason. You gave me a new dream -- a dream that was even better than the old one. You and I are going to be happy together, because we have been through too much to not be happy. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: I am your brother, Antonio. Antonio: I'm not a Vega, I'm a Santi -- you're my cousin. Mami lied to me just like everybody else has been lying to me and I want some truth in my life. Cristian: Yeah, well, biology's not the truth, family is, and we were raised as brothers, so that means we're brothers. Antonio: Well, things are different Cristian: Antonio, come on -- Antonio: Completely different! You stabbed me in my back! Cristian: I thought telling you would do more harm than good. Haven't you been listening to me? I -- I never knew this would happen, man! Antonio: It might not have if you'd told me sooner. Cristian: How would that have changed anything? Antonio: Back then, Jessica was still torn. I might've had a fighting chance! I might've been able to keep Nash out of our lives, but you took that chance away from me by being quiet. A brother wouldn't have done that. You're nothing to me. [SCENE_BREAK] John: That's all you remember? Marty: I'm sorry. I just -- it all happened so fast, and the last thing I was thinking about was what kind of car they were driving. John: I understand. If you feel up to it, I'd still like you to look at some mug shots. Marty: Yeah, I got a really good look at them, especially the leader. John: Sounds like you handled yourself r b Marty: I've taken a lot of self-defense classes. Once you've been a victim of a violent crime, you make sure it never happens again. John: I'll -- I'll get you some more hot water for your tea. Marty: Thanks. John? John: Hmm? Marty: Why were you so suspicious of Miles? John: Oh, it's just a gut thing. Marty: But in this case, he didn't do anything wrong. John: Did he know where you were going tonight? Marty: Actually, he did. John: And he just happened to take the same route to his meeting? Marty: But you said that all checked out. John: I just -- I still think it's too much of a coincidence. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: What's up with calling us back here? The cops could show up any minute. Miles: They're already gone. Man: Where were you before? Miles: I was delayed. What happened? Man: That lady didn't need rescuing, she kicked the crap out of us. I almost busted my -- nearly blinded earl, and who knows what to Gus' face. Miles: What did you do to her? Man: What you told us to do. But we were stalling for time, so we had to improvise a little. If you'd shown up on time, none of this would've happened. Miles: Did you hurt her? Man: You told us not to, so we held back, but it wasn't easy -- bitch has a wicked kick. Miles: Don't you call her that. Man: This is going to cost you extra, pal. We weren't expecting to get hurt -- that wasn't part of the deal. Miles: Fine. Here. Was she really that tough? Man: Like I said, we held back because you didn't want her hurt. But I'm telling you, man, she was like the terminator. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: I will go down first thing tomorrow morning and be tested. Dorian: Thank you, honey, I knew you would. Blair: There's nothing I wouldn't do for Jessica. Todd would want that -- she's always been his favorite. Dorian: Why wouldn't she be? She's a wonderful young woman. Blair: Yeah. Hmm -- I just can't imagine what Viki and Clint must be going through right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: I mean, I can't even be a donor. We've done everything we can. I -- it seems we're out of options here. Clint: Maybe there is something that we haven't thought of. Viki: Well, maybe there's an experimental procedure or something, right? Clint: That's -- that's what I was thinking. There usually is, and the place to find that out is the national institute of health. Viki: Well, "The Banner" must have a contact there. Clint: Yeah, you're right. Why don't you call, get some names. I'll put on a pot of coffee. Hey, Viki, when I get back we're going to go online, we're going to enter "liver cancer," there's going to be hundreds of sites, and we're going to examine all of them together. At least we'll be doing something other than waiting. Viki: And maybe -- maybe we'll find something that will help Jessica. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Look, Antonio, I know you're angry right now, and believe me, I -- I get it. But, you know, once you've had a chance to calm down -- Antonio: I don't want to calm down, damn it! It's all too little, too late for me and Jessica -- and for us. Cristian: Come on, man, this is stupid! Antonio: No, there's nothing left to say. All I want to do is get the hell out of here. I can't be in this hospital for another minute. I can't stand to be around you -- any of you. You're all damn liars. I have to leave before I do something I'll regret. Cristian: Antonio, hold on a second -- let's go -- Antonio: Get away from me. I mean it. Cristian: Ok -- ok, fine. But no matter what you said, you're my brother, and I love you. Antonio: Jessica said she loved me, too. Look how that turned out. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: We can't ignore what's happening. Maybe me being sick is punishment for breaking Antonio's heart. Nash: Don't you say that. Don't you even think it. We both know it doesn't work that way. We can't help that we fell in love with each other and we're not being punished for it. Nobody would want you to lie, not even Antonio. We love each other -- that's a good thing. It is that love that's going to get you through this. Right? Jessica: You seem so sure. Nash: I am as sure of that as I am of how much I love you. [NEXT_ON] Miles: Why don't you trust me? Starr: So you're taking Britney out on a date tonight? Cole: Yeah. Why? John: Maybe we finally caught a break. Rex: Harmon's here. Dorian: And it looks like he's going to make a beeline for Adriana.

Blair comes into John's office and she lets him know that she had just gotten off the phone with the Chicago Police Department and they didn't care whether Todd was missing or not. An officer shows Miles into John's office. Miles wants to know what John wants. John tells him that he has something that he wants him to hear. Marty tries to start her car, but the engine refuses to turn over. A man comes up and asks her if she needs help. Niles has just finished Vikki a drink that she drinks down very quickly. Dorian comes into the bedroom in a sexy negligee, but Clint looks out the window and doesn't seem to even notice what she is wearing. Dorian tries to turn him on by hugging him, but Clint tells her that he just can't do this. Nash lies in bed beside of Jessica. Antonio tells Christian that his marriage to Jessica is over. Christian owns up that he knew about Jessica and Nash. The man, who had approached Marty's car, tries his best to attack her .Nash remembers Antonio attacking him. Antonio demands to know from Christian how long he had known about Jessica and Nash and when he had found out about them. Antonio and Christian begin to argue that Christian hadn't told him. Miles tells John that he had told them everything that he knew about Todd. Miles tells them that he had an appointment that he had to get to. Miles wants to know why he was summoned here. Blair threatens Miles that if he knows about Todd's disappearance and aren't telling them. Niles lets Vikki know that, he, too is being tested to be an organ donor for Jessica. Three bullies attempt to rape Marty. Miles hurries up to protect Marty and John comes up. Marty hurries into John's arms which makes Miles furious.

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Nora: "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury --" "ladies and gentlemen of the jury --" [Clint sighs] Nora: What are you doing here? Clint: I live here. Nora: Oh, no, no, no -- I thought you were staying over at Chez Bouillabaisse or whatever she calls it. Clint: Yeah. I thought so, too -- before Dorian decided to bunk in with David Vickers -- and Viki. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: You want us to sleep together? Are you kidding? David: Oh, come on. Admit it -- you love making Dorian -- what was the word? Viki: Apoplectic. David: Right. And that was when she only thought we were going to do it. So if we actually did it, she'd be on life support. What do you say? Is there a switch to get the colored lights going? [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: I can't stay the night with you. John: Not what you think. I'll book you and Cole into a room at the Angel Square Hotel near me, so you'll be safe. Marty: It won't work. John: Save it. You're not spending another night with this guy, Laurence. [SCENE_BREAK] Sarah: Hunter, it's me. I just came home to an empty apartment. Where are you and what did you do with Manning? He's not answering his phone. Rex: Yeah, it's kind of hard to do when you're carrying somebody who's unconscious. Blair: Where is he? Sarah: I don't know. Blair: Oh, you know! It's your boyfriend we're talking about. You know more than you're saying, Sarah. Sarah: I swear, I told you everything. Except -- Blair: Except what? Sarah: Nothing. Blair: No, you tell me, or I will shake it right out of you, you hear me? Cristian: Blair -- Blair, come on. Rex: You're safe, Flash. Sarah: Sarah! Cristian: Look, Sarah, we're not going to hurt you, or turn you in. But it's going to be better for you if you help us out. Sarah: Todd -- he was in pretty bad shape when I left him. What if he didn't make it? What if Hunter is gone because he's getting rid of the body? [SCENE_BREAK] Miles: Is Todd Manning in that body bag? Hunter: Look, keep your voice down. Miles: You are the one who's attracting attention. He's not moving. Hunter: Yeah, he wasn't doing too well when we left Chicago. And it's a long drive. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: He is a tired little guy. Marcie: Yeah. Always happens when you put him in the car. Michael: Well, then it's a good thing he's already got his PJs on, huh, buddy? Huh? Marcie: Want me to put him down? Michael: No. Marcie: No? Michael: No, I got him. You had a rough day. Marcie: Jen never got a chance to know our son. Huh. She would have loved this little guy. Get out of her Michael: Come on, buddy, let's go lay down. Marcie: I lost you, Jen. But I am never going to lose anyone I love ever again. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: No. You're just trying to throw us off is what you're trying to do. Sarah: I'm not. Blair: No -- ok, and just stop saying that Todd's dead, because he's not. Your creep boyfriend moved him somewhere, and you're going to tell us where he is. Sarah: What can I do? I did not know Hunter was going to move him. Blair: Yeah, I'm sure. You know what he did? He probably figured out that you called me, didn't he? Sarah: How? He wasn't even here. Rex: All it took was one look at Todd's outgoing calls. Blair: Yeah, that was pretty smart of you to use Todd's cell phone. Sarah: I had to use Todd's cell phone, or you wouldn't have believed I was with him. Blair: I don't know, guys. She's a lot slicker than she's admitting. Sarah: I am just as upset about Todd being gone as you are. I'm the one who kept him alive. I'm the one who risked everything to call you and tell you where he was. Blair: No! You're the one who didn't call the cops when you found out your uncle had been stabbed! You let him bleed! Yeah. You're just like your mother. Tina Lord -- that's exactly what she would do. You're a chip off the old block, aren't you? Sarah: You leave my mother out of this! Blair: Yeah, you want me to talk about your mother? Cristian: Ok, ok, ladies -- ladies, this isn't helping us find Todd, is it? Rex: Come on, Sarah. You and Hunter were close. He must have mentioned names, or places. Something that could tell us where he's gone. Sarah: The only thing he ever said was that there was money in this for him. He called Todd his meal ticket. Rex: I -- I hope that's not the only thing he ever said. Because if Todd dies before we're able to find him, you're going to be charged as an accessory to murder. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: I can't just move out on Miles. John: The guy's blackmailing you and you're worried about hurting his feelings. Marty: No, of course not. John: You're afraid of him. Marty: No, actually. The one thing I am sure about is that Miles loves me. It's a sick, obsessive kind of love, but he would never do anything to hurt me. John: He told you you could lose Cole. Are you telling me that didn't hurt? Marty: I meant in a physical way. John: Listen to me, you and Cole move into the hotel. I'll handle Laurence. Marty: That's very kind of you, but I'm not going to let you involve yourself with this any more. John: Cut the crap. What aren't you saying? [SCENE_BREAK] Miles: Oh, God. Oh, my God. What did you do to him? Hunter: I did what you paid me to do. I -- I guess getting on a phone and giving orders is a lot easier than seeing the results. Miles: I didn't order you to do this. Hunter: True. But life doesn't always go the way you plan. Stuff happens. Well, that -- it just happened. Miles: Yeah? Why'd you -- why'd you bring him here? I mean, there's a million places you could have dumped him. Hunter: I get rid of the body and then you get amnesia about our deal? No. I bring him to your wife's living room, and then I know I'm going to get paid. So I want my money, now. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: Parents aren't supposed to outlive their children, Michael. I don't know how Lindsay does it, you know? I couldn't. Michael: Neither could I. Listen to me. The odds are in our favor, ok? You want to know what I think is going to happen? Marcie: What? Michael: I think we're going to stay together forever. Marcie: Hmm. Michael: We're going to get old and gray. We're going to send our boy out in the world. And eventually, he's going to send his children back to us. And we're going to spoil them rotten. Marcie: When you say it, I believe it. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: So, you want us to sleep together just because of the effect that it will have on Dorian? David: No, not just for that reason. But it's a pretty powerful aphrodisiac. You know, I was in prison a long time. A guy gets lonely. Viki: David -- no. David: I saw a brand-new Viki when you invited me to stay here, someone who likes to live on the wild side. Very hot. Viki: Yes, a houseguest with an electronic ankle bracelet is living on the wild side. David: Hey, if you were doing this just to be nice, consider this a hostess gift. It's a lot more fun than some stupid centerpiece or a box of fancy soaps. Viki: Since when have you been concerned with giving back? David: Since never. Viki: Aha. So when you've been without, then anyone will do, is that it? David: How long has it been for you? Viki: Ok, none of your business. David: Really? That long? So what are you waiting for? You got an offer on the table. And that offer is firm. Viki: David, what's going on here? What is your angle? David: You know -- how can you say something like that? That hurts. That really hurts. Viki: You always have an angle. David: How can you think so little of me? Viki: Well, I'm sorry. Truly, I'm -- I'm very sorry. I apologize if I have offended you -- and all the other members of the International Gigolo Society. There is no way in hell I'm going to be your next Dorian. [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: Ok, you got to explain to me what you just said. What was that about Dorian going over and staying with Viki and David Vickers? Clint: Oh. Viki asked David Vickers to stay with her at Llanfair. Nora: Why? Clint: I think to try and drive Dorian crazy, which it did. Nora: You mean crazy as in jealous? Clint: No, no, that would make sense to me. I wouldn't like it, but that would make sense. No, this is another kind of crazy. Is this interesting to you? Nora: Fascinating. Clint: All right, well, Dorian went crazy because she knew that Viki took David in just to make her crazy. Nora: Viki did that? Excellent! Clint: So, instead of spending the evening with me, she went roaring off to Viki's. Nora: Well -- well, didn't -- but Dorian knew that Viki was having David over there just to make her crazy, so wouldn't going over there prove to Viki that she actually had driven her crazy? Clint: No, to prove to Viki and David that Viki taking David in didn't make her crazy. Nora: But what was she going to -- how is she going to do that? Clint: That's what I said! Nora: Well -- what did she say to that? Clint: Well, she said, "I'll be back before you know it," and then she walked out on me. Nora: Oh, then what did you do? Clint: Well, I gathered my stuff together, I walked out on her. God only knows what's happening right now at Llanfair. Nora: All right. I'm going to say something, and you can't get mad at me. Clint: Sure. Nora: All right. I told you so. Clint: No, you didn't. Nora: I did, too. I did, too. I told you that getting involved with Dorian was going to be a huge mistake. Dorian: Oh, gee, Nora. Why don't you just tell us exactly how you feel? Nora: Oh, my, look at the time. I should probably go help Matthew with his homework. Clint: No, not yet. Dorian: Yes, do that. Nora: No, listen, Clint, this is none of my business. Dorian: Neither is Clint's love life, but that obviously didn't stop you from putting your two cents in. Nora: Clint is Matthew's uncle. I care about his happiness. And to be perfectly honest, I've seen a lot of men go through your life in the years that I've known you, Dorian, and none of them has ended up happy. Dorian: As opposed to all your grateful exes that you left bobbing in your wake? Nora: No -- not going to sink to your level. Uh-uh. Dorian: To reach my level, you would need an extension ladder. Clint: Ok, that's enough. Nora: I asked you to leave me out of this. Clint: Nora, I'd like you to stay. Dorian, I want you to go. Dorian: Clint, I know you're very angry at me. Clint: Yeah. Good call. Dorian: But aren't you the least bit curious about what I saw in Viki's bedroom when I arrived? [SCENE_BREAK] David: It wasn't like that with Dorian. I really cared about her, and I know she cared about me. Viki: And she still does. David: Really? Viki: Of course she does. Why else would she have come charging over here? David: Her buttons are pretty easy to push, huh? And the Viki button's always on speed dial. Viki: She gets upset at the thought of you with someone else. Especially me. David: You're right. You think she'd pay me to stay away from you? Viki: You could always ask. David: I couldn't do that. Could I? You know, she comes bouncing back into my life and she immediately causes trouble for me. Viki: So I gather. David: She did it because she cares about me. Viki: In her rather unique way, yes. David: I fell in love with her, not her money. Ok, it was her money at first, but I did fall in love with her. When Spencer made me walk out on our wedding day, it was one of the worst moments of my entire life. Viki: You know, I saw Dorian that day. It was that bad for her, too. David: But that was then. And this is now. And here I am, and here you are. And you're classy and rich and witty and rich -- and a whole lot lower maintenance than Dorian ever was. Viki: Just what I always wanted to be -- a four-cylinder car. Low maintenance. David: Hmm. I could be good for you. And you'd be good for me, too, you know? I don't have that much experience with people who are genuinely nice. And you are. Viki: Well, thank you. David: You're welcome. I had no idea that niceness could be so sexy. And, oh, it is. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Why are you letting this guy call the shots? Marty: You know why. Look, I can't let my son be alone in this world. John: Well, that's why you've got to fight back. Marty: How? All he has to do is go to the police and tell them that I confessed to murder and then you have to arrest me. John: That confession will never be admissible. Marty: I confirmed what was on that tape. John: Your memories of that night are not clear. Marty: Hmm. You know, what is it you cops always talk about? Means, motive, opportunity? I had all three. John: Mitigating circumstances. If you did it -- and I know that you didn't -- you walked in on Truman. He was attacking Blair, you had been raped yourself. Do the math, Doc. Marty: Vickers thought he was protecting Blair, too, I'm sure. He went to jail. John: He volunteered for that. Look, forget about Vickers, all right? You didn't kill Truman, all right? You got to trust me on that. Marty: I wish it were that simple. John: Ah. Listen to me. Do not go home to that creep. Marty: I have to. I made a deal. John: That's not a deal. You got steamrolled. Marty: Look, the minute you confronted him, he called Bo. Bo is going to -- he's going to want to know what's going on. John: Let me tell you something. Bo doesn't trust him any more than I do, all right? I'll handle it. Marty: What if you can't? Hmm? What if -- what if he turns me in? You have to arrest me. You'll probably be charged with obstruction of justice. John: That's not going to happen. Marty: How do you know? Do you know everything? John: What is it? What are you not telling me? [SCENE_BREAK] Sarah: Look, I did everything I could to keep Todd alive, and I called Blair as soon as I got a chance. Blair: Ok, you know, if you want to be, you know -- for us to believe you, why don't you call the cops? Sarah: No. Blair: Why not? Sarah: Please. Blair: Why not? Sarah: It's what he said. I mean, what if they arrest me? Cristian: Just tell us everything you know, and we'll do what we can for you. Sarah: I -- why are you doing this to me? I didn't hurt anyone! Blair: Well, you know what? I don't give a damn about you, Sarah! I want to find Todd! Rex: And to do that, we need to find Hunter. Cristian: Yeah, so I guess we'll have to call the cops for help. Sarah: No. Please. Blair: Yeah. Could you get me a Detective Morris, please? [SCENE_BREAK] Miles: You really thought I wasn't going to pay you? Hunter: It entered my mind. Miles: Why? Hunter: Rule one -- always remember people suck. Rule two -- always get paid in cash. Miles: Oh, God -- fine. Just -- here. Get him out of here. Hunter: Uh -- I had expenses. Miles: Oh, will you come on? This is not part of the deal! What did you do to him? Hunter: You want to negotiate, or do you want this body out of your living room? Miles: You did cover your tracks in Chicago? Hunter: I had a little trouble with my girlfriend. Miles: You never even told me you had a girlfriend. Hunter: Look, I thought she was going to be ok, and then she started getting nervous, and I thought she was going to blow the whole thing. Miles: You're an idiot, you know? You're an idiot. What -- what if she does? Hunter: She doesn't know where I am, and she's not going to find out. Miles: All right, look, my wife's getting home soon. Just get him out of here. Hunter: Oh, and him -- um -- I'm not taking him anywhere. He's your problem now. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: You're thinking about something. Michael: Very perceptive. [Marcie chuckles] Marcie: Come on. Tell me. Michael: I was just thinking that I don't want Tommy to grow up an only child. Marcie: Oh. Whoa, ok. Michael: Well, you used to say you wanted a big family. Marcie: I did. I do. I -- I do. It's just, you know, Tommy's 17 months and I'm still getting used to teaching. I guess I would just like to wait a little longer. Michael: Yeah. Makes sense to me, you know? We can still talk about it, though, right? Marcie: All in due time. Everything comes to he who waits. Michael: Ok, Confucius. Marcie: Confucius? Michael: Yeah -- I'm not the most patient man, ok? How about we go to bed, now? Marcie: Oh, you know, I'm a little tired. Michael: Tired? Marcie: Yeah. Michael: Oh, I'm sorry. I don't think there's going to be any sleep -- Marcie: Oh. Michael: Not for a while. [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: I know, Dorian -- there is not a force on earth that could stop you from telling me what you saw at Viki's. Dorian: David was naked with just, you know, a little towel around him, and he and Viki were kissing. Clint: Oh, did you break in and sneak up to the bedroom or were they doing this kissing in the foyer? Dorian: No! Viki left the front door open. Nora: Well, it was a good thing you got there when you did. Dorian: Nora! It was all staged -- just to upset me. Clint: Which, obviously, it did. Dorian: Yes. It did. Clint: Dorian, why did you go over there? What did you think was going to happen? Dorian: Well, I thought we'd all behave like adults. Nora: Oh. Clint: Did you think that Viki was going to feel bad about driving you crazy and kick David out? I told you they were trying to bait you and you rose to the bait like a starving carp. Dorian: Clint? You're right. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: So that's how you do it. I've often wondered. David: Do what? Viki: Well, the genuinely nice being sexy. I mean, that's good -- that's very, very good. David: Hey, hey, hey, I'm not conning you. I actually like you. Viki: Yes, I think you do. And I have a certain fondness for you, too -- now. David: Oh, no, not that. I was hoping that you'd forgiven that, or at least forgotten it. Viki: How do I forget that you pretended to be my long-lost brother and tried to swindle me? David: Yeah, that was a long time ago. Viki: David, I was a mark and that was it. David: Back then, everybody was a mark to me. Viki: But we still are. David: Used to be, the first time I met somebody, the first thing I thought of -- how do I con them? Now, it's like the second or third thing. It's what I'm good at. I could teach you a thing or two. Viki: David, I am not going to sleep with you. David: Nothing I can do to change your mind? Viki: No. No. However, I am flattered by your proposition, so I will propose something in return. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: Yeah, well, Detective Morris is -- he's out of town, so I'll be handling his cases. According to what Morris told me, if you and Mr. Manning had left Chicago when he told you to, Mr. Manning wouldn't be in this mess. Blair: Ok. Now, if I admit that Detective Morris was right about everything, are you going to help me? Detective: Miss Roberts, why didn't you call the police the minute you found out your boyfriend had kidnapped your uncle? Sarah: My boyfriend -- he's a little crazy. I was scared. Rex: Look, for all we know, he could be the one who stabbed Todd. Sarah: It isn't him, ok? He's crazy, but not like that. Blair: Huh. You never know what people are capable of, Sarah. Detective: Was the boyfriend working alone? Sarah: He wouldn't have come up with this on his own. He kept talking about how there was a lot of money in it for him. Detective: Did he know Mr. Manning is wealthy? Sarah: I -- I know he didn't know that Todd and I were related. Look, you got to understand, Hunter has never done anything like this before. I think he just got mixed up with the wrong kind of people and things got out of hand. [Blair chuckles] Blair: Oh, that's the understatement of the year. Sarah: I could've just taken off and left him there to die. I am trying to help you. Blair: Oh, yeah, you're a big help, all right. You did something that's so stupid that your boyfriend moved Todd to God knows where who's doing God knows what to him! Sarah: Do you always attack people who are trying to help you? Blair: No, no, just little nothings that lie to me. Sarah: I am telling you everything I know! Detective: All right, can it! Both of yous. Rex: Look, come on. Sarah did take a big risk calling Blair. Cristian: Yeah, but for somebody who's been in this pretty much from the beginning, she sure doesn't know very much. Rex: She said she was scared. Detective: You know, I got an idea. What if I ask the questions and the rest of you shut up! Does that work for you? I'm going to need a full description. Rex: She has a picture of him on her cell phone. Detective: Great. Rex: Hey, can I get a hard copy of it? Detective: Why? Rex: Uh, well, I can get it circulated in places you can't. I -- I'm just -- I'm just trying to help. Call commissioner Buchanan in Llanview if you don't believe me. Detective: You know, I'm beginning to wish I never heard of this Llanview. I'm afraid you're going to have to come down to the station. Sarah: You said they wouldn't arrest me. [SCENE_BREAK] Miles: You can't just walk out here and leave him. Hunter: Watch me. Oh, and by the way, rule three -- never pay in full before the job's done. Miles: Hey -- Hunter: Whoa, hey -- Miles: Where you going? Hunter: Do you really want me letting people know you're involved in this? Smart man. Oh, yeah, and by the way, the drugs I gave Manning -- they should be wearing off soon. Miles: You -- you mean he's still alive? Hunter: Oh, yeah. It's hard to tell whether you think that's good news or bad news. [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: I'm having some sort of mental brownout because I thought I just heard that said that I was right. Dorian: You did -- you are right. Nora: About what? Dorian: Nora. I'm sorry, Clint, but I'm really not very comfortable having Nora in the room while we are having this discussion. Nora: Well, why? I can be fair and impartial -- I mean, I do that for a living. Dorian: You are a District Attorney -- you prosecute people for a living. Clint: Overruled. Nora stays. Now, go ahead. Dorian: David was a very important part of my life for a long time, and I do admit that I still feel very sensitive about him, and yes, it made me very angry to think of David and Viki alone in that house together, and -- and I went over there and I let it show. But when I came home and I found that you had left, I realized that I had done a stupid thing and that I had hurt someone I really care about. Clint: You didn't hurt me, Dorian. You made me mad. Nora: Oh, well, it's Viki's fault anyway. Right? Dorian: I know that there are some people in this town who think that I am incapable of introspection and remorse. Nora: Yes. Dorian: And there are also people who care about me and know me, and they know that I am a big enough person to admit when I am wrong. Clint, which camp are you in? [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: You may stay here, but you must give up this silly campaign to get me into bed and you must wear clothes. If you choose to run around in a towel, stay in your room. David: I can do that. Viki: Ok. David: Excellent. It's cheaper than the palace. Viki: I'll say. David: And you won't have to go rattling around this house all by yourself. Viki: I have not been rattling, David. David: I'm sorry. Does the guest room have cable? Viki: You may watch television in the den if you are dressed. David: It's no fun to watch television with your clothes on. Hey, look -- Cary Grant week on the movie channel. Viki: Oh. David: "People Will Talk." Viki: I love Cary. But for my money, the actor who plays his best friend totally steals the picture. David: So you're going to watch it by yourself or are you going to hop up and pop us some popcorn? [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: I know you want to help me, but you are making a bad situation worse. John: How? By trying to protect you? Miles' voice: You killed Spencer. Do you really want John McBain's blood on your hands, too? Marty: You know, did it ever occur to you that I am trying to protect you? John: From what? Marty: Miles. John: Hmm. Marty: Look, you know, if he goes to Bo, you could lose your job and I know how much that means to you. John: Knock it off, all right? I can handle Laurence. Marty: So can I. John: Yeah? You're doing a bang-up job so far. Marty: You have to let me do this my way. John: How's that? By playing house with this nut case? Marty: I'm not sleeping with him! John: How long do you think that's going to last? Marty: I have to go. John: Home? Marty: No -- to Cole's high school play. I don't want to be late. Please, just do what I ask. [SCENE_BREAK] Detective: If you're as innocent as you claim to be and you did what you did because you were scared of your boyfriend, nobody's going to arrest you. Sarah: What do you want me to do? Detective: I want a list of Hunter's known associates, I want a full description of his car -- you know, credit card numbers, anything you got that'll help us track him down. Blair: I'll go down to the station with you. Detective: Not on your life, lady. You need to stay out of this. Blair: What are you talking about? You wouldn't even be asking her questions if I hadn't have found her. Sarah: And you wouldn't have found me if I hadn't called you. Blair: What do you want, bitch -- flowers? Sarah: I don't want anything from you! I'll do whatever I can to help Todd, ok? Detective: Good. Why don't you escort this nice young lady down to the squad car? You -- go home. I'll be in touch. You -- talk to her, will you? Tell her if she gets in my way, I'm going to have to arrest her. Blair: Hey, I heard you. Detective: That's why I said it out loud. Blair: Oh. Cristian: You heard what the cop said, Blair. Blair: No. I'm not leaving Chicago without Todd. [SCENE_BREAK] [Elevator bell dings] Marty: Miles, what've you done? Marty: Miles, I asked you a question. Miles: Well, I -- I just thought maybe you had a hard day with John and you'd like to unwind. Thought maybe we could talk a little bit. Marty: Miles -- unwinding and chatting over a glass of wine is what couples do when they both want to be married. Miles: Yeah, well, at least we know that John's not going to arrest you -- not that I thought he ever really would. Marty: You know, you better hope that he doesn't, because if he does, the whole story will come out including your part in it. I won't be the only one going to prison. Miles: What did John say to you? Marty: You know, I'm not going to talk about this right now. Cole's musical is tonight. I need to get ready, take a shower, and get going, and don't even ask if you can come with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Ok. Now I'm tired. Marcie: Whew -- funny. Now I feel like talking. Michael: That's not funny -- it's hilarious. What do you want to talk about? Marcie: How much I love you. Michael: I love you, too. It would've been cool if we made a baby just now, huh? Marcie: Yeah. Michael: I really want a girl. Marcie: Me, too. But, you know, I would really rather not have to face the terrible 2s and a full-time teaching load and a newborn baby all at the same time. Michael: I know. I heard you. Marcie, I got to work so early tomorrow. Do you mind? Marcie: It's ok, go to sleep. Michael: Thank you. Oh. Marcie: Good night. Michael: Uh-huh. [SCENE_BREAK] [TV plays] [David snores] Viki: I would never have figured you for a snorer, David. David? Oh. Well, I guess I'll sleep in the guest room. [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: You know what I don't like, Dorian? I don't like the fact that the plans that we had, our plans for the evening -- they meant nothing compared to you playing games with David and Viki. Dorian: It was a knee-jerk reaction which I sincerely regret. Clint: Until next time. Dorian: There isn't going to be a next time. Nora: I mean -- you -- I'm sorry -- but if Viki marries David Vickers, she'd be Viki Vickers! Dorian: Oh, shut up, Nora! There is no way that Viki and David are getting married! Nora: I rest my case. Clint: Dorian, you got to calm down. Spend some time apart. Dorian: Ok. Take as much time as you need. But during this time that we spend apart -- I hope you'll remember all the wonderful things that we had between us, and that you'll miss me. Clint: Ahem. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Come on, Blair. You heard what that cop said. Blair: Save your breath. Cristian: What about Jack and Starr? Blair: Dorian will watch them. Cristian: They're already worried about their dad. Do you want them to worry about their mom, too? Blair: I'll call every day, all right? Cristian: Come on, Blair, it's not the same and you know it. I mean, think about how you felt, you know, about missing Starr's musical -- think about that. Rex: All right, how about if I stick around here and keep digging? I'll keep an eye on Sarah, too, in case Hunter tries to contact her. Blair: You don't think they're going to arrest her do you? Well, do you believe what she's saying? Rex: The only thing I know for sure about Sarah is that she hooked up with the wrong guy. Cristian: You ought to be able to relate to that. I'm just saying. Blair: Ok. I'll go. Rex: Good. Blair: But I'm going to come back if I hear anything. And if I hear anything that doesn't suit me, I'm coming back. Rex: And I'm going to stay here in the apartment, see who else shows up. Cristian: And I'm going to take Blair to the airport. I'll be back. Come on. Blair: Wait, wait -- you're staying? Cristian: Well, I don't trust Sarah, either, and Rex here is going to need a little backup. Blair: Why are you doing this? You don't even like Todd. Cristian: Well, it's not like I have a lot going on back in Llanview. You're right -- I don't like Todd, but you like him and I like you. Blair: Ok. Cristian: So you ready? Blair: No. But I'll go. Cristian: Then let's go. See you later. Rex: Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I'll have a draft. Bartender: Woman you were with looked pretty upset when she left. Give her time, she'll come around. John: Buddy, I know you mean well, but just get me that beer. Bartender: Sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: Why are you all sweaty and out of breath? Miles: Oh. I was just doing some pushups. Marty: Oh, because wine goes really well with strenuous exercise. Miles: Yeah, well, it's the only physical workout I get. Marty: Good night. Miles: Good night. Enjoy the show. [Miles sighs] [NEXT_ON] Carlotta: I know you're hurting, and I know you miss Jessica. Nash: Did you sign the divorce papers? Starr: Did someone see Dad? Blair: Yeah. Rex: Question of the day -- who are you hiding from? Miles: It's the life I've always wanted, and I'm not going to let you take it away from me.

Nora sits alone on the sofa when Clint comes in. He lets Nora know that Dorian got involved in the situation of Viki and David living together. Viki questions David about his wanting her and him to sleep together. Marty refuses to stay the night with John. Sarah calls Hunter to ask the whereabouts of Todd. Hunter takes Todd's body to Miles. Miles notices that Todd isn't moving. Blair demands to know where Hunter took Todd's body. Marty refuses to move out on Miles. Hunter demands his money from Miles. Viki absolutely refuses to sleep with David. Rex lets Sarah know that unless she helps them find Todd, then she can be charged as an accessory to murder. Dorian blasts Nora for her past love life. Clint orders Dorian out of his father's house. Dorian wants to tell Clint what was going on in Viki's bedroom. John begs Marty not to go home to Miles. Cristian urges Sarah to tell them what she knows about Todd and Hunter. Blair gets on the phone and calls Captain Morris. Miles orders Hunter to get Todd out of his apartment.

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["Next on" section was pre-empted due to news coverage of the London bombings.] Viki: Marcie? You set all of this in motion. Do you have any idea how to stop it before my daughter is murdered? [SCENE_BREAK] John: I'm putting half the task force on the search for Natalie. The rest can work the evidence we've collected at the other three murders. Bo: All right, I'll give you 10 more uniforms. You get them up to speed, then have your guys take point. John: Good deal, boss. Bo: You all right? John: No problem. Bo: How about Evangeline? Have you talked to her? John: No, not since she was brought into the E.R. I don't think she's going to want to see me anytime soon. Nora: I think a little distance between the two of you would be a good thing -- at least for a little while. On second thought, maybe a long while. [SCENE_BREAK] Tess: Hey, can this thing go any faster? I want to feel the wind through my hair. Driver: Where to, Miss? Tess: Somewhere -- fabulous. And take the long way. The only person I have to answer to today is myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: Mrs. Davidson, you shouldn't be here. Viki: Why not? This is the last place anyone saw Natalie before she disappeared. This place could very well be the last place that she was ever alive. Marcie: I'm so sorry. I mean, if I could undo anything that happened, you know I would. I -- I wish that I had never written that book. Viki: Please, stop it. Just stop it. Marcie: Excuse me? Viki: I said stop it. Marcie, my daughter is being held somewhere at the hands of a serial killer. And frankly, I don't have the energy nor the inclination to make you feel better now. Marcie: I wasn't asking you to make me -- Viki: Of course you are! Marcie, you're making this about you. It's not about you -- because you are healthy and you are safe, and tomorrow morning, you're going to wake up in your own bed. Marcie: Well, I wish the killer had taken me instead. Natalie didn't do anything wrong. Neither did Hudson or Julie or that poor waitress. If I had never written that book -- Viki: No, but you did write it. Do you regret the success you had? The attention? Marcie: Yes. Viki: Good, then do something about it! Good lord, I read your book. The murders you wrote about -- they're barbaric. But there was nothing in there about two women being burned at the stake. Marcie: That's because the idea came from somewhere else. Viki: Where? Marcie: When -- when I was in high school, my friends and I -- we had a real killing club. Viki: You did? Wow! Why did the killer try to burn my daughter alive? Marcie: He was copying something that we wrote about in one of the original "Killing Club" journals. There was a -- there was an idea in there about how to kill two cheerleaders on the basketball court. Viki: Burning them alive? That was your idea? Marcie: No. No, no, it wasn't my idea. I swear, none of this was supposed to be real, Mrs. Davidson. I -- the cheerleaders -- they used to make fun of us, and I -- Viki: And you wished them dead? Marcie: No! No, we never actually planned to kill anybody. They were just words. They were just words on a piece of paper. Viki: But, Marcie, because of what you made up, my daughter could be -- Marcie: I don't know what to say. Viki: There's nothing you can say. Think about it. You and your friends -- you sat around plotting the deaths of people? Marcie: They were just fantasies. Viki: But you made them public, Marcie. In a sense, you are responsible for the ideas. For God's sake, stop feeling so sorry for yourself. Do something to make this right! Marcie: What if it's too late? Viki: Don't you ever say that. In my heart, I know that my daughter is still alive, but I know that she is in grave danger. So why don't you do something to help the police find her! [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: No, I don't want to talk to you. I asked to speak to commissioner Buchanan. Yes, I know he's busy. I know why he's busy. Look, just tell him that Rex Balsom is on the phone and I promise you, he'll take my call. Ok, listen, you pencil-pushing drone -- my sister's been kidnapped by "The Killing Club" maniac, and I want to know what you people are doing to find her! No, I'm not raising my voice, I'm yelling, and I'm going to keep yelling until you put Bo on the phone! Now, just tell -- what? What? Hello? Hello? Lindsay: I just heard the news about Natalie. Has there been any word? Rex: No, I've been calling everywhere all morning. There's nothing. You know, I just -- I just wish this -- Lindsay: Just come here. Come here. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I know you're just trying to be protective of Evangeline, but I don't need your advice, Nora. Nora: John, you're tired and you're not thinking clearly. John: Are you trying to imply that I wasn't thinking clearly last night? Nora: I wasn't there last night, and I'm not judging you. But I do know Evangeline, and I think it would be in her best interest if you just stayed away from her. John: I think that's my call, Nora. Nora: Actually -- Bo: Nora, can I see you in my office for a minute? Nora: Sure. Nora: Well? Bo: John's not the only one who's tired and not thinking clearly. Nora: What are you saying? Bo: I'm saying, Nora, you're not yourself. You haven't been for a while. And it's perfectly understandable after everything you've been through. Nora: I don't really want to talk about that. Bo: Well, of course not. I mean, you think I want to rehash this whole Colson thing? It wouldn't be healthy for either one of us. Nora: Funny you should use the word "healthy." Bo: Why? Nora: Never mind. Bo: No, no, just tell me. Nora: No. Evangeline -- Evangeline's in the hospital, Natalie's still missing. I think that's enough upset for everyone. Bo: Oh, yeah. But I know you. See, you're not looking me in the eye when you're talking to me and that's -- that's not like you. So if this is something about Colson, just go ahead and say it. Get it out in the open, we'll talk about it, and hopefully, we can put an end to this thing once and for all. Nora: See, I always thought that's what would happen, too. I always think no matter how bad things get, tomorrow -- tomorrow will be better. But you know what? Doesn't. Doesn't get better. Bo: What happened? Nora: No, we can't. Bo: No, yes, you can. Go ahead, tell me. What happened to you? Nora: I had to take an H.I.V. test. Bo: Jeez. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: I'm just writing a note to Antonio. Give this note to him so he knows that I'm ok. Antonio: We're closed, Manning. What are you doing here? Todd: A fool's errand. Antonio: Translation? Todd: I'm supposed to give you something, but I'm not sure I will. Antonio: No, of course not. When have you ever done anything you're supposed to do? Todd: I don't like you any more than you like me, but we -- Antonio: But nothing. I never liked you. And I hate the fact that you know something about Jess. Todd: That's the way she wants it. Antonio: You know, I never understood the connection between you two. Never knew why she liked you. But she does, so I'm going to respect that. She's way too good to be associated with the likes of you. Todd: You know, it's funny, that's the way I feel about you. Antonio: Having said that, why don't you say what you came to say and get the hell out? Todd: I'm a messenger boy. Antonio: Ah, moving up in the world. Todd: Whatever. I changed my mind. I'm not going to do it, no matter what Jessica wants. Antonio: Wait a second. This is about Jess? Todd: Maybe. Antonio: I want to know what you know. [SCENE_BREAK] Tess: That's perfect. Thank you. How much do I owe you? Driver: 75. Tess: You're kidding, right? Tess: Sorry. It's my last five bucks. Driver: Cheap little tramp. Tess: Hey, for that price, you should have been pulling the carriage. Tess: What? I have a business lunch here any minute. Tess: Five bucks is not going to get me a glass of water in a joint like this. But maybe I can find some lonely executive having a liquid lunch, and then voila -- spending money. Tess: Forget about the liquid lunch. Plan b is looking much more exciting. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: I know that you're upset, Mrs. Davidson, but I have done -- I have done everything that I can to make this right. I am trying to make amends. Viki: Amends? Amends won't find Natalie. Marcie: Maybe not. But maybe helping John will. I have gone through the book with him. I have told him everything I can possibly remember about the original Killing Club. Viki: Well, you obviously didn't give him very much to go on, considering what happened here. Marcie: I can't imagine what you're feeling right now, Mrs. Davidson. I -- Viki: No, Marcie, you can't. Marcie: Well, I'm not going to say I'm sorry. Because I realize that's not what you want to hear right now. And because I have done everything I can to make this right. But you have to believe me, never in a million years did I think -- Viki: Did you think you would write a book that a sociopath would use to commit murder after murder after murder? [SCENE_BREAK] [Footsteps] Bo: I'm sorry, Nora. Everything that's been going on around here -- it just hadn't occurred to me. Nora: Yeah, well -- Bo: You're worried you have H.I.V.? Well, of course you're worried. You're doing the right thing. Nora: I just didn't want anyone to know. Bo: Well, I'm not anyone. Nora: Well, that's true. Bo: When do you get the test results? Nora: Just took the test this morning, so I'll go back in a little bit for the results. Bo: Well, you'll be ok. Nora: You don't know that. Bo: What, you don't trust my gut instincts anymore? Nora: I appreciate everything you're trying to do, Bo. But after everything that's been going on, I don't trust anything anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: And that's no way to get what you want. Antonio: If you got info on Jess, I want it. Todd: Well, you still haven't heard from her, huh? Antonio: You don't have anything. You're just trying to mess with me. Todd: All right. I'll tell Jessica that you don't want to read her note. [SCENE_BREAK] Woman: You have good taste. If I was single and 10 years younger -- hmm -- Tess: Well, the guy's hot enough, but that car is smokin'. Man: Would you keep her out front? I don't trust the back lot. Valet: Yes, sir. Tess: Hey. Nice car. Man: Thank you. Tess: And I just bet the best table in the house has your name on it. Man: As a matter of fact, it does. Do you want something? Tess: Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of a mutually beneficial arrangement. Man: What are you saying? Tess: Buy me lunch. [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: I loved Daniel. And when I found out what he was about -- ahem -- what he had done, I locked myself in my house to try and come up with the best way to deal with this. Bo: Well, you've been through a lot. Nora: I drew comfort from the fact that things just couldn't get worse. But they can. Bo, if I have H.I.V. -- Bo: No, no, don't think like that. Nora: Well, I have to. Bo: No, you don't. You get the test back soon. Nora: Yes, a short, but incredibly long wait. Bo: You know, I could have killed Colson when I found out what he did to Jen. And now to find out he put your life at risk -- I mean, that's -- that's beyond despicable. I don't care what risks he took on his own life. Pass them on to you -- Nora: Daniel did whatever he wanted to whomever he wanted. As long as he was taken care of -- well, then the rest of the world could go to hell. It's not because he's gay that I'm taking this test. Bo: Yeah. Nora: I would have done it if he'd been with another woman. Well, there probably were other women -- and other men. Bo: Is there anything I can do? Nora: No. There's nothing anybody can do. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Did you find her? John: No, not yet, but -- Viki: Oh. John: We're doing everything we can. Viki: I know, I know. I know you are. Please, just keep me informed, ok? I mean, even if it's bad news. John: We're going to bring Natalie home safely. Viki: Well, we both know you can't promise me that. How's Evangeline doing? John: She's been discharged from the hospital, but that's all I know. Viki: Oh. Well, then good. She must be doing better. John: If it's any comfort -- Evangeline told me that Natalie was still fighting, that she wasn't giving up. Viki: Well, I know that you care about Natalie, so -- John: I do. I want her home. Viki: So do I. John: You ok? Marcie: She blames me for what happened. Do you? John: I blame myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to lose it on you like that. Lindsay: It's ok. Look, I've got no right to feel sorry for myself when Natalie's the one who's out there with -- with that. Lindsay: Ok. Look, Natalie's a fighter. And you know that. So don't give up on her now. Rex: I'm not, ok? It's just that she wouldn't even be in this situation right now if it wasn't for me. Lindsay: What are you talking about? Rex: All right -- well, you know Natty and Mc Bain have this thing for each other, right? I mean, they dig each other, but they keep getting in their own way . So I come up with this brilliant idea to write this phony note from the lunatic saying that she's in trouble. And Mc Bain comes riding to the rescue and -- and, you know, bring up the strings -- and they live happily ever after, right? Yeah, yeah -- stupid, stupid, stupid! Lindsay: Rex, stop it. Rex: No. Because it all came true, ok? Except for the part about Mc Bain saving the day. You see, I messed up. Big surprise, huh? I messed up, and everyone I've ever cared about has to pay the price. It's all come home. Every dirty rotten thing I've ever done, Lindsay -- it's all come home. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: You're telling me that's from Jessica? Todd: Straight from the source. Unfortunately, it's not a "Dear John" letter. Antonio: You read it? Todd: Jessica and I have no secrets. Antonio: Give it to me. Todd: I don't know. I promised Jessica you'd get the message. Do you know how to read english? Antonio: You're wasting my time, Manning. Todd: All right, I'll tell you what -- I'll read it to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: You -- you want me to buy you lunch? Tess: That's right. Man: Why would I do that? Tess: Because I'm cute, and you're apparently single. And I really like your car. Man: Uh-huh. That's not much of a reason to feed you. Tess: What, you have a girlfriend inside? Is that what this whole hard-to-get act is about? Come on, what do you say? Man: I'd say that's none of your business. Tess: What, no girlfriend? Tough day at work? Pork bellies take a nosedive? Man: Do I look like a commodities trader to you? Tess: A commodities owner to me. Come on. Anybody that pulls up in a car like that has got to have some spare change in his wallet to buy a pretty girl lunch. Man: This kind of thing usually work for you, or am I some kind of a test ride? Tess: I always get what I want. Man: Well, there's a first time for everything, isn't there? Tess: Are you serious? You're turning me down? Man: Flat. [SCENE_BREAK] [Cheers] Marcie: John, you can't blame yourself. You saved Evangeline. You're doing everything you possibly can to try and find Natalie, despite the fact that I haven't given you much. John: You shouldn't even be here, Marcie, for a lot of reasons. Marcie: I came here because I -- I wanted to get inside the killer's head. I was trying to figure out what he's trying to prove. John: Did it work? Marcie: Well, I don't know, John. I don't know anything anymore. I mean, it was bad enough when he was just copying the book, but now that the killer's stolen my journals and he's just using it to find new ways to hurt people -- and it is because of me. So why'd you come here? John: Well, like you, I'm trying to get a window inside this guy's head. He's taking a big risk holding Natalie hostage. What does he hope to get out of it? Marcie: Is that what you think he's doing, John? Do you think he's holding Natalie hostage? John: I have to think that. Because the alternative -- [SCENE_BREAK] Lindsay: You want to know what Rex: About me? I think I can figure that out. Lindsay: I doubt that very much. Oh, I hated you with a passion for hurting Jen the way you did. For putting out that despicable tape on the internet of the two of us together. Rex: No jury would have convicted you, Lindsay. You see, that's what I'm talking about. It's karma. Payback time. It's what I deserve. Lindsay: No, it isn't. Because the person I hated doesn't exist anymore. The Rex Balsom I know moved mountains to try and save my daughter's life. He was someone that loved my Jen unconditionally, and she loved him back. He's been a kind and compassionate friend to me when I couldn't think of one good reason to get out of bed in the morning. He's a changed man. He's a good man. You know what? It's not your fault. None of it. There's just a lot of evil out there in the world. And all we can do is our best to try and fight it. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: What does it say? Todd: Shut up. "Antonio, please understand, I need this time. Don't try to find me. Everything will be ok. I just need to get healthy again for myself, for you, and for Jamie." Viki: Is that from Jessica? Is she all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Tess: What's wrong with you? Man: Maybe next time, you should pick on someone a little more in your own league. Tess: What's that supposed to mean? Man: You're just a little too bridge and tunnel. Tess: Who the hell do you think you are? What, you show up here in your $100,000 car and your, what, $2,000 jacket? And you think you can talk to me that way? Man: Hmm, you do need lunch. You're hysterical. Tess: No, I'm not hysterical, honey, I'm pissed. Man: It's your blood sugar. You know, there is an all-you-can-eat over on 74th and Broadway. On your way over there, you could mug some little kid for his lunch money. And while you're at it, steal his scooter, since you obviously need a ride. Tess: Ass. Think I'd ride with you, you stupid, arrogant son of a bitch! Valet: Hey! Lady, wait! Tess: I should just -- Valet: What are you doing? Are you crazy? Tess: No, but my husband is. Give me the keys. [SCENE_BREAK] Nora: Here's the file you wanted. Bo: Thank you. Did you get those test results? Nora: Negative. Bo: Ah, thank God. Nora: Yes. It's not over, though. You know, we don't know if Daniel is positive, and it takes anywhere from two weeks to six months to show up in my system. So there'll be more tests in my future, just to be safe. Bo: Yeah, but if the tests are negative then -- Nora: I can finally put this part of Daniel's legacy to rest for good. Bo: Oh, man, that's good news. You know what? I bet those tests come back negative then, just like they did now. You got to be relieved. Nora: Yeah, I guess, you know. Obsessing about it for the next couple of months isn't going to change anything, so -- Bo: All right, well, take the day off. Huh? Relax. Do something for yourself. Nora: You know me. I like to be at work. Bo: Ok. Nora: I got an e-mail from Matthew. He loves camp. Bo: I know. I got one, too. He says that he's learned some new fishing tricks that he wants to teach me. Nora: Really? Does it include replacing that ratty hat of yours? Bo: No, he's not going to mess with the hat. Nora: Well, it'll be a good day when the two of you can go catch some trout. Bo: Yeah. I mean, I can take some time, relax. I mean, Natalie's safe. Nora: I hope you find her soon. Bo: Yeah, me, too. Well, take care of yourself, Nora. Matthew needs his mom. Nora: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: It's a note from Jess. Viki: But is she all right? Antonio: She sounds fine. Viki: Really? Todd, is that true? Is she all right? Please, don't protect me! Don't you understand? Both my daughters are gone! And not knowing where they are or what's happened to them is just about more than I can bear! Todd: I read the note. She sounds ok. Viki: Just ok? Todd: She sounds good. She seems safe. That's what we want, right? Antonio: Yeah. That's what we want. Viki: Antonio, please -- please, tell me the truth. Is she all right? I mean, is there something going on with Jessica that you and Todd don't want me to know about? [SCENE_BREAK] Tess: Fabian. You saw how my horrible husband just spoke to me right now, didn't you? Yeah. He's a pig. And I am not about to go inside and sit with him, make nice with his business partners just so he looks good, not after the way he spoke to me. All I really want to do is get in my car, just go home. My keys? Fabian: Where's your ticket? Tess: My ticket? Fabian: The valet parking ticket. If you give it to me, I'll go get your keys and explain the whole thing to your husband when he finishes his lunch. Tess: Ok. Why don't we let him figure it out on his cab ride home? See, I knew you'd see things my way. Now, Fabian, I really need my keys. Fabian: Sorry. No ticket, no car keys. Nothing I can do about it -- even if you are crawling all over me. I got cars to park. Tess: Damn it. [Locator signal beeps] [Car starts] Fabian: Hey -- wait! Hey! Tess: Whoo! Fabian: Hey. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: I want every cop in the state to have a picture of Natalie. If we turn up the heat on this guy, maybe he'll try to cross state lines, ok? Hmm. I'm busy, manning. Todd: It's about Jessica. Bo: What about her? Todd: I think she's in trouble. I can't tell you why, but I wouldn't be here unless it was serious. I need you to put out an A.P.B. on her. Bo: Just like that? No explanations? Todd: This is real, Bo. I give you my word. Bo: Get out of my office. Todd: This is about your niece. Bo: Look, Natalie is missing right now. Every second I waste -- Todd: Why can't you trust me? Bo: Where do you want me to start? Todd: All right, I'll tell you what's going on, but you got to promise me not to tell Viki, even if you think she deserves the truth, even if you think she needs to hear it. This stays between us. Bo: I can't promise that. If Jessica is in real trouble, then Viki has to know that. And we have to get her down here and get on it. Todd: No, this is a mistake. You got your hands full with Natalie. Find her, for Viki. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Who would have thought, huh? Lindsay: What? Rex: You and me, pulling each other out of the dumps. Lindsay: That's what friends are for, right? Rex: Never had too many of those. Lindsay: You only need a few good ones. Rex: Thanks, Lindsay. Lindsay: They're going to bring Natalie home. They're going to bring her home safely. Good guys are due for a win. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Well, if you're right about the killer taking your journal -- Marcie: He took them. I knew exactly where they were, and now they are not there anymore. John: Ok. Well, then we're just going to have to find another one. I'm going to go over the list of the old killing club members, see if any of them kept theirs. Marcie: Well, I can make some phone calls for you if you want. I mean, if it'll help. John: Thanks. That would help. Help free up an officer so he can run patrols and maybe help you, too. You know, talking to your old friends might help you remember something. Marcie: Yeah. John: Do me a favor, Marcie. Make those calls from the station, ok? Marcie: Sure. John: All right. All right. Marcie -- Marcie: Yeah? John: You probably shouldn't stay here on your own. Hey. Come on. Marcie: Ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: And for whatever reason, Jess has decided to confide in Todd about where she is and why. Viki: Well, I know that. The thing is she said she needed some space. Right now, though, I'm starting to get worried about her. Antonio: I don't think Todd is going to let anything bad happen to her. I just can't help thinking that this is some kind of a test. Maybe I was -- I was just too protective the last time. I need to prove to her that I've changed. Viki: No, Jessica does not test the people that she loves. Antonio, I know that she is completely overwhelmed right now. I mean, she came out of a disastrous marriage, she's been worried about my health and your custody hearing. Antonio: Yeah. Viki: I mean, there's more than enough reason for her to want some space. And frankly, I think we really, really need to give it to her. Antonio: I'm just having a hard time understanding it. It's difficult. Viki: I know it is. It's very hard to let go. But right now, there are far more terrifying things going on. Antonio: I'm praying for Natalie. Viki: Thank you. Antonio: I'm just sorry Jess isn't here to help see you through it. Viki: I am, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: You let that -- that woman take my car? Fabian: No, she must have taken the key out of the lock box while we were parking cars. Man: A lock box isn't much use if it's not locked. Fabian: We don't always lock it. Never had a problem before. But at least it wasn't a stranger who took it. Man: I've never met that woman before in my life. Fabian: She said she was your wife, sir. Man: My wife? [Horn honks] Man: My wife. Well, we'll just see who wears the pants in this family.

Marcie visit's the Love Center where the Killing Club murderer was going to burn Natalie, and Evangeline at the stake. She is joined by Vikki, who is really upset over Natalie, and over Marcie being responsible for writing the Killing Club that a psycho would use to murder innocent people. Todd visits Antonio at Capricorn but they get into an argument as usual, and he doesn't know whether or not to give Antonio the note from Jessica. In New York, Tess takes a carriage ride. She meets up with a man, who doesn't fall for her line like all the other men that she had met. As a result of him turning her down, she steals his car. Lindsay tries to offer Rex encouragement over Natalie being missing. Nora tells Bo that she had to take an HIV test, and is awaiting the results. The results come back negative.

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Tess: Like food. Nash: Mmm, yeah. There's a mystery to it that I just can't solve. It keeps me coming back. Tess: You know, I think this wine is going to my head. Nash: Oh, don't worry. A good wine won't give you a hangover. Tess: Well, it's doing something. Nash: Uh-oh. In vino veritas. Tess: What does that mean? Nash: It means "in wine there is truth." [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Well, I say we end our super-duper shopping spree with some super-duper triple-dip ice cream cones. What do you think? Starr: Hello -- fat, carbs, sugar? Blair: Yeah? Well, you know what? I had a really great time today anyway. Starr: I'm hot and tired. Blair: Me, too. But I'm actually glad we got to spend some quality time together. It's been a long time. So, who's "Hunnybear"? Starr: What? Blair: "Hunnybear." You know, the person that keeps instant-messaging you? Starr: You've been reading my IM's? Thanks, mom. Don't you think you've ruined my life enough already? [SCENE_BREAK] John: Drop the gun! Hayes: Kill Mc Bain! Marcie: No! Hayes: Shoot him! Marcie: No! Hayes: Marcie! Marcie: No! John: Drop it! Michael: No, no! John: Nick, no! [Gunshot] [Marcie cries] Marcie: No! No! No. You killed him. You killed Michael. Hayes: No, Marcie. You killed him. If you would've followed my instructions and killed Rex, Michael would still be alive. You made that choice. Now you have to live with the decision -- or die with it. Bo: This is commissioner Buchanan. We have a shooting, man down. Send all available units -- Michael: We're losing him! Bo: To the alley behind Rodi's bar. John: Keep him alive, Mike. He can take us to Hayes Barber. Bo: Send a bus. Paramedics are minutes out. Michael: Breathe, you son of a bitch! Where's Marcie, huh? Where is she? Breathe, breathe. Don't you even think of dying on me! [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Kelly and Blair have gone home. Thank goodness they came over to help me pick out my shoes for the wedding because I never could've done it with just your help. David: Yep. Dorian: They seem very pleased at my announcement that Viki is going to be my matron of honor. David: Hmm. Dorian: But you haven't said a word. David: You can wear any pair of shoes that you like. Dorian: I'm talking about Viki. David: What does it matter what I think? It's a done deal, isn't it? Viki is probably planning your bachelorette party already. Are male strippers allowed at the country club now? Dorian: If it were not for Viki's clever manipulation of me, we wouldn't be getting married at all. David: Well, for that I am truly grateful. Dorian: May I quote you? David: Please, quote. Quote away. Dorian: You said, "the day that Spencer is my best man is the day that Viki is your matron of honor." If that was a bluff, you're being called. [SCENE_BREAK] Tess: You know what? I could really see you here. Wandering through the grapes, nagging at them, telling them to hurry up and grow. Nash: No. No, you can't rush a fine wine. Grapes need time to mature. It's why all the good wineries won't mass produce. You can't make a good wine with a rigid schedule. Tess: I hope all your dreams come true someday. Nash: What do you dream of, Tess? Tess: Well, I don't. I live for the moment. Nash: Oh, come on, you got to dream. What's the one thing that you'd die for, the one place you're always trying to get to? Tess: Oh, what, the Emerald city? Heaven? Nash: If you don't dream, what's the point? Tess: The point of what? Nash: Oh, the point of waking up, the point of struggling, the point of getting through the day. I mean, come on, Tess, I've asked you before. You always avoid the question. In vino veritas. What do you really want, Tess? Tess: I want to stay here, forever. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Hey, listen -- Michael: John! John: Listen, you want to live? You want to live? Then tell me where Natalie is. Bo: John, you're going to kill him. John: Hey, listen to me! Nick: What? John: Tell me where they are! Michael: John, if he dies, Marcie and the others die with him. John: Natalie and Marcie were supposed to be your friends. Why don't you help them? Bo: Let go, John. Let him go. John: Just a second. You tell me right now. You start talking, or I assure you, you are going straight to hell, pal. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: You're evil. Hayes: I'm evil? Marcie, you wrote the book. I'm simply playing the little game that you invented. Marcie: Maybe in your sick, twisted mind, this is a game, but the people that you murdered -- they're real! Hayes: Marcie, you started it. Don't you remember, back in high school? Deciding who could live, who could die, who could be in your little club, who wasn't good enough? Marcie: So because we didn't want you in our club, you decided to kill people? You are a freak! You were a freak then and you're a freak now. Hayes: Marcie, I may be a freak, but now I'm a freak with my very own killing club, and you didn't pass the test. Marcie: Well, that's because I am nothing like you. Hayes: That's right, you're a failure. Marcie: You're right. I have failed at many things my life. But the one thing I am not a failure in is being a human being. And you have failed in that. How could you -- how could you just take someone's life? How could you do that? Hayes: It's surprisingly easy. Marcie, but somehow you -- you couldn't do it. You couldn't kill Rex. So now you have to be eliminated. Marcie: You were never going to keep me alive. Hayes: Oh, bravo. Marcie, bravo! You guessed my endgame. But, of course, why wouldn't you? You're the brilliant author, and I did everything by the book -- your book. Marcie, take credit for your contributions. You wrote a perfect how-to manual, explained everything in picture-perfect detail, told me what to do with all of the other victims! Right? Marcie: No! Hayes: The only problem -- Marcie: No. Hayes: The only problem, Marcie, was that you didn't write your own death. But then again, how could you? You write from experience, and that's the one thing -- dying is the one thing that you haven't experienced yet. Forgive me -- I had to come up with that little scenario on my own. And I cannot wait till you see what I have in store for you. Waltz playing [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Call your brother, David, and ask him to stand up for you. David: Dorian, if you knew anything at all about my brother, you'd know that he doesn't stand up for anyone except himself. Dorian: Make the call. David: What is this great need that you have to involve Spencer in every single thing that we do? Dorian: This is going to be the most important day of our lives. David: And you're going to be stuck sharing the limelight with your arch nemesis. Is that what you want? Do you really want to be up there at the altar on your day of all days standing next to Viki? Dorian: I intend to be the star of my own wedding -- don't worry about that -- even if I have to dress Viki in sackcloth and ashes. David: Even in sackcloth, Viki Davidson is not a supporting player. She enters a room, she turns heads. Dorian: I have turned quite a few heads in my day. David: You certainly turned mine. I want our wedding day to be the most important day of our lives. Dorian: So do I, and that is what this is all about, sweetheart. You and me and our family and friends celebrating us. David: Viki's not family. And it would be a colossal stretch to call her a friend. Dorian: Yes, my relationship with Viki is rather complicated, as I am sure yours is with Spencer. But that's not the point. All right? We made a deal -- Spencer for Viki or Viki for Spencer. David: I never said -- no, I -- Dorian: It was your idea, David! David: It was a throwaway, kind of like "when hell freezes over" or "I promise to pay you back." Dorian: I think it was a brilliant and practical idea. With all of Viki's alter personalities, we don't just get a matron of honor, we get a whole gaggle of bridesmaids. David: You're trying to humor me. Dorian: And you are trying to evade the issue. Uh-uh-uh. We've got to settle this, here and now. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: You were spying on me? Blair: Well, look, I apologize. I was not spying. Starr: So you just happened to be reading my private emails? Blair: No, Starr, you left your book down in the kitchen, I took it up to your bedroom, and I put it on your desk, and your computer just happened to be on. Starr: The computer is always on. Blair: All right. Well, I heard the message coming through, and I was just kind of curious, that's -- Starr: So you read it? Blair: They just wanted to know if you were on the Internet. That's all. Starr: I'm surprised you didn't answer and ask for his social security number or something. Blair: Look, sweetie, after everything that happened last year -- I mean, going to New York, getting kidnapped, talking to that boy on the Internet -- Starr: His name was Travis, and he turned out ok. Blair: Well, it could have turned out worse, all right? Look, I'm your mother, and it's my job to know what you're up to. Starr: I'm not up to anything, mom. I have no life. Blair: Sweetie, why are you overreacting like this? Starr: I'm not overreacting! You don't understand. Hunnybear and q-t-pie and all the other kids in my class IM me to tell me what parties that I'm not invited to. Blair: It's not going to be like this forever, I promise you. Starr: It's already long enough. None of the kids will hang out with me because their parents are afraid that they're going to be kidnapped by some psycho like Margaret Cochran. I just wish you would send me to some boarding school so I would never have to see those kids ever again. Blair: Come on, you don't mean that. And, you know, school is going to start. And when that starts -- Starr: I do mean it. I wish I was somewhere else, and I wish that I had different parents. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Has Jessica been in touch with you recently? Rich: What does Jessica have to do with your estate management? Todd: I'd like to set up a stock portfolio for her, and I'm thinking in the neighborhood of maybe half a million dollars. You could set that up for me, couldn't you? Rich: Of course. Todd: Good. So the cash is ready. All I need is Jessica to sign the papers. But unfortunately, we've lost touch. Rich: Why don't you call your sister? Todd: No, I don't want to involve Viki for a lot of reasons that don't really concern you. This is between my niece and me. But half a million dollars, you know? Rich: Mm-hmm. Todd: It'd be quite a commission for you, wouldn't it? Rich: It would be. Todd: All right. So, all we need is Jessica. Have you talked to her or not? Rich: Well, as a matter of fact, I have. [SCENE_BREAK] Tess: Wow. Speechless. That's a first for you, Nash. Nash: Just a little surprised, that's all. Tess: Well, relax, ok? I didn't mean that I wanted to stay here, literally. Yeah. I just meant that I want to stay in this life that life that I've built. I want to be free. Nash: Free of what? Tess: The life that I left behind. Nash: Well, that doesn't sound so hard. No, seriously, come on. I mean, you're already here. Huh? It seems like you don't have to answer to anyone. It looks to me like you're free as a bird. Tess: You have no idea. Nash: Well, so tell me. What's stopping you? What's holding you back? Tess: It's too long and boring, really. Nash: Ah. Sounds to me like you're stuck between your old life and your new life, just like me. Tess: I'm nothing like you, Nash. Nash Uh-uh. You want to rethink that? You know, for what it's worth, it's easier when you know where you're going. Tess: Like your vineyard? Nash: Yeah. You know, maybe you need a vineyard of your own so you can stop trying to lead someone else's life. [SCENE_BREAK] Hayes: What's the matter Walsh? All the fight gone out of you? Oh, a stun gun is an amazing thing. I now call this meeting of the killing club to order. On the agenda today -- the imminent demise of Marcie Walsh and Rex Balsom. The question before the committee -- who shall we kill first, hmm? The floor is now open for debate. What's the matter? No one has an opinion? What? What? Oh. Why didn't I think of it? You're -- you're absolutely right. We don't have don't have to kill them one at a time. In fact, the name of this game is "two for the price of one." Walsh never really felt like it was quite up to her club's standards. But excuse me, Marcie. It's always been one of my favorites. Rex: We're getting out of here, Marcie! [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: What did he do to you? David: He stole my jelly beans. Dorian: We're going to be married soon. He's going to be family. David: You're the only family that I want or need. Dorian: Spencer is not just simply going to go away. David: Yeah, well, a guy can dream, can't he? Dorian: Honey, if you hadn't thrown down the gauntlet, I never would have asked Viki to be my matron of honor. But now that I have, you know, it -- it suddenly seems right. Because Viki and I have gone through some of the most horrible things in our lives together. We've survived enormous catastrophes together. David: So you think that our wedding is going to be catastrophic? Dorian: Not at all. Because I think -- I think Blair's right. You are my soul mate. And in a different way, so is Viki. David: That started out nice and ended weird. Dorian: If I can put my issues with Viki aside for the sake of our wedding, why can't you do the same with Spencer? David: I can't. I just can't. Look, how many times do I have to tell you? I'm sorry that Spencer came back into my life. I want as little as possible to do with him, and I am certainly not going to invite the guy to stand next to me on the most important day of my life. Dorian: Fine, then I will. [SCENE_BREAK] Tess: You know what? You're right. I have been living someone else's life. You know, there's this picture of what I want, and then there's what there really is. Nash: Is that what you're running away from? Tess: You know, I've finally figured out that you can't run away. You just can't get far enough. I need to get stronger so I can finally let go of the old me. Nash: You know, maybe there's a reason you're holding on to that life, whatever it is. Tess: Well, you know what? There was -- until now. But I finally believe that I could be that other person. I can have my own dreams. Nash: What are you doing? Tess: I am getting started. Nash: Mm-hmm. Tess: No time like the present, right? Nash: Hey -- Tess: Are you just going to stand there, or are you going to help me? [SCENE_BREAK] John: Come on, start talking! Bo: John, that's enough. John: Start talking! Bo: John, let him go, come on. John: He's coming to, Bo. Michael: John, he's in shock. Going after him like that could kill him. Bo: We need Nick alive to find the hostages in time. John: Where's that damn ambulance? Bo: They're coming, they're coming. Just take it easy, ok? John: It might be too late. Bo: He'll talk. Paramedic: You have a shooting victim? Michael: Yeah, right over here. Come on. I'm a doctor at Llanview hospital. He arrested. I gave him C.P.R. I need fluids in him stat. Come on, run an I.V. John: Oh, you're killing me, guys. We need this guy talking now! Paramedic: Give me room to work, lieutenant. Bo: All right, John, just -- look, this victim is holding three people hostage. Now, if there's a way, we need him talking. We need him conscious, just for a few minutes. Paramedic: Do you want him to make it? John: I don't really care, as long as he tells us what we need to know. Michael: Do you have any ammonium nitrate? Paramedic: It's not in my protocol. Michael: Do you have it? Put pressure on this wound. Nick? Nick? Can you hear me, Nick? He's coming to. John: Good. Nick: Hayes -- John: Hayes -- where is he? Where's Hayes Barber? [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: Rex, hurry up. Rex: Marcie, just hang on. It's going to be ok. Marcie: Hurry up, please. Just get me untied. Untie my hands. Rex: All right, just one more second, one more second. Ok. Marcie: Ok. Rex: All right. Marcie: Ok, go, go, go. Find Natalie. No, just go find Natalie! Rex: You sure, huh? Marcie: Yes, just go find her. Please, don't -- don't worry about me! Rex, what if we can't find her? Rex: One more second. One second. Marcie: Rex, what if we can't -- Rex, look out! Hayes: What's the matter, Walsh? Don't you want to stick around to see how the story ends? Hayes: Several hundred pounds of sandbags attached to a slow-release gearbox. When I pull the lock on the gearbox, the sandbags will act as a counterweight. And as they begin to drop slowly, painfully slowly, the two of you will go up, up, up, up, up, up. And with every inch that you rise, the rope around your little necks will tighten, tighten, tighten until -- oh, well, you get the picture. Two for the price of one. Top that, Walsh. Well, I hereby call this, the final meeting of the killing club, to a close. I think our work here is done. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Nick? Nick, can you understand me? Was that Barber on the phone? Nick: He wanted me to kill -- Bo: All right, we know. Where is he? Look, I know you're scared right now. We're going to get you to the hospital as soon as you help us. Michael: Marcie's out there with that lunatic. Nick, she was good to you. I know you don't want to hurt her. Bo: It's going to go easier on you if you cooperate. John: What, you want three more lives on your hands? Nick: I didn't want to kill anybody. Bo: Well, then help us stop it. John: Tell us where he is. Nick: A warehouse past the train yards. He's turned it into a theater. John: You got this? Bo: Yeah, yeah. This is commissioner Buchanan. We need backup out at the rail yards, old warehouse. I don't want any sirens, no lights. You keep your distance. You don't do anything unless you have a direct order from me or lieutenant Mc Bain. Michael: Nick, you better hope they find Marcie alive, or I swear to God I'll kill you myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: When did you talk to Jessica? Rich: Earlier today. We met here, as a matter of fact. Todd: Does she need money? Rich: Mr. Manning, you know I can't discuss my client's personal affairs with you. Todd: I'll take that as a yes. It's ok, you don't need to say anything. I appreciate your discretion, but as far as I'm concerned, the timing couldn't be better. So why don't we do this. Why don't we call Jessica right now and have her come over immediately so we can sign the papers. Rich: I have no way of getting in touch with her. She didn't leave a number. Todd: What? Rich: She said she'd contact me. To tell you the truth, I expected to hear from her by now. Todd: Ok. When you do hear from her, call me immediately, but don't tell her we've talked. I want to surprise her. [SCENE_BREAK] Tess: Did you see that guy's face when my camisole landed on his head? Nash: Oh, he thought it was a gift from the Gods. Tess: Ok, Nash. What's your story? Nash: No story. I am an open book. Tess: Really? Well, you said before that you were caught between two worlds. I know the one that you want, the one with vineyards and fine wines and barrels of money. Nash: Yeah. Tess: Where'd you come from? Nash: Tess -- Tess: Oh, come on. You asked me all of these questions. Now it's my turn. What did you leave behind to get to where you are today? Nash: I don't think about the past. It's over. Tess: Well, you've got to be holding on to something. Nash: Maybe I'm just better at letting go of things than you are. All right? Hey, you know, while I appreciate the symbolism here, looks like you're going to need a new wardrobe. Hope you can afford it. Tess: Ok, Jessica. I need you to do one more little thing for me before we say goodbye forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: No, no, that's fine. I'll call back. Thank you. He's in surgery. You have a reprieve. David: Don't you think it's just a little weird that you are asking my brother to be my best man? Dorian: Don't you think it's a little weird that you're not keeping your end of the bargain? Honey, our wedding is going to be so fabulous, nobody could spoil it. Hmm? David: You have no idea. David: When the going gets tough, the tough get eating. Ah! Damn! Even comfort food has an opinion. Hey. Adriana: Hey. David: I got to warn you -- if you're going to have some of this, it's got an agenda all its own. Bad day? Adriana: The killing club killer has Rex. David: Oh, that's terrible. Who's Rex? Adriana: Rex Balsom? Roxy's son, Natalie's brother? David: Oh. Well, I certainly hope he looks good in a cheerleader's outfit. Adriana: It's not funny. Rex's life is in danger. How could you joke about that? He could die. David: You're right, I'm sorry. It's Gallows humor. It just seems everything around here lately seems so medieval -- crossbows, burnings at the stake, boiling people in oil. What's next, thumbscrews? Adriana: Could we just not talk, please? David: My brother being part of my wedding party? Adriana: You know, I'm not hungry. David: Hey, wait. Come here, come here. I'm sorry. Offensiveness is just my natural way. I got an idea. You need the industrial-strength size. Sit down. Adriana: I'm really not hungry, David. David: Come on, I can't eat by myself. It leads to disorders. Thanks. So you know this guy, huh? I don't blame you for being so upset. Adriana: He's a really great person. And he's been through so much lately. He was in love with Jen Rappaport. David: Oh, yeah? Adriana: Yeah, and Natalie's been missing for days and -- and now this. David: Well, the police are on it, right? They'll find him. Adriana: What if they don't? What if he's just like those other kids -- Hudson, Julie? What if Rex doesn't come back? [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Look, kids can be cruel. And I know it's partially my fault because I always freak out when I think I see Margaret. Starr: You seriously still see her? Blair: No, I haven't seen her in a long time, sweetie. But I thought things were getting back to normal, and I swear I didn't realize you were still upset. Starr: Kids were just starting to like me and then I became an outcast again. I guess I should be used to it. Blair: I wish that I could hold you, give you kisses, and make it all better like I used to when you were little. Starr: But you can't. Blair: Margaret is gone. She is gone, she is out of our lives, Starr. And all those awful things that she did to us -- you know, it made us stronger. Starr: I just wish none of it ever happened. Blair: Me, too. Me, too. But we're a family now, and your dad and I are closer than we've ever been. Nothing -- I promise you, nothing is going to tear this family apart, ok? Starr: Then maybe I should just stay home with you till I go to college. Blair: Oh, I think that's the smartest thing you've said all day. I would love that. But what I would love more is for you to stand up with your head held high and you show those people who you really are. That'll make them feel like worms. Starr: You think? Blair: Oh, I know it. You really wish you had different parents because I really think that you got the best of both of us. Starr: Really? Blair: Are you kidding me? You're beautiful, you're smart, you're so funny, and you're fearless. Starr: Sometimes. Blair: You are the bravest, the most brave little girl I know. And you are very, very special. And I am so proud to be your mother. Starr: Don't ever read my IM's again. Blair: Oh, I promise, I promise. Starr: Can I have money? Blair: What for? Starr: I want to buy an ice cream cone. Blair: Ok. Take it all. "I hate you, mom, but can you give me $20?" [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Marcie, how are you doing? Marcie: Rex, I don't think I can hold on much longer. Marcie: Oh, my God. One more inch. I'm -- Rex: Marcie? Marcie! [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Adriana, what is it? Sweetheart, tell me. Adriana: Nothing. I'm fine. Dorian: Come on, honey. What happened? David: She's got ways of making people tell the truth. Adriana: The killing club killer kidnapped Rex. Dorian: Another kidnapping? What is the Llanview Police Department doing? Adriana: Well, they're looking for him, but they don't even have any leads. They wouldn't even know he was missing if I hadn't found his watch outside of Rodi's. And Evangeline found this bandanna that smells like chloroform or sleeping gas or something. And I was just talking to him. He was so sad about losing Jen. He was crazy about her, but he was talking about moving on, you know, making something of himself. I mean, up until Jen died, he was sort of a bad boy, you know. Dorian: Oh, I know that well. Adriana: But underneath it all, he 's this really great guy. And the thing that kills me is he's been through so much and he's finally making changes and -- I mean, if he dies, mom, what a waste that would be. It's not fair. Dorian: Life isn't fair. I wish I could say otherwise. Adriana: I know. I mean, my life hasn't been perfect either, but it's finally good. And I have the two of you and Duke. [David groans] Adriana: I love my life now. I wouldn't want to change a single thing. And if anyone tried to take it away from me, I would just fight with everything I have to stay alive. Dorian: Well, if there's one thing I know to be true, rex knows how to save his own skin. Adriana: Yeah. I guess you're right. David: As usual, for the most part. Adriana: You know, I want to go to bed. Is it ok if I don't clean up? Dorian: Oh, don't worry about that. I'll clean up for you. Adriana: Ok. Good night, mom. Dorian: Oh, sweetheart. Adriana: David, thanks. David: You're welcome. Well done. Dorian: Since when did she become such a good friend of Rex Balsom's? [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: Here. I got chocolate because it's supposed to make you feel better. Blair: Thank you, sweetie. Starr: What's wrong? Blair: Oh, nothing. I'm just -- I'm feeling a little sentimental about you getting older, that's all. Adriana: Doesn't feel like it to me. Blair: Well, we should probably get all of our loot home. What do you say? Starr: Hmm. Blair: Here's your purse. Starr: Thank you. Blair: You want to hold the ice cream, and I'll grab the bags. Starr: Sure. Blair: Well, I had a great day today with you, sweetie. I really did, and -- do you really wish that you had different parents? Starr: No, I just wish we had different lives. Blair: Well, we're going to be ok. We just can't let our imaginations run away with us. We're going to be ok. Starr: Maybe. [SCENE_BREAK] [Phone rings] Rich: Excuse me. Hello. Tess: Rich. Hi. Rich: Jessica. Tess: I thought we were going to arrange to meet for me to get a hold of some additional funds. Rich: It's all been arranged. I can meet with you tomorrow morning if you'd like. Todd: No, no, no, no. It has to be tonight. I'm leaving. Rich: Actually, if you have time right now, we could meet -- Tess: Oh, absolutely. Where? Rich: I'm at the restaurant where we met earlier, and I have a feeling you're going to be very happy about what I've turned up for you. She'll be right over. Todd: Perfect. [SCENE_BREAK] Paramedic: I've got a G.S.W., arrested once in the field, pressure's dropping. Michael: Hold up a minute, hold up a minute. Nick: I need to tell you something. Bo: We're listening. Nick: She's -- Michael: Who? Natalie? Marcie? Nick: She's dead. Michael: He's going into cardiac arrest. Starting C.P.R. get me a trauma unit! John: Here. Stand on this. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: No, it's a trip release. It'll only get tighter. Officer: Lieutenant! John: Cut the ropes on those sandbags before we lose them. Officer: They're cabled, lieutenant. John: All right. See if you can lift them. Rex: It's over 300 pounds, John. John: All right, forget it. Grab on to them. You got them? Officer: Yeah. John: Marcie? Marcie? Marcie, hey. Rex, listen to me. Listen to me -- where's Natalie? Where's Barber? [NEXT_ON] Blair: I want to know what you've done to make Margaret Cochran disappear. Layla: From the moment we met, I knew you were the man I could fall in love with. Tess: There's somebody here that I don't want to see. You got to keep that guy away from me. John: Tell me where she is. Where's Natalie?

Dorian tries her best to get David to call Spencer to ask him to be his best man but David refuses. Dorian attempts to call him herself but he is in surgery. Adriana comes in upset that the killer has Rex. David tries to console her but not with much luck. Nick is shot, and Michael tries hard to revive him. Bo questions him as to where Marcie, Rex, and Natalie are being held. Nick is rushed to the hospital, but goes into cardiac arrest. John and other officers arrive at the warehouse just in time to save Marcie and Rex. Blair enjoys a day shopping with Starr, but when Starr goes for ice cream, Blair imagines that she sees Margaret.

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Kevin: This was mailed to Kelly, addressed to her? Asa: When I came home, I smelled a rat, so I ended it. Kevin: Dawes. I know that he was behind that chandelier falling. Asa: Willy Dawes wants his puppet back. He owned your predecessor. He's letting you know he's playing hardball. Kevin: By almost killing my wife, trying to break up my marriage? Asa: You ticked off a rattler, and he's going to keep striking till you pick up a shovel and cut off his slimy head. Kevin: Grandpa, look -- Asa: We've got to find something real juicy on Dawes. And if we can't find anything, we'll make it up. Kevin: No, I will not get in the gutter with him. Asa: Damn it, Kevin, this is politics. You fight fire with fire. [SCENE_BREAK] Kelly: Ex-- you know what? I must've said I wanted to be alone to another David Vickers. David: Kelly, you and I go back so far, we shouldn't let some little formality like an invitation come between us. Kelly: The only thing I want between us is space. Something like the Atlantic Ocean would be nice. David: That was good, but it hurt. Kelly: Why are you here, David? I thought you and Dorian were an item, you know, cooking up something nefarious. David: Ah, nefarious. Dorian, me? Kelly: Yeah, Dorian, you. Ooh, no snappy comeback? David: Kelly, what if I -- what if I told you that Dorian sent me here to talk to you? [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Blair, don't wreck this. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Hello. Natalie: Hey. Todd: Is Max here? Natalie: He's at the hospital. Todd: Is there something wrong? Natalie: His son's real sick. Is there something I can do? Todd: Yeah, I need to set up a little surprise. Natalie: What kind of surprise? Todd: That depends. Natalie: On what? Todd: Blair Cramer. Natalie: Walker, maybe you need to tell me what this surprise is. [Todd plays piano] Todd: Is this in tune? Natalie: You got me. Antonio: Natalie. Natalie: Hey. Antonio: Busy? Natalie: Not with customers. Antonio: Get a beer? Natalie: Anything else? Antonio: Like? Natalie: Peanuts, pretzels. Antonio: Hey, how about I take you home after work? Natalie: Antonio, not to be rude or anything, but you really don't want to wait around for me after work. You know, you've really been missing Jessica ever since she went on her trip. Antonio: That obvious, huh? [Phone rings] Antonio: Ahem -- Vega. Man: Mr. Vega, Bob McGovern. Antonio: What's wrong? Mr. McGovern: Nothing. Good news. I got the judge to reconsider your custody case regarding your daughter. Antonio: When? Mr. McGovern: Get over to the courthouse, Mr. Vega, right now. My client's on his way. [SCENE_BREAK] R.J.: Why does Vega get a second chance, huh? We had a hearing. We won, he lost. Evangeline: Hey, R.J., please stay calm, OK? R.J.: What -- what's the loophole? Evangeline: There are no loopholes. There's only the law. R.J.: Well, then, use the law to keep Vega away from my family. Evangeline: If the judge has agreed to review the case, then he must have found some merit -- R.J.: I don't care what she found. Evangeline: Look, if that's what's happened, then we should consider negotiating before the hearing starts. It might be time to give a little, Keri, because once it's in the judge's hands, you won't have a choice. Keri: No, I don't -- I don't want Antonio Vega to ever see his daughter again. Evangeline: Bob McGovern is a good lawyer, OK? He will make a case for the legitimacy of Antonio's position. R.J.: There is nothing legitimate about Vega. He doesn't have a job. He's violent. He's totally out of control. He shouldn't be anywhere near children, let alone Jamie. The only reason we're being dragged through this case again is because now he's tapping a Buchanan. Evangeline: R.J. -- R.J.: Don't "R.J." me! The Buchanans are using their influence to open this case up again, and I'm not going to let them get away with it. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: Larry, what's going on? Larry: Well, we thought -- we thought Al's infection would've subsided. Marcie: It hasn't? Well, mine did. Larry: He seems to have developed a major complication. Gabrielle: Oh, God. Larry: It's his liver we're worried about. His drug addiction may have compromised it. Max: And? Larry: Well, there's a chance that his liver could fail completely. Marcie: But -- but he's going to be OK? I mean, you can do something about it, right? Larry: We've got him on a cocktail of antibiotics. We'll know in a few more hours. I'm sorry. Gabrielle: Max, we're not going to lose him, are we? Max: Gabrielle -- Marcie: We're not going to lose him. We can't let that happen. He saved my life. We're going to save his! Bo: Marcie, you're still recuperating yourself. Marcie: I'm fine. Bo: I know, but -- Marcie: No, we have to make sure that we keep his spirits up. Gabrielle: Right. Marcie: And that's just what I'm going to do. Hey, mister. Al: Hey. Marcie: Look at you. You're just -- you're getting better and better every minute I see you. Al: Yeah? Marcie: Yeah. Al: Forgot what the doctor said. Marcie: Oh, he said something about no rollerblading down the halls. Al: Oh, I guess you're going to have to tell me a story. Marcie: Oh, I'm not -- I'm not good at stories, remember? Al: Then sing. Marcie: Angels watching all around thee all through the night midnight slumber close around thee all through the night [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Oh, Blair, don't see them. David: Thank you. Why is mine smaller than yours? Blair: What the hell are you doing here? David: Blair, you look lovely. Blair: What are you doing having dinner with this piece of slime, Kelly? David: I was just sitting here -- Blair: You were just saying goodbye, David! David: I was telling -- Blair: Goodbye! Out of here. David: Well, we'll finish our conversation some other time. I think I'll go call animal control. Blair: Oh, you're so funny, you jerk. Get out of here! David: God. Dorian: Where do you think you're going? David: I can't get near Kelly with Blair in the way. Dorian: Oh, I'll take care of Blair. Kelly: He just showed up -- Blair: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm sure he did. You listen to me. You are the wife now of the new lieutenant governor. [Phone rings] Blair: That piece of slime wanted something, Kelly. Oh, man. Hello. Dorian: Hello, Blair. I hope I'm not interrupting anything, but there's a little problem at home. Blair: Everything all right with the kids? Dorian: Yes. Couldn't be better, but it's something else that I don't want to talk to you about on the phone. Blair: Dorian, international woman of mystery. Got to go. Kelly: All right, we'll catch up later. Blair: OK. Stay away from David. Kelly: OK. David: You must have missed me. Kelly: Oh -- actually, what was it you said about how Dorian sent you here? [SCENE_BREAK] Asa: Great. That's my private detective. Guess what. He found out that happily married Dawes has a thing for hookers. Kevin: I won't play that game. Asa: My guy is going to find one of his former dates, and he's going to get her talking. Kevin: I said no, Grandpa. Is that clear enough? Cristian: Nigel told me to come in. Kevin: What'd you find? Cristian: Well, that engineer you hired -- he took a look at the chandelier. He says he's pretty sure it was tampered with, but no solid proof. Kevin: Well, that doesn't help. Asa: He almost killed Kelly. And if he's talking about playing rough, then the Buchanans are going to show him what rough means. So, Dawes likes women of the night. That's where we stick the knife. Kevin: Grandpa, I have my people going over every single construction contract that the ex-lieutenant governor handed Dawes and his cronies. And if we're going to fight them, what's the point of turning into them? If we do it right, it's just a matter of time. Asa: We have no time. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: And some lady kept yelling, "turn up the TV. I'm deaf. I can't hear." So the guy in the hall across the room said, "yeah? Well, we can!" Al: That's so stupid. Marcie: Al, look who's here. Joey: Hey, pal. Al: Hey. Marcie: It's amazing what some guys will do to spend the day in bed, huh? Jen: How are you? Al: This infection's got me a little -- my liver's kind of screwy. You know, that's why I look like a banana. Joey: One of the guys in the seminary had jaundice once. Marcie: Yeah. He just wants to be fussed over. You know, just like a guy, isn't he? Someone else fuss. I have to go to the ladies' room. Jen: I'll go with you. Marcie: I'll be right back, OK? [SCENE_BREAK] Bailiff: All rise. Family court of Llantano County is now in session. Antonio: Thanks, mami. Bailiff: The honorable Margaret Hoffmeyer presiding. Judge: Be seated. Mr. McGovern, you may proceed. Evangeline: Your honor, I move for an immediate dismissal. This issue -- Judge: I'm quite aware of the previous ruling, Counselor. If I didn't think a second look was merited, we wouldn't be here right now, would we? Evangeline: No, your honor. Judge: Call your first witness, Mr. McGovern. Mr. McGovern: I call Carlotta Vega. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Oh, hi. Blair: Hi. So, what's up? What do you want? Dorian: Hedy told me that Walker came over after we had that talk, and wondered what happened. Blair: You called me all the way home because you want to talk about Walker? Dorian: I know how important he is to you. Blair: Dorian, I don't even know if I can be with Walker. He's leading some kind of secret life in Atlantic City. To tell you the truth, he reminds me too much of mistakes I've already made. Dorian: He is nothing like Todd. Why don't you give him a chance? Blair: Why are you pushing him on me? Dorian: I'm not. This isn't about him. It's about me. Blair: Oh, of course it is. That's right. What? Dorian: It's about me wanting you to be happy. Blair: And you think he can make me happy? Dorian: Better him than Kevin Buchanan. Blair: Oh, stop! Whatever happened with Kevin and me was over before it ever started. Dorian: Huh. [Phone rings] Blair: Is that yours? Hello? Todd: What are you doing? Blair: I'm just talking with Dorian. Todd: Come to Crossroads. Blair: Why? Todd: If you keep asking why, you'll never find out. Blair: Wait, wait, Walker -- what's going on at Crossroads? Todd: Something really exciting is about to happen, and I wouldn't want you to miss it. [SCENE_BREAK] David: Dorian didn't actually send me. It's more like she motivated me to find someone to talk to about what she's done to me. Kelly: Whatever she did to you, I'm sure you deserved it. David: You have no idea. Kelly: David, you'll never outsmart her, so stop trying. Why did you come back here, anyway? I mean, Paris, maybe. Rome, yes. But Llanview? What is the attraction? David: It's sort of a fatal attraction. Kelly: That gorgeous necklace -- it's long gone by now. David: It's not the gorgeous necklace. It's the gorgeous woman wearing the necklace. Kelly: Excuse me? David: I'm in love with Dorian. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Mr. Buchanan. Asa: Still here. Good. Cristian: Well, I'm going to take off. Can you do me the favor of telling Kevin that I'll leave my cell phone on just in case he needs to get in touch with me? Asa: I need you to do something for me. Cristian: Well, Mr. Buchanan, I work for Kevin. Asa: I know that. Your job is to protect him. You got that? Cristian: I don't understand. Asa: It's simple. Willy Dawes -- he likes all women who aren't his wife. So you go find me one and make sure she's a beauty who'll go along with our plans. Cristian: Mr. Buchanan, Kevin made it real clear he didn't want to go down that road. Asa: Don't worry about it. I'll take the heat. Cristian: Well, but -- Asa: You're going to marry my granddaughter, right? Cristian: Yeah. Asa: Yeah, well, when you two are hitched, you'll be a Buchanan along with her. Cristian: No, I'll be a Vega married to a Buchanan. Asa: Here's a simple Buchanan rule -- nobody threatens my family and walks away smiling. This message has got to get to Dawes tonight. Now, you have two choices. You can stick by my family or you can choose no. [SCENE_BREAK] Carlotta: I stood in Angel Square watching the babysitter Keri hired completely ignore my granddaughter. Jamie could have easily been kidnapped. Evangeline: You are aware that Ms. Reynolds fired the babysitter that same night? Carlotta: Well, I should hope so. Evangeline: Which was the right thing for a concerned parent to do. Carlotta: The right thing would have been never to have hired her. Evangeline: Your son, Antonio Vega, is currently unemployed. Carlotta: He's in between jobs. But Keri isn't working, either. Keri: Your honor, I'm on maternity leave. Judge: You'll get your turn, Ms. Reynolds. Evangeline: Did you know that your son was fired from the Llanview police department for excessive violence on the job? Carlotta: I never spoke to Commissioner Buchanan about it, so I don't know why he was let go. Rae: Yes, I do know Keri Reynolds very well. Mr. McGovern: Have you had an opportunity recently to speak with Ms. Reynolds? Nora: Yes, I have. I honestly believe that Keri's drive to keep Antonio from seeing his daughter Jamie has nothing to do with the safety of the baby. Instead, I think Keri wants to punish Antonio. Evangeline: You saw Antonio Vega as a patient? Rae: Yes. But as you know, I -- I can't reveal specifics of our sessions. Antonio: She's going to kill us on this. Look at the judge. Mr. McGovern: Why you were fired is a matter of public record. There's nothing we can do about that. [SCENE_BREAK] Larry: It's exhaustion, Marcie. You're weak, you need rest, and you should get something to eat. [Phone rings] Bo: Buchanan. This isn't really a good time. Max: Marcie, you need to go home now and sleep. Marcie: No, I want to be near Al. My dorm room's on the other side of town. Jen: My house is a couple blocks away, so come home with me -- yes -- Marcie: No. Jen: And I'll take care of you. Marcie: No. Marcie: You're not going to be any good to Al if you get sick again. Marcie: I know, but -- Max: Please, no. Just let Jen take you home. Marcie: OK. But I'm only going to go for a little while. I'll be back. Max: OK. Marcie: Will you tell him I'm leaving? Bo: All right, I'll be right there, Antonio. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Oh. Oh, my gosh. Walker Laurence, what the hell have you done? Todd: You told me you sang for your ex once. Blair: At Rodi's. Todd: If I play for you, will you sing for me? Blair: You play piano? Todd: One song. Blair: Walker, look at all this. Todd: You mean a lot to me. [Todd plays piano] [Stops] Blair: You're really going to play for me? Todd: I'm going to try. [Todd plays] Blair: You're my funny valentine sweet, comic valentine you make me smile with your heart your looks are laughable unphotographable still, you're my favorite work of art is your figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little weak when you open it to speak? Are you smart? [Piano stops] Blair: Don't change a hair for me not if you care for me stay, little valentine stay each day is Valentine's day. [SCENE_BREAK] Kelly: I'm sorry, I -- I just can't quite buy David Vickers in love with anyone but himself. David: Well, it's nice to finally see you smiling again, just like the old Kelly. Kelly: What's that supposed to mean? David: I miss the wild thing. Don't you remember her? Those midnight polar bear swims in the quarry, that summer on Llantano Mountain when you -- we probably shouldn't talk about that in public. What happened, Kelly? You seem so sad now. What the hell happened to you out in Texas? Kelly: Nothing happened in Texas, and I am happy. David: Truly? Kelly: Yes. David: Madly? Kelly: Yes. David: Deeply in love with your husband. Kelly: We were talking about your love life, not mine. David: Right. And Dorian. Kelly: It's hard to believe that you actually are capable of real feelings. David: I have always been capable of real feelings. How can you say that? Kelly: Please. David: Besides, that's why I came to talk to you, you know, about Dorian. Kelly: Uh-huh, and what exactly do you want me to do? Kevin: This jerk bothering you, honey? David: Am I bothering you? [SCENE_BREAK] Jen: Here you go. Marcie: Thank you. Jen: OK, first you're going to take a shower, then we're going to eat, and then you're going straight to bed. Marcie: No, I don't want to stay away from Al for too long, OK? Jen: I know, Marcie, but can you say relapse? Marcie: OK. You're right. Jen: Yeah. Marcie: I have to stay strong for Al. Jen: Hey. He's going to be OK. Marcie: Yeah. Yeah, he is. Jen: You really love him, don't you? Marcie: Oh, my God, more than anything. Jen: Yeah? Marcie: Yeah. You know, I'm not like you, Jen. You know, you've been in love a bunch of times, lots of -- I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. It's just that he means everything to me, you know, and this is all new to me. And this could be the one and only time for me. I don't want to lose that. [SCENE_BREAK] Joey: "Courage means doing what has to be done even though you are afraid. People do things sometimes that are so wrong, so inhuman. Courage is the only thing that can keep you strong -- courage and love." Al: Jessie write that about Marcie? Joey: Pretty great, huh? Al: She's the greatest woman I've ever met. Marcie Walsh is the best thing that ever happened to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Evangeline: Let me get this straight, Mr. Vega. You have just admitted under oath that you did use excessive force when arresting Mitch Laurence -- quote, "he had to be stopped at all costs." Did Professor Reynolds' father, R.J. Gannon, have to be stopped at all costs, when you so severely beat him behind the nightclub called Ultra Violet, his own property? Was that also in the course of arresting a dangerous criminal? Antonio: No. I told you. Evangeline: Yes, we have your testimony already. You beat him to within an inch of his life because he struck the first blow. I'd say that's an odd justification for nearly killing a man. Wouldn't you agree? Antonio: I lost control. Mr. McGovern: Antonio, have you ever struck a woman or a child? Antonio: No. Never. Mr. McGovern: That's all. Judge: You may step down. Mr. McGovern: No sign of Bo Buchanan. With due respect to your mother, I'm not sure it's a good idea to have the guy who fired you take the stand. Your honor, we have no other witnesses. Bo: Your honor, I would like to say something on Mr. Vega's behalf, if I may. One of the best officers that I've ever worked with. And personally, your honor, as far as what Mr. Vega did to Mitch Laurence, I might have done the same thing myself. Evangeline: And his beating R.J. Gannon? Bo: Those two have a long history. Evangeline: So you condone the fight between Mr. Vega and Mr. Gannon? Bo: No, I don't. But, your honor, my point is that there's no doubt in my mind that Antonio is a wonderful father. He loves his daughter. And Jamie and Keri are in no danger from him. I would stake my life on that. Evangeline: No further questions, your honor. Judge: You may step down, Commissioner Buchanan. Bo: Good luck. Antonio: Thanks, Commissioner. Judge: Any more defense witnesses? Mr. McGovern: No, your honor. Antonio: Judge -- Mr. McGovern: Your honor, we call Evangeline Williamson to the stand. [SCENE_BREAK] David: Listen, don't spend too much time in Harrisburg, OK? You're one of the few interesting people here in Llanview. No offense, Kevin. Kevin: Let me guess -- he was hitting you up for something. Kelly: Hmm. He wants me to put in a good word with Dorian, believe it or not. Kevin: Not. Kelly: He says he's in love with her. Kevin: Yeah, right. Kelly: Maybe he is in love. What is it about us Cramer women that makes us so irresistible? [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Blair: What possessed you to learn that particular song? I mean, you said you didn't play piano very well, but I thought you did a pretty good job. Todd: I wanted to do something that Todd would never do. Blair: Well, you did. Todd would never do anything unless he were really, really good at it. Todd: I want to make you feel things that no man has ever made you feel. Blair: Well, I think you're on the right track. Mr. McGovern: Isn't it true that you recently offered Antonio Vega a job? Evangeline: Your honor, again, calling me as a witness -- this is -- Judge: I heard your objection earlier, Ms. Williamson. Please, answer the question. Evangeline: Yes, I did. A job as a private investigator. Mr. McGovern: Weren't you worried about his violent behavior? Evangeline: I wanted to use his detective skills, which have nothing to do with his arresting or even confronting individuals. Mr. McGovern: So you weren't worried about his so-called violent behavior? Evangeline: Which has been well-documented. Mr. McGovern: Answer the question. Were you worried -- yes or no? Evangeline: No, I was not. Keri: Antonio hit me two or three times. He'd always say he was sorry, but then the next time we fought, he would do it again. And that's when I began to fear having him around my daughter. Mr. McGovern: Were there ever any witnesses to these attacks? R.J.: I saw it. I saw Vega hit her on the terrace of the Palace Hotel. Judge: Mr. Gannon, sit down! Keri: He did see it. My father was there. He saw Antonio hit me. Mr. McGovern: Isn't it true that you and your father faked that entire incident? Evangeline: Objection. Keri: He did hit me, just like he was always hitting me. He was always hitting me! R.J.: I saw Vega strike my daughter with enough force to knock her to the ground. Mr. McGovern: Is it true that you and Mr. Vega have a history of enmity? R.J.: We don't get along, but that has nothing to do with this. Look, I know that that man is a menace my daughter and my granddaughter. Mr. McGovern: That's all. R.J.: He will do anything to get back at her! Look, ask him why he cut her brakes and caused that accident. He could've killed both of us! Mr. McGovern: There's no proof he cut those brakes, and you know it. R.J.: There's no proof he didn't! [SCENE_BREAK] Jen: You're supposed to be sleeping. Marcie: I know. I'm trying to think of a way to help Al. Jen: Joe's going to go by there again tonight, so he'll be OK. Marcie: Thank you. I'm really grateful. It's important that Al knows that people care about him. Jen: Yeah, well, that's what Joe does. He cares about people -- Parishioners, kids at the shelter, homeless people. But, you know, this is different because Al is his friend. Marcie: Jen, you can't be jealous of all those other people. This is Joe's calling. Jen: I guess I just didn't think it would be so 24/7, you know? Marcie: Jen, why can't you just be happy? For the first time in your life, you have everything you ever wanted. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I'm your guest. Jen: No, it's stupid. It's stupid for me to complain. I know that. You're right. I am so grateful that I have Joe. And I'm grateful that I have you, too, Marcie. Does Al know how lucky he is? Marcie: You know what? I just thought of a way that I can help Al. [SCENE_BREAK] Gabrielle: How's he doing? Max: Well, he must be better. He asked me to turn on the radio, and he's talking about being the Voice again. Gabrielle: Hey, Larry, Max thinks that maybe he's perking up, he's getting better. Larry: Well, I'm afraid it's not going to be that simple. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Blair: I don't know what to say. Todd: This wasn't about getting you to say or do anything. Just showing you how I feel. Blair: You don't want anything? Todd: Well, there's one thing. [Blair laughs] Todd: A dance. Blair: OK. Todd: I'm sorry -- Blair: It's all right. [SCENE_BREAK] R.J.: Van, what were you thinking? You were going to hire this piece of -- Evangeline: I thought the custody issue was resolved. R.J.: If your testimony blows our case -- Evangeline: Look, you and Keri might have done that all by yourself. Look, there is still time to strike a deal here before the judge makes her ruling. Keri: No deal. [SCENE_BREAK] David: Question -- do you happen to know the words to "The Impossible Dream"? Dorian: I didn't know you were into show tunes. David: How am I supposed to woo Kelly away from Buchanan when the entirety of Llanview keeps interrupting me? Dorian: Well, either you get the job done or you can kiss the insurance money au revoir. David: Oh, no. I am up for the job. Dorian: Ciao. [SCENE_BREAK] Judge: After consideration of the facts, I've decided to grant joint custody to Antonio Vega and Keri Reynolds. Carlotta: Gracias a dio! Judge: This child should be raised by both parents. Order! [Judge pounds gavel] Judge: I'll have order! Order. You will sit down. [SCENE_BREAK] Joey: Hmm, what was that for? Not that I'm complaining. Jen: A good guy kiss for the guy that I married, the best guy ever. I don't tell you that enough. Joey: Well, tell me again. Marcie: I know this is when you all usually tune in for the Voice of the Night. The Voice has helped so many of you make it through lots of lonely nights. Well, he needs your help now. It's time for all of his friends to send him their thoughts and prayers. While you do that, here's a song for my boyfriend, Al Holden, the Voice of the Night. [Music plays] Al: With a great girl like Marcie rooting for me, how could I not get better? Right, Doc? Larry: Try to rest now. Al: Thanks, Doc. Larry: OK. [Music plays] Larry: All right. All the tests we've run and the physical I just gave him all indicate the same thing -- his liver is failing rapidly. Max: Larry, can you make him recover? Larry: Look, I'm sorry to tell you this, but Al's going to need a liver transplant to survive. Stay tuned for scenes from the next "One Life to Live." [NEXT_ON] Cristian: He's got the contacts that you need. Rex: For the right fee. Keri: I have nothing left to say to you. And you stay away from Jamie. Todd: I will take care of Kevin Buchanan. Flynn: You'd better. Dorian: You and I need to get a few things straight about Kelly. Kevin: This was mailed to Kelly, addressed to her? Asa: When I came home, I smelled a rat, so I ended it. Kevin: Dawes. I know that he was behind that chandelier falling. Asa: Willy Dawes wants his puppet back. He owned your predecessor. He's letting you know he's playing hardball. Kevin: By almost killing my wife, trying to break up my marriage? Asa: You ticked off a rattler, and he's going to keep striking till you pick up a shovel and cut off his slimy head. Kevin: Grandpa, look -- Asa: We've got to find something real juicy on Dawes. And if we can't find anything, we'll make it up. Kevin: No, I will not get in the gutter with him. Asa: Damn it, Kevin, this is politics. You fight fire with fire. [SCENE_BREAK] Kelly: Ex-- you know what? I must've said I wanted to be alone to another David Vickers. David: Kelly, you and I go back so far, we shouldn't let some little formality like an invitation come between us. Kelly: The only thing I want between us is space. Something like the Atlantic Ocean would be nice. David: That was good, but it hurt. Kelly: Why are you here, David? I thought you and Dorian were an item, you know, cooking up something nefarious. David: Ah, nefarious. Dorian, me? Kelly: Yeah, Dorian, you. Ooh, no snappy comeback? David: Kelly, what if I -- what if I told you that Dorian sent me here to talk to you? [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Blair, don't wreck this. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Hello. Natalie: Hey. Todd: Is Max here? Natalie: He's at the hospital. Todd: Is there something wrong? Natalie: His son's real sick. Is there something I can do? Todd: Yeah, I need to set up a little surprise. Natalie: What kind of surprise? Todd: That depends. Natalie: On what? Todd: Blair Cramer. Natalie: Walker, maybe you need to tell me what this surprise is. [Todd plays piano] Todd: Is this in tune? Natalie: You got me. Antonio: Natalie. Natalie: Hey. Antonio: Busy? Natalie: Not with customers. Antonio: Get a beer? Natalie: Anything else? Antonio: Like? Natalie: Peanuts, pretzels. Antonio: Hey, how about I take you home after work? Natalie: Antonio, not to be rude or anything, but you really don't want to wait around for me after work. You know, you've really been missing Jessica ever since she went on her trip. Antonio: That obvious, huh? [Phone rings] Antonio: Ahem -- Vega. Man: Mr. Vega, Bob McGovern. Antonio: What's wrong? Mr. McGovern: Nothing. Good news. I got the judge to reconsider your custody case regarding your daughter. Antonio: When? Mr. McGovern: Get over to the courthouse, Mr. Vega, right now. My client's on his way. [SCENE_BREAK] R.J.: Why does Vega get a second chance, huh? We had a hearing. We won, he lost. Evangeline: Hey, R.J., please stay calm, OK? R.J.: What -- what's the loophole? Evangeline: There are no loopholes. There's only the law. R.J.: Well, then, use the law to keep Vega away from my family. Evangeline: If the judge has agreed to review the case, then he must have found some merit -- R.J.: I don't care what she found. Evangeline: Look, if that's what's happened, then we should consider negotiating before the hearing starts. It might be time to give a little, Keri, because once it's in the judge's hands, you won't have a choice. Keri: No, I don't -- I don't want Antonio Vega to ever see his daughter again. Evangeline: Bob McGovern is a good lawyer, OK? He will make a case for the legitimacy of Antonio's position. R.J.: There is nothing legitimate about Vega. He doesn't have a job. He's violent. He's totally out of control. He shouldn't be anywhere near children, let alone Jamie. The only reason we're being dragged through this case again is because now he's tapping a Buchanan. Evangeline: R.J. -- R.J.: Don't "R.J." me! The Buchanans are using their influence to open this case up again, and I'm not going to let them get away with it. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: Larry, what's going on? Larry: Well, we thought -- we thought Al's infection would've subsided. Marcie: It hasn't? Well, mine did. Larry: He seems to have developed a major complication. Gabrielle: Oh, God. Larry: It's his liver we're worried about. His drug addiction may have compromised it. Max: And? Larry: Well, there's a chance that his liver could fail completely. Marcie: But -- but he's going to be OK? I mean, you can do something about it, right? Larry: We've got him on a cocktail of antibiotics. We'll know in a few more hours. I'm sorry. Gabrielle: Max, we're not going to lose him, are we? Max: Gabrielle -- Marcie: We're not going to lose him. We can't let that happen. He saved my life. We're going to save his! Bo: Marcie, you're still recuperating yourself. Marcie: I'm fine. Bo: I know, but -- Marcie: No, we have to make sure that we keep his spirits up. Gabrielle: Right. Marcie: And that's just what I'm going to do. Hey, mister. Al: Hey. Marcie: Look at you. You're just -- you're getting better and better every minute I see you. Al: Yeah? Marcie: Yeah. Al: Forgot what the doctor said. Marcie: Oh, he said something about no rollerblading down the halls. Al: Oh, I guess you're going to have to tell me a story. Marcie: Oh, I'm not -- I'm not good at stories, remember? Al: Then sing. Marcie: Angels watching all around thee all through the night midnight slumber close around thee all through the night [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Oh, Blair, don't see them. David: Thank you. Why is mine smaller than yours? Blair: What the hell are you doing here? David: Blair, you look lovely. Blair: What are you doing having dinner with this piece of slime, Kelly? David: I was just sitting here -- Blair: You were just saying goodbye, David! David: I was telling -- Blair: Goodbye! Out of here. David: Well, we'll finish our conversation some other time. I think I'll go call animal control. Blair: Oh, you're so funny, you jerk. Get out of here! David: God. Dorian: Where do you think you're going? David: I can't get near Kelly with Blair in the way. Dorian: Oh, I'll take care of Blair. Kelly: He just showed up -- Blair: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm sure he did. You listen to me. You are the wife now of the new lieutenant governor. [Phone rings] Blair: That piece of slime wanted something, Kelly. Oh, man. Hello. Dorian: Hello, Blair. I hope I'm not interrupting anything, but there's a little problem at home. Blair: Everything all right with the kids? Dorian: Yes. Couldn't be better, but it's something else that I don't want to talk to you about on the phone. Blair: Dorian, international woman of mystery. Got to go. Kelly: All right, we'll catch up later. Blair: OK. Stay away from David. Kelly: OK. David: You must have missed me. Kelly: Oh -- actually, what was it you said about how Dorian sent you here? [SCENE_BREAK] Asa: Great. That's my private detective. Guess what. He found out that happily married Dawes has a thing for hookers. Kevin: I won't play that game. Asa: My guy is going to find one of his former dates, and he's going to get her talking. Kevin: I said no, Grandpa. Is that clear enough? Cristian: Nigel told me to come in. Kevin: What'd you find? Cristian: Well, that engineer you hired -- he took a look at the chandelier. He says he's pretty sure it was tampered with, but no solid proof. Kevin: Well, that doesn't help. Asa: He almost killed Kelly. And if he's talking about playing rough, then the Buchanans are going to show him what rough means. So, Dawes likes women of the night. That's where we stick the knife. Kevin: Grandpa, I have my people going over every single construction contract that the ex-lieutenant governor handed Dawes and his cronies. And if we're going to fight them, what's the point of turning into them? If we do it right, it's just a matter of time. Asa: We have no time. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: And some lady kept yelling, "turn up the TV. I'm deaf. I can't hear." So the guy in the hall across the room said, "yeah? Well, we can!" Al: That's so stupid. Marcie: Al, look who's here. Joey: Hey, pal. Al: Hey. Marcie: It's amazing what some guys will do to spend the day in bed, huh? Jen: How are you? Al: This infection's got me a little -- my liver's kind of screwy. You know, that's why I look like a banana. Joey: One of the guys in the seminary had jaundice once. Marcie: Yeah. He just wants to be fussed over. You know, just like a guy, isn't he? Someone else fuss. I have to go to the ladies' room. Jen: I'll go with you. Marcie: I'll be right back, OK? [SCENE_BREAK] Bailiff: All rise. Family court of Llantano County is now in session. Antonio: Thanks, mami. Bailiff: The honorable Margaret Hoffmeyer presiding. Judge: Be seated. Mr. McGovern, you may proceed. Evangeline: Your honor, I move for an immediate dismissal. This issue -- Judge: I'm quite aware of the previous ruling, Counselor. If I didn't think a second look was merited, we wouldn't be here right now, would we? Evangeline: No, your honor. Judge: Call your first witness, Mr. McGovern. Mr. McGovern: I call Carlotta Vega. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Oh, hi. Blair: Hi. So, what's up? What do you want? Dorian: Hedy told me that Walker came over after we had that talk, and wondered what happened. Blair: You called me all the way home because you want to talk about Walker? Dorian: I know how important he is to you. Blair: Dorian, I don't even know if I can be with Walker. He's leading some kind of secret life in Atlantic City. To tell you the truth, he reminds me too much of mistakes I've already made. Dorian: He is nothing like Todd. Why don't you give him a chance? Blair: Why are you pushing him on me? Dorian: I'm not. This isn't about him. It's about me. Blair: Oh, of course it is. That's right. What? Dorian: It's about me wanting you to be happy. Blair: And you think he can make me happy? Dorian: Better him than Kevin Buchanan. Blair: Oh, stop! Whatever happened with Kevin and me was over before it ever started. Dorian: Huh. [Phone rings] Blair: Is that yours? Hello? Todd: What are you doing? Blair: I'm just talking with Dorian. Todd: Come to Crossroads. Blair: Why? Todd: If you keep asking why, you'll never find out. Blair: Wait, wait, Walker -- what's going on at Crossroads? Todd: Something really exciting is about to happen, and I wouldn't want you to miss it. [SCENE_BREAK] David: Dorian didn't actually send me. It's more like she motivated me to find someone to talk to about what she's done to me. Kelly: Whatever she did to you, I'm sure you deserved it. David: You have no idea. Kelly: David, you'll never outsmart her, so stop trying. Why did you come back here, anyway? I mean, Paris, maybe. Rome, yes. But Llanview? What is the attraction? David: It's sort of a fatal attraction. Kelly: That gorgeous necklace -- it's long gone by now. David: It's not the gorgeous necklace. It's the gorgeous woman wearing the necklace. Kelly: Excuse me? David: I'm in love with Dorian. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Mr. Buchanan. Asa: Still here. Good. Cristian: Well, I'm going to take off. Can you do me the favor of telling Kevin that I'll leave my cell phone on just in case he needs to get in touch with me? Asa: I need you to do something for me. Cristian: Well, Mr. Buchanan, I work for Kevin. Asa: I know that. Your job is to protect him. You got that? Cristian: I don't understand. Asa: It's simple. Willy Dawes -- he likes all women who aren't his wife. So you go find me one and make sure she's a beauty who'll go along with our plans. Cristian: Mr. Buchanan, Kevin made it real clear he didn't want to go down that road. Asa: Don't worry about it. I'll take the heat. Cristian: Well, but -- Asa: You're going to marry my granddaughter, right? Cristian: Yeah. Asa: Yeah, well, when you two are hitched, you'll be a Buchanan along with her. Cristian: No, I'll be a Vega married to a Buchanan. Asa: Here's a simple Buchanan rule -- nobody threatens my family and walks away smiling. This message has got to get to Dawes tonight. Now, you have two choices. You can stick by my family or you can choose no. [SCENE_BREAK] Carlotta: I stood in Angel Square watching the babysitter Keri hired completely ignore my granddaughter. Jamie could have easily been kidnapped. Evangeline: You are aware that Ms. Reynolds fired the babysitter that same night? Carlotta: Well, I should hope so. Evangeline: Which was the right thing for a concerned parent to do. Carlotta: The right thing would have been never to have hired her. Evangeline: Your son, Antonio Vega, is currently unemployed. Carlotta: He's in between jobs. But Keri isn't working, either. Keri: Your honor, I'm on maternity leave. Judge: You'll get your turn, Ms. Reynolds. Evangeline: Did you know that your son was fired from the Llanview police department for excessive violence on the job? Carlotta: I never spoke to Commissioner Buchanan about it, so I don't know why he was let go. Rae: Yes, I do know Keri Reynolds very well. Mr. McGovern: Have you had an opportunity recently to speak with Ms. Reynolds? Nora: Yes, I have. I honestly believe that Keri's drive to keep Antonio from seeing his daughter Jamie has nothing to do with the safety of the baby. Instead, I think Keri wants to punish Antonio. Evangeline: You saw Antonio Vega as a patient? Rae: Yes. But as you know, I -- I can't reveal specifics of our sessions. Antonio: She's going to kill us on this. Look at the judge. Mr. McGovern: Why you were fired is a matter of public record. There's nothing we can do about that. [SCENE_BREAK] Larry: It's exhaustion, Marcie. You're weak, you need rest, and you should get something to eat. [Phone rings] Bo: Buchanan. This isn't really a good time. Max: Marcie, you need to go home now and sleep. Marcie: No, I want to be near Al. My dorm room's on the other side of town. Jen: My house is a couple blocks away, so come home with me -- yes -- Marcie: No. Jen: And I'll take care of you. Marcie: No. Marcie: You're not going to be any good to Al if you get sick again. Marcie: I know, but -- Max: Please, no. Just let Jen take you home. Marcie: OK. But I'm only going to go for a little while. I'll be back. Max: OK. Marcie: Will you tell him I'm leaving? Bo: All right, I'll be right there, Antonio. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Oh. Oh, my gosh. Walker Laurence, what the hell have you done? Todd: You told me you sang for your ex once. Blair: At Rodi's. Todd: If I play for you, will you sing for me? Blair: You play piano? Todd: One song. Blair: Walker, look at all this. Todd: You mean a lot to me. [Todd plays piano] [Stops] Blair: You're really going to play for me? Todd: I'm going to try. [Todd plays] Blair: You're my funny valentine sweet, comic valentine you make me smile with your heart your looks are laughable unphotographable still, you're my favorite work of art is your figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little weak when you open it to speak? Are you smart? [Piano stops] Blair: Don't change a hair for me not if you care for me stay, little valentine stay each day is Valentine's day. [SCENE_BREAK] Kelly: I'm sorry, I -- I just can't quite buy David Vickers in love with anyone but himself. David: Well, it's nice to finally see you smiling again, just like the old Kelly. Kelly: What's that supposed to mean? David: I miss the wild thing. Don't you remember her? Those midnight polar bear swims in the quarry, that summer on Llantano Mountain when you -- we probably shouldn't talk about that in public. What happened, Kelly? You seem so sad now. What the hell happened to you out in Texas? Kelly: Nothing happened in Texas, and I am happy. David: Truly? Kelly: Yes. David: Madly? Kelly: Yes. David: Deeply in love with your husband. Kelly: We were talking about your love life, not mine. David: Right. And Dorian. Kelly: It's hard to believe that you actually are capable of real feelings. David: I have always been capable of real feelings. How can you say that? Kelly: Please. David: Besides, that's why I came to talk to you, you know, about Dorian. Kelly: Uh-huh, and what exactly do you want me to do? Kevin: This jerk bothering you, honey? David: Am I bothering you? [SCENE_BREAK] Jen: Here you go. Marcie: Thank you. Jen: OK, first you're going to take a shower, then we're going to eat, and then you're going straight to bed. Marcie: No, I don't want to stay away from Al for too long, OK? Jen: I know, Marcie, but can you say relapse? Marcie: OK. You're right. Jen: Yeah. Marcie: I have to stay strong for Al. Jen: Hey. He's going to be OK. Marcie: Yeah. Yeah, he is. Jen: You really love him, don't you? Marcie: Oh, my God, more than anything. Jen: Yeah? Marcie: Yeah. You know, I'm not like you, Jen. You know, you've been in love a bunch of times, lots of -- I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. It's just that he means everything to me, you know, and this is all new to me. And this could be the one and only time for me. I don't want to lose that. [SCENE_BREAK] Joey: "Courage means doing what has to be done even though you are afraid. People do things sometimes that are so wrong, so inhuman. Courage is the only thing that can keep you strong -- courage and love." Al: Jessie write that about Marcie? Joey: Pretty great, huh? Al: She's the greatest woman I've ever met. Marcie Walsh is the best thing that ever happened to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Evangeline: Let me get this straight, Mr. Vega. You have just admitted under oath that you did use excessive force when arresting Mitch Laurence -- quote, "he had to be stopped at all costs." Did Professor Reynolds' father, R.J. Gannon, have to be stopped at all costs, when you so severely beat him behind the nightclub called Ultra Violet, his own property? Was that also in the course of arresting a dangerous criminal? Antonio: No. I told you. Evangeline: Yes, we have your testimony already. You beat him to within an inch of his life because he struck the first blow. I'd say that's an odd justification for nearly killing a man. Wouldn't you agree? Antonio: I lost control. Mr. McGovern: Antonio, have you ever struck a woman or a child? Antonio: No. Never. Mr. McGovern: That's all. Judge: You may step down. Mr. McGovern: No sign of Bo Buchanan. With due respect to your mother, I'm not sure it's a good idea to have the guy who fired you take the stand. Your honor, we have no other witnesses. Bo: Your honor, I would like to say something on Mr. Vega's behalf, if I may. One of the best officers that I've ever worked with. And personally, your honor, as far as what Mr. Vega did to Mitch Laurence, I might have done the same thing myself. Evangeline: And his beating R.J. Gannon? Bo: Those two have a long history. Evangeline: So you condone the fight between Mr. Vega and Mr. Gannon? Bo: No, I don't. But, your honor, my point is that there's no doubt in my mind that Antonio is a wonderful father. He loves his daughter. And Jamie and Keri are in no danger from him. I would stake my life on that. Evangeline: No further questions, your honor. Judge: You may step down, Commissioner Buchanan. Bo: Good luck. Antonio: Thanks, Commissioner. Judge: Any more defense witnesses? Mr. McGovern: No, your honor. Antonio: Judge -- Mr. McGovern: Your honor, we call Evangeline Williamson to the stand. [SCENE_BREAK] David: Listen, don't spend too much time in Harrisburg, OK? You're one of the few interesting people here in Llanview. No offense, Kevin. Kevin: Let me guess -- he was hitting you up for something. Kelly: Hmm. He wants me to put in a good word with Dorian, believe it or not. Kevin: Not. Kelly: He says he's in love with her. Kevin: Yeah, right. Kelly: Maybe he is in love. What is it about us Cramer women that makes us so irresistible? [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Blair: What possessed you to learn that particular song? I mean, you said you didn't play piano very well, but I thought you did a pretty good job. Todd: I wanted to do something that Todd would never do. Blair: Well, you did. Todd would never do anything unless he were really, really good at it. Todd: I want to make you feel things that no man has ever made you feel. Blair: Well, I think you're on the right track. Mr. McGovern: Isn't it true that you recently offered Antonio Vega a job? Evangeline: Your honor, again, calling me as a witness -- this is -- Judge: I heard your objection earlier, Ms. Williamson. Please, answer the question. Evangeline: Yes, I did. A job as a private investigator. Mr. McGovern: Weren't you worried about his violent behavior? Evangeline: I wanted to use his detective skills, which have nothing to do with his arresting or even confronting individuals. Mr. McGovern: So you weren't worried about his so-called violent behavior? Evangeline: Which has been well-documented. Mr. McGovern: Answer the question. Were you worried -- yes or no? Evangeline: No, I was not. Keri: Antonio hit me two or three times. He'd always say he was sorry, but then the next time we fought, he would do it again. And that's when I began to fear having him around my daughter. Mr. McGovern: Were there ever any witnesses to these attacks? R.J.: I saw it. I saw Vega hit her on the terrace of the Palace Hotel. Judge: Mr. Gannon, sit down! Keri: He did see it. My father was there. He saw Antonio hit me. Mr. McGovern: Isn't it true that you and your father faked that entire incident? Evangeline: Objection. Keri: He did hit me, just like he was always hitting me. He was always hitting me! R.J.: I saw Vega strike my daughter with enough force to knock her to the ground. Mr. McGovern: Is it true that you and Mr. Vega have a history of enmity? R.J.: We don't get along, but that has nothing to do with this. Look, I know that that man is a menace my daughter and my granddaughter. Mr. McGovern: That's all. R.J.: He will do anything to get back at her! Look, ask him why he cut her brakes and caused that accident. He could've killed both of us! Mr. McGovern: There's no proof he cut those brakes, and you know it. R.J.: There's no proof he didn't! [SCENE_BREAK] Jen: You're supposed to be sleeping. Marcie: I know. I'm trying to think of a way to help Al. Jen: Joe's going to go by there again tonight, so he'll be OK. Marcie: Thank you. I'm really grateful. It's important that Al knows that people care about him. Jen: Yeah, well, that's what Joe does. He cares about people -- Parishioners, kids at the shelter, homeless people. But, you know, this is different because Al is his friend. Marcie: Jen, you can't be jealous of all those other people. This is Joe's calling. Jen: I guess I just didn't think it would be so 24/7, you know? Marcie: Jen, why can't you just be happy? For the first time in your life, you have everything you ever wanted. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I'm your guest. Jen: No, it's stupid. It's stupid for me to complain. I know that. You're right. I am so grateful that I have Joe. And I'm grateful that I have you, too, Marcie. Does Al know how lucky he is? Marcie: You know what? I just thought of a way that I can help Al. [SCENE_BREAK] Gabrielle: How's he doing? Max: Well, he must be better. He asked me to turn on the radio, and he's talking about being the Voice again. Gabrielle: Hey, Larry, Max thinks that maybe he's perking up, he's getting better. Larry: Well, I'm afraid it's not going to be that simple. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Blair: I don't know what to say. Todd: This wasn't about getting you to say or do anything. Just showing you how I feel. Blair: You don't want anything? Todd: Well, there's one thing. [Blair laughs] Todd: A dance. Blair: OK. Todd: I'm sorry -- Blair: It's all right. [SCENE_BREAK] R.J.: Van, what were you thinking? You were going to hire this piece of -- Evangeline: I thought the custody issue was resolved. R.J.: If your testimony blows our case -- Evangeline: Look, you and Keri might have done that all by yourself. Look, there is still time to strike a deal here before the judge makes her ruling. Keri: No deal. [SCENE_BREAK] David: Question -- do you happen to know the words to "The Impossible Dream"? Dorian: I didn't know you were into show tunes. David: How am I supposed to woo Kelly away from Buchanan when the entirety of Llanview keeps interrupting me? Dorian: Well, either you get the job done or you can kiss the insurance money au revoir. David: Oh, no. I am up for the job. Dorian: Ciao. [SCENE_BREAK] Judge: After consideration of the facts, I've decided to grant joint custody to Antonio Vega and Keri Reynolds. Carlotta: Gracias a dio! Judge: This child should be raised by both parents. Order! [Judge pounds gavel] Judge: I'll have order! Order. You will sit down. [SCENE_BREAK] Joey: Hmm, what was that for? Not that I'm complaining. Jen: A good guy kiss for the guy that I married, the best guy ever. I don't tell you that enough. Joey: Well, tell me again. Marcie: I know this is when you all usually tune in for the Voice of the Night. The Voice has helped so many of you make it through lots of lonely nights. Well, he needs your help now. It's time for all of his friends to send him their thoughts and prayers. While you do that, here's a song for my boyfriend, Al Holden, the Voice of the Night. [Music plays] Al: With a great girl like Marcie rooting for me, how could I not get better? Right, Doc? Larry: Try to rest now. Al: Thanks, Doc. Larry: OK. [Music plays] Larry: All right. All the tests we've run and the physical I just gave him all indicate the same thing -- his liver is failing rapidly. Max: Larry, can you make him recover? Larry: Look, I'm sorry to tell you this, but Al's going to need a liver transplant to survive. Stay tuned for scenes from the next "One Life to Live." [NEXT_ON] Cristian: He's got the contacts that you need. Rex: For the right fee. Keri: I have nothing left to say to you. And you stay away from Jamie. Todd: I will take care of Kevin Buchanan. Flynn: You'd better. Dorian: You and I need to get a few things straight about Kelly.

Asa talks to Kevin about starting a smear campaign against Dawes, but Kevin wants none of it. David has lunch with Kelly & tells her he's in love with Dorian. Todd sets up a romantic rendezvous at Crossroads for Blair. He plays the one song he learned for her on the piano & she sings to it. The 2 of them start to get closer. After a new hearing, the judge grants joint custody of Jamie. Al develops complications & requires a liver transplant, while Marcy recovers. She goes on the radio & asks listeners to pray for him. David asks Kelly what happened to that wild girl she used to be. Jenn complains about Joey's job to Marcy.

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Kelly: Rex, what are you doing in the women's steam room? Rex: I'm not. Kelly: This isn't the women's steam room? Oh. Rex: See you later. Kelly: Well, I'm trying to get out of here, but-- Rex: What? Kelly: I can't. I'm stuck. The door's stuck. No. No. It's okay. I got it. Oh! Whoa, whoa, whoa, Rex. Are you okay? Oh! [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Not only is Rex still in touch with his bitch of an ex-wife... [Waiter speaking French] Gigi: Rex told his ex-wife that we're not sleeping together. Can you believe it? Waiter: Merci. Gigi: Right. [Waiter speaking French] [SCENE_BREAK] Adriana: I have to take her away. Fashion emergency. Cristian: Okay. Well, I'll hang with Gigi until you're free. Adriana: That'll be next week. Layla: What? Adriana: We're going to Milan. [SCENE_BREAK] Ford: He doesn't waste any time, does he? Are you kidding me? Eddie drank a whole six-pack last night. James: Yeah. Ford: Oh, my God. We've gotta get him outta here. There's no way there's room enough for both you and I and him. James: Oh, yeah. Okay, sure. Ford: Listen, we're gonna get that 50k. I'm not gonna let him turn you in to the police, okay? James: How are we gonna get $50,000 to get rid of-- Eddie: Ahh. Morning. Everybody sleep okay? What's for breakfast? Ford: Nothing. Eddie: Come on, Bobby. Didn't I teach you to share? Huh? Eh, corn flakes. What's up with you? Don't you speak anymore? Eddie: So what's up? What you guys planning? I heard you planning something when I was walking in. Ford: No plans. Eddie: No plans? How about the zoo? Hmm? Wanna go to the zoo? Or we could throw some football around. Huh? Come on, boys. This is our bonding time between Eddie and his sons. Huh? [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: Gonna see if Hope is awake. Cole: Starr, no. Just wait. Starr: What for? That's why we came here, isn't it? So that you could say good-bye? Cole: It is. But there's something that I need to talk to you about. Starr: We don't have time. Cole: Starr. Starr. It won't take long. Starr, I'm breaking up with you. Starr: No, Cole, you can't. Cole: Starr, Starr, I'm going to jail for 10 years. 10 years we can't be together. It's over. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I need to ask you something. Did you have an amniocentesis? Natalie: What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in court with Cole? John: I was. Natalie: What happened? Did he-- John: Answer the question. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: Okay, we'll talk about this when I--when I come to visit. Cole: Starr, there aren't gonna be any visits. And if you do come, I won't see you. Starr: I can't believe that you're saying this. Cole: I'm serious. I can deal with a lot. I'll have to. But I can't deal with you and Hope coming to a prison. Starr, you're 18 years old. You have your whole life. You have school, you got your family, and someday-- Starr: Don't talk to me like that. Cole: I have to. You want me to survive in prison, right? Starr: Of course I do. Cole: Then I have to know that you're okay. I have to know that you moved on and that you're happy. Starr: Then why are you breaking my heart now? Cole: So we can get it over with. Starr: I'll never get over it. Cole: Yes, you will. We both know that there's someone here that cares about you and you care about him. [SCENE_BREAK] James: You're on your own. Ford: I have classes to teach. Eddie: Oh, so that's how it's gonna be, huh? I come all the way from Dayton to spend time with you boys and you don't have anything for me? I mean, after I keep a roof over your head and food in your bellies? What about you, buddy boy? What do you do all day long? James: I'm in school. Eddie: For what? I taught you a trade. James: Stealing cars. Eddie: You made a lot of money. Ford: Yeah, for you. Eddie: Listen, if he could've managed his money, he wouldn't have had to steal from me. Of course, you know, that's okay. I mean, I--I take responsibility for that. You know, I should've taught him better. It would've been a hell of a lot less trouble for me. You know what I'm saying? Besides, I'm in a forgiving mood today. Ford: So what do you want? A medal? Eddie: A little respect, perhaps? I don't know, maybe a bowl and a spoon would be nice. Ah. Thank you. Mm. You know... people say that things happen for a reason. I'm kind of inclined to believe that, because look at us. You know? It's brought us all together. I mean, I used to take care of you when you was little. And now you're gonna take care of me. That is the definition of family. [SCENE_BREAK] Nate: Thank you so much for the ride. I need to get ready for Dani's party. Is that your dinner? Inez: No, this is for Bobby. He can barely get on his feet, so he can't cook. I'm gonna bring this to him and then we can both go get ready. Nate: You're coming tonight? Inez: Téa invited me and I invited Clint. Nate: Almost sounds like you're having fun. Inez: I know. I wasn't sure it was allowed. Nate: It is tonight. [SCENE_BREAK] [Steam hissing] Rex: Okay, I'll get-- Kelly: Okay, I'm gonna-- Rex: Yeah, no. Don't need help. Yep. Kelly: All right. Okay. Uhh. [Pounding on wall] Can someone hear us? Rex: Okay. Let me--incoming. Okay. No elbows, okay? Kelly: All right. Go ahead. Rex: All right. Kelly: Oh! You got it. Thank you. Thank you. I...I don't know. I guess I should've looked at a sign or something. I'm... a little discombobulated today. Rex: Yeah, yeah, I'm disco--yeah, that, too. Kelly: Why? What's your problem? Rex: Gigi called me, and out of the blue she just starts reaming me out. Kelly: For no good reason? Rex: Pretty much. She ran into Adriana in Paris, and she kind of told her that I sort of implied that Gigi and I haven't...you know. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: I wonder what else Rex told that bitch about me. [SCENE_BREAK] Adriana: It's the new men's line. Steffen's freaking. Layla: But we don't work on the men's line. Adriana: It's not about logic. Everything's gone wrong and he needs us. Cristian: Well, then maybe you can go hold his hand. Layla and I have plans all weekend. Right? [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: I don't--I don't know why you'd be asking me this. John: I heard you had the test. Natalie: You heard? Who... John: Marty mentioned it. Natalie: Marty? Why the hell would Marty even think she knows anything about-- John: All right. That's enough. Natalie: No, it's not all right, John. I mean, she's following me around, reporting to you... John: Shut up and answer the question. Did you have the test? Natalie: Yes. Yes, I did. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: We can meet in Milan after the weekend. Adriana: The show is this weekend. Cristian: We have a table at the top of the Eiffel tower tonight. Adriana: How'd you do that? It's always completely booked with tourists. [Cristian speaking Spanish] Layla: Okay, okay, okay. Adriana, can you please be a friend and take care of Steffen? Adriana: I'll be there, but he asked for you. Layla: Give us a minute. Cristian: You're staying, right? [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: What's going on over there? Adriana: Business. I'd stay away. It's gonna get ugly. Gigi: It's funny how things get ugly for couples when you're around. Adriana: Funny. The way I remember it, it was you who liked to throw herself in the middle of other couples. Forget it. It's ancient history. I'm sure you and Rex were meant to be. I mean, aside from the sexual problems. [SCENE_BREAK] Kelly: That's really stupid of you. Rex: Thank you. Kelly: Amazingly stupid. Like, mindblowingly stupid. Stupid like that, I don't know what could compare to that. Rex: It was a casual conversation. Kelly: Oh, really? Ha ha. Wait a minute. You managed to drop a bomb like that on your ex-wife? Rex: It wasn't-- Kelly: No. I mean, you tell your ex-wife that you're not having sex with your girlfriend, and that ex-wife gets in your girlfriend's face. I mean, am I right? Am I right? Rex: Pretty much. Kelly: Okay. Rex: I'm screwed, aren't I? Kelly: Well, apparently not. Rex: I mean that it's bad. [Kelly laughs] Rex: It's bad, right? Kelly: Oh, yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] John: You had an amnio and you didn't tell me? Natalie: Yeah. I mean, it wasn't a big deal, John. I mean, you were busy with work-- John: I'm never too busy. Natalie: It was a simple test. John: No. It's not. There are risks. Natalie: Minor risks, and Dr. Wright's a pro. John: I don't care. You should've told me. No, as a matter of fact, we should've discussed it first and then decided together. Natalie: Okay. Maybe so. John: I shouldn't have to hear this from other people. Natalie: Believe me, that wasn't my idea. John: Oh, so you weren't gonna tell me at all. Is that it? How could you do this? Brody: Hey, John. Calm down. [SCENE_BREAK] Ford: You don't get to order him around anymore. Stay away. James: It's okay. Just stop. Eddie: What's your problem, Professor? Ford: Hey, you don't get to threaten us like this anymore. Eddie: Threat? Are you serious? What threat? Did you hear a threat in there? I asked you nice. I was polite and everything. Come on, guys. What--did you feel threatened by me? Come here. Come over here. Mwah. See, this is nothing but love, huh? Ha ha. Ooh. Oh, God. Excuse me. Ford: It's gonna be fine. There's gotta be a way to get rid of him and we're gonna figure out what it is. James: How? Ford: I'm thinking. James: Well, think fast. Ford: I will. James, listen to me. We're not little anymore. He can't hurt us the way he used to. [Knocking on door] Remember that. This is as bad as it's gonna get. Inez: Hi. Nate: What's up? [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: You can't stop me from waiting for you. You can't. Cole: Yeah, maybe you're right. Starr, I'm begging you. Don't. Starr, it's 10 years. 10 years. Do you know how much is gonna change? I'm gonna change. Your life is gonna change completely. Starr: You and me and Hope. We're a family. And nothing can break us up. Not time, or distance, or even you. I won't let you. I won't let you. Langston: Thank God you're here. Markko: We didn't know whether to try here or your mom's or the apartment. Cole: So you heard? Markko: How long do you have? Cole: John's picking me up in about half an hour, maybe less. So we better do this now. Langston: I can't believe it, Cole. Cole: Take care of Starr, okay? Langston: I promise. Markko: I should've stayed. Cole: What? Markko: I ran out to L.A., man. I left you. Cole: Dude, if you wouldn't have gone out to UCLA, I would've kicked your butt all the way out there. That was a chance of a lifetime, man. Markko: It doesn't count more than friends. If I'd have just been here-- Cole: What? You would've seen me screw up in person? It was gonna happen. Nobody could've stopped me. Markko: Are you at least gonna get to write letters or something? Cole: Sure. Hey, so...aren't you working on a new movie or something? Markko: Always. Cole: Well, promise me to-- give me a shout-out when you win your first Oscar. Markko: Deal. [SCENE_BREAK] James: This is a really bad time, you guys. Inez: Oh. Ford: Yeah. You need to go. Nate: Why? Ford: We're busy. Inez: You're too busy for some free food? Ford: Okay, you can leave the bag, but we have to go. Inez: I can just heat it up for you really, really quick. James: Okay. I'll do it. Here. Inez: You shouldn't even be on your feet right now, right? Ford: Okay. I'll go. But you need to go. Nate: Why are you being such a jerk? Eddie: Good question. Ahh. Who's that? Bobby, where's your manners? Ask the whore in. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Get your hand off me. Brody: Just take it down a notch. John: This is none of your business. Brody: Natalie's gonna be my family soon. And she's pregnant. Natalie: Okay. I think this is a conversation that John and I should have privately. Brody: Okay. I'll go check on Jessica. John: Go get some cookies. I'm...at a loss here. How could you do something so risky, so invasive... and not even tell me? Huh? We can't work like this. Natalie: I wasn't-- I wasn't trying to-- John: To what? Be deceptive? Lie to me? Natalie: I don't ever want to lie to you, John. I just... I thought that I was protecting you. John: How's that? Natalie: I didn't want you to worry. John: About what? Natalie: The results. I was gonna tell you as soon as I knew. John: Knew what? Do I have something to be worried about? [SCENE_BREAK] Layla: If I say no to my boss, I'll be fired. I know this seems crazy and irrational, but that's the business I'm in. Steffen is a genius and he gave me a huge break. This is why I'm in Paris. This is my shot. Do you want me to miss it? Cristian: I want you to have everything you want, but I have to know if that includes me. Rex: Okay, how about this? I take Shane to Moe and Noelle's for a week and I meet Gigi at the airport with a dozen roses and a banana mango smoothie. It's her favorite. Kelly: Okay. Just wait on the big move, okay? It's gonna take a while for Gigi to get over this, you know? Cool your jets there, cowboy. Rex: My jets are practically frozen. This isn't about my jets. Kelly: Okay. Rex: I feel bad. I know what it's like when Adriana gets in your business. Kelly: Gigi is gonna get over it, okay? Rex: Let's hope. Kelly: So you've really been jet-less? Rex: Oh, yeah. Jet-free. Kelly: Not even-- Rex: I'm not saying anything else. I'm sure you can understand why. Kelly: Well, you know what? If it makes you feel any better...I bet it's been even longer for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Adriana: Are you mad that Rex told me you two are having a dry spell? That's nothing. Gigi: Compared to what? What else did he tell you about me? Adriana: He was very loyal. Gigi: Never mind. I don't want to talk to you about him. Adriana: Listen, if it upsets you, then just tell Rex not to come to me. Gigi: He did not come to you. He-- I took care of it. Adriana: Is that why you were yelling on the phone just now? [Adriana laughs] Adriana: Oh, Gigi. You two are gonna have a long, cold winter. Gigi: I know it's not my turn, but that's too bad. Adriana: Turn for what? Gigi: That. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Did you just tell me about your sex life? Kelly: What sex life? Oh, okay. Don't you feel better now? Rex: How long has it been? Kelly: A while. Rex: Okay, what's a while? Like, 8 days? Kelly: You know, it's really not been a priority in my life. If you ask Dorian, that's my problem. Rex: You ask Dorian? Kelly: No, I don't. She tells me voluntarily, at length. Rex: I mean, come on, how long? Dorian knows. I'm not going to be as pushy as she is. Kelly: This is not comfortable. Rex: You just saw me naked, again. It'll be a lot easier than that. Kelly: Do you think I'm tightly wound? Rex: No--yes. What? Kelly: Dorian hired a man to work out all my kinks. Rex: She bought you a hooker? Kelly: No! She bought me a masseur. Rex: A masseur? Kelly: All right, yeah, he was totally a hooker. Rex: Hmm. Makes you wonder who else Dorian has in her address book. Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Don't get up. Don't get up! I'll put you right back! Adriana: You trash! Gigi: I will put you right back! Adriana: Oh, bring it! Cristian: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Adriana: I don't understand what is wrong with her! Gigi: Please! Layla: Let it go. Gigi: You don't fool anyone, Adriana! Cristian: Gigi, please. Gigi: I'm sorry, but your cousin had it coming. Layla: Can I get some ice? We need to put ice on that now. Adriana: Yeah, right after I cut a chunk out of Gigi's hair. Layla: Adriana! Adriana: What? It'd be an improvement. Layla: Please, stop. Cris and I have had enough drama for tonight. Adriana: Layla, it is one weekend. You'll go to Llanview next month to make up for leaving now. You did tell him you're going to Milan? Layla: I think I have to stay. Adriana: Oh. Okay. Layla: So what should I tell Steffen? Adriana: The truth. Your boyfriend doesn't understand your career, so you had to sacrifice the debut of a new line at the Milan show for a dinner. Your career in Paris will be over, but hey, you can always check out the fashions at L.P.D. Cristian: Hey, we'd better go if we're going to make our reservation. [SCENE_BREAK] Eddie: Well...can't say the years have been kind to you. Inez: What are you doing here? You're supposed to be in jail. Eddie: Jail is for criminals, and the great state of Ohio figured out that I wasn't one, so I am here to visit my kids. Inez: Visit? You're not living here? Eddie: Well... Inez: Bobby? Ford: Eddie's going to be, um--ahem--staying with us for a little while. Eddie: That's right. Nate: "Eddie"? That's your name? Eddie: Yeah, Eddie Ford, husband number one. You must be boyfriend number too high to count. Nate: What? Eddie: If you haven't figured it out, sweetheart, your woman's a slut. Nate: Hey, you don't talk-- Eddie: Geez, Inez, look at this boy. What, are you robbing the cradle now? Inez: Nate is our son! [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: Hey, you want to do something like go for a walk or something? Markko: I have to pack. I got to get back to UCLA. Langston: But I thought you were here. Markko: Well, my dad's back on his feet again and, I mean, I only stuck around because of Starr and Hope, you know? I have, like, half the semester to make up. Langston: Right. You got to get back to your--to your life. Markko: Yeah. It's--it's time to go. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: Hey, baby girl. Hi. Ah, you smell like your mommy. Did you get into her perfume, huh? Hey...daddy's going to have to go away for a little while and he doesn't want to. He would never, ever leave you. But you know, when I come back, I'm going to be a little older, and you're probably going to be a little angry at me. Oh, I swear...I swear I will do everything I can to make it up to you. I swear that you're going to have the daddy you deserve. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: I had the amnio... because I wanted to make sure that our baby was all right. John: Is there some reason you think it isn't? Natalie: No. No, it's just--I mean, look at you. John: Excuse me? What? Natalie: I mean, I had a test--a simple test that millions of women have, no problem, and you're so upset. John: Because you didn't tell me. Natalie: Because you lost a baby and you're--you're scared of losing another one and I didn't want you to worry. John: No. Forget that. Forget that. Leave that out of it. I am always going to worry about you guys. All right? But shutting me out is only going to make things worse. We're supposed to be partners here in this. You know, a team. You understand that? Natalie: Can we have uniforms? John: Everything go okay? Natalie: Fine. John: Next time, I'd like to be there. Natalie: Definitely. John: When do you get the results of the test? Natalie: Soon. John: Soon? John: Yeah. John: Okay. [Natalie sniffles] John: Do we have any reason to worry? Natalie: I guess everyone has a little reason to. John: Look, I... I'll pick Marty up. I'm taking Cole to Statesville myself and I told her she could ride along. Natalie: That's good of you. John: Yeah. The least I could do. You going to be okay? Natalie: Yeah. John: Yeah? Okay. Hold off on those uniforms, okay? Natalie: No sudden moves without you. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: I got to call Gigi, don't I? Kelly: Yeah. You really have to just make that apology right away. Rex: All right. I'll grovel. Kelly: Wait a minute. You brought your phone into the steam room? Rex: Yeah, I have a kid. It comes in handy. Kelly: Well, you might want to give it a minute, okay? I'm still steaming here. What are you going to say? "Hey, babe, it's me. Guess who I'm with-- Kelly. That's right. What? Oh, no, we're not naked at all. Nope." Rex: Okay, I'll wait. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: You're going to Milan? Layla: Come with me. Cristian: I have to be at the conference. L.U. paid for me to be here. They're expecting me. Layla: Just like my boss expects me to be there. It's my job. It's the kind of chance that doesn't wait around forever. Cristian: Like me. Layla: I'll come to Llanview as soon as the show's over. Adriana: Our plane leaves in less than an hour. Layla: Okay. I promise I'll make it up to you. Promise. Adriana: Tell Rex I said...oh, never mind. I'll tell him myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Eddie: My mistake. Sorry, kid. Nate: You're him? Inez: This is Nathaniel. Eddie: Yeah? Natha--Na--Nathaniel? Nathaniel? Inez, you name your boys wuss names. Inez: Nate is your son. Nate: No. Eddie: You could have said hell no and you would have been right, because unfortunately, your father is the garbage man, or the delivery guy-- James: Hey, stop it! Eddie: Or the stock boy at the local grocery store-- Inez: Stop it. Stop it! Eddie: Or Fred from customer service! Inez: I never cheated on you! I was too terrified to move when I lived with you. Eddie: Yeah, but you weren't too terrified to move out. Inez: You threw me out. Eddie: You left me with two little kids I had no idea how to raise. Inez: You wouldn't let me anywhere near them! Eddie: They were my boys! They were my blood. Inez: I should have taken them to the nearest police station. I regret every minute that they had to stay with you, and I thank God every day that they survived it, but they do not have to go through that ever again. Bobby, James-- Eddie: What the hell is-- Inez: Come with me right now. Eddie: What? Inez: Come with me, and don't you try to stop me because you will regret it. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: What are you doing? Cole: Just telling Hope a story. Starr: About what? Cole: Uh, about a party I went to 4 years ago. Starr: You were my hero that night. And you have been ever since. Cole: Well, I don't know about that. Maybe I should have left you alone. Starr: What? Cole: Well, I mean, all the trouble that you've had the last 4 years...well, it was because of me. Starr: I know that there were rough times, but that's not what I remember. Singer: Sometimes this life can seem too much yeah sometimes I feel like giving up and when I don't know how to find my strength you're right there taking hold of me sayin' together we can take on the world oh, yeah together we can do anything if we just believe together you and me I'll be the one to take your hand whenever you are down I'll always be your biggest fan and don't you ever doubt that in times of laughter times of tears you just reach out and I'll be here Starr: [Indistinct] Times. John: It's time. [SCENE_BREAK] Kelly: It is time to now put on a tight dress and hold up a piece of the wall at Todd and Téa's party. Rex: You going alone? Kelly: Well, it looks that way. Rex: Come with me. Kelly: Are you asking me out on a date? Rex: I'm offering to be your escort. My rates are very reasonable. Kelly: Oh, really? So are mine. What's Gigi going to think? Rex: She's in Paris, royally ticked. I'm the last thing on her mind right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Will you order a bottle? I can't. That guy hates me. Cristian: I think that's enough wine. Gigi: How can you say that in Paris? Cristian: No, no, I mean, that's enough wine here. Gigi: Oh. Want to go start a fight somewhere else? Cristian: How about dinner at the top of the Eiffel tower? I still have reservations. Gigi: For you and Layla. Cristian: It's a gorgeous city. Why waste it? To la tour Eiffel. Gigi: La tour E...whatever. Cristian: Let's go. Gigi: All right. Waiter: Pauvre Rex. Cette relation est definitivement condamnee. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: Wait, hold on. Um... I almost forgot. That's the key to your house. Markko: I can't believe you still have that. When your uncle was going to take you away to Columbia... Langston: You wanted to make sure that I'd always have a place to come back to. I don't think your parents would really want to have me around there now. Markko: Well, keep it, anyway, as a reminder. Langston: Here. I'll never forget. Markko: Good-bye...Lang. Langston: Good-bye, Markko. [SCENE_BREAK] Eddie: Tell me something, Inez. You got 3 car seats big enough for your babies? Nate: Do not make fun of her. Eddie: They are grown men, Inez. Inez: You guys don't even have to bring your stuff. We'll just--we'll send someone to come get it. Eddie: Hey, listen, I am a guest in this place. I am welcome, you are not. Ford: He's right. Eddie: Hmm. Ford: Get out. James: You guys, come on. You guys really should go. Let's just go. Come on. Just go. Eddie: What? Call next time. Nate: Are you okay? Inez: Are you? Ford: You guys really need to stay away. Inez: No, just leave with me right now. James: We can't. Ford: One word from Eddie to the cops in Ohio and James gets locked up. We have to stay here. So does he. Inez: I'll talk to Bo... Ford: Don't. Inez: And he will sort this all out. Ford: Don't. James: We know how to handle him, okay? Ford: You stay away. Inez: But I can't. He came after you, he came after me, and this time, he's going to realize that he bit off more than he can chew. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: How did it go? Natalie: I don't know. I mean, I think I explained it all away. We were joking by the time he left. Brody: So you two are okay? Natalie: Just okay. Brody: I'm sorry. Natalie: Well, nothing is going to change this--not until I know for sure that this is John's baby. [SCENE_BREAK] John: It's okay. It's okay. Cole: Well, um...I don't know how to do this. Starr: We will make it. Cole: Yeah, I know I'll make it, as long as I know that you are happy. That's all I ask is, pro--Starr, promise me that you'll be okay. Starr: I can't. Cole: Starr, don't let me ruin your life. Just keep shining, okay? John: Here's your daddy. Cole: All right, I'm ready. Starr: I love you, too.

Kelly accidentally goes into the men's steam room and the door sticks, leaving her trapped inside alone with Rex. Rex confides to Kelly that he mentioned to Adrianna that he and Gigi aren't having sex and that Adrianna told Gigi about it. Rex and Kelly decide to go to Todd & Tea's party together since neither of them has dates. In Paris, Adrianna chides Gigi about her dry spell. Gigi punches Adrianna. Adrianna tells Layla and Cris that she and Layla have to go to Milan tonight. Cris invites Gigi to go to dinner with him since he has reservations and Layla won't be able to go.

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Whitney: Ooh, I feel the weather changing singers: Baby it ain't been this bad whitney: Ooh it ain't been this bad this bad in years chad: That was off the hook, whitney! Whitney: Really, chad? Chad: Baby, we're going to have your demo gegether in no time. I tell you what, beyonce and ashanti better watch out because miss whitney russell is on her way. Whitney: Yeah, yeah, I can't wait. Chad: Baby, be straight with me -- are you serious about leaving tennis for singing? Because your father thinks everything's back to the way it was before we left L.A. If you bail on his dreams for you again -- whitney: Yeah, I know. I know, he's going to go crazy. But you know what, if I tell my father what's going on with my mother and julian -- chad: All hell's going to break loose. Whitney: Yeah, so whatever happens, I have to feel guilty. I lose either way. Chad: What about your mom? I mean, she's been dead set against you singing from the get-go. Whitney: You know what, I don't rely much care what my mother has to say because she's nothing but a liar and a tramp. Liz: Oh, eve. Look at you. You look positively horrible. Are you back on drugs? Or is it that being julian's whore again is cutting into your beauty sleep? Eve: I'm not having an affair with julian, and you know it. Liz: Oh, yes, that's right, it's all in the past, right -- the booze, the drugs, the wanton sex. But whitney doesn't know that, does she? She thinks you and julian are lovers. And why shouldn't she? Every time she turns around, poor thing, there you are in julian's arms. Eve: God, could you just please go away and leave me alone? Liz: Oh, don't worry about me, sister dear, I will leave you alone. But will whitney? She's been on the brink of telling T.C. About you and julian for a while now. How long do you think she'll keep your secret, eve? How long before she unburdens herself to her father and blows your lie of a life straight to hell? Gwen: So how'd it go? Rebecca: Oh, no, no, never mind that. Did you lay some more groundwork for the two of you to adopt theresa's son? Gwen: Well, I spoke to ethan about how long it can take to adopt and that once a couple does find a child that they might not bond with them emotionally. Rebecca: Oh, two very good points. Gwen: Indeed. And then I had little ethan brought down to play with ethan. Rebecca: Oh, a man and a child who obviously adore one another. Oh, good work, gwennie. Gwen: Mm-hmm. So what about you? Everything going according to plan? Rebecca: Oh, see, I got pilar and miguel fired from the cannery, and then I talked to julian, who spoke to the mayor, who got luis suspended from the police force without pay. Gwen: Mom, I just really hate that the rest of theresa's family has to suffer. They didn't do anything. Rebecca: Por favor, mija. Now, you have to keep your eye on the prize. I mean, do you want to save your marriage? Do you want to give ethan a family? Do you want to adopt theresa's son as your own? Then you have to stick with the plan. Theresa: It's rebecca. She's the one behind you both being fired. I mean, why else would the foreman come here to tell you in person? Luis: Theresa's right. Alistair or rebecca must be behind this. I mean, why else would he just come here and fire the both of you out of the blue? I'll bet they're behind me being suspended as well. Pilar: Well, alistair said as much to you at the hospital. Luis: Oh, I just played right into his hands by firing my gun at the psych ward. Miguel: We were worried about being tight on money when you told us that chief bennett suspended you. What are we going to do now? Pilar: We have faith, that's what, mijo. Miguel: Faith doesn't the bills, mama. We've got to have jobs to make money. And if theresa's right and the cranes are putting the screws to us, I mean, they can make sure we never work in harmony again, or anywhere else, for that matter. We won't have enough money to get by. We could lose everything. Singer: I would hold the hand of the one who could lead me places and kiss the lips of the one who could sing so sweet and i would fly on the wings of the bird I knew could take me highest breathe in, breathe out you keep me alive you are the fire burning inside of me you are my passion for life chad: Whitney, you have to get real, all right? Be honest with me and yourself about wanting to sing. Do it for you, not because you want to punish your mom for whatever she has going on with julian crane. Whitney: Ok, look, I admit, yeah, I am angry with my mother, but this has nothing to do with me trying to get back at her. I've dreamed of becoming a singer my whole life. You know, I used to stand in front of the mirror with a hairbrush, lip-synching to whitney houston, diana ross, for goodness sake. You know, if my father hadn't gotten me involved in tennis and if my mother wasn't so anti-music, I would've tried to become a singer a long time ago. Chad: All right. Whitney: Ok. Chad: Then let's make it happen. Whitney: All right. Chad: Ok. Whitney: The sooner we get my demo done, the better. So come on, what other songs you got for me to sing? Eve: Is whitney in there? She telling T.C. About julian and me? Liz: No, she hasn't returned. Eve: Thank god. She may hate me, but at least her life is back on track. T.C.'S coaching her in tennis again, he's going to get her ranking upanand she's going to turn pro soon. She's going to have a wonderful, successful life, unlike her bitter aunt liz, who's still mired in the muck of revenge. Liz: I wouldn't be so confident if I were you, eve. After all, she's your daughter. You know what they say about history repeating itself. Eve: Oh, cut the crap, liz. I'm going in to spend time with my husband. Liz: You better enjoy it while you can, eve, because you've just given me an idea to destroy your family even sooner than I thought possible. Pilar: If we pull together and are careful with our money, we can manage. Miguel: Well, I know how I can help cut back. I'll drop out of college. Pilar: No, that is absolutely out of the question. Theresa: Miguel, mama's right, we're not going to let you sacrifice your future or your child'S. Miguel: Yeah, but you guys are going to have to work so much harder just to pay my tuition. Luis: We don't care. You're going to be the first lopez fitzgerald to graduate from college, and that's all there is to it. Miguel: I just hate that I got you all in a bigger jam because of my mistake, getting kay pregnant. Luis: Miguel, you have a beautiful daughter. You think about what that's like to hold her in your arms. Miguel: It's awesome. Pilar: Go see maria, mijo, hmm? It'll make you feel better. Miguel: I would, but I should stay and help you guys figure ou what we're going to do. Luis: Hey, let us take care of it, ok? Go see your baby. Miguel: Ok. I guess I should tell kay what happened. See you later, ok? Luis: Ok. Miguel: Thanks for understanding. Luis: Miguel stays in college no matter what. I don't care if we have to live on bread and water. Pilar: And speaking of food, I should get dinner started. Maybe it'll help me clear my head and I can think of what to do. Luis: That's a good idea. You know, I've got a friend who's got a security company. Maybe he's got a job for me. That's if alistair hasn't blacklisted me. Theresa: Well, I'm going to use the video hookup that fox gave me to check on my baby. Theresa: Oh. He's taking a nap. Theresa: What the -- rebecca: Nap's over, brat boy. Wake up. Theresa: Oh, god. Oh, no, rebecca's starting in on little ethan again. Rebecca: Wake up, you little bastard. You've got work to do. Theresa: Damn you! Rebecca, leave my son alone! Rebecca: Oh. Get up out of there, you lazy, good-for-nothing little rugrat! I'm going to teach you to keep me waiting. Now don't you start crying. I told you I need some firewood! I don't care if the logs are too heavy and they have splinters. You get up, get off your butt, and get me some firewood! Or you know what -- I'm going to use you for firewood. Ugh! Now, see what happens to slowpokes? Now, move it! Come on! Rebecca: You want a spanking? Wally: You know I do, becks. Got my special paddles down in the car. Rebecca: Oh, wally. First you've got to give me a hug. Oh, honey. It is so good to see you. How long has it been? Wally: Since the last time the circus blew through town. Rebecca: Hmm. If that trapeze could talk. Wally: Mm-hmm, we sure had fun that night, didn't we, red? Rebecca: Hmm, yes, we certainly did, and we will again. Oh, just don't forget to bring the donkey and big wally. Wally: I never leave home without him. Rebecca: Wally, you are proof that good things come in small packages. Wally: Call me. Rebecca: Oh, I will. And thank you so much. You were so great as little ethan. Well, now I have to go act like I've never seen that camera before. Wally: Talk about the greatest show on earth. Hmm. Theresa: Where'd they go? What is rebecca doing to him? Rebecca: Little ethan keeps this room such a mess! Well, maybe if I bt t him with his toys, then I'll put -- what's this? Oh. Oh. Is this a camera? Oh. Who would put a camera in here? Alistair? No. Theresa. [Rebecca chuckles] Rebecca: Oh, theresa, I hope you saw what just happened, because it is going to get worse for little ethan. Much worse. Theresa: No. Rebecca: And you're not going to be able to do anything to stop it. Theresa: No. No! Please, no! kay: I didn't know you were coming by. Miguel: I wanted to spend some time with maria. Kay: Oh, I just put her down for a nap. I'm sorry. Hey, are you all right? Miguel: No, I'm not. Kay: Why, what happened? Tabitha: I stst my job at the cannery. Mama and I were both fired. Kay: What? Miguel: Theresa and luis think that rebecca or alistair had something to do with it. Kay: Oh, miguel, I am so sorry. I know, I know how hard you worked to provide for maria and me. Miguel: Yeah, only now I've let you both down. Kay: Oh, no. No, you haven'T. Ok, miguel, you are a wonderful man. You're a wonderful father. Ok, don't feel bad. And don't worry. As long as we stick together, you and maria and I, we'll be ok, ok? Tabitha: Slowly but surely wins the race, kay, and you're closing in on the big prize -- miguel. Pilar: Well, I started dinner. We're having the last free fish from the cann-- theresa, que pasa? Theresa: Mama, I was using the internet hookup that fox gave me for christmas and, well, I just saw rebecca yelling and screaming at little ethan to get her firewood! Pilar: What? Theresa: Yeah. Yeah. And -- and then she started hitting him because he wasn't moving fast enough. Pilar: That vicious woman. I should've buried her alive when I had the chance. Theresa: Mama, what do I do? What do I do? Because she's torturing him right now. Pilar: Call -- call the child protective services right now. Have them go to the mansion and check on little ethan. Go ahead. Theresa: Hello. Yes, this is theresa lopez fitzgerald. My son, ethan, is currently in the custody of julian, his father, at the crane mansion. I was using an internet hookup to check on my son, and julian's wife, rebecca, she was hitting my son. Could you please send someone over there to check on him? Thank you. Ok. All right. They said they're going to send someone right over. Pilar: Ok. Look, luis is coming. Do me a favor, don't mention what rebecca did to your brother or he'll just want to go to the mansion and create a big fuss and he'll just wind up tttting arrested. Luis: Oh. Pilar: Did you, uh -- well, was your friend able to help you find work? Luis: No. He said to check back in, like, a month and maybe he'd have something then. Pilar: All right, well, don't be discouraged, mijo. You'll find something. We all will. Meanwhile, theresita still has her job at the book cafe. Luis: Even so, I just feel like our situation is the same with me and sheridan. It's like we're helpless. It's like someone else is pulling the strings. It's like everything's out of our control. Gwen: I know that look. What horrible thing have you done to theresa now? Rebecca: Let's just say that I have driven another nail into her coffin. But right now, I want to talk to ethan. You see, he doesn't know it yet, but he's the one that's going to bury her. Um, gwen, could you take little ethan to the nursery? I want to have a word with your handsome husband. Gwen: Sure. Hey, buddy, what do you say we go to the kitchen and have a snack? Little ethan: Ok, aunt gwen. Gwen: Great! Let's go! Whoa! Ethan: See you, buddy. Ok, what is it you want to talk to me about? Rebecca: Well, actually, it's about crane industries. And since you are a crane lawyer, I want you to do something for me. Ethan: Well, shouldn't you run that by julian first? Rebecca: Oh, already did. He signed off on it. Ethan: Ok. What is it you want me to do? Rebecca: Well, you see, there's this house on a property that crane industries owns, and I want to knock it down so I can put a park there. Ethan: I didn't know you were so philanthropic. Rebecca: Well, I want to do something nice for the community, well, and I can't do it until I get the property back. Ethan: Well, what's the problem? Rebecca: Squatters. There's squatters living in that house, and I want you to evict them. Ethan: Well, I'd hate to kick anybody out of their own house. Rebecca: Well, actually, it isn't their house. You see, it's owned by crane industries, therefore, it belongs to the cranes, and since I am mrs. Julian crane, it belongs to me. So I want you to evict them. I mean, these people who are living there are the lowest of the lows. I mean, they don't even work, and two of them have been in trouble with the law. Ethan: All right, well, that does make a difference. Ok. And I guess a park would be good for the community, so just tell me where the property is and I'll evict them. Rebecca: Oh, excuse me. Ethan: Sure. Ahem. Rebecca, this is pilar's house. Rebecca: Mm-hmm. Well, it seems the senora is a squatter, and I want her and her entire immigrant family thrown out of that house immediately. singer: You are my passion for life singers: Baby it ain't been this bad whitney: Baby, it ain't been this bad in years singer baby it ain't been this bad whitney: Ooh, I feel the weather changing singers: Baby it ain't been this bad whitney: Ooh it ain't been this bad this bad in years liz: Oh, whitney. That was amazing. Whitney: Oh, thank you very much. What brings you by? Liz: Oh, well, I am hoping that I can get you and chad to do something for me at the blue note. Chad: So you rebuilt it? Liz: Yeah, while you were in los angeles. Chad: Well, that's great. So what do you want us to do? Liz: Why don't you come with me to the club? I'll tell you all about it. Whitney: Ok. Why don't we go get our coats? Chad: Yeah. Liz: Great. Liz's voice: Eve will die when she finds out what I've got planned for you, whitney. T.C.: I saw you outside talking to liz. Is everything ok? Eve: Oh, we were just talking about whitney. Liz says that she left soon after I did. T.C.: Yeah, honey. I'm really worried about whitney, you know, everything that's been going on. You know, so I wt online and tried to do some research to find out why she's acting this way if she's not on drugs, and you both said that she isn'T. Eve: Well, what did you find out? T.C.: Well, basically, I found out that a young woman who has -- who has had some type of, you know, emotional upheaval, it's usually triggered by someone that she was involved with or very close with that let them down, I mean, just like whitney. I put together all the evidence, and it's pretty obvious to me who disappointed our daughter. Eve: Who? T.C.: I think you know, eve. I think you know who had all of whitney's love and trust and shattered it. Ethan: Rebecca, you can't evict pilar and her family from their he! Rebecca: Well, technically, it's not their home. You see, casa cucaracha is part of the crane empire. If you remember, theresa replaced the house after it burned down in a fire, and since she signed the checks as mrs. Julian crane, even though she really wasn't, well, she defrauded the crane empire. Ethan: She didn't know that she wasn't really julian's wife. No one knew the marriage was a hoax. Rebecca: That is irrelevant. She still defrauded the crane empire. And crane industries has a lien on that house and all of its contents. So unless the lopez fitzgeralds can pay off that lien in full immediately, you have to evict them. Ethan: Rebecca, come on. You know that pilar's family doesn't have the kind of money to pay a lien off like this. Rebecca: Then you have to evict them. Ethan: No! No, I won't do it. And you know what, I'm going to make sure that no one at crane legal does it, either. Rebecca: Ok, fine. Ethan, I didn't want to have to do this, but you are forcing me. You see, if you do not evict the lopez fitzgeralds from that house, well, then -- well, you're being negligent as a crane employee, and then I'm going to have to fire your ass. And then I'm going to have to tell gwen why, which is because you have once again chosen theresa over her. Ethan: That's not fair. Rebecca: What's not fair is that your child with gwen is dead. Why? Because theresa threw herself at you in los angeles. Gwen found out, they fought, gwen lost the baby, and now she can never have another one. She is barren. So do you not dare to talk to me about what is fair. Ethan: What happened wasn't entirely theresa's fault. I'm to blame for that, too. Rebecca: Good. All the more reason for you to atone for your indiscretion. So, ethan, what are you going to do? Are you going to evict the lopez fitzgeralds, or do I have to tell gwen that you are once again choosing theresa over her? It's your choice. I mean, either you prove your love for my daughter or you prove that you are, once again, still in love with that bitch theresa by defying me. Gwen: What is going on here? Americans became daily casualties on these iraqi streets. One canadian stayed behind. These gentlemen are iraqi police. They have stopped us in traffic. Will he have his regrets? Fallujah. Haven of hatred. Tonight's global national.#8 kay: Here, have some tea. Miguel: Thanks. Miguel: I don't know what I'going to do, kay. The cranes control most of harmony. What if they want to keep me from getting another job? Kay: Ok, there's no reason to think that the cranes will blacklist you. And you know what, if they do, then I can get a job to help you pay for college and with maria's expenses. Miguel: No, kay, I can't let you do that. You have enough on you with taking care of maria. Kay: Ok, well, how about this -- until you get another job, you can just come here and you can take care of maria while I work. You know, that way we both have money coming in. Miguel: Y, you're amazing. Kay: Well, it's not rocket science. I mean, if you can't work, then I can. Miguel: No, it's not that. It's you. You know, I've never known you to be someone that I could lean on when I needed help. I come here, I dump this giant mess on you, and instead of freaking out, you're being positive and supportive. Exactly what I needed. Kay: Well, I've always been here for you. You just never noticed it before. Miguel: I'm sorry. But I notice it now, and I'll never forget it. Tabitha: I'd be smiling, too, if I were you, kay. You're one step closer to being mrs. Miguel lopez fitzgerald. Gwen: What's going on here? Rebecca: Well, I asked ethan to do something for me, and, ethan, are you going to do it or do we need to discuss this a little further? Oh, maybe you'd like to know how gwen feels about the matter. Ethan: No. No, there's noeeeed to bother gwen with crane business. I'll take care of it. Rebecca: Good. The sooner, the better. Rebecca: Oh, ethan? Don't get any ideas about trying to help the lopez fitzgeralds, unless it's to get them some visas to go back to the old country. Ethan: Well, maybe my being the one to tell them that they're evicted, maybe that'll soften the blow a little bit. Rebecca: Well, good. That's great. Just throw them out of the house. Gwen: What's going on? Ethan did not look happy at all right now. Rebecca: Well, it really doesn't matter whether he's happy or not because in the long run, he is going to thank me for giving him such a wonderful little family with you and little ethan. Gwen: Where are you going? What's going on? Rebecca: Oh, well, I want to go over to pilar's so I can eavesdrop. I want to be there when ethan delivers the news. Gwen: What news, mother? Rebecca: Ethan is going to evict the lopez fitzgeralds from the home that crane money paid for. Gwen: What? Rebecca: Well, it's all part of the plan. I cannot wait to see the look on theresa's face when she realizes that she is going to be kicked out of her own home. T.C.: All of this research confirms it. Chad is the one that let whitney down. T.C.: Our daughter went to L.A., Got engaged to this punk who promised to give her a magical life. He promised that he would produce songs that she would sing, but none of that happened. Then whitney finds out that this boy is married. Married to some woman who is so crazy enough that she wants to get him back, that she wants to kill whitney to do so. Whitney is only lashing out at you, sweetheart, because she feels that she has lost everything that you have. You have a career, you have a husband, and you have a great family. Now, whitney feels that she's a failure because -- because, honey, you're so pf fect. Eve: T.C., Honey, I wish you would stop saying that I'm perfect, because god knows I am far, far from perfect. T.C.: Sweetheart, you have done everything to set a perfect life for them, to show them what a woman should live like. No, whitney is angry with chad. She's disappointed in him now that she feels that she can get this relationship back on track. Now, whitney feels bad because you supported her going to L.A. With chad. Eve: You know, T.C., That was a very difficult time for us, for our whole family, and if anything good came out of it, it's that whitney realized what an unsavory business the music business is and realized that it's not for her. T.C.: Well, whitney is back on track with her tennis, and all of this music stuff is behind her. It's just a phase and it'll come to an end. Eve: Except now that whitney is back with chad, what if she -- what if she decides that she wants to sing again? What if she does want to go back into the music business, with its temptation for -- for drugs and alcohol and casual sex? T.C.: Well, chad is trying to win her back somehow, and maybe he'll use stardom to try to do it. Eve: Well, whatever the reason, we can't let this happen, T.C. We can't let her get back into the music business. It would destroy our daughter, and we cannot let that happen. Whitney: Wow, liz, this place -- it looks great. I mean, it looks exactly like it did before the fire. Liz: Well, thank you. Since julian admitted to accidentally setting the fire, he spared no expense in helping me rebuild. Whitney: Can we not talk about julian, please? I mean, it's just that, you know, he and rebecca are making theresa's life miserable by taking custody of little ethan and -- liz: Yeah, of course. Whitney: Yeah. Chad: So, liz, what do you need help with? Liz: Well, I need to fill a full-time position, and I thought whitney would be perfect. Whitney: Oh. Well, yeah, I mean, I guess I would make a good waitress. Liz: No, no, no, whitney. I don't want to hire you as a waitress. I want to hire you as a singer. Whitney: What? Oh, my god. Liz, I mean, you can't be serious, right? Liz: Oh, yes, I am. The singer I booked canceled, so I need to find a replacement. And since it's such short notice, I need to find someone locally, and, of course, I thought of you. So what do you say, whitney? Will you sing for your supper at my club? Theresa: Hello? Hello? Pilar: Que paso? Theresa: They hung up, mama. They don't believe me. They said they sent someone over to check on little ethan and he was fine. Pilar: Well, I'm sure they wouldn't lie, mija. Theresa: No, mama, rebecca's probably bribing them. Pilar: Look, as soon as we work out a budget with luis, I will call the mansion and see if phyllis knows anything, ok? Luis: All right. Been adding up the bills. Well, the good news is if we add my last check with what you and miguel are still owed from the cannery, we can pay next month's mortgage. Everything else besides that's just going to have to wait till we find work -- hopefully soon. Pilar: Well, we still have a roof over our heads, huh? Theresa: Yes. [Knock on door] Pilar: Ethan. What brings you by? Ethan: Can I come in? Pilar: Of course. Ethan: Thank you. Luis: Hey, ethan. Why do you look so down? Hey, listen, if you came by to tell me that the judge isn't going to hear my review of procedure case against dr. Ackland, don't you worry about it. Sheridan's already out of the psych ward. Ethan: No, um -- that's not why I'merere. Rebecca: Can't wait to see how theresa reacts when she finds out that she's being evicted. Luis: So why are you here? What's going on? Whitney: You want me to sing here at your club? Liz: Yes, whitney, I do. Chad: I say go for it, baby. You have an amazing voice. Whitney: Look, chad, I don't know. Anyway, what am I going to sing? Chad: Come on, you know all kinds of songs. Between a few standards and stuff I wrote, we've got plenty of material. Hey, you can do it, whitney. I know you can. Liz: It pays, too. Whitney: You know, I really am -- I'm tempted, but, you know, recording a demo with chad is one thing, but if I sing in public, it's just -- liz: Yes. I understand, whitney. I mean, your mother will probably be furious, just like she was last time, and given the tension between the two of you right now, I'm sure you don't want to do anything to upset her. Whitney: You know what, I don't give a damn what my mother says. I'll do it. I'm going to take the job, liz. I'm going to sing here at the blue note. Chad: This is great. You know, a gig at the blue note is going to change your whole life. Liz: Chad, you have no idea how right you are. Liz's voice: I can't wait till eve finds out that her daughter is following in her same sordid footsteps. [Maria cries] Kay: Oh, maria must be hungry from her nap. I'm going to go feed her. Miguel: No, kay. Let me take care of maria. Kay: Really? Miguel: Well, if you're going to be getting a job, I need to start taking care of maria more. Tabitha: Kay, kay, I've been tuned in to you and miguel, and I must congratulate you. I think it's entirely possible that you will be the bod's bride. Kay: Yeah, and without help from the dark side. Tabitha: Oh, it was huge that miguel came here today. The lad had horrible news, and who did he want to talk to, who did he want to share his pain with? You, kay! He wanted to take comfort from you and not charity. Kay: I know, I know, I know. Oh, and it's so amazing. Oh, I love him. I love him so much. And -- and I think he's starting to love me. Luis: So, ethan, what's going on? Why are you here? Theresa: Is it about little ethan? Because I know what's going on over there. Ethan: No. No, it's not about little ethan. Rebecca: Actually, theresa, it is about your son. I am setting the stage to take him away from you permanently. Ethan: Um -- I -- I came to give you this. Luis: What's this? Ethan: It's an eviction notice. Luis: What? Theresa: No. Pilar: You can't be serious. Ethan: I -- I am so sorry, but if the lopez fitzgerald family doesn't come up with the money to pay off the lien that crane industries has on this house, you'll be evicted. Rebecca: Payback is a bitch, theresa. Oh. Su casa es mi casa.

Theresa is watching little Ethan on the video camera and sees Rebecca abusing her son again. It is not little Ethan, but a circus midget that Rebecca hired to play the part. Theresa calls Child Protective Services, but there is nothing wrong with little Ethan. When she calls back to check on him, they hang up on her. Whitney agrees to perform at the Blue Note as a singer. Liz has it all set up to further her plans to destroy Eve and break up her marriage.

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T.C.: Eve? I hope she's not still at work. T.C.: I am so proud of my little girl, I could burst. [T.C. Laughs] T.C.: Yes, I'd like to speak to Dr. Eve Russell, please. Yeah, tell her it's her husband. Eve: T.C.? T.C.: Sweetheart, you're still there? You won't believe what I brought home with me today. Eve: Tell me. T.C.: Whitney's latest tennis trophy. It's the biggest one yet. Honey, are you on your way? Eve: Not for a while yet, I'm afraid. T.C.: Damn, sweetheart, not again. Eve: Honey, it's Sheridan. There was a fire, and she was trapped under a beam for far too long and almost died of smoke inhalation. She's not out of the woods yet, so I'm going to stay here and keep an eye on her. T.C.: Honey, you said that you would be home on time. Eve: Oh. I'm sorry, honey. But I would have had to be here for Antonio, anyway. T.C.: Aren't there any other competent doctors at that hospital, Eve? Why is everything always left up to you? Eve: Well, you know how short-staffed we are. Besides, Antonio and Sheridan are our friends. T.C.: Yeah, honey, I miss you. I guess I'll work on Whitney's tennis schedule and then just turn in early. Liz: Oh, T.C., I don't think you'll be turning in as early as you think -- unless it's with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: Why can't I just go in and sit with her? Nurse: You have to wait until Dr. Russell gives her ok. Beth: Luis, you've got to try and calm down. Luis: How am I supposed to calm down when someone just tried to kill us? Hank: Luis, we'll find out who did this sooner or later. Luis: She can't die, Hank. She can't. Beth: Die, Sheridan, die. [SCENE_BREAK] Nurse: Good, you're awake. Antonio: Yeah. Yeah. Can you do me a favor? Can you hand me the phone so I can call home? Make sure that my wife got home safe. My brother was going to take her home. Nurse: I'm afraid that won't be possible. Antonio: Why? Am I not allowed to give her a goodnight kiss over the telephone? Nurse: Well, it's -- it's just that it's late and -- and it's -- Antonio: That's ok. It's ok. She won't mind if I wake her up. Just let me see the phone real quick. Nurse: Uh -- Antonio: Is there a problem or -- Nurse: Well, I wanted Dr. Russell to be the one to tell you this, but -- Antonio: To tell me what? Nurse: Well, there was a fire at her home tonight. Antonio: Is Sheridan -- is she ok? Is she all right? Nurse: Your brother Luis was there, and he got them both out, but not before she suffered some injuries. Antonio: Where is she? Nurse: She's here in the hospital, but -- Antonio: What room is she in? Nurse: You shouldn't be out of bed. Antonio: I want to go see her. In fact, I'm going to go see her right now. Nurse: But you don't understand. She's unconscious. [SCENE_BREAK] Chad: I'm going to hold you to your words because I'm not letting you go again. Whitney: I don't want you to. I want to be with you forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Fox: You sure you wouldn't rather be playing nursie with my half brother? Theresa: I told you, Fox, I am through making a fool of myself with Ethan. He's married to Gwen, and they're expecting a baby together. She can make sure that he's all right. Fox: Ok. Theresa: I am going to devote the rest of my life to helping people who need me. Fox: Hmm. Meaning all the charities you've been donating the Crane millions to? Theresa: Exactly. Since I can't have the life that I wanted to with Ethan, I'm going to focus on my son and giving him a last name that he can be proud of. Fox: Hey, listen, I mean, I've got no problem with you sticking it to my old man, really. I think it's great. But I think you're underestimating him and his trampy girlfriend. Theresa: Rebecca? Fox: Mm-hmm. Theresa: What can she do to me? Fox: Well, I'm not privy to the inner workings of their twisted little minds, but I wouldn't count the two of them out. I mean, she wants my father, and my father wants the crane fortune intact. You're standing in the way of their hearts' desires. Theresa: Well, it's sweet of you to be concerned, Fox, but I'm not worried. I'm Mrs. Julian crane. Nothing can change that, no matter how hard anyone tries. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Put the gun away. We come in peace. Tom: Yeah, right. Fits your profile to a tee, Crane. Julian: What do you mean? Tom: You don't recognize me, Julian? Julian: I should say not. We've certainly never met. Tom: The Crane arrogance never ceases to amaze me. Perhaps my name will ring a bell -- Tom Joyner. Julian: Tom -- oh, my God, not you. Tom: Yeah, right. It's me. Rebecca: Wait a minute. I didn't know you two knew one another. Tom: Well, will you tell her, or shall I? Julian: He's the biggest whistleblower in Crane industries' entire corporate history. He cost my family millions! Rebecca: Well, I don't understand. Tom: He says I cost him and his father millions. He cost innocent employees their pension and retirement fund and, in some cases, their lives. Time to settle the score. [SCENE_BREAK] Whitney: Now, are you sure you didn't get burned anywhere? Are you sure you're all right? Chad: I'm fine, Whitney. Better than fine now that we're back together. Whitney: I can't believe that I almost let you walk away from me. I could have lost you in that fire. How could I have been so stupid? Chad: Hey, hey, hey, don't go knocking my best girl, now. The last thing she is is stupid. We're together now. That's all that matters. [SCENE_BREAK] Gwen: Thank you. Bye. Ethan: What'd they say? Is Sheridan all right? Gwen: Well, she's in the emergency room, and Eve is working on her right now. Theresa: Oh, thank God. Gwen: But there's a complication, though. She passed out as soon as they got there, and she hasn't come to. Ethan: Why not? Gwen: They don't know. Ethan: Damn it. Why -- why would somebody do this to Sheridan? She does not deserve this. She has been through too much already. Gwen: It is so unfair. [SCENE_BREAK] Theresa: Wait a minute. You know, what if the person who set the fire wasn't after Luis and Sheridan? Fox: What are you talking about? Theresa: Well, this is the Crane estate, after all. I mean, what if the arsonist just -- they didn't know who lived here and they just wanted vengeance on any Crane? Fox: Yeah. My family's hurt enough people. Theresa: There's an understatement. That's why I am trying to change the Crane image, so that my son will be able to hold his head high as he grows up. You know, right now, the Cranes are despised by just about everybody in Harmony. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Uh -- you're talking ancient history here. There's really no reason to get all bent out of shape. We're both reasonable men. I'm sure we can come to some sort of agreement. Tom: You stole from your own workers. You robbed them of more than just their pension and retirement fund. You robbed them of their hope, their spirit. And in some cases, they took their own lives. You're nothing but a callous murderer, Julian. You and your father have the blood of your employees on your hands. Rebecca: Is that true, Julian? Julian: Why rehash old business dealings when we're both here to help each other out? I have the million dollars you asked for. Tom: Eh -- I thought that would be enough. But seeing your face again, now I'm not so sure. Julian: Wait. Don't tell me that your arrangement with Rebecca was merely a ruse to get me here. Rebecca: Well, you said you had incriminating information on Theresa so we could get her out of the mansion. That wasn't a lie, was it? Tom: No, it wasn't. I have the information you need right here. Only now I see something that I want more than a million dollars -- like him dead. Julian: My god, he's serious! Rebecca: Oh, well -- well, maybe -- maybe I can help you change your mind. [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: I don't care what Dr. Russell said. Sheridan needs me. Luis: Thank Fod. You woke up. Sheridan, you're all right. You're going to be all right. [Sheridan coughs] I love you. I love you so much. Antonio: What's going on? [Sheridan coughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Eve: I promise that I'll make it up to you. T.C.: You know what? You say that all the time. Eve: But I mean it. I mean, I'd be home right now if it wasn't for Sheridan and Antonio. T.C.: You know, I won't say I'm not disappointed, but I understand. You know, I knew I was in for a lot of lonely nights when I married you, Eve. Eve: Oh, I'm sorry. And I promise that I will try and get home as soon as I can. T.C.: Yeah, I'll be here. Eve: T.C.? wait. Have you seen Liz? T.C.: She's probably in the garage apartment asleep by now. Eve: Right. Ok, well, I'll see you later. I love you. T.C.: Yeah. I love you, too, sweetheart. Liz: Showtime. [Liz cries] T.C.: Who's that? Whit? Sugar bear? T.C.: Liz -- Liz, what's wrong? Liz: Oh, nothing. I didn't think anyone was around. T.C.: Is there anything I can do? Liz: No. Oh, T.C., what am I going to do? T.C.: Liz -- Liz, what's wrong? Liz: I can't. I don't want to think about it anymore. T.C.: What, are you still upset about what you revealed at the Bennetts? Liz: T.C., I never told anyone about my father, about him molesting me, until now. T.C.: I can't imagine what you had to go through all by yourself. Liz: At least I'm not alone anymore, T.C. I can't tell you what your friendship means to me. T.C.: Liz, you've got it, ok? I mean, anything you need, I'm here for you, as long as you need me to be. [SCENE_BREAK] Eve: Well, even if I don't trust Liz, I have to trust T.C. Oh, you still think that you can threaten me with my past? It's history, Liz. T.C. Is not going to leave me because of that. Liz: I don't need to use your past, Eve. You're going to lose T.C. because your career is more important to you than he is. The man is starved for love and attention, and I am going to see that he gets it. Nurse: Dr. Russell, your patient's regaining consciousness. Eve: Oh. Thanks. [Sheridan coughs] Luis: She woke up. Sheridan woke up, and I was just so happy. Antonio: Not as happy as I am. Antonio: So, when were you guys going to tell me about the fire? Thank goodness the nurse told me. Hank: We just wanted to make sure that Sheridan was out of the woods. You've been through so much already. Antonio: I don't care about that. [Sheridan coughs] Antonio: Does anyone know how the fire started? Luis: That's the thing -- looks like arson. Antonio: Damn it. If I find out who tried to killed my bride -- [Sheridan coughs] Eve: I think I should examine Sheridan. Antonio: Go ahead and examine her, doctor, but I'm not going anywhere. I'm never going to leave my beautiful wife's side ever again. [Sheridan coughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Gwen: I still don't understand how something like this could happen to the people we love. Theresa: I'm going to go back to the mansion house. If someone has a vendetta against the Cranes, they could go after Little Ethan. Ethan: All right, look, you should call security for some added protection, ok? Theresa: Ok. Gwen: Good idea, sweetheart. Let's go. Ethan: You guys coming? Chad: No, no, I'm taking Whitney home. It's been a long night. Ethan: Whitney, can I talk to Chad for a second? Whitney: Sure. Ethan: Thanks. Looks like one good thing happened out of tonight's disaster, huh? Chad: Yeah, I hope so. Nothing would make me happier. Ethan: Good luck. Theresa: I'm so glad to see the two of you back together. Whitney: I almost lost him, Theresa. I don't even know what I would've done without him. Theresa: The same thing that I'm going to do without the man that I love -- survive. Whitney: Wow. Sounds like you've really given up on Ethan. Chad: Hey, you ready? [Theresa and Whitney giggle] Whitney: Yeah, I'm ready. But I don't think I want to go home just yet. Can we go somewhere and be alone for a little while Chad: Got just the place. [SCENE_BREAK] Tom: So, what do you have in mind? Rebecca: Oh, I don't know. Oh, my goodness. What hard, strong arms you have. I mean, how ever do you find the time to work out, what with your busy whistle blowing schedule and all? Tom: I do what I can. Rebecca: Hmm. Well, it's a good thing your arms are so strong because you're going to need all that strength to lift that big, fat, heavy briefcase we have with all that money we brought for you. Tom: Is that what you meant? I thought you wanted me to use my muscles for something else. Rebecca: Oh, I don't know. That could be arranged. Julian: Keep your drawers on, Rebecca. Rebecca: What? I'm just trying to help -- Julian: We're here to conduct business with Mr. Joyner, nothing more. Tom: Not so fast, Crane. I haven't decided what I want to do with you yet. Rebecca: Wait a minute. I don't see the problem here. I mean -- look, if you really want to help all those people that you say that Julian and his father stole money from, then why don't you take the million dollars and give it to them? I mean, if you walk away from this arrangement, then you won't be able to help. Tom: There's another option. Maybe I could shoot him, ridding the world of a major piece of slime, and take the money anyway -- killing two birds, so to speak. Julian: You're not helping, Rebecca. Rebecca: Well, yeah, but then -- then you'd be a murderer and not a good guy. And, besides, I mean, then you might have to spend the rest of your life in jail, and that would be such a shame. Tom: Yeah, but it might be worth it, ridding the world of this scum. Rebecca: Well, yeah, just a moment's pleasure for a lifetime of regret, though. Oh, besides, it would just break my heart to think of you just rotting away in jail with all those sweaty men in those ill-fitting jump suits. Julian: Oh, shut up, Rebecca! Rebecca: Pookie -- Julian: Do we have a deal or not, Mr. Joyner? Tom: Give me the money first. Julian: What? Absolutely not. Do you think of me a complete fool? Give me the envelope containing the information on my wife Theresa first. Tom: Not until I count each and every bill. Julian: Well, then I am afraid, sir, we are at a stalemate. Tom: I'm afraid, sir, you have a grave misunderstanding of the situation. You do what I tell you to do, or you've just signed your death warrant. Julian: You don't frighten me in the least, Mr. Joyner. Tom: Then you are a fool. I don't generally believe in violence as a solution, but in your case I'll make an exception. Rebecca: Would you two just stop it? I mean, tom, really, Julian is not the one who got a hold of you. I am. He's just here to help me out this evening. Tom: Irrelevant, lady. This guy is responsible for sucking the life's blood out of innocent workers, people who put their faith in crane industries to do right by them, only to be handed the shaft. Rebecca: Oh, well, that's the old Julian. No, he would never treat his employees that way now. Look, if you don't believe me, call any major charity. I mean, really, just this week, Julian and his wife have given billions to the needy. Oh, in fact, you don't have to call anybody. I mean, it's been on every TV and radio news broadcast all day long. Tom: I haven't heard. I never listen to radio. Rebecca: Yeah, well, look, I'm -- I'm telling you the truth. In fact, if I were you, I would take this whole briefcase full of money now because the way the cranes are giving away their money, there may not be any left by tomorrow. Tom: All right. Here's the deal. We'll make the exchange -- briefcase for the envelope -- on the count of three. Julian: All right. Tom: Oh, yeah. Julian: One, two, three. Rebecca: Ah! Oh! Oh! Hurry up, hurry up. I want to see how to get rid of Theresa. Julian: Ooh -- my god, is this for real? [SCENE_BREAK] Chad: I'm going to get you home early. I know you have a big match tomorrow, so -- Whitney: I don't care about that. I don't care about anything except being with you. Seeing you trapped behind those flames, realizing how quickly you can lose someone that you love -- life's too short to waste one precious minute away from the person that you're supposed to be with. Chad: So I take it you don't want me to move to L.A., Take the music gig? Whitney: No. No, I don't. Chad: Don't worry. Wild horses couldn't pull me away. From now on, it's about me and you first. As much as I love you for worrying about how Simone's going to react when you told her about us, it's time we let the world know where we're at. No more hiding shadows. Because I can't wait for the day when I can scream from the rooftops, "I love Whitney Russell." Whitney: I like the sound of that. [Sheridan coughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: How is she, doc? Eve: Well, she looks fine to me, especially considering what she's endured tonight. How's your head feel? Sheridan: I feel tired but otherwise fine. Eve: You're one lucky woman, Sheridan. I want you to monitor her vitals and call me if there's any change. I'll be at home. Call me on my pager or cell phone. Antonio: Thank goodness. I could've lost you. Now I know how you must've felt when I almost died. Antonio: Luis, you saved my wife's life. I don't know how I could ever thank you enough. Luis: I didn't do anything -- Antonio: Thanks, brother. [Sheridan coughs] Theresa: Is this the guard house? It's Mrs. Crane. I'd like security on the Crane grounds stepped up until we find the person or persons responsible for the fire tonight. And one more thing -- I don't want anyone allowed on or off the property until we find out who did this. Well, look who's here -- my doting husband and his live-in mistress. Julian: I'll make that call now. Rebecca: Yes, do that, Pookie. The sooner we use our friend's information, the better. [SCENE_BREAK] Liz: Well, when do you think that Eve will be home? T.C.: Who knows? You know, the life of a doctor. Liz: Yes, I can imagine. T.C., I owe you an apology. T.C.: For what? Liz: I don't usually unravel the way I did at the Bennetts. I guess it was reliving everything that happened with my father. T.C.: Liz, you don't have to apologize, ok? I can't imagine what you went through all by yourself. Liz: You know, I still can't get over all those things I did when I was sleepwalking. Eve seemed like she was really upset. T.C.: No, don't -- don't worry about it. I mean, she doesn't blame you. Liz: I hope not. I would hate for anything to interfere with our friendship. T.C., I'm so sorry to drag you into this mess I call my personal life. T.C.: Liz, Liz, don't be silly, ok? I mean, I've become very close to you, all right? And I want to be here for you to help you if I can. [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: Bro, come on. It was nothing. Antonio: Don't be modest, Luis. You saved my wife's life. Some honeymoon, huh, babe? I promise I'll make it up to you. We'll go away somewhere romantic, somewhere where I can make love to you all day long and all night under the stars. [Sheridan coughs] Hank: Hang in there, buddy. It'll all be over soon. [Sheridan coughs] Beth: Just what I was thinking myself. Nurse: Excuse me. Dr. Russell asked if I'd give Sheridan an injection. Oh, great, I forgot her chart. I'll be back in just a second. Beth: Like taking candy from a baby. Nurse: Here we go. Nurse: Stop! Don't give her that needle! Second Nurse: Why not? First nurse: You left that syringe unattended when you went to find the chart. Second nurse: I was only gone for a minute. First nurse: You never do that, even for a second. Second nurse: But there was nobody except for Ms. Crane's friends and family. First nurse: Rules are rules, and they're made for a reason -- to be kept. Throw out that syringe and fill a new one. Second nurse: Yes, ma'am. First nurse: And, you, young man -- go back to bed. You need your rest. Antonio: My wife almost died tonight. I don't want to leave her. Nurse: I'm sorry, but rules -- Nurse and Antonio: Are rules. Antonio: I know. Antonio: I never want to be separated from the love of my life ever again. Sheridan: I know how you feel. Nurse: Don't push me, young man. [Sheridan coughs] Antonio: Ok, ok, I'm going. Just promise me one thing. Promise me that you'll bring her to my room tonight. I mean, there's no reason that we can't be roommates, right? Nurse: I'll see what we can do. Antonio: We're on our honeymoon, for goodness' sakes. Nurse: I said I'll see what I can do. Antonio: Ok. Thank you. Nurse: Mm-hmm. Nurse: Now what did I do with that chart? Beth: Oh -- this one? Nurse: Ah. Thank you. I just don't know what's wrong with me tonight. Oh, dear. I just realized that she's due for blood work down in the lab, so I need to get her down there right away. Luis: I'll get her wheelchair. Sheridan: No, no, I'm fine. I don't need a wheelchair. Luis: Hey -- rules are rules. Nurse: Ok. So why don't you-all go to the cafeteria and get some coffee while we're gone. We shouldn't be too long. Hank: I could use a cup of Joe. Beth: Just what I was thinking myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Gwen: Well, you look like the cat who swallowed the canary. Rebecca: Yeah. Guess what Julian and I found out tonight, hmm? Gwen: Are you sure? Rebecca: Oh, I'd bet on it. But just to be sure, Julian's gone to confirm it. Gwen: Oh. Well, I have to admit, I mean, life would be a lot easier without her around. Rebecca: Mm-hmm. Theresa: And I want to schedule a press conference here at the mansion first thing in the morning. I know it'll knock people's socks off. That's the point. Is there a problem? Ethan: Uh -- I'm not sure. Theresa, I find it very noble what you're doing with the Crane money -- Fox: I think what my half brother is trying to say is that you might as well be painting a big red bull's-eye on your forehead. Theresa: What are you talking about? Fox: I'm talking about the same thing we were talking about earlier -- you're a prime target for Julian and Rebecca. Theresa: You guys, please. I could handle those two clowns in my sleep. I know exactly what I'm doing. [SCENE_BREAK] Chad: You are so beautiful. Whitney: I love you so much. Chad: Sure you want to stay? Whitney: I'm positive. T.C.: Sweetheart, you're home early. I wasn't expecting you so soon. Hmm. Eve: Yes, well, Sheridan regained consciousness and -- and Antonio's doing much better, so I changed my mind. T.C.: Liz and I were sharing a little nightcap. She couldn't sleep. Eve: I see. T.C.: You know, Liz, you should tell Eve about all your old baggage you've been carrying around. I mean, she's a great listener. Sweetheart, your hands are freezing. I'll make you a cup of hot tea. Excuse me. Eve: You lied about that whole incest thing, didn't you? That was just a ploy to get close to my husband. Liz: No, I didn't. It happened just the way I said it did. And you were and are to blame. Eve: I've apologized, Liz, now over and over again for what happened. It's very cruel of you to blame me for something that I didn't -- that I couldn't know was happening. Isn't it enough that I just feel just terrible about it? Why do you have to persist in trying to punish me for something that happened so long ago and that I didn't even do? Liz: Because it still feels fresh and raw. And you need to know what it feels like to lose everything that you -- Eve: What? By stealing my husband? Honey, T.C. loves me. He is not going to leave me for you. Now, you have got to accept that before this whole thing just blows up in your face. Liz: Don't worry about me, big sister. I'm not the one who's going to lose everything. T.C.: Here you go. Sorry to interrupt. Eve: You didn't interrupt, honey. Liz was just leaving. See you tomorrow, Liz. Liz: Good night. T.C.: I guess Liz didn't feel like talking. I feel so bad, what she had to go through. Eve: You know, I didn't come home early so that I could talk about Liz. I came home to be with you. T.C.: Hmm. I like how you think, Dr. Russell. Eve: I was hoping you would. [T.C. Laughs] Liz: Better enjoy him now, Eve, because he'll be mine soon enough. Tom: Hello, Liz. Liz: Oh, my God. What are you doing in harmony? Tom: I had a couple of reasons, but one of them was you, baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Good news! [Julian laughs] Oh, merci. I called that number Tom Joyner gave us, and it's true. By tomorrow, we'll be rid of miss hot tamale for good. Theresa: Remind me to send a few million to the Alzheimer's Association in the morning in memory of my grandmother. Fox: That's an admirable impulse, Theresa -- really, it is -- but you may want to reconsider. Theresa: Why should I? Ethan: Julian and Rebecca look way too happy right now. [Julian and Rebecca laugh] Ethan: It's as if they've found some way to stop your charitable contributions or something. Theresa: Oh, will you guys just stop? I know what I'm doing. If anything, I should give it away faster. Yes, is this Guide Dogs for the Blind? I'd like to make a donation. I was thinking 10 -- no, no, let's make it 20,000 even. [Gwen sighs] Gwen: Could this really be Theresa's last night as a Crane? Ethan: Hey, what's so funny? Gwen: Nothing. Nothing important. Antonio: I managed to ditch Nurse Wretched. Sheridan? Sheridan, where are you? Nurse: Well, that's funny. The lab looks closed for the night. I'm going to go see if I can find a technician, ok? Sheridan: Ok. Sheridan: When is this all going to end? I feel fine, anyway. [Noise] Sheridan: What's that? Hello? Someone here? [NEXT_ON] Liz: First m going to destroy her marriage, and then I'm going to steal her husband. Luis: Nothing or no one is going to stop us from being together. [Sheridan screams] Simone: Surprise! Whitney: Oh, my god.

T.C. and Eve lose time together when he gets called in and Liz uses it to her advantage. Chad and Whitney spend time together and rekindle what they had. They go back to his studio to make love. Eve works on Sheridan and tries to get her conscious. Luis waits impatiently. Beth waits to to hope that Sheridan dies so she can have Luis. Anotnio rushes to her side and they all try to figure out who tried to kill her. Julian and Rebecca talk to the informant and Julian becomes horrified. He realizes that the informant is an angry ex Crane employee. He holds Julian at gunpoint and then he finds out the information the man has on Theresa and hes shocked.

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Tabitha: Come in, come in. Eve: Tabitha, hi. We came as soon as you called. What's happened? Tabitha: Yeah, well -- T.C.: Eve. Eve: T.C. and you. What are you doing here? Liz: Well, someone has to talk some sense to Whitney. Eve: Oh, sweetheart. Oh. Are you ok? T.C.: Of course not. She gave up our grandchild for adoption. And I know it's because of you. I know you're behind this! And I'll be damned if I'll let you get away with it. Tabitha: Welcome to "Family Feud" for the new millennium. And the number one answer is incest. T.C.: You know, Eve, you are to blame for Whitney giving her baby up for adoption. Now my grandson's going to be raised by strangers! Whitney: Daddy, Mommy didn't make me do what I did, ok? T.C.: Whitney, the most important thing in life is family. Now Eve has made you discard your baby like it doesn't even matter. Julian: That is not what happened. T.C.: Yes, it is. Eve has destroyed Whitney's belief in family by her own bad example. Eve: Oh, that's not true. T.C.: So, Eve, what was Plan B, huh? To get drunk, drive over the baby and kill it like you almost killed me? Julian: Oh shut up, T.C. I've heard enough of this. T.C.: Stay the hell out of this, Julian. You Cranes have caused me enough grief. You cheated me out of my future playing tennis. Now you're helping Eve cheat Whitney out of her future with her baby. You know what, I've had enough of you. I'm going to rip you apart. Whitney: No! Eve: Stop it! Whitney: Daddy, stop it! No, stop it! [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: This is Mr. Bateman. He's from the D.N.A. lab. Sheridan: He can perform the test on Marty right here and now. Marty doesn't have to go anywhere. In fact, we don't even have to wake Marty up. Mrs. Wallace: Oh, there is no way out now, Bethie. You are so busted. Sheridan: He can just take a swab from Marty's mouth and then take a sample from you, and once and for all we'll know beyond a shadow of a doubt who Marty's real mother is. Mrs. Wallace: Oh, boy, you bet we'll know. It's going to be curtains for you, missy. Sheridan: I'll show you this way to Marty's room. Beth: No! You can't do this. Sheridan: Why not, Beth? Why won't you let us do a D.N.A. test on Marty? What are you hiding? [SCENE_BREAK] Guard: Where do you think you're going? Second guard: You're supposed to be locked up. First guard: And how did you get in the building? Fox: Yeah. Remember "Indiana Jones"? Ethan: Yeah, yeah, I do. Let's dance. Fox: Yeah. [Guard coughs] Fox: All right, time to get the hell out of here. Ethan: Yeah, let's go. Guard: Freeze! Move and your friend dies. It's over, boys. There's no escape. [SCENE_BREAK] Theresa: Ok. Ok. Gwen: Katherine, I just want to thank you again for being so kind listening to my problems. Katherine: Gwen, it was my pleasure. I just pray, though, you give up this hatred of Theresa. It's not good for you. It's not good for her. Gwen: Well, I suppose anything's possible, but I really don't see that happening anytime soon. I tell you, it's a very good thing that Theresa's so far away from here because if I were to see her right now, I wouldn't trust myself not to tear her apart. Gwen: Oh, my god. Theresa, what the hell are you doing here? Katherine: Gwen? Gwen? Katherine's voice: Oh, my god. Theresa's here. And she's walking. Gwen: If I needed to give Ashley back to Theresa now, if I even so much as saw her with my baby, I will kill her. And this time I won't stop until I finish the job. Theresa, you get your hands off my Ashley right now. Theresa: Jane is my daughter, Gwen. Gwen: Stop saying that, ok? Theresa: It's the truth. Gwen: Theresa, give me my daughter now! [SCENE_BREAK] Sheridan: Well, Beth? Why are you so against having a D.N.A. test done on Marty? Beth: Because it's ridiculous, that's why. Sheridan: Is it? Because I would think that you would want to prove that Marty is your child. Unless that's not the truth and Marty is really my child. Is that what this is about? Luis: Beth? Sheridan asked you a question. Mrs. Wallace: Oh, are you hearing this, angels? Luis is finally suspicious. Beth: Look, yes, Luis, I heard Sheridan. I am just -- I'm speechless that you would let her treat me this way, accusing me of lying. I mean, Marty is my child, and everyone knows it. Sheridan: I don't. Beth: Well, get over it, ok? I don't have to prove anything to anyone when it comes to my son. And I certainly don't need you dragging Luis and this trade- school technician down here to demand a D.N.A. test on my child. You have no right. Luis: Beth, Marty is my son, also, and I want to do the test. Beth: No, Luis, you want to humor Sheridan instead of facing facts here. Sheridan: What facts? Beth: Look -- I'm sorry, I don't want to say this, but you're paranoid. You're delusional. You keep hallucinating that Marty is your son. Reality check -- your son is dead, Sheridan. Dead. It's time for you to accept that and leave me and my son the hell alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Gwen: Theresa, you hand over my baby right now or I swear I will not be responsible for what happens. Theresa: Why don't you save the insanity defense for your trial, Gwen. Jane is my child, and I'm here to take her back home with me where she belongs. Gwen: How the hell did you get here in the first place? Theresa: I came with Ethan. Gwen: Ethan is here? My husband brought you here? Theresa: Not exactly. Gwen: Well, no, of course not. You must have just forced yourself on him again, right? You never stop! You are still after my husband! Theresa: Stop yelling. You'll upset Jane. Gwen: You know what, I bet you Ethan didn't even know that you were on the plane, because he came here to rescue me and our daughter, and you were just around as always to complicate things! Theresa: My daughter, Gwen. Jane is mine and Ethan's. Gwen: I am warning you right now, you better stop saying that, Theresa. Theresa: Or what, Gwen? Katherine: Theresa, I had hoped that you would've learned by now. Gwen's voice: I can't let Theresa get to me. I have to be strong, I have to stay focused. Theresa: You face it, Gwen -- Jane is my child. Mine, not yours. You stole her from me that night at the hospital. Do you remember? You hid out with Rebecca's help. You flew away on the Crane jet with my daughter. Only Ethan found out where you were, and now we're here to take her back home with me and her real father. Gwen: You say that one more time, Theresa, and I swear -- Theresa: You going to stab me again, Gwen? This time are you going to kill me? Gwen's voice: I would be crazy not to kill Theresa. [SCENE_BREAK] Fox's voice: Buy time. Think of a way out of this. Fox: Uh, look, we're not going anywhere. Just don't shoot him, ok? I'm not making a move. Guard: You'd better not be playing me. I'm overdue for a good, clean kill. Fox: No, I'm not playing you. You got us dead to rights. Don't shoot him, ok? Guard: Mr. Crane gave strict orders to keep you from escaping under any circumstances. Now it's back to your special guest room until Mr. Crane decides what to do with the two of you. Fox's voice: That's it. Fox: Well, why wait? Why don't you ask him yourself? We tried to escape, grandfather, but this guy's just too much for us. Guard: I'm just doing my job, Mr. Crane -- ah! Fox: You all right? Ethan: Yeah, yeah. Fox: Let's get out of here. [Gunshot] Ethan: Fox! Ethan: Fox. Hey, hey, are you hit? Fox: What? No. Ethan: Must've been the guard. Fox: I wasn't trying to kill him. I was just trying to stop him from killing us. Ethan: No, I know, I know. There's no blood. Fox: No. Ethan: Oh, look, there's a bullet lodged in the wall. Fox: Good. Ethan: Must have hit his head when you two dove for the gun. Fox: Well, let's get the hell out of here before he comes to. Ethan: Yeah, other guards probably heard the shot. They're going to be swarming us. Fox: We got to get Theresa and the others, get off the island before more guards come. Ethan: Listen, thanks for saving my life, man. Fox: Yeah, no problem. Ethan: Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Eve: T.C., stop it, stop! Whitney: Daddy! Tabitha: The boys in the basement must be loving this. I know I am. T.C.: I'm tired of you every day -- ugh! I am tired of you messing with my family! Julian: I've had it with you attacking Eve! Eve: Stop it! Oh, gosh, this fighting isn't making anything better for anyone! It's just making it worse! Tabitha: Dr. Killjoy. T.C.: Worse? Whitney gave my grandson up for adoption! How the hell could it get any worse? Eve: T.C., I didn't tell Whitney to give the baby up for adoption. I was against it. I tried to convince her not to do it. Whitney: It's what I've been trying to tell you, Daddy. Mom was against it, ok? T.C.: So, Whitney, why did you do it? Why didn't you keep your baby? Tabitha: Why, indeed? When T.C. gets his question answered, things are going to get really ugly, and I, for one, can't wait. T.C.: All right, Whitney, tell me. Why did you give your son up for adoption? What in god's name would possess you to do such a thing? Whitney: I have my reasons, ok, Daddy? T.C.: Well, I'd like to hear them. Eve: T.C., please stop pushing her. It's been hard enough on her already. T.C.: Oh, really? Well, nobody bothered to call me to let me know that my own daughter is having my first grandchild. If it wasn't for Tabitha, I would still be in the dark. Tabitha: I just thought T.C. would like to know. Liz: Oh, yes, Tabitha, of course we did. T.C.: Tabitha, it was very sweet to care. Thank you, Tabitha. But you, Eve, you didn't even have the decency to call. Eve: You told me not to call you. You told me never to call you ever again. T.C.: Damn it, how petty can you be? Eve: Petty? I was just obeying your wishes, T.C. Liz: Oh, please, Eve. This was important. You didn't call T.C. because you didn't want him in Whitney's life. Eve: That is not true. Liz: Oh, yes, it is. You knew T.C. would never let her give that baby up. And that would mess up your plan, wouldn't it? Eve: Plan? What plan? I didn't want Whitney to give the baby up! Liz: Oh, yeah. And you never lied to us before, have you? Eve: Just stay out of this, Liz. This is none of your business. Liz: Oh, yes, it is. Whitney is my niece, and once T.C. and I are married, she will be my stepdaughter, so I care very much what happens to her and what you have pushed her to do. Eve: I didn't push her into anything! I didn't want her to give up the baby! Whitney: Ok, my mother is right. She was trying to talk me out of it, Aunt Liz, ok? Liz: Honey, I know your mother said she didn't do it, but she has lied to you and your father and your sister so many times, how can you trust a word out of her mouth? Julian: Shut up, Liz! Give that forked tongue of yours a rest. T.C.: Damn you, Julian. Liz: No, no, no, T.C., it is ok. Just ignore him. Because the truth is if it weren't for Eve, Whitney would've married Fox and they would have their son right now. But because of you, Eve, Whitney could not trust Fox's love, so she couldn't do it. This is your fault, Eve. You are 100% to blame. [SCENE_BREAK] Mrs. Wallace: Trashing Sheridan in front of Luis. Oh, that's smart, Beth, really smart. Luis: Why are you being so hostile towards Sheridan? Beth: How am I supposed to be when she keeps trying to take my son away from me? I mean, what mother wouldn't be upset if her child is threatened? Luis: No one is threatening Marty. Sheridan: Yeah, you seem threatened, Beth. Why is that? Beth: Sheridan, I'm sorry. I should be more sensitive to the fact that your baby is dead and you simply can't accept the awful truth. But I tried to be understanding, and enough is enough. Luis thought that being around our son would help you get over losing yours, but just the opposite has happened. You've become obsessed with the notion that Marty is your son again. And then you thought I was a clown and you attacked me. This Marty-is-yours business -- it's got to stop. Marty is my son with Luis, so accept it, ok? Sheridan: No, I don't have to accept anything, not until the D.N.A. test proves that Marty is your child -- which it won't because he's mine. Beth: Ok, Sheridan, I know that you Cranes are used to getting everything that you want, but my son is not something that you can buy. You, lab geek, go home. There's no D.N.A. testing going on tonight. I won't allow it. Sheridan: No, no, no, you stay here. Luis, would you please remind Beth that you are Marty's father and you can have the test done on him whether she wants it or not? Luis: Well, Sheridan's right. Look, I am Marty's father and I do have rights, and this is the second time you've refused to have a D.N.A. test done on Marty. Now, why is that? What's really going on here? Mrs. Wallace: Beth is going down, that's what's going on. [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: I don't see anyone. Fox: Well, maybe they're on the other end of the compound. Ethan: All right, then let's keep moving. Fox: Whoa, hold on a second. Let me make sure this thing's ready, you know, just in case. I still can't believe you're here. Ethan: Fox -- Fox: Thank you. Ethan: What was I going to do, sit on my duff in Harmony while you all were being held prisoner? I couldn't do that. And I need to know, how is Jane, how is Gwen? Fox: Jane's good. Gwen's real good with her, you know? She loves her like crazy. Ethan: Crazy? Crazy? She's still -- Fox: No, she's not out to lunch anymore. She's finally realizing that Theresa's, you know, Jane's biological mother, but she keeps calling her Ashley still. You know, I think she plans on keeping her no matter what. Ethan: At least her mental state is better. Fox: Makes your decision more difficult, doesn't it? Ethan: Look, I don't -- I don't even want to think about that till we get everybody off this island. Fox: Ok, but don't kid yourself, as soon as we find Theresa and Gwen, they're going to make you choose. So who's it going to be? Theresa or Gwen? [SCENE_BREAK] Theresa: I am taking Jane back home with me, where she belongs, to live with Ethan, her father, and me, her real mother. Katherine's voice: Oh, no. Theresa could be driving Gwen back into madness again. Theresa: Don't try to stop me. Gwen: You are not walking out of here with -- how in hell are you even walking? Theresa: The swelling around my spinal cord? It finally went down enough for me to regain the use of my legs. Gwen: Oh, please, your paralysis was probably just some act to get Ethan's sympathy, right? Theresa: It wasn't an act, Gwen. You paralyzed me. Remember that night in the hospital? I'm fine now. Gwen: Yeah, so I see. Theresa: Look, I'm taking Jane, I'm going to go find Ethan, and I'm getting out of here. Gwen: Ashley is not going anywhere, especially not with you! Theresa: Are you threatening us, Gwen? Gwen: Oh, this is no threat. This is a promise. You are going to get what's coming to you, and it is not going to be paralysis. This time, Theresa, I am going to kill you! Katherine: Gwen, no! [SCENE_BREAK] Eve: I will accept blame for a lot of things, T.C., but not this. Giving up her baby was Whitney's decision. Liz: No, no, Eve, your sordid past, having Chad out of wedlock -- that's what made Whitney fear for her future with her child. Julian: Tabitha, I want to talk to you about Endora. Tabitha: What, now? Julian: Seeing what Whitney's going through makes me more determined than ever to be part of Endora's life. Tabitha: So you can do what? Julian: So I can be a real father to her. Tabitha: Oh, Julian, I've seen what your fathering skills have done for your other children. Your daughters want nothing to do with you, Chad and Fox are the new Brothers Grimm, and as far as little Ethan is concerned, he isn't even on your radar screen. Julian: Gwen and Ethan adopted the boy. Tabitha: Yes, because you couldn't be bothered to keep him. Julian: I've made some mistakes, yes. Tabitha: Yes, yes, indeed you have, and I won't allow you to make any more with Endora. Oh, Julian. I'll give you points for wanting to be a part of Endora's life, but I'm afraid I can't allow it, for her sake. Julian: I'm not going to argue with you about it, Tabitha, but I'm very determined about this. I will be in Endora's life, and legally you can't stop me. Tabitha: Hmm. Legal, shmegal. It'll never come to that. You'll be long gone before then. Liz: What's happening? Tabitha: I'm as mad as hell, that's what's happening. [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: Listen to me, I know at some point I'm going to have to make a choice between Gwen and Theresa, and it's ripping me apart. Fox: Shh! Hold on, I think I hear someone. Guard: Hold up, hold up. Let's have a smoke. Second guard: Why not? No one's around. Fox: Choosing between your wife and the mother of your daughter must be like trying to decide which arm to amputate, but am I wrong in assuming that you're leaning towards Theresa? I mean, you did bring her along. Ethan: I didn't want to bring her along. I told her not to come. Theresa: Oh, thank god. Ethan: Whoa. No, no, whoa. Theresa: I made it. Ethan: Whoa. Theresa, get off this plane. We're about to take off. What are you doing? Theresa: No, Ethan, I'm not leaving, ok? If you're going to rescue our daughter, I'm coming with you. Ethan: I am not playing around with you. You need to get off this plane, ok? Theresa: You're not going to talk me out of this. Ethan: No, this is crazy. This could be really dangerous. Theresa: All the more reason that I'm coming with you. Ethan: I am not going to allow this, Theresa. Theresa: Well, you know how I am about taking orders. Ethan: Oh, god. She snuck onto the plane and I insisted that she leave, but she insisted that she stay. There was nothing I could do about it. Fox: Well, yeah, you could've stopped her. I mean, you knew you two were going to be alone on the plane, right? You knew that you two would have to work real closely together to get past security without getting caught. Come on, man, I'm assuming that all that time you spent with Theresa must've had you wondering how things were going to turn out. Ethan: Well, it did. Fox: So who's it going to be, man, Gwen or Theresa? [SCENE_BREAK] Katherine: Stop it! Gwen, Gwen, give me these! Gwen: Katherine, just take Ashley and leave! Katherine: This is not the answer! Now, you two, you just sit down and let's talk this out rationally. Gwen: Rationally? There is nothing rational about Theresa! Theresa: I'm not the one attacking people with scissors and plunging scalpels in their back and stealing their children, Gwen! How can you even think Ethan would want to stay married to a raging psycho like you? Gwen: You drove me to do everything that I have done, Theresa. You caused me to lose my Sarah. You caused me not to be able to have any more children! Then you drug my surrogate and you steal my embryo! And if that isn't bad enough, you trick my husband into sleeping with you, which cost me my son! Cost me my son, Theresa! How dare you stand there and call me a psycho, because no one is more maniacal than you! Katherine: Stop it! Both of you stop it. That baby is here. She feels the tension between the two of you and it is not good for her. I'm going to take her. It's all right, she's just going to take a nap where it's quiet, don't worry. Gwen, you control yourself. While I'm gone, you don't say anything or do anything that you will regret, all right? Gwen: The only thing I regret is not killing you sooner! [SCENE_BREAK] T.C.: What the heck was that? The whole house was shaking. Liz: It felt like an earthquake. Tabitha: Well, my humble abode is built on a little-known fault line. Although, actually, I think that last bit of rock and roll was my antiquated plumbing. I really must get it fixed. Whitney: You've been saying that for years, Tabitha. Tabitha: Yes, well, you know how busy plumbers are, dear. Liz: T.C., we might as well leave. No sense in trying to talk to Whitney with Eve and her latest lies at the ready. T.C.: Yeah, I agree. Honey? I love you, sweetheart, ok? Liz: So do I. T.C.: Whitney, I just wish you would've come to me first before you gave your baby away. I mean, we could've found another way. Whitney: Daddy, I'm really sorry. T.C.: I don't blame you. I blame Eve for this. Thanks to you, Eve, I don't have a grandson. Eve: T.C. T.C.: I thought I couldn't hate you any more, but I despise you, Eve. I despise you. Julian: This isn't your fault. Eve: I know. But even so, Whitney, I mean, your child is our grandson. Maybe -- maybe if you had talked to your father, maybe you wouldn't have given him up. Whitney: No, Mom, I did what I did for the baby's sake. There's no undoing it. [SCENE_BREAK] Mrs. Wallace: Fess up, Beth. Tell Luis that Marty is his son with sweet Sheridan and maybe you'll get life instead of the chair. Luis: Beth, what's going on here? You refused to let me do a D.N.A. test on little Marty when Sheridan and I were looking for our son, and now you're refusing again. Why? Sheridan: I know why. Because Marty is my baby boy. Beth: Ok, stop saying that. Luis: Look, Beth, I'm really starting to wonder what's going on here. I would think that you would want us to do the D.N.A. test so we could prove Marty is our son and put this issue to rest. Beth: That's not the issue. This is all in her head. Luis: I got to be honest with you -- I've been a cop for a lot of years, and you're starting to act like someone who's guilty. You're making it look like Sheridan's right about this. Beth: Well, she's not. Luis: All right, well, then why not have the D.N.A. test? It just doesn't make any sense. [SCENE_BREAK] Katherine: No, Gwen, stop it! Theresa: Get her off me! Katherine: Stop it! This is not an answer to hurt Theresa! Please think of Ashley, Gwen! Please don't destroy that little girl's life. Please think of her, that little girl. Do what's best for your little girl, Gwen. Please drop it. Drop it. Come on, you can do it, Gwen. That's right. That's right. Gwen: I can't do it, Katherine. I can't do it. I can't do it. [SCENE_BREAK] T.C.: If only I had known that Whitney had her baby, I could've been there for her, maybe talked her out of giving him up for adoption. Now I will never see my grandson. Liz: T.C., I'm so sorry. I'm sorry for you and Whitney. T.C.: I mean, the worst part is that it didn't have to happen. I'm sure we could've found another way. But it's too late now. What's done is done. Liz: Not necessarily. T.C.: What are you thinking? Liz: Well, someone needs to adopt Whitney's baby, right? T.C.: Right. Liz: Why not us? T.C.: What? Liz: Why don't we adopt Whitney's baby? Your grandson could be the son you always wanted. T.C.: Sweetheart, you are a genius. You are an amazingly beautiful genius. No wonder I love you so much. Adopting Whitney's baby is a great idea. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: And Liz, the way she cheered T.C. on when he blamed you for Whitney putting her baby up for adoption. Eve: T.C. is right about one thing. That little baby is our grandson. Now that he's put up for adoption, we'll never know where he goes or what he grows up to look like or that he's happy or not. Julian: It's like -- it's like losing Chad all over again. Eve: At least we got to see him before we lose him forever. Julian: Maybe that doesn't have to happen. Eve: What do you mean? Julian: Well, given that someone's going to adopt the baby, why shouldn't it be us, the child's real grandparents? Eve: Julian, that's a wonderful idea. We'll adopt Whitney's baby! Oh! [SCENE_BREAK] Tabitha: Must you go now, dear? Whitney: Oh, yes. I mean, Fox's room at the Bennetts' is nice and quiet. I just want to, you know, be by myself after the fireworks of tonight. Tabitha: Yes. I had no idea that this evening would turn out to be quite so quarrelsome. Whitney: I'm just glad my mom and dad are done fighting over my baby. You know, maybe now things will be better. Tabitha: Yes, that's the spirit, dear. Onward and upward. Bye. Whitney: Bye. Tabitha: Better, my broomstick. Tabitha: Whitney's giveaway of her inbred infant certainly caused a commotion between her parents and their significant others. Just how big a commotion? Now, that is the question. Tabitha: Oh, my word. Oh, this is a bigger mess than I even hoped for. T.C. and Liz and Julian and Eve both want to adopt Whitney's baby. Oh, this could be a fight-fest in the making. I suppose Julian's money will give him the edge but let's not forget that Eve's trial on three counts of attempted murder is looming. Yes. This could mean that T.C. and Liz have the best chance of adopting Whitney's baby. Ooh, I hate not knowing. Yo, bowl, tell Tabby who is finally going to end up with Whitney's baby. Oh, leaping lizards. Oh, how wonderfully awful the outcome is going to be. Ho, ho, ho. Another win for the dark side! [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: Beth, why are you so against Marty having a D.N.A. test? You know, saying you won't allow it makes you look suspicious. Beth: No, it's just that I'm tired of this whole "Marty could be Sheridan's baby" thing. I mean, it makes me really uncomfortable that Sheridan is always after Marty. Mrs. Wallace: Beth doesn't know about uncomfortable. I am way overdo for a change. Beth: Luis, you're Marty's father. You were here right after I gave birth. Marty is our son, and I don't think I should have to prove that to some desperate woman who lost her own baby. Sheridan: You shouldn't mind proving it, either. Beth: See where this is coming from? She can't accept that her baby with you is dead. Sheridan: Because he's not! Beth: See what I mean? I mean, don't get me wrong, I can't imagine how painful it would be to lose a child, but it's really painful to have someone trying to take your child all the time. I can't do this any longer! Luis: Ok, ok, Beth. Hey. Listen, I'm sorry, ok, I understand that this isn't easy for you, but I'm telling you the D.N.A. test will nip this whole thing in the bud. Beth: Please, Luis! Luis: Ok, shh. Hey, listen, once we get the results back, Sheridan will have no choice but to accept that Marty is your child. Mrs. Wallace: Poor Sheridan. It'll break her heart. Luis: I know, and that worries me, too. But you're right, this debate over Marty has to stop, ok? We have to stop it. Now, we need to do the D.N.A. test, and we need to do it now. [SCENE_BREAK] Fox: Hey. Who's it going to be, huh, Gwen or Theresa? Ethan: Look, I've been over this a million times, all right? I know I have to make a choice. But no matter what choice I make, I'm going to hurt somebody, which makes it even that much harder to do. Guard: Let's go ahead and split up. Should be able to cover more ground that way. Second guard: Sounds good. Let's meet back here in five. First guard: Ok. Fox: Who's it going to be, huh, Gwen or Theresa? Ethan: Fox -- later, ok? Let's just get to Gwen and Theresa and Jane before that guard comes to. Fox: Look, I know you and I haven't always gotten along, ok, and even now we still butt heads every once in a while, but I just want you to know that I understand you're in a tough spot here and, you know, if you ever need help with anything or whatever, I'm here for you. Ethan: Thank you. This is just a decision that I have to make on my own. Fox: Yeah. Worst thing is it's like you said, you know, no matter who you choose, either Gwen or Theresa gets their heart broken. You're in a no-win situation, man. Ethan: I know. Fox, I know. [SCENE_BREAK] Gwen: As much as I hate her, I can't do it. Katherine: Gwen, I'm so proud of you. You did the right thing for everyone. Theresa: My god, Gwen, you are already in enough trouble. You tried to kill me how many times, you kidnapped my child, you fled the country. Do you have any idea what you're facing when you get back to Harmony? Gwen: Gee, I guess you're right. You know, if I'm already in so much trouble, it wouldn't matter if I killed you, now, would it? Katherine: Gwen, no! Gwen: And you know what, if I killed you, you wouldn't be able to steal my baby and my husband! And I may lose everything, Theresa, but I would finally be rid of you! Katherine: Gwen, stop it! Gwen! Gwen, stop it! Gwen, stop it! Think of the baby! Gwen: I am going to kill you! Katherine: Gwen, stop it! Gwen: I hate you, Theresa! I'm going to kill you! Katherine: Gwen! Theresa: Get off! [NEXT_ON] Spike: Jessica, the two of us could make some serious sweat together. Sam: This punk is going to get what's coming to him. No one hurts my little girl and gets away with it. Luis: Would you just let him swab your mouth so we can do this damn D.N.A. test and get it over with? Mrs. Wallace: You are done for, Bethie.

Gwen finds Theresa holding Jane and all heck breaks out. She determines she will kill Theresa, no matter how hard Katherine tries to stop it. Between the hitting, hair pulling, tackling, and scissors, it looks like she just might manage to do it. Meanwhile, Fox and Ethan are making their way to the women, stopping at every turn to fight off more guards. Their expertise at Martial Arts serves them well, as they manage to best every guard within a ten mile radius, or so it seems. That despite the fact that every time there was a break in action Fox kept asking Ethan which woman he was going to choose. As usual, Ethan hasn't a clue.

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whitney: Jujust don't get it. I mean, you don't understand. My mother totally changed her attitude about me going to L.A. With chad when she was so against me going before. Chad: So was your father. Whitney: Right, and she supported him. And for her to all of a sudden go against him -- it doesn't make any sense. And now it's causing this terrible fight between them. I just don't understand it. I mean, what could've changed my mom's mind? T.C.: Damn it, she said it straight out. She told whitney to move to L.A. With that punk. Why would she go against me like that? Liz: I wish I could answer that, T.C. T.C.: Damn it! She knows how I feel about this. She knows I told whitney that I would disown her if she chose chad over her own family. And the only way that's going to have any impact at all, that we have to stay united. Liz: Makes sense to me. T.C.: My own wife went against me on this. I mean, she told whitney to run off with that punk chad, a man that she knows I am totally against. It's going ruin her life. Liz: You know, T.C., It does seem like eve is trying to undermine you. But why? T.C.: Damn it, that is -- that's a good question. Why is she doing this? What the hell's wrong with her? Eve: Oh, god, julian, what have I done? T.C.'S just never going to forgive me. Julian: You had no choice. You need whitney to go to L.A. With chad to protect her from liz. You did it to save your daughter. Eve: What if in saving my daughter I have lost my husband? Liz is winning. Julian: No, no. Eve: Yes. She's destroying my family. She's ruining my marriage. Antonio: You know, luis really went the whole nine yards to help find my wife. I mean, if you think about it, he mobilized pretty much everybody involved all by himself. Just shows how much he wanted to find sheridan. No, I couldn't ask for a better brother, hank. Hank: Yeah. Antonio: Although I never really thought sheridan was kidnapped, especially after what beth told us sheridan told her. Hank: About sheridan being under a lot of pressure and needing to get away by herself for a while? Antonio: Yeah. I mean, she did take some of her clothes, her luggage, even her passport, so it makes sense. And now that we got this email from her saying she's in paris and that she's ok -- well, you know, I mean, that confirms that she just went away for a while. Hank: I wonder for how long. Antonio: I don't know. I'm sure she'll let us know. I just wish I could be with her. The only part that I don't like is that she's by herself, especially now that she's pregnant. Hank: Well, let's just hope she gets in touch with you real soon. Antonio: Yeah, I'm sure she will. I just love her so much. I'm just very thankful that she wasn't kidnapped. Beth: I'm sorry, luis. I don't want to hurt you, but it does seem like sheridan's sending you a pretty strong message. Luis: So you think that sheridan doesn't want me to find her? Beth: Well, if she did, she would've told you she was leaving, you know, said goodbye before she left instead of just sneaking off the way she did. Luis, if sheridan really wanted to talk to you, she would've called instead of sending you an email. Luis: Yeah, but sheridan wouldn't want me to worry. She'd want me to know that she's ok. Beth: Well, I think she just wanted you to stop searching for her. She knew that you would, and she obviously doesn't want you to find her. Simone: Oh, my god, kay. The water is not coming from the sink. It's coming from you. Miguel: What are you talking about? Simone: Kay, your water broke. Kay: No. No. No, it's too soon! No, it's too soon! No! No! No! David: What the hell was that? Pilar: It came from the kitchen. Grace: It sounded like kay. Tabitha: What could have happened? Jessica: Oh, tabitha, tabitha, I think you better just sit. In your condition, it's probably just best to stay off your feet. Ivy: Well, well, well. Well, tabitha lenox, pregnant. Tabitha: Yes. It did come as a bit of a surprise. Ivy: I'll bet it did. David: Congratulations. Tabitha: Thank you. You know, I think I'll just go upstairs and peek in on charity, see if she's ok. Ivy: Ooh, no, I have the strangest feeling about tabitha's pregnancy. I -- iononder who the father is. Tabitha: I hope charity didn't go into my room. Hades only knows what that brat could pick up on in there. Charity: I don't understand. How can you already have the baby? You were just downstairs. Who are all these people? I don't recognize any of them. Tabitha: These are my friends. They've come to worship my baby. Charity: "Worship"? What are you talking about? People don't worship babies. Tabitha: They do when the baby is the ruler t the dark side. Charity: No! Tabitha: My. Not so loud. You'll wake the little demon. [Charity gasps] Singer: I would hold the hand of the one who could lead me places and kiss the lips of the one who could sing so sweet and i would fly on the wings of the bird I knew could take me highest breathe in, breathe out you keep me alive you are the fire burning inside of me you are my passion for life Randy: Who there's not -- a lot of strangers there. Sucker got duped again into Shannon: Never mind the cameras in the fuller relationship if you're able to include me. Dana: Iokay, bye. Randy: Our anniversary. Johnny: Brenda, it's natural. I don't want to think I'm coming on to you or anything, but you must get hit do? They can do be dead in a year. Lucas:Ut a man needs you're in t rdy way yect. HaT. Y wso i came out I'm not going to say an/// whitney: What could've changed my mom's mind? I mean, she was dead set against me going with you before. Now, all of a sudden, she's acting like it's ok. Chad: Maybe she's finally realized our love is real. And freezing you out and disowning you is not going to stop us from being together. All that's going to do is cost her a daughter. Theresa: I think that chad's right. You know, your mom doesn't want to lose you over this. Whitney: Maybe, but by supporting me and chad, she could end up losing my dad. Julian: Eve, it's going to be all right. Eve: How? Liz is succeeding at what she set out to do, which is destroy my marriage and my family. Julian: Well, you won't let her, you won't allow her to win, and I'll help you stop her. Eve: No. Julian, I appreciate it, but this is something that I have to take care of myself. T.C.: It was like a slap in the face. Liz: Oh, T.C., I'm so sorry. T.C.: I don't know where eve's head is on this. I mean, I don't understand any of it. Eve: T.C.? I would like to speak to my husband in private, please. Liz: Of course. Eve: Honey, I know you're upset. T.C.: Upset? You deliberately went against me in front of our daughter. You encouraged her to defy me on something I told her not to do. How in the hell can I not be upset, eve? Eve: Honey, I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to go against you. T.C.: But, damn it, you are. What the hell is going on? What are you doing? Beth: I'm really sorry. Luis, the last thing I want is to see you hurt. But I think you need to take an honest look at what's really happening here. Sheridan made it perfectly carar that she doesn't want you to find her. Luis: Yeah, well, I just don't get it. I knew the pressure of telling antonio about our relationship was getting to her, and that's why I backed off. I told her that we could wait. I just wanted her to relax and take it easy, to take care of herself and the baby. Beth: Yeah, of course you did. You wanted to help her. I mean, sheridan knew that. She knew she could turn to you. So why didn't she? Luis: I don't know. I don't know why she couldn't call or why she felt that she had to leave. Beth: Well, I don't know, either. Hank: We called in the last of the teams. The search for sheridan is officially over. Antonio: Look, luis, I know you're just as concerned about sheridan as I am. But I'm happy knowing that she's probably stretched out by a pool right now at one of the exclusive crane hotels, soaking up the sun, you know, being pampered, waited on hand and foot. [Sheridan coughs] Sheridan: There has to be a way out of here. There just has to be. [Sheridan gasps] Sheridan: How did that rat get down here? How's it going to get out? [Sheridan gasps] Sheridan: There's no way out of here. Luis, save me. Please, save me. Antonio: And as much as I miss my wife and want to be with her, you know, I understand why she had to leave -- that she was under so much stress that she just needed to relax -- and that's ok. She deserves it. Beth: Yeah. I agree with antonio. Sheridan's getting just what she deserves. Women: I ain't sorry I ain't sorry I ain't sorry no, not one little bit she deserved it she deserved it she's a menace, she's a blonde and she's a twit we all know she's the one who's to blame she drove me insane and accidentally tripped I ain't sorry no, not one little bit charlie: Sorry? I ain't sorry. She had it coming. Sheridan brought this upon herself for the way e e stepped on brunettes and redheads her whole life, thinking she was better because she was blonder? Well, we knocked her off of her pedestal straight into a pit. Why? Because she had it coming. Women: I ain't sorry I ain't sorry I ain't sorry no, not one little bit she deserved it she deserved it she's a menace, she's a blonde and she's a twit hey, ain't it swell how she suddenly fell it happened so quick charlie: I might've helped with a kick women: I ain't sorry no, not one little bit beth: Charlie's right. I ain't sorry. She had it coming. Sheridan let hank and luis fight over her blond self once. Then when luis won, she went on to seduce antonio with her corn silk curls. Then it was eenie, meenie, miney, moe, bed- hopping between luis and antonio. Sheridan's a blond vixen who got what she deserved. Oh, she had it coming, all right. She had it coming. Women: I ain't sorry I ain't sorry I ain't sorry I ain't sorry I ain't sorry no, not one little bit one little bit she deserved it she deserved it she deserved it she deserved it she's a menace, she's a blonde and she's a twit poor baby fe she screamed when she hit landed right on her tush beth: Ok, I gave her a push women: I ain't sorry no not one little bit I ain't sorry I ain't sorry I ain't sorry no, not one little bit she deserved it she deserved it she's a menace, she's a blonde and she's a twit charity: That isn't a baby. [Tabitha chuckles] Tabitha: You're right there, charity. He's no normal, boring, run-of-the-mill rugrat. He's a wee demon. Charity: No! Tabitha: My, that was loud. He's my darling little demon from hell. This is a red letter day for us, a sacred day. Today we celebrate the birth of a new prince of darkness. Charity: No, no, no, this can't be happening. No -- tabitha: You're here to witness my baby's first feeding, charity. Come closer. You'll want to get a good view of this special event. Charity: Why is that milk red? Tabitha: Milk? [Tabitha laughs] Tabitha: Demons don't drink milk, dear. This is the liquid of life. Charity: No! Tabitha: The liquid that flows through our veins! Charity: You mean it's -- tabitha: Well, it ain't cranberry juice, dear. [Charity screams] Zombie: The prince of darkness. Tabitha: The prince of evil. Zombie: Long may he reign. Zombies: Long may he reign. Long may he reign. This is out there on global - I'm seanna collins. This weekend the streets of old strathconawill be transformed into a large outdoor art studio. More than 100 artists will offer an opportunity to see "art in action" on whyte avenue with "the annual art walk"on sunday, over 900 athletes from around the world will take on a challenging swim, bike and run course for edmonton's triathlon festival 2003. Head to hawrelapapark for the day and cheer on the worlds best athletes global is proud to sponsor shakespear at it's best with the river city shakespeare festival untiljuly 20th at hawrelak park. This year enjoy shakespeare classics - a midsummer nights dream and henry the fifthand the street performers festalal continues until sunday - downtownbe sure to take your kids to kids world - have them color the festival weather and then watch for their picture on global news morning edition. Kids will also enjoy raise- a-reader activities, crafts, music, face painting and more T.C.: Damn it, eve, talk to me. I don't understand. Julian: Wipe that smug look off your face, dear. You're not going to win. You're not going to ruin eve's life. Liz: Of course I am, julian. Look at my dear, sweet sister right now. Her family's falling apart, her marriage is in shambles, and I'm just getting warmed up. Julian: You know, I just realized something -- it's not going to be the cakewalk you hoped it would be. Liz: No? Julian: Far from it. Your club is destroyed. Liz: So? Julian: So your latest excuse for staying in harmony has gone up in smoke. There's nothing to keep you here -- no business, no way to make money -- so I suppose you'll have to leave harmony. Which means that finally you won't be interfering in eve's life anymore. T.C.: Eve, answer me. I mean, what the hell is going on? Why would you tell whitney that she can move away with chad? What the hell are you thinking? Liz: I was thinking that I would book her into the blue note so she could get her feet wet in almost the same surroundings as you did. You know, if your daughter is going to be like you, then she's going to need a place to get started -- started drinking, started doing drugs, started having sex with older men -- eve: I thought that you cared about whitney. Liz: I do. Problem is I hate you more than I love her. T.C.: Talk to me, eve. I have a right to know. There has to be a reason why you're putting our family and our marriage on the line like this. Eve: You're right, T.C. I do have a reason. Kay: No! Miguel: Kay? Kay: No! Grace: Sweetie -- sweetie -- ok, it's going to be all right. Jessica's calling for an ambulance, ok? Now, what happened? Simone: Kay's water broke. Pilar: It's too soon, grace. Kay: My baby. My baby. Grace: Shh. Try to relax. Kay: How can I relax when my baby's coming, mom? Grace: Sweetheart, shh -- ivy: What on earth is going on in here? Simone: Kay's water broke. Ivy: I thought the baby wasn't due for some time. Simone: It's not. It's just way early. Grace: Sweetheart, look -- ok, listen, are you having contractions? Kay: I don't know. I don't know. It just hurts. Grace: Sweetheart, just please try to relax, all right, because it's just not good for the baby. Kay: Ok. Grace: Ok. Kay: Ok. Miguel: This is my fault, mama. Pilar: What? Miguel: I got kay upset. We were arguing, and then this happened. Pilar: Mijo, I'm sure it's not your fault. These things happen. Miguel: Yeah, but it's too early. The baby's not due for weeks. Pilar: We just have to pray that everything's going to be all right. Kay: Ow! The pain's getting worse! John: I'll go check on the ambulance. Grace: Ok, she's in labor. The baby's coming. Kay, look at me. Zombies: Long reign the prince of darkness. Long reign the prince of darkness! Long reign the prince of darkness! Long reign -- tabitha: You can run, charity, but you'll never get away! [Tabitha laughs] Tabitha: I hope charity hasn't touched anything. If she has, it could be disastrous. [Tabitha gasps] David: On the next "10 huntley street", a family that has established a-- "100 huntley street" , a family that has established a foundation at sick kid's hospital in toronto in memory of their child that died of a terrible form of cancer recently. Also, we'll hear from mel feeling. A president and chief executive officer of the children's aids society of toronto. About the kay: It hurts! Grace: Oh, sweetie, breathe. Kay: I can't! Grace: Yes, you can. You took lamaze class, right? Kay: Just one! Grace: Ok, well, remember what they taught you -- to breathe deep. Come on, deep and slow and easy. Ok. Kay: Ok. The pain's not as bad. Grace: Ok. Now, sweetheart, we're going to take you to the hospital, ok? I think the baby's coming. Kay: No, mom. No, it's too soon! Grace: Shh, no. Kay: Oh, god. Miguel! Miguel! Miguel: I'm here. I'm here, kay. Kay: You're going to go to the hospital with me, right? Miguel: Yeah, of course. Kay: Ok, ok. Grace: Sweetheart, you're so cold. Kay: I'm freezing. Grace: I don't like this, pilar. I don't like this. Pilar: We should take her to the hospital right away. Grace: Yeah. John: Jessica called the ambulance. It's on its way. She's outside waiting to flag it down. Grace: Ok. Simone: Ok, I'm going to go call my mom, let her know what's going on, and have her meet us at the hospital. Grace: Thanks, sweetheart. Ok, now, honey -- you're going to be ok, ok? You and the baby. Take you to the hospital, and I'm going to try to get yo d dad. Kay: Ok, I'm fine. Miguel: Hey, john, will you give me a hand? I want to get kay into the living room so she can lay on the couch. John: Sure. David: Let me help, let me help. Miguel: Where's charity? [Door closes] Tabitha: Oh, no. I was afraid something like this was going to happen. Charity: You. Tabitha: Me? Charity: You're evil. I know the truth now. I saw it all. Tabitha: Saw what? Charity: You're not pregnant with a normal baby. You're carrying a demon child, a child the dark forces will worship. I have to warn everyone, tell them the truth. Tabitha: Now what am I going to do? Antonio: You guys were great. I just want to tell you I really appreciate all the effort you put forth in trying to find my wife. And the good news is that she's safe. She wasn't kidnapped. She's just under a little stress here, and, you know, with all the attempts that have been made on her life lately, she wanted to go somewhere to recuperate. I'm sure I'll be with her soon, but I just wanted to say thanks again. Beth: Well, you're wrong, antonio. You're never going to be with sheridan again -- you or luis -- because she's going to die. And with sheridan out of the way, luis will be mine again. My plan is right back on track. Hank: What are you doing, buddy? Luis: I'm making plane reservations. Hank: What? Luis: I'm flying to paris, hank. I'm going to find sheridan. T.C.: The reason, eve. I want to know why you turned against me. Whitney: Hey, you got my fix? Man: Sure do, sugar. But you owe me. You're into me for some heavy coin. Whitney: Baby, come on. You know you're going to get your money. Man: No way that's going to happen, but there are other ways to pay. Whitney: Hmm. Eve: Whitney -- whitney, no! No, don't do this. Don't do this, please! Whitney: How dare you tell me what to do! You a damn hypocrite, mama. I'm just like you. Cocome on, baby. Come on. Get off! Eve: Whitney -- eve: Look what you did to my daughter! Why did I ever let you near her? [Eve cries] T.C.: Eve, what is it? Eve: T.C., I did it to protect whitney. T.C.: To protect her? You sent her away with chad to protect her? Eve, that doesn't make any sense. Sam: Listen up, everyone. The fire marshal has something to tell us. Chief garrison: This fire was no accident. Whitney: What? Chief garrison: It was arson. T.C.: What? Liz: Are you saying that someone deliberately set fire to my club? Sam: That's exactly what he's saying. Liz: Well, who would do such a thing? Sam: We don't know, but we're going to find out. Eve: Now liz will never be able to use this club to hurt me or whitney. Liz: Sam, you have to catch whoever did this. Sam: We will, I promise. Liz: Arson is a very serious crime. I just lost my club because of it. Sam: Well, arson isn't the only crime that's been committed. Liz: What do you mean? Sam: There was people inside the club -- whitney, chad, fox, and theresa. They were almost killed, and that's attempted murder. I'm going to make sure whoever did this is punished to the fullest extent of the law. '| ñ W tomatoes. It's the other side of the world, but it could make winners out of a pair of toronto bike-makers. They built one that's right in the thick of it. If it does well, so will ty.Y. Pedalling their wares to the world. On tonight's "global national". Singer: You are my passion for life liz: Attempted murder and arson? Sam, those are very serious crimes. Sam: Yes, they are. And we're going to find the person or persons responsible for this. Liz: Well, then, I would imagine that they would be sent away for a very long time. Sam: That's right, liz. Whitney: When I think how close we came to dying tonight -- theresa: It was horrible. Whitney: And that someone did it deliberately -- I mean, what kind of monster would do such a thing? Liz: Yes. What kind of monster, indeed? T.C.: Sam, whoever did this, you can't let them get away with it. Sam: We won'T. I'm starting up an all-out investigation. Chief garrison: I'm calling in the arson team. We'll get whoever set this fire. Sam: How soon will your team be able to give us something concrete to go on? Chief garrison: Well, this was a very sloppy job. Certainly no professional was involved, somebody who burns places for the insurance money. Could have something in a matter of hours. Sam: Great. I'll have my men on standby. Julian: That won't be necessary. You needn't start an investigation because I did it. I'm the one responsible for the fire. Luis: Well, I'm going to be on the next flight out. Hank: You're not actually thinking of going to paris to look for sheridan? Luis: No, I'm not thinking about it. I'm doing it, hank. I'm going to find her. Hank: Luis, paris is a big city. France is a big country. How do you expect to find her if you have no idea where she is? Luis: Trust me, I'll find her. Hank: Seems to me that she doesn't want to be found. Luis: Now, that's the same thing that beth said. Hank: I know this is hard, luis, but you have to face reality. Sheridan knows where you are, knows how to get in touch with you, but she hasn't even made an attempt to contact you. In fact, she did just the opposite. She left without telling you or anyone else where she was going. She hasn't even called once, right? Luis: No. Hank: She sent an email to say she was ok, but she didn't say where she was staying or how to get in touch with her, which leads me to believe that she doesn't want anybody to find her, including you, luis. Luis: But why? Why doest t she want to talk to me, hank? All right, she loves me. She knows that I love her. Just makes no sense. Yes, I can understand that she was under a lot of pressure, but not to call, not to tell me where she was going -- what the hell is that all about? Hank: I don't know, but she hasn'T. Beth: That's right, charlie. Everything is back on track. Yes, yes. The search for sheridan was called off. The email -- luis got it, and everyone, even luis, is convinced that sheridan wasn't kidnapped after all. Yeah, they all think she's in paris relaxing. Mm-hmm. So we're home free. No one is going to find sheridan in my basement because no one's going to look. We're safe. Sheridan? Well, sherid I is doomed. Kay: Oh, god, this can't be happening. Simone: I couldn't reach my mother. She must not have her cell phone with her. Grace: Ok. Where is that damn ambulance? Pilar: Grace, did you get ahold of sam? Grace: I told him to meet us at the hospital. Ivy: Pilar, how's she doing? Pilar: Well, her pulse is too fast and her temperature is dropping. Both kay and the baby could be in danger. David: Poor kay. I mean, I know she's been a nightmare, but she does not deserve this. Ivy: No, I suppose she doesn'T. Think of it this way, david -- if she dies, it's one less person who knows you're working for me to break up sam and grace. David: No heart, no soul. Well, you're definitely one of a kind, ivy. Very unique to the world. Grace: Come on, sweetheart, breathe. It's important. [Kay groans] Miguel: I'm going to go upstairs, see if charity's up there. I think she needs to know what's going on. Pilar: Ok. Tabitha: Down, down -- I got to get her down. Ooh. What am I going to do? That brat knows the truth. She must've had one of those damn premonitions of hers! She'll tell everyone. Oh, I'm doomed! Miguel: Charity? Tabitha: Bloody hell! [Tabit g grunts] Miguel: Charity? Tabitha: Oh -- oh, miguel, you startled me. Miguel: Sorry, tabitha. I didn't even know you were up here. Tabitha: Charity and I were just having a little chat, and she said she felt tired and just fell asleep. Miguel: Yeah, well, I need to wake her. Kay's water broke. Tabitha: What? Miguel: Yeah, the baby's coming. We need to get her to the hospital. Charity? Tabitha: Miguel, I don't think you should disturb her right now. Miguel: But I want to charity to come with me. Tabitha: No, you should be with kay. You should be with kay. Miguel: She's waking up. Tabitha: Damn it. [Charity gasps] Miguel: Hey, charity. It's me. Are you ok? Charity: Oh -- you. Tabitha: Me? Julian: Did you hear what I said? An investigation won't be necessary. I'm the one to blame. Sam: So you're saying you deliberately set fire to that club? Julian: No, not deliberately, of course, but I'm the one at fault. I stupidly kept a couple of full cans of gasoline at the club, and one of the must've ignited. Sam: Don't you know keeping anything flammable like this in a business is against the law? Julian: Yes, but I really didn't think anything like this would happen. I'm very sorry. T.C.: You're sorry? My daughter almost died tonight, you bastard. Julian: It was an accident. T.C.: Oh, this is an accident -- sam: T.C.! Eve: T.C., Stop it! @Qeg0 grace: Sweetie, it's been a long time between contractions. Pilar: That's good, mija. They're still far apart. Grace: Yeah. John: The ambulance is here. Grace: Sweetheart, you hear that? The ambulance is here. We're going to take you to the hospital. Hey, everything's going to be all right. Simone: Hold on, kay. Everything is going to be fine. Kay: I'm so scared, simone. Simone: I know. Kay: This shouldn't be happening yet. Simone: Try not to worry, ok? Kay: Simone, this could ruin everything. I need this babyo o get miguel. Simone: You're unbelievable. How can you think about that right now? [Kay groans] Kay: On the other hand, the danger to me and the baby -- it could play on miguel's sympathy. Maybe he'll feel closer to me. Simone: I'm not going to listen to this right now. John: She's on the sofa. Paramedic: Ok, miss, we're going to have a look at you, and then we're going to get you on the gurney. Kay: Miguel! I want miguel! Charity: You -- mielel: What about tabitha, charity? Charity: Where did you come from? Tabitha: Me? Charity: Yeah, you weren't here. You were downstairs. Miguel: She was in here when I came in, and you were asleep on the bed. Charity: Oh. But -- are you sure? Because I don't remember lying down. And I don't remember your coming in. Tabitha: Oh, well, I think you're just a little confused, dear. Charity: The last thing I remember was hearing a baby crying, but it's all kind of a blur after that. Miguel: Wait. What baby was crying? Tabitha: I think she's remembering a premonition. You know, about the fire and the danger to the baby. Charity: I don't remember seeing a baby. I don't remember anything. [Charity gasps] Miguel: What is it, charity? Charity: It's tabitha. There's something wrong, something terribly wrong. I can feel it. It's your baby, tabitha. There's something wrong with your baby. Whitney: Daddy, no! Sam: Back off, T.C. This isn't the way. T.C.: Whitney almost died in there tonight, sam. They all almost died. I am not going to let him get away with this. Julian: All right, I understand, T.C. My son was in there as well. Sam, I feel terrible about this. After fox sold the club to liz, I completely forgot that the gasoline was in there. Sam: So you're saying it was an accident? Julian: Well, of course it was. Thankfully, it was not a tragic one. Fox's voice: Who are you covering for, father? Who would you cover for? Chief garrison: Well, looks like the arson is solved. I'll have my men finish up. It's in your hands now, chief. Sam: All right. You should've never stored those gasoline cans in your club. Your irresponsibility almost cost these people their lives. Julian: It was an oversight. It was an accident that I will regret for the rest of my life. T.C.: You know what? I am not so sure all of this is an accident. What were you doing out here in the middle of the night outside the club? And for that matter, eve, what the hell were you doing here? Sheridan: Who would be trying to kill me, luis? Unless, of course, julian's up to his o t tricks again. Luis: Yeah. I don't know. Sheridan, whoever burned down your cottage -- he could've been after me, too. Cops have a lot of enemies. Look, whoever it was, I'm going to protect you, all right? Nothing or no one is going to stop us from being together, especially after everything that we've been through. Sheridan: I love you so much. I don't ever want to be separated from you, not even for a minute. Luis: I know the feeling. Sheridan: I need you. I need you to stay with me. Luis: Something's not right. Beth: Everyone bought our story that sheridan left on her own. Uh-uh, they no longer suspect foul play. Yes, ok, we can carry out everything that we planned, ok? Ok, I got to go. Luis: Look, I want you to put up the maps again and call back the search team. Antonio: What? Luis: Look, I'm not buying it, ok? I don't think that sheridan is in paris or that she went off on her own. You listen to me -- something to happened to her, and I'm not going to rest until she's sa.. the search is back on!

T.C. goes after Julian when he tells everyone that he was the reason the Blue Note burned down because he wants to cover for Eve. The police accept his excuse that he kept gasoline in the back of the club and they leave. Kay is upset that she is in labor much too early and is getting ready to leave Tabitha's house by ambulance. Meanwhile Tabitha and Miguel search for Charity who is having a strange premonition about Tabitha's baby. Luis starts to book a flight to Paris to find Sheridan but is talked out of it by Hank who thinks Sheridan does not want to be found. He tells everyone he doesn't believe Sheridan would leave and that the email is a phony so he calls the search for her back on.

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Spike: I said, what the hell are you doing to my wife? Noah: It is over, Spike. Get out. Spike: Not before I talk to my bride... in private, man. Sam: You stay away from my daughter. You're never going near her again. Spike: Says who? Sam: Says me, her father. Noah: And me, her brother. Paloma: And us. Simone: Her friends. Sam: And most important of all, Jessica herself. It's over, Spike. She's never gonna live in fear again, and you're never, ever gonna hurt my little girl again. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: I heard Maria. What is she doing up? It's way past her bedtime. It's ok. Fox: Oh, I think Endora slipped her some chocolate. Kay: Chocolate? Oh, great. It's full of caffeine. Where'd she get it? Tabitha: Don't look at me. I put Endora to bed, but apparently she wasn't sleepy, so she woke Maria up. And it seems they shared a chocolate bar. Fox: Wait a minute. I took the bag of chocolate away from her. Fox: All right, kiddo. Where did you get your secret stash of chocolate from? Fox: All right. Well, listen. As long as you understand that the party's over, ok. There's no more chocolate. Honestly, I don't know where she got this little stash of chocolate from. Tabitha: Naughty, naughty. No more magic chocolate bars. Miguel: What took you so long at your dad's place? Kay: Oh, it was unbelievable. Simone and Paloma and my dad and Noah -- we were all there, and we had this intervention for Jessica about Spike. Miguel: Wow. And? Kay: It was really good, yeah. Well, come with me to put her to bed, and I'll tell you about it. Fox: Oh, I was gonna -- I wanted to put her to bed, and I'd like to hear about your sister. Kay: Yeah, I'll tell you when I get down. I just thought Miguel might have an idea or two since he's known Jessica his whole life. It won't be long. Fox: All right. Not funny, Endora. Give me the chocolate bar. Come on. Tabitha's voice: Be careful, Fox. There's nothing more risky than coming between a witchlet and her chocolate. Endora: No. [SCENE_BREAK] Fancy: Let me go! [Man yelling] Fancy: Oh, Chris. Oh, my God. I'm sorry. Sorry. Chris: Oh, I'm sorry. Remind me never to tangle with a police recruit. Fancy: Uh-huh. I didn't know it was you. I thought you were an intruder. Why did you jump me like that? Spike: What the hell? Chris: I'm warning you, Spike. Stay off my wife's family's estate. I won't be so easy on you next time. I thought you were the intruder. I heard a noise outside the cottage. I didn't get a good look at you in the dark. Fancy: No, it's ok. But the fact is Luis and I got a call on his police radio saying there's a trespasser on the grounds. Chris: Well, that's who I must have heard. Fancy: You haven't seen anyone except me? Chris: Not a soul. Fancy: Ok. I'm gonna check around the cottage. Chris: I'm gonna reassure Sheridan. She's inside. Fancy: No, no, no, she's fine. Luis is there. [SCENE_BREAK] [Fancy moaning] Sheridan: How could you, Luis? Luis' voice: Oh, yeah. Sheridan: How could you? Luis' voice: Mm, oh, yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Rebecca: Oh, dear God. Theresa's right next door. We're done for. Theresa: Ethan. Ethan: So it was you and Jared that was making all that noise in there? Gwen: Guess I could say to get a room, but it looks like you already have. Theresa: And you're here in this hotel for what reason, Gwen? Gwen: Same reason as you. I guess just some people make a lot more noise than others, but whatever floats your boat. Jared: I think he's drunk. Ethan: What's so interesting, Jared? Theresa: Did you just say someone was drunk? Theresa: Um, what are you looking at? Jared: Nothing. Um, just trying to figure out how to deal with Ethan here yet again. Rebecca: What? You're the one who wanted us out there. Gwen: They will see you. Wait until the coast is clear. Then scram. I mean it. Ethan: Look, my point to you two is that you were making a lot of racket in there, ok, and whatever you were doing, it was -- was really loud. Theresa: Um, point taken. We'll keep it down. Jared: Yeah, if we can. You know, sometimes you get carried away. That happens to Tess and me a lot. Gwen: Yeah. It happens to any couple in love, including us. Right? Ethan: That's right. Jared: Well, if that's all, I'm sure the two of you want to get back to each other as much as Tess and I do, so, uh, good night. Ethan: Good night. Let's go back to our room. Gwen: Ok. So, here we are again. Ethan: Why are you talking so loud? Gwen: What? Oh, I was? Honey, I'm just -- I am starving, you know. I think maybe let's go downstairs to the restaurant, have something to eat. Ethan: Actually, let's -- why don't we just order room service up here? That way we don't have to leave the room. Gwen: Ok, great idea. Ethan: Yeah. I think I saw a menu around here somewhere. Gwen: Ok. [Whispering] Mother, just stay hidden. Do not dare come out till Ethan is sound asleep, and be quiet. [SCENE_BREAK] Spike: Honey, you didn't tell them that you wanted to testify against me, did you? Simone: Well, she didn't say it in so many words, but Jessica wants the abuse to stop, and that's the only way to do it. Paloma: You have hurt my friend for the last time. Spike: All right. Well, what can I say? If that's what you want, I guess we can both testify in court. Simone: Don't threaten her, Spike. Paloma: You're bluffing. Sam: You could testify about what? Spike: Well, let's just say there's a Pandora's box that you don't want to open up 'cause you won't be able to close it there, Chief Bennett. Noah: What the hell is that supposed to mean? {Spike: And I'll save you from the gas chamber. Jessica: You mean that's my choice? Marry you or get the death penalty for killing guys I don't even remember? Spike: Honey, as much as it pains me to say this, yeah, that's about it. } Well, I guess it is a free country. If you want to testify, it's fine. I guess I'll just see you in court. [SCENE_BREAK] Fancy: Ok. Well, I thought it was a good idea to secure the perimeter before we go in. Chris: All right. Uh, we saw what was on the news earlier. Fancy: Oh, my God. You mean the -- Chris: You and Luis. Fancy: It wasn't what it looked like. Chris: Uh, it really upset Sheridan. Fancy: Oh, God. Sheridan saw it, too? But it was all a part of this undercover sting investigation. Chris: I know that's what the television said, but -- Fancy: Well, really, it didn't mean anything. Chris: Look, Fancy. I believe you, but I just don't think anybody else would. [SCENE_BREAK] [Fancy moaning] Luis' voice: Oh, yeah. Luis' voice: Oh, yeah. Luis: It wasn't real, ok? It was part of an undercover operation. Sheridan: You don't owe me an explanation, Luis. Luis: Sheridan, we weren't having sex. Sheridan: Please. They've been running the same graphic loop over and over and over again. Luis: Sheridan, would you listen to me? Ok? It was just a plot. It was to root out the bad guys. Sheridan: I don't want to hear it. It's none of my business what you and Fancy do. Luis: Yeah, well, if me being with your niece makes you feel this way, it definitely is. Sheridan, why don't you just tell me that you love me? Sheridan: No. Luis: Sheridan, listen to me. Admit it, ok. Just tell me the way you feel. [SCENE_BREAK] [Thunder] Fox: Don't worry, kiddo. It's just some distant thunder. Endora: Oh. Tabitha: Oh, well, the weatherman says it is coming this way. Not that they know anything about accurate predictions. Fox: What's that? Tabitha: Nothing. Nothing, dear. All right, Endora. It's time for you to go back to bed. Fox: Yes, it is. And there's no more chocolate for you. You hear me? I don't seem to know where she gets this endless supply of chocolate from. Tabitha: Don't look at me. Kay: Well, Maria's back in dreamland at least. Miguel: I started telling her a story, and she was out like a light. Tabitha: You do seem to have quite a way with her, Miguel. Miguel: Yeah, I do. Kay: Would you stop playing favorites? I made my decision. I'm marrying Fox. Tabitha: Then why did you ask Miguel to help you put Maria to bed? You claim to know what you want, but you're still sending mixed messages. Kay: It's all in your mind, Tabitha. It's Fox and only Fox. Tabitha: Oh, well, whatever you say, dear. I'll tell you one person who'll be happy -- Endora. She's always wanted the two of you to be together. Kay: Well, good. She and Maria can be the flower girls at the wedding. You ready for bed? Fox: Yeah. I thought you'd never ask. Kay: Mm. Fox: Mm. Oh, I will take that in case you have some more chocolate tricks up your sleeve, kiddo. Good night, everybody. Kay: Night. Tabitha's voice: Uh-oh, Fox. Endora was your biggest fan. [SCENE_BREAK] Jared: Hey. You ok? Theresa: I guess I'm just, you know, a little more tired than I realized. Jared: Or maybe it's because now we know Gwen and Ethan are in the room next door. Theresa: Well, it is a little bit awkward. Jared: Not for me. So what if they know we're having fun in here together? Theresa: Yeah. And you did put together such a nice evening for us. I could use some wine, please? Jared: Your wish is my command. Theresa: Ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Rebecca: No, no, no, no, no. Not my ear, J.T. No, no, no, no. You know how sensitive my ear is. Quiet. Gwen will kill us. [Thumping sound] Gwen: Honey, you know what? I would love to take a midnight stroll. How about that? [Thunder] Ethan: Um, did you hear that? Sounds like the storm's getting pretty close, though. We'd probably get soaked, honey. Gwen: Yeah. Probably. You know what? Why don't we forget about this dinner because Theresa and Jared are not the only ones who are here for a romantic evening. Ethan: You're absolutely right. Tell you what. Let me take this little cart out of the room. All right? Gwen: Good idea. Ethan: I'll be back. Gwen: Ok. [Door closes] Gwen: Ok. I will just have to wear him out so thoroughly making love, he will fall dead asleep, and he will never hear J.T. or my mother make their escape. Ok. [Laughter] [Giggling] Rebecca: Shh. Ethan: Did you hear that? Gwen: What? Um, maybe. Ethan: I don't believe this. Jared and Theresa are back at it again? You kidding me? [Giggling] Theresa: What are Ethan and Gwen doing next door? Jared: Sounds like the same thing we were doing a half hour ago. Theresa: Oh, my gosh. I mean, seriously, what is wrong with them? What, do they think this is kind of, like, some sex competition to see who can have sex the loudest? Jared: They want a competition, they're gonna lose. Theresa: You know what? I'm not gonna put up with this. Ethan: Talk about juvenile, huh? I mean, you know they're just doing this to tick us off, right? Gwen: Yeah. I mean, I can't believe them. They have some nerve. You know what? I think you should go say something to them. Ethan: Oh, you're damn right I am. Gwen: Yeah, you tell them. Oh, my God. That better be Theresa and Jared. [Gasps] Gross! Rebecca: No. Not now. Just do that again, J.T. Gwen: You do anything but get the hell out of here, and you're both gonna be sorry. Listen to me. Ethan's only gonna be gone just for a minute. I'm gonna try to stall him, but get -- mother, get out of here. I mean it. J.T.: Just one more little kiss. Ethan: Ahem. Theresa: Oh, well, you know what? We're not amused by your little childish attempts at one-upmanship, Ethan. This is not a competition. Ethan: Excuse me? What are you talking about? You and Jared are in here intentionally making a racket to get on our nerves, Theresa. Theresa: Ok. We weren't the ones crashing around like two little teenagers. That was you. Ethan: The hell it was. We were having dinner before we were interrupted. We were gonna go to bed, but your three-ring-circus freak-show act in here -- Jared: No, no, no, no, no. That wasn't us this time, man. Theresa: Wait. So you -- you two weren't just having sex? Gwen: No. We were going to, but unlike some people, you know, who like to just get it over with quickly, we like to take our time. You know, there is a little thing called foreplay, right? Theresa: Yes, I do know. [Pounding] There it is again. Ethan: All right, look. If we're -- we're all here, right? Theresa: Mm-hmm. Ethan: So where's it coming from? Theresa: Oh, it sounds like it's coming from your room, actually. Ethan: That's impossible. There's nobody else in our room. Theresa: Nobody you know about, you mean. [SCENE_BREAK] Spike: Well, if that's what you want, Jess, then by all means, we both can testify in court. Sam: Jessica, listen to me. You don't have to be afraid of him. He's never gonna do anything to hurt you again. And whatever lies he's threatening to tell about you in court, we'll refute. There's no judge in this country that'll blame you for the things he's made you do. Spike: Honey, do you really want to bring me into court to testify? I think he's trying to brainwash you against me, honey. Noah: Oh, that's rich coming from you, you -- Spike: Sweetheart, sweetheart, listen. Come here. Jessica: I'm sorry. Sam: Jessica. Jessica: No. Spike: Come here, Jess. Sam: Please. Jessica: No. Sam: Jessica, I'm begging you. Jessica. Spike: Leave her alone. Jessica: I'm sorry. Sam: Jessica, I'm your father. Jessica: I know. Sam: I love you. I love you. I love you, Jessica. Please, please. Spike: Leave her alone. Jessica: I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Spike. You're right. I shouldn't have listened to them. And I'd never drag you into court. Spike: Well, I love you. That's my girl. That's my girl. My girl. Yeah, baby. Shh, shh, shh, shh. Oh, baby, it's ok, honey. [SCENE_BREAK] Tabitha: Don't be churlish, Endora. Fox was just looking out for you. Tabitha: Well, he didn't know it was bottomless. He was just taking care of you. He didn't want you to make yourself sick. Tabitha: Let me guess. You wish you were upstairs with Kay and not Fox, right? Miguel: You know what the worst thing is? It's all my fault, Tabitha. Tabitha: Yes. Well, she does seem to have made up her mind. Miguel: I don't have a prayer with her when Fox is always around. I mean, things might be a little different if I could spend some time alone with her. Tabitha: You mean, romantic time. Miguel: Really romantic, in some fantastical place where no one will barge in to ruin things. I just don't think there's a place like that in Harmony, is there? Tabitha's voice: Endora. [SCENE_BREAK] Sheridan: I don't know what you're doing here, but if you think that I'm upset about you and Fancy -- Luis: I could see that you were. Sheridan: No, no, no. I told you I wanted you to move on, and I meant it. And what better person than with Fancy? Luis: Mm-hmm. Then why'd you get so upset when you saw us together? Sheridan: Anybody would be upset seeing their niece in what looked like a porno movie. Luis: Oh, Sheridan, come on. You were crying because you saw me together with another woman. It's not too late for us. You know it'll never be too late. Sheridan: Yes, yes, yes, it is because it's over, Luis. I'm telling you with all my heart, I want to be with Chris. I'm married to Chris, and I am now finally the mother of his little boy. I want to be with them, not you. [SCENE_BREAK] Fancy: Oh, you still haven't gone inside? Chris: I was waiting for you. Fancy: Huh. You're not sure what you're gonna walk into with Luis and Sheridan. Chris: Come on. It's not that, Fancy. Fancy: You don't have to lie to me, Chris. I feel the same exact insecurity whenever the two of them are in the same room. Chris: You know what? I should be more confident. I mean, Sheridan's even legally adopted James. Fancy: I know, and I'm happy for all of you. It is a huge gift for Sheridan on the heels of losing Marty and then your -- Chris: I hope so. Do you think that James is the only reason that Sheridan chose me instead of Luis? [SCENE_BREAK] Gwen: You know, Ethan, I think Theresa was wrong about where the sounds were coming from. In fact, gosh, I don't even hear anything. I think it stopped. Ethan: Think you're right. Gwen: Yeah. You know, whoever it is, whatever it was, it doesn't make any difference. I think we should all go back to our romantic evenings. Hmm? Theresa: This is weird. Ethan: This is weird. I actually was telling Gwen earlier I thought I heard something or someone in that closet. Gwen: Right, which we checked. Remember? We checked it, and there was nothing in there. So, I think this thunder's, like, totally affecting our hearing. Ethan: Oh, honey, it wasn't thundering earlier. Theresa: You a bit tense tonight, Gwen? Gwen: No, I'm not tense. I'm just sick of all this nonsense is what it is. Theresa: I think we should just, you know, check the closet again. Gwen: But there's, you know -- there's nothing in there. Theresa: So? Just to be sure. Ethan: It's empty. Gwen: I mean, of course it is. You know, there was no one in there before. There's no one in there now. Theresa: Huh. Just sounded like those lovemaking sounds were coming from somewhere close by. Gwen's voice: Where are they? [SCENE_BREAK] [Thunder] J.T.: Oh, you still got it, Becky baby. Rebecca: I know. [Thunder and rain] J.T.: Uh-oh! Storm's coming! Rebecca: Oh, you know, nothing turns me on like a good rain. Ha! Let's do it again, J.T. Woo! J.T.: Ha ha ha! [SCENE_BREAK] Tabitha: Just a minute, Miguel. Tabitha: It was only chocolate, sweet pea. Surely you're not going to hold it against Fox because he was trying to look after you. He is your half-brother, after all, and you know you adore him. Tabitha: Well, just don't do anything rash, all right? Unless, of course, you'd like to use your powers to help Miguel win Kay's affections. Mommy would certainly sleep better knowing that Charity the good was permanently out of the way. Well, do what you will, my witchlet. Tabitha: I thought you were going to do something to Fox. Kay: I love you. Can't wait to be your wife. Kay: Fox? Ok. That's the first time a man's fallen asleep on me in the middle of a kiss. Ooh. Why do I feel so strange? What's going on? [SCENE_BREAK] Fancy: Oh, look how dark the sky has gotten. It's gonna open up any minute. [Thunder] Chris: You can actually see it's already raining across town. So do you think Sheridan's only staying with me because of my son? Fancy: Not at all. What I meant was with you she's finally achieved her dream -- a wonderful husband, a beautiful little boy. It's what she's always wanted, and now she's got it, with you. Chris: I hope it's enough. Fancy: It's not easy for either one of us, is it -- this thing Luis and Sheridan shared? Chris: No, it's not. Fancy: But we have to take Sheridan's word for it that she's moved on. Chris: Yes. Fancy: We need to enjoy the lives we have. Not that I'm with Luis, but maybe someday. Chris: Well, I hope that works out for you, Fancy. Fancy: Yeah, me, too. Maybe we should go inside and see what they're doing. Chris: Yeah. That's a good idea. Fancy: Yeah. Just in the nick of time. [SCENE_BREAK] [Thunder] Luis: You say all the right words, don't you? I can see it in your eyes, Sheridan. Look, I'm sorry if I hurt you. Sheridan: I'm fine. Let's not make more of this than it already is. Luis: What? You're afraid if I touch you, it's gonna make you remember what we had together? Make you realize that you shouldn't be with Chris? Sheridan: What if you're right? What difference does it make, Luis? I'm a married woman, and I want to be a good and loyal wife and mother. I'm afraid if you touch me, I don't know what will happen. Luis: How can you stay married to him? Hmm? Just let me hold you. Come on. Just let me hold you. Sheridan: But I -- Luis: Come on. It's all right. Don't fight it. Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Ok. I really appreciate what you're all trying to do, but you completely misunderstood -- Sam: No, Jess. We understand all of it. He's been beating you. Jessica: No, he hasn't. The bruises you saw were from an accident. I was trying to get to the bathroom last night in the dark, and I tripped. Simone: Jessica. Paloma: Don't. We know better. Jessica: It's true. Noah: No, it's not. Jessica, look. Look at me. We are here to protect you, ok? We can make all the bad stuff go away just like you said you wanted it to. Jessica: I didn't mean it. I -- I just felt so pressured by all of you. But Spike's my husband. He loves me. Spike: That's right, baby. It's you and me against the world, honey. Simone: Jessica, don't listen to him. We can help you through this. Paloma: Don't give in to his threats. Spike: Honey, they're just trying to poison your mind against me, honey. You know what you and I have together. Simone: Jessica, this is what you have with him. And you are a pig. Any man who would beat up on a woman -- Spike: You know what? I don't need to explain myself to you. Jessica already told you how she got the black and blue marks. Simone: And this -- this -- this is your fault, and this is your fault, too. Jessica hates herself so much for being with you that she is hurting herself. This is the real proof of how she really feels. [SCENE_BREAK] Tabitha: Where is Miguel? What have you done with him? You little demon. Endora: [Mumbles indistinctly] Tabitha: What is going on here? Kay's missing, too! Endora. Endora, will you listen to me? Have you sent Kay and Miguel off together? Well, where are they? Endora, will you please tell Mommy? Where are they? Kay: Miguel, is that you? Where are we? Miguel: I don't know. I have no idea. I was just with Tabitha a minute ago. You mean this isn't a dream? Kay: I don't think so. Miguel: This is so weird. I was with Tabitha, and I was telling her how I wished I could spend some time alone with you in a romantic place, and then -- this. Kay: You told her that? Miguel: Well, I was thinking if I could pull you away from Fox and spend some time alone with you, it might convince you to want to be with me. Kay: Wait. I was just with Fox in bed. Miguel: Not anymore. You're with me now. Kay: I have to get back to him. He's gonna get worried. Miguel: Look. You can go to him soon enough, but I don't want to waste this opportunity, wherever it came from. [Music begins playing] Miguel: You know, maybe my love is so strong, it pulled you away from Fox and brought you here with me. Kay: No. This must be your dream. It can't be mine. Miguel: Now, if it is my dream, I guess I get to play it out however I want. Kay: I guess you do. [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: Well, I can't hear anything with all this thunder going on. Theresa: You know, I just -- I swore I heard something from nearby. Gwen's voice: Mother, where are you? [Thunder] Rebecca: Oh, J.T.! J.T.: Oh, Becky! Theresa: It's coming from outside. Gwen's voice: Oh, my God. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: You are going to pay for what you are doing to my -- Sam: Noah. Noah: What? Huh? You want to rip him apart as much as I do. Sam: You better believe I do, but we can't. It'll make things worse for your sister. Noah: How can things get any worse than this? Sam: It'll be worse if we're behind bars and we can't help her get rid of this slime. Sam: Jessica, honey, we can't make you do anything you don't want to do. Spike: Hear, hear. Sam: But I want you to do this for me. I want you to go back to therapy. There's a doctor in Boston, a really good doctor. And I want you to see him, and I'm gonna make a phone call right now. Spike: Ahem. Uh, listen, Chief. My wife does not do therapy, so you can save your little phone call. Sam: You go to hell. Spike: Like you need some quack shrink in your life, honey. That's crazy talk. Noah: Spike, she's hurting herself because of you. Don't you think that's a great sign that maybe she hates your guts? Spike: Hey, so maybe she's got a few self-esteem issues. Lots of girls do, ok? Right, baby? Right? Any problems that my girl here has, the Spike man's gonna take care of them. Hey, honey, why don't you tell your brother how good I take care of you, huh? Especially at night, when we're in bed, alone. Yeah. Hey, boy, guess what? It's all about me and your little sister. Noah: Take that! Come on! Come on! [Women screaming] Jessica: Stop! [SCENE_BREAK] Tabitha: Endora, you know who you remind me of right now? Siren, the fickle mermaid you conjured up. You've always rooted for Fox and Kay to be together. Now, just because your half-brother cut off your chocolate supply, you've turned against him. Well, I'll tell you one thing. There's no guarantee that Kay is going to throw over Fox for Miguel. Well, at least I don't think there is. Kay: What if this isn't a dream? What if this is real? Miguel: All the better. That means you love me as much as I love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sheridan: Oh, Luis. Luis: This is where you belong. Chris: What the hell is going on here? [SCENE_BREAK] Theresa: Wow. You really are tense tonight. You wouldn't know more about those lovemaking sounds than you're letting on, now would you? Gwen: Of course not. Theresa: So, then, why are you trying to keep us from finding out who's making them? Gwen: I'm not. I just think this is such a waste of a perfectly romantic evening with my husband, to go looking for people who aren't there. That ledge is really narrow. No one could possibly be out there. Ethan: Honey, honey, you do sound like you don't want Theresa to go check it out. Gwen: Ok, fine. Go look. I don't care. Go. [Thunder] Theresa: Is that J.T. Cornell? [Thunder] [NEXT_ON] Rebecca: Theresa's gonna tell Ethan that I'm out here on the ledge with you. Jared: Theresa, what's the big secret? Miguel: Follow your heart, Kay. Marry me. Spike: I want Noah arrested for assault and battery.

Theresa, Ethan, Gwen, and Jared continued to look for the lovemaking sounds they all heard and blamed on each other. Finally Theresa looked out on the balcony outside Ethan and Gwen's room and saw JT and Rebecca making love yet again. Will she tell the others what she saw? Luis and Sheridan argued over his fake porno film that keeps showing over and over on the news. He explained what it was, but Sheridan still said she wants to stay with Chris and James. Luis realized better, however, and they ended up almost kissing right when Chris and Fancy came in from outside the cottage.

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Kay: I love you, I've always loved you. I can't wait to marry you and raise Maria with you. Miguel: This is a dream come true. Kay: For me, too. Kay: I promise that I am going to be a good wife and mother. And I know you are going to be a fantastic husband and father. Miguel: What about Fox? Kay: Well, I guess we'll tell him as soon as we can. I just don't want to hurt him. He's been so good to me, and it's not like I don't love him. I just -- Miguel: It's ok. It's ok, I understand. And hopefully Fox will, too. Fox: I won't lose you, Kay. You or Maria. The question is, how do I keep you? God, I'd rather die than see you marry Miguel. Fox: That's it. [SCENE_BREAK] Rebecca: No. Gwen cannot lose Ethan to Theresa. At least not until I get those x-ray glasses that I ordered off the internet. Rebecca's voice: Gwen told me not to let Ethan realize she's gone, but what if he wakes up and sees she's not here? The trick is to lull him back to sleep, and Gwen did all but order me to take care of Ethan, and that could only mean one thing. Rebecca: Uh, Ethan, it's Gwen. I'm right here. Ethan: Mm, hi. Rebecca's voice: Wait, no. I am only doing this so Gwen can bribe J.T. Into leaving town. Without him, Theresa can't prove Gwen and I outed Ethan as a Bennett, then framed her for it. It's costing millions, but at least we'll finally be free of Theresa. Theresa: J.T. told me to meet him in his room -- Gwen: Wait. What are you doing here? Theresa: Gwen. It's none of your business. So is that bag of yours full of money? Gwen: No. Is that? Theresa: No. Gwen: Ok, then. I will just be on my way. Theresa: Good. I'm gonna get going, too. Gwen: Hey, you're here to meet J.T., aren't you? Theresa: So are you. Gwen: Great, this is great. He's playing us against each other. Theresa: Whoever pays him the most money gets answers. Gwen: Damn him. Damn it. Theresa: Damn him straight to hell. [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: Fancy! Fancy, where are you? Fancy: I'm here, Luis. I'm here. Luis: Fancy! Fancy! Luis: Tell me where the hell she is, damn it! Chris: I don't know. Sheridan: Then why are you here? Paloma: With a rope and flashlight, no less. Luis: I told you he knew where she is. Chris: Luis is wrong. I was only here -- Luis: Oh, shut up. Fancy! Fancy! Fancy: I'm here, Luis. I'm here. . [SCENE_BREAK] Fox: Is my idea brilliant, or is it totally whacked? Is Kay going to believe me, or is she just going to see it as a way for me not to lose her to Miguel? {Julian: God, Kay would be insane to choose some peon like Miguel who can barely put clothes on his back. How is he going to provide for a wife and daughter? Fox: That's just the thing. That's his trump card, that he and Kay have a child together. Julian: Yes, but you know Kay loves her daughter more than anything in the world. What you have to do, you have to show her that you are the one that can give Maria the best that life has to offer -- the best schools, best house, the best everything -- that you're the man who can provide for a daughter. Not Miguel. You have to convince her of that before it's too late. } [SCENE_BREAK] Miguel: I thought I lost you... both you and Maria, but now -- now everything's perfect, and I promise it will be from now on. Kay: I believe you. Sometimes you just know you've made the right decision. You know, deciding to break off my engagement to Fox and marry you is definitely one of those times. Miguel: You know, the second I came back to Harmony and saw you and Maria, I just knew it. I knew I had to be with you. Kay: Well, I've known all along. When you left to go looking for Charity, I guess I was just so hurt and alone, and Fox was there, and I couldn't help but fall in love with him. Miguel: I don't blame you. Fox was here when I wasn't. And of course, I sent money for Maria, but she needed more than that. And you needed more. And Fox gave you both what I wasted on Charity -- my time and my love. But I'm here now, and I promise I will spend the rest of my life making up for all that lost time. Kay: I just hate that I have to break off this engagement to him. You know, we just moved up the date, and now I'm going to call off the wedding? Miguel: That's why we can't waste any time. It wouldn't be fair to Fox. Kay: I know, I know, but, oh, he is going to die when he finds out that we're getting married. Oh, he'll just die. Fox: If you feel guilty now, Kay, just wait. [SCENE_BREAK] Rebecca's voice: Getting in bed with Ethan seemed to do the trick. He's settled back into a much deeper sleep, thinking I'm Gwen. I just hope she gets back from paying off J.T. soon. I don't know how much longer I can take care of Ethan without taking care of us both. Rebecca's voice: No! This is not right. Rebecca: Um, honey, I need to freshen up a little bit. Ethan: Hurry back, all right? Rebecca: Ok, down, Rebecca. Ethan is my daughter's husband. He's my son-in- law. I'm practically old enough to be his older -- sister. Ok, I mean, on the other hand, though, Gwen did practically order me to take care of him, and, my goodness, women on soaps do this sort of thing all the time. But could I? Absolutely. Should I? Mm, probably not. Will I? Who are we kidding? No. Mm -- nah. Ah. A mother's work is never done. [SCENE_BREAK] Gwen: I am not going to let you win. I am going to pay J.T. so much money that he is going to leave town without Ethan ever seeing him. Theresa: No, Gwen. I'm going to pay J.T. even more money to keep him in Harmony so he can prove to Ethan what you did, that you've been lying to him all this time. Gwen: No, you won't. Theresa: Yes, I will. Gwen: Mm, you won't. Theresa: Mm, yeah, I will. J.T.: Ladies, where's the loot? Oh, it's so nice to see you both. I can't wait to tally up your contributions to my retirement fund. Theresa: You brought us here under false pretenses, J.T. Gwen: You're playing us against each other. J.T.: That's right. Whoever brought me the most money, gets their honey. Ethan Winthrop. [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: Fancy! Fancy! Damn it, why isn't she answering? Paloma: Maybe she's too far away to hear you calling her. Luis: Is she? Chris: How would I know? Luis: Because you know where she is! Chris: No, I don't. Sheridan: Then why did you come here? Chris: Why? Because of his vision, or whatever. The dirt, the darkness, it reminded me of caves. And these were the closest ones to the estate. Sheridan: We've never been here before, so how did you know to come here? Chris: I've overheard some people talking about them once when I was out with James. I came here to try and find Fancy. Paloma: Why didn't you tell us where you were going? Chris: I left without saying anything because I didn't want to get anybody's hopes up, ok? Acting on a hunch, based on Luis' visitation? It's a little far- fetched, ok? And if I was wrong, I didn't want to feel stupid for trying to help. Luis: And you don't think it's the slightest bit suspicious that we discovered you in these obscure caves? Not to mention the fact that it's the place that Fancy's cell phone led us to. Chris: You know, I'm sick and tired of your conspiracy theories. Me being here is a stroke of luck. Luis: Yeah, I'll bet it is. It's all right, I'll get the truth once I find Fancy. Sheridan: Where on earth could she be? Luis: Fancy? Fancy! Luis: Fancy! Fancy: What? Luis: Fancy, we know you're here. Just tell us where you are. Fancy: Luis. Oh, Luis. Ah! [SCENE_BREAK] Fox: I hope this works. Kay: God, I hate having to do this. It is going to kill Fox to know that I'm breaking off our engagement to marry you. Miguel: I know it's hard, but the sooner you get this over with, the better it will be for everyone. Kay: Ok. Fox: No, doctor, that's all right, I don't mind you calling this late. I'm rather anxious to find out what my test results are. Kay: What test results? Fox: Listen, I appreciate you trying to be diplomatic, Doc, but I've been worrying about this for long enough, so please just cut to the chase. Am I going to live or die? Kay: Oh, my God. [SCENE_BREAK] J.T.: Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Winthrop, after you. Whoever said you can't put a price on the truth is about to be proven wrong. Gwen: Who the hell do you think you are, playing us against each other? Theresa: That's low, J.T., even for a sneaky little snake like you. J.T.: Ladies, please, this is my chance at a big score. How can you blame me for making the most of it? Theresa: You're going to need the money for reconstructive surgery. Gwen: Yeah, and not on your face. J.T.: My kibble and bits have taken a pounding since I came back to Harmony. Now, if you two don't stop hurting me, I'm going to make sure you both lose Ethan. Theresa: No. Gwen: You can't do that. J.T.: Oh -- oh, watch me. I can tell him any lurid lie to make him hate you both. So back off. Theresa: Fine. Gwen: Fine. No more hitting. J.T.: Ok. Now, let's get down to business, shall we? Ok, here's the deal. Whoever brought me the most money gets Ethan. Whoever comes up short, loses the lug. Simple as that. So, show me the money. [SCENE_BREAK] Fancy: [Yelling] Help! Somebody help me! Help! I need help! Sheridan: Fancy. Paloma: She's alive. Chris: Thank God. Luis: It's this way. And you better hope that she's all right, because if she's not -- Sheridan: Luis, please, all right? Chris couldn't have had anything to do with Fancy's disappearance. He was with me at the cottage when it happened. Luis: You know what, like I said, I'll find out the truth. Fancy: Help! Please, someone help me! Luis: Fancy! Fancy, where are you? Fancy: I'm down in some hole! Please help me! Luis: We will, don't worry. Fancy! Fancy: Down here! Paloma: Down where? Luis: There! Oh, my God. She must have either fallen in here, or she was shoved. Which was it, Chris? Chris: How the hell would I know? Luis: Because you did it! Sheridan: Luis, please, Fancy needs help. Luis: Fancy, it's all right, you can relax now. We'll get you up out of there in no time, all right? Fancy: Hurry, Luis! Please help me! Luis: [Quietly] Oh, my God. This is not gonna be easy. Fancy: Help me, Luis. Please don't let me die. [SCENE_BREAK] Fox: Uh-huh. Right. Ok, please, doctor, in English. What does that mean? Kay: What could possibly be wrong with him? Miguel: I think he's about to find out, Kay. [Fox laughs] Miguel: He's just joking with the doctor. Kay: God, but why would he be talking to a doctor this late in the first place? Miguel: That's a good question. Fox: Ah, no, I'm sorry, doctor, sometimes I joke around like that. But everything's fine, right? I mean, all the test results came back negative. Excuse me? But, doctor, you just said that -- I'm sorry, doctor, maybe -- maybe I'm not hearing you right. The test results showed what? Oh, doctor, it's worse than you thought? But then that would mean that I'm really dying. But no, Doc, I can't die, I'm about to marry Kay right now. Oh, my God. Kay and Maria, what am I going to do? [SCENE_BREAK] Rebecca: This could be my best sex-capade ever. I mean better than when I was filibustering with all those congressmen in the cloak room. Oh, the special way the cadets stand at attention. Oh, and the best part is that Gwen practically begged me to take care of Ethan. And we all know what that means. Of course, I would only do it so that he doesn't know that Gwen's not here. Oh, the things us mothers do for our daughters. Rebecca: So here's to you, Mrs. Robinson. Rebecca: I'm here, ready for the taking. Ethan: Mm, come here, baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Gwen: You know, you should be ashamed of yourself. J.T.: Oh, I am. Shame is my middle name. Theresa: You make me sick. J.T.: I hear that a lot. Gwen: Let's just get on with this. Theresa: Yeah, I've waited long enough to be with Ethan. Gwen: I'm sure you and Jared will be very happy together, since there is no way you're going to wind up with Ethan. Theresa: Oh no, I'm going to win. Ethan is going to be mine. J.T.: What is it about Ethan that has had you two fighting over him for all of these years now? Gwen: Ethan is the most wonderful man I have ever known. He's handsome, he's noble, loving. Theresa: He's the absolute best. To be loved by him is a gift. It's really hard to put into words. J.T.: Wow. Gwen: You're actually getting what we're saying? J.T.: Oh, no. I was just thinking about all of this money and how I can live the good life till I drop. But first I'm going to count it. Then we will see which one of you lucky ladies spends her life with Ethan and which one of you ends up bitter and alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: Fancy, just stay calm, all right? We'll have you up out of there in no time. Fancy: Please hurry, Luis. I think this thing is slipping. Luis: Just stay still, ok? No sudden movements. Fancy: Ok. I'm slipping. Luis: Hold still. Sheridan: Fancy, it's ok. Luis knows what he's doing. Luis: If you didn't know she was down there, what did you bring this for? Chris: At least I came prepared. Luis: Funny, because you don't strike me as the Boy Scout type. Sheridan: Luis, please. It does make sense that if Chris thought Fancy was trapped in a cave, he would bring rope and a flashlight, just in case he found her. Luis: And what do you know, he did. Fancy, listen to me. I'm going to lower you down a rope, ok? Just tie it around your waist and then we'll bring it back up. Fancy: Ok. {Chris: I'm not going to let you kill her. Spike: Well, how are you going to explain you being here -- with me? You don't think Luis is gonna be able to put two and two together when Fancy tells him? Come on, wake up, stupid. Luis has been trying to pin something on you to take away your wife. Now, is that what you want -- to lose that precious Sheridan to Luis? } Luis: What the hell -- Fancy, watch out! Fancy: Ah! [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Fox is dying. Oh, my God. Fox: Thanks, Doc. I just needed a moment there for what you said to sink in. What? No, no, doctor, I don't want to tell Kay right now. Listen, our wedding is coming up, and I want Kay to be able to look back on the day that we got married as one of the happiest times in the short little time we were able to spend together. She is the most amazing woman I've ever met before. I just can't believe I'm going to have to leave her and Maria so soon after we make things official. It's just -- Fox: I'm sorry, Doc, but I love Kay too much to burden her with all my problems right now. I want Kay to be as happy about our future together for as long as she can be. Kay: My God. How wonderful is he? To be putting me first at a time like this? He just found out that he is dying, and all he can think about is making me happy. Miguel: Yeah. Kay: I can't believe this is happening. Miguel: Me either. Kay: I mean, here we were about to tell him that I was going to call off our engagement and marry you and he just found out he's dying. Miguel: That is some coincidence all right. Kay: Well, this changes everything. Miguel: What do you mean? Kay: I can't tell him this now. It would kill him to know that I wanted to call off our wedding. [SCENE_BREAK] Fancy: Oh! Sheridan: Oh, thank God. Paloma: The board missed her. Luis: Are you ok? Fancy: Just get me out of here. Luis: What, are you trying to finish her off before I can save her? Chris: Don't be ridiculous, Luis. For God's sake, Fancy is Sheridan's niece. I wouldn't want to hurt her or anybody else, for that matter. Luis: Yeah, I wonder. Sheridan: Stop accusing Chris of something he couldn't have possibly done. Luis: Yeah, Chris had some help. Paloma: Speaking of help, we need to get Fancy back up here before something terrible happens. Luis: Fancy! Fancy: I have the rope. Luis: Good. Now, listen to me, tie it around your waist as carefully as you can. I'm going to pull you up, all right? I hope to God this works. Ethan: You are hot tonight, honey. Rebecca: No, it's you who are hot. You and your rock-hard muscle -- I mean muscles. Ethan: What? Rebecca! Oh, my God. Rebecca: Surprise! No, uh-uh, no. Having sex with Ethan is a bad idea. I mean, it's just plain wrong. Besides, he would know it was me and not Gwen. I mean, I am so much more passionate and limber than Gwen is. What is taking her so long? I mean, why is it taking her so long to bribe J.T.? [SCENE_BREAK] Theresa: How dare J.T. ask me for more money. I already gave him a fortune to prove to Ethan that you're a liar. Gwen: Well, it's too bad that the money you paid him before doesn't count. It's only who pays him the most tonight, which, FYI, is going to be me. Theresa: No. Gwen: Yeah. Theresa, there is no way you can win. Look, I traded in my grandmother's jewelry for cash. Plus, I got every dime of my mother's multimillion dollar divorce settlement from Julian. Theresa: Wait, you got Rebecca to give you money? Gwen: Yeah. Didn't count on that, did you, hon? Theresa: Well, knowing your mother, you didn't either. Gwen: Well, my mother became a very wealthy woman from that divorce settlement. So with all that money on my pile, there is no way you can match it, let alone beat it. So, once J.T. tallies up the sum, I'm going to win. Man: [Whispering] Money. Man: Money. Singers: Money makes the world go around the world go around it makes the world go 'round a mark, a yen, a buck or a pound a buck or a pound a buck or a pound is all that makes the world go around that clinking clanking sound can make the world go 'round money, money, money, money money, money, money, money J.T.: My tally is complete. Gwen: Ok, who won? Theresa: Yes, who won? J.T.: After carefully checking and rechecking, counting and double counting, I have no doubt which one of you brought me the most money. Gwen: Ok, so you going to keep quiet and leave town like I asked? Theresa: Or are you going to stay in Harmony and prove to Ethan that it was Gwen and Rebecca who outed him as a Bennett to the tabloid, like I want? J.T.: Well, that's the megamillion dollar question, isn't it? Theresa: All right, yes, so tell us. Tells us who won --or me? J.T.: Gwen- Gwen: I knew it, I knew it! I won, I won. Ethan's mine. You lost. Yes! [SCENE_BREAK] Fox: Don't worry, doctor, I won't do anything stupid. I want to live as long as I can for Kay and Maria's sake. Sure, I'll be in touch. Fox's voice: Well it sounds like my bad news did the trick. Kay: He's dying, Miguel. He's dying. Miguel: Getting news like that out of the blue is unbelievable. Are you sure you don't want to tell him you're leaving him for me so that he can hear all the bad news at once. Kay: Yes, I'm sure. My God, he just found out he's dying. I'm ashamed you would even say something like that. Miguel: What are you gonna do? Just keep quiet and marry Fox? Fox: Oh, hey, there you are. I just woke up and you were gone. Kay: Are you ok? Fox: I'm fine. What are you two doing out here together so late? Miguel: The thing is, there's something we need to tell you. Kay: Miguel! Fox: Ok, well out with it. What do you need to tell me? [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: You almost done? Fancy: Yeah. Luis: Well you should probably hurry it up. Paloma: Luis, we're running -- Luis: I know we're running out of time. You ready? Fancy: I'm trying to get it tight, but -- Luis: Fancy, you need to get a move on here. Sheridan: Fancy, she almost-- Fancy: Ah! Luis: Fancy! No! [SCENE_BREAK] Rebecca: Oh, I need something cold to drink. Ethan: Gwen? Gwen, honey, where are you? Rebecca: Oh, no, Ethan's waking up. If he finds me here instead of Gwen he's going to know something's up. What are we gonna do? Ethan: Gwen. [SCENE_BREAK] J.T.: Oh, come on, Gwen. Look at the bright side. You get to keep the money you brought. Theresa: Yeah, J.T. is right. Now you and Rebecca can go on being the two rich bitches I've come to know and loathe. Gwen: Oh, go to hell, Theresa. Theresa: You know, I think I am going to go to Ethan instead -- with J.T. J.T.: Coming, dear. Theresa: Yes, now we're going to go to the B&B and show Ethan the proof that you and your mother were the ones who exposed his true paternity and then framed me for it. And then... well, you know what happens next. Gwen: I can't believe this. I can't believe I'm going to lose Ethan. Theresa: And Jane. [NEXT_ON] Theresa: J.T., let's go to the B&B and show Ethan the proof. Gwen: Did you have sex with my husband? Paloma: Luis just dived into the shaft after Fancy. Sheridan: There's just no way Luis could survive a plunge like that.

As Fox watched Kay and Miguel making plans for her to dump him and marry Miguel, his heart was breaking, but he also got angry. He remembered Julian telling him to kill Miguel and get him out of the way, but he came up with a better idea. When Kay and Miguel came to his room to break the news to him, he pretended to be talking to a doctor, getting news that he only has a few months to live. Kay can't go through with their plan knowing this, but Miguel doesn't care. Luis, Sheridan, and Paloma finally found Fancy today, then had to figure out how to rescue her from the ever-slipping platform she is stuck on. They found it strange that Chris knew where the mine shaft was, and that he came with a rope to pull her out with, but he continued to deny he knew she was there. As Luis began pulling her up with the rope tied around her waist, the platform fell out from under her and she fell even further.

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Karen: Let's decrease his linoxin to .25 and we'll draw another level in 12 hours. Colleen: Got it, .25. Karen: Colleen, can you excuse me? Colleen: Sure. Karen: Thanks. Kevin: Colleen. Karen: Kevin. Kevin: Karen. Thank God you're here. Karen: Are you ok? Kevin: No, not really. Well, it's that thing we talked about, my problem. Karen: You mean those drugs you've been taking? Kevin: Yeah. I think you're right. I need some help. Karen: I'm glad to hear you finally admit that. Come on, let's talk over here. Kevin: You know, what I think would work best for me is some kind of a program, a group session kind of thing. Karen: I think that's a great idea. Kevin: I thought Frank would know a good place to go. You haven't seen him, have you? Karen: I don't understand. Why do you need to talk to Frank? Kevin: He's been through this kind of thing. Karen: Well, so have I, Kevin. I could recommend quite a few treatment centers. Kevin: No. No, I'd like to talk to frank. Karen: Frank's the last person you go to for help -- unless there's some other help you're talking about. [SCENE_BREAK] Ian: Ramsey. Chris: Oh, it's only you. Thought it might be Caleb and Livvie again. Ian: Again? Chris: Yeah, they just paid me a little visit last night. Ian: What'd they want? Chris: Nothing much. They just wanted me to analyze some residue on a piece of glass. Think they were looking for an antidote or something. Ian: I'll bet they were. Chris: You know something about this? Ian: Um -- did you help them or not? Chris: I really couldn't. It was just sugar water. Ian: Good. Chris: What do you know that I don't? Ian: Let's not worry about that right now. I need to get more packets from you. Chris: Look, I've already given you enough o-neg to feed an army of bats. Is the hunger getting worse? Ian: Never mind the hunger! Just get me the blood, would you? [Ian snarls] [SCENE_BREAK] Ian: I'm sorry. Lucy: You -- you -- you wanted to bite me. What are you doing? Where are you going? Ian: I'm leaving. I can't be here with you. I'm moving out. [Doorbell rings] Lucy: Ian. Ian? Ian. Elizabeth: Oh, Lucy, thank God you're home. Lucy, you've got to help me. You're the only person that can help me. Oh, God, you've been crying. Lucy: It's -- sorry. It's Ian. He -- he left. He's gone. Elizabeth: Oh, thank God. Lucy: What? Elizabeth: No, no, no, no. Oh, I'm so sorry. No, listen, I didn't mean it like that. Lucy, he loves you so much. He'll be back. He adores you. I just said that because I was so afraid that you'd heard something about Alison. Lucy: Wait, what are you talking about? What about Alison? Elizabeth: Joshua has her. He's taken her again. You're the only one that can help me find her. [SCENE_BREAK] Joshua: I'm sorry you didn't like what the chef prepared for you. You can ask for anything you'd like, you know. I would do anything for you -- within reason, of course. Alison: I don't suppose you'd let me leave here? Joshua: I thought perhaps after our little talk last night, you might see me differently, not as the monster that you think I am. Alison: I don't understand this obsession with my family. Joshua: Obsession? Alison: I mean, first there was my mother that you went after, and then you turned my grandmother, and then you come after me and you want to make me your bride, a woman who clearly doesn't want to be with you and is in love with another man. I call that an obsession and I don't understand it. Joshua: I explained to you, Alison -- Alison: Oh, I know, you explained. I'm everything that you thought you could never have. Whatever. I -- save it, ok? Joshua: I think you underestimate yourself. You can't imagine that perhaps I just desire you? I want you more than I've ever wanted any other woman. Alison: Oh, please. Stop. Don't even go there. We both know it's more than that. Joshua: Well, I'd like to tell you it was more than that, I'd like to be able to say that I love you, but I don't, you see, because, quite frankly, I don't know what love is. Alison: Let's just get to the point. What is it that you want with me, Joshua, hmm? Joshua: This has to do with your father. Alison: What? Joshua: Your father, Malcolm, and I were friends. He helped make me what I am today. [SCENE_BREAK] [Leaves rustle] Jamal: All right, look, you might as well come out and show yourself because I know you're there, all right, so you're either going to come out or I'm going to come back there and get you. Stacey? Stacey: How did you know I was there? Jamal: How did I know? You sounded like a herd of elephants trampling through the brush. That's how I knew. Stacey: And here I was trying to be so quiet. Jamal: So what are you doing and why are you following me? Stacey: Frank told me to keep an eye on you. Jamal: Did he? Stacey: It's not a bad job. I actually kind of like it. Jamal: Yeah? Well, I don't. Stacey: Come on, Jamal. Now that it's out, I don't have to hide, and who knows, you might even grow to like having me around. I mean, we could even make it fun, if you know what I mean. Jamal: No. I don't know what you mean. Could you please explain? Stacey: You haven't fed yet, have you? You're a virgin. Jamal: Girl, get out of here with that virgin stuff, ok, please. Stacey: A virgin vampire. No, it's ok. I'll teach you everything you need to know. Rafe: What the hell are you doing? [SCENE_BREAK] Lucy: How did this happen? Joshua got to Alison how? Wait a minute, are you sure that he even has her? Elizabeth: I'm positive, I'm positive. Lucy: Ok, then where's Rafe? Elizabeth: Last I saw him, he was at Elixir tearing the place up trying to find Joshua. Lucy: And? Elizabeth: Nobody knows where they are, Lucy. That's why I'm here. You're the only person that can help me find her. Lucy: I can't. I -- I -- I really wish I could help you, Elizabeth, but I cannot. I don't have my slayer powers anymore. They're gone. Elizabeth: What? No, no, no, that can't be true. Lucy: It is true and I have all these people I need to help. They need my help so badly, and I can not do a damn thing about it. I -- Ian -- I couldn't help him anymore, and Victor, and I can't even help Rafe fight the good fight, so I sure as heck cannot help you. I have become absolutely useless. Elizabeth: No, don't you dare say that you are useless, Lucy. Slayer or not, you're the strongest woman I have ever known. You can help me find Alison, and you can help me do it now. [SCENE_BREAK] Jamal: What do you think I'm doing? You can't figure that out for yourself, slayer? Rafe: I didn't realize that you'd been turned. Jamal: Yeah, well, you know, there's a lot of that going around town. Rafe: Huh. Wait a minute, when did this happen? Jamal: Oh, it doesn't matter. Rafe: Yeah, it does. I'm looking for Alison. Jamal: Hmm. Rafe: Joshua took her, and if you're working for him, then you know where she is. Jamal: Well, I can't help you with that, my brother. Have a good day. You trying to impress me? Rafe: You know where she is, don't you? Start talking! Jamal: Look, I don't answer to you, slayer. I never have, and I sure as hell ain't going to start answering to you now. Rafe: Ok, you know what, you might want to rethink that, vampire, because they don't call me slayer for nothing. [SCENE_BREAK] Alison: How is that you were friends with my father? Joshua: My mother worked for your family as a domestic. She was a housekeeper. Alison: Really? Joshua: Yes, and your father and I were the only two youngsters of a like age on that vast estate, so we were constant companions. We were the very best of friends. Alison: That's funny because he never mentioned you ever. Joshua: Well, I'm not surprised. As we grew older, things changed. He started to treat me less of a friend and more of a servant. When his real friends were around, he had me banished to quarters. Alison: Wow, that's so awful. Joshua: That's why I wouldn't give up. I so wanted his friendship, his approval. I wanted to be a part of his group. But the more that I tried, the more impossible it became. You see, he was very much upstairs and I was downstairs, and never the twain shall meet. Alison: Go on. And then? Joshua: Well, then one day, I decided to stop trying. One day, I really did just give up and on that day, I convinced myself that I only needed two things in this world. One was money and the other was power -- money to buy the friends that I wanted and power over the people that tried to put me down, power to tell them all to go to hell, like your father, Malcolm. That's the lesson he taught me. I'd say he taught me rather well, wouldn't you? Alison: Is that why you decided to kill him? Joshua: What? Alison: Oh, don't play stupid with me. I know that was part of the original plan all along -- yours and Caleb's -- to kill my father so that my mother would have no choice but to come back to Port Charles, and then you would take it from there! Joshua: I did not kill your father. Alison: I don't believe you. Joshua: Malcolm was my friend. I loved him like I would love a brother. Whatever harm came to him, it was nothing to do with me. Alison: Are you finished yet? Because I think that's the biggest lie I've ever heard. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: You're overreacting. Karen: Oh, really? You come to me with some sob story about wanting to kick the habit, and all along all you want is score to more drugs. Kevin: I don't like what you're insinuating. All I want -- Karen: I know what you want -- to find your supplier, Frank Scanlon. Listen, Kevin, I'll help you kick this habit, ok, I will do whatever it takes, but I'll never help you score more drugs. Kevin: I'm sorry. Karen: Do you want me to help you find treatment? Kevin: No, I'm actually working with someone already. It's an addiction specialist. She's great. Seems I have a way to go yet. Karen: Well, it takes time. Kevin: Yeah, well, it would go a lot smoother if I knew what was in it. Joshua told me it was vitamins and herbs, things like that, but obviously there's more to it. Karen: Yeah, obviously. Kevin: Wait, you ran tests on it, didn't you? Karen: Mm-hmm. Kevin: Well, I told the doctor I'm working with that I'd let her know what's in it so they can devise the proper treatment. Karen: What this doctor's name? I'll call her. Kevin: Nah, you know what? You've done enough. I'll handle it myself. Karen: I'm not stupid. I used to be a junkie myself and I know every trick in the book. You just want a list of ingredients so you can make this drug for yourself. Kevin: You don't understand. This stuff has changed my life for the better! For the first time in months, I feel like myself again. I'm calm. I don't feel anger, I don't feel paranoia. And creatively, it's amazing. I'm painting like I never had before. It's incredible! Karen: Kevin -- Kevin: Look, I'm telling you that I need this stuff. Karen, I need it! Karen: I know. I know! Kevin: Then help me! Help me! Look, I promise, I -- I'll do one more fix and then I'll get clean. Karen: But you won't, because one more will never be enough. You'll want another and another after that. Kevin: I'm begging you, Karen. You have to help me with this. Karen: And I told you I will help you kick this. That's all. [SCENE_BREAK] Chris: Ian, I have been charting your progress and you've been getting by easily on two, three liters a week. Now, your consumption has gone through the roof. I got to ask you why. Ian: That's my business. Chris: No, it's our business. Ok, when I chose to help you, you told me you would be honest with me about all your symptoms. Ian: I'm not one of your lab rats, Ramsey. Chris: No, but you're a doctor, Ian, and you know how much I'm putting my ass on the line by helping you here. Now, I could lose my license, I could go to jail, or even worse. So if I'm choosing to document this, that's the price you're going to have to pay. Ian: Document this. I'm using everything that is in me not to feed on someone, not to plunge my fangs into some innocent neck and turn them into the living dead, and that's why I need the blood. Do you understand that? Chris: I understand that you're not worried about anybody innocent. it's someone specific. It's Lucy, isn't it? I'll get you whatever you need. Ian: Thank you. I'm -- Chris: Yeah, I know. I know. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Listen, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound harsh. It's just that if I didn't think that you could handle this, I wouldn't ask it of you. But, Lucy, I know that you can do this. You can always do anything that you put your mind to. That's what I've always admired about you. So let's just focus and I know that you can help me find Alison. Lucy: Elizabeth, God, shut up. Please leave me alone. Elizabeth: Ok, please just do it for Alison then. Do it for Alison. Lucy, you've been like a mother to her, more of a mother than I was. You were always there for her when I wasn't. And she needs you now. She needs you now. Lucy: I -- you don't understand. I am not what I was before. Elizabeth: So you're not a slayer? So what? What about your instincts? Lucy, you have that intuition that you're so famous for. Alison was always telling me about, "oh, Lucy's so in touch with the universe." You had all of that before you were ever a slayer. Lucy: Before. Elizabeth: Yeah, you did! So let's do that. Let's get out the tarot cards and the crystal ball and your magic stones and let's find her! Lucy: Ok, who is it I am sitting here talking to? Elizabeth: Well, it's me. People don't often get to hear me be so -- Lucy: Um -- maybe so right? You know, maybe you are right. Maybe I'm being really stupid sitting here doing absolutely nothing, because the universe still has to be out there. I mean, we wouldn't be here if she wasn't. Elizabeth: Exactly. Lucy: And maybe she's sending me messages, so I should go try and find Alison. Maybe I can see her. Elizabeth: I know you can. Lucy: So maybe I should stop sitting here and get up and go find my tarot cards and my stuff. Elizabeth: You all right? Lucy: Yeah. I'm fine. Something happens when I get up too fast, that's all. I have everything right here. I've got my tarot cards and I've got my crystals, and I've even got my crystal ball. Now, she is a little dusty, you know, but maybe just with a little cleanup, she can be fi-- Elizabeth: Lucy? Lucy! [SCENE_BREAK] Alison: I'll tell you what I do think is true. Joshua: Go on. Alison: I'm guessing that you lived in some sort of little town in England. Some average, middle-class family, small, little town. I'm guessing maybe Birmingham or Bristol. Right? Some sort of gray, industrial town that you feared that you'd never escape from. But you were determine to do so, and once you perfected that snotty little demeanor of yours, you started to worm your way into people lives, people that could help you climb to the top of the ladder. But once you got to be king and you got to reign, you were so bittersweet because you knew that no matter how much money or power you actually obtained, you would never achieve the one thing that you say that you don't want, and that's love. Joshua: Wow. You're not only beautiful, but you're incredibly perceptive. Bristol, as a matter of fact. Alison: Well. the truth finally surfaces. Was that so painful? Joshua: More than you'll ever know. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: Sorry, Jamal. But I did warn you. [Jamal groans] Lisa: Oh, my God. Jamal, are you all right? What happened? Jamal: I'm fine, I'm fine. I just -- I just got jacked, that's all. I'm fine. Lisa: Listen, I'm a nurse. Let me help you. Jamal: No, no, I'm fine. I'm ok. Lisa: You got knocked out. I'm trying to get you to G.H. -- Jamal: Look, I am fine! Ok, look, it's ok, all right? I'm fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Karen: Kevin? Kevin: What do you want? [Karen sighs] Karen: Look, I know you think I'm being tough on you, but that's the kind of help you need. Kevin: Tough love, huh? Karen: Well, call it what you want. That's what you need. Kevin: You know, Karen, I haven't exactly been lovable lately. So what does that make you, a sucker for lost causes? Karen: I have a program that I think you will do well in. Are you willing to give it a try? Chris: Hey. I set you all up. I left the blood in your locker. Ian: Thanks, I owe you a big one. Chris: Yeah. Just take care of yourself. Keep me apprised, ok? Elizabeth: Somebody, please, she needs help! Someone, please! [SCENE_BREAK] Joshua: I must remember to praise your Jamal. He's helped me enormously. Alison: Oh, my God. Stay tuned for scenes from the next "Port Charles: Desire." [NEXT_ON] Kevin: What's going on? Ian: I don't have time for you right now. Kevin: No, you may be her lover, but she's still my wife! That means I have a right to know. Caleb: What are you doing Livvie: I'm making this easier for you. I'm leaving. Rafe: I came here for Alis.. Joshua: Alison is otherwise engaged.

Elizabeth goes to Lucy for help finding Alison, but Lucy has lost all her self-confidence. Elizabeth assures her that even if she's no longer a slayer, she's still very much in tune with the universe. Taking this to heart, Lucy gets out her crystal ball, but she collapses before being able to use it. Elizabeth takes her to the hospital for help. Determined to get more of his wonder drug, Kevin tries to con Karen into helping him, but as a former junkie, she's onto him. She offers to help him beat this with real treatment, but she won't do anything to enable him to get more of the drug. Desperate for blood, Ian goes to Chris, who is stunned by Ian's marked increase in blood consumption. Although Ian doesn't want to give a reason for the change, Chris reminds his colleague that he's putting a lot on the line for him. Realizing that Ian is terrified that he will lose control and bite Lucy, Chris agrees to supply as much blood as he needs. Rafe intervenes just as Jamal prepares to participate in his first feeding with a vampire named Stacey. Surprised to see that Jamal has been turned, the slayer demands to know where Alison is, and he turns violent when Jamal refuses to cooperate. A young nurse finds Jamal on the ground, but he gets up and rushes away without allowing her to help. When Joshua tells Alison that he and her father were childhood best friends, she accuses him of lying. She comes up with her own idea of his past, which Joshua admits is painfully true. After leaving her, Joshua makes a mental note to praise Jamal for his help with her. Alison is stunned when Rafe appears in her room.

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Sharon: Leslie's computer artist was great. He made the photo of Skye look exactly like she did when she was in Hawaii. Adam: Good. Somebody else had to see her. We just gotta get someone to come forward. Footsteps approach Sharon: Oh, I was just telling Adam about the new photo of Skye. Leslie: Yeah. Vance sent our top investigator to Hawaii with it. He's been asking around. Adam: Purses lips any luck? Leslie: Not yet. Skye must have kept a low profile while she was there. Adam: Low profile? I don't know. That--that woman was, uh, very much an "eyes on me" kind of a person. You okay? Sharon: Yeah, I just-- I keep reliving the moment that her hand slipped out of mine. You know, I went to Hawaii to prove that Skye was still alive, and she would have been if I-I could have just held on. Adam: It wasn't your fault. Sharon, it was an accident. Leslie: Yeah. There's nothing we can do for Skye now. Let's just focus on Adam, what we can do to help him. Adam: Listen, low-profile or not, Skye had to eat. She needed the basic necessities, and believe me, the basic necessities to her was a-a luxury to most people. Someone out there knows the truth. Leslie: Sighs Nick: You're back. Victor: Hi, son. That surprises you? Nick: Yeah. I've had some problems wrapping up the takahashi merger. I've been trying to find you. Victor: You take care of it? Nick: Yeah, I took care of it. Victor: Good. Nick: So you gonna tell me where you've been? Neil: All right, sending the chart. Let's move on to tax assessments, all right? Sofia: I don't have that yet. Neil: What do you mean, you don't have that yet? Are--are--are you serious? Sofia: I left a message with Blake. He said he was on it. Hopefully, he'll be sending it. Cane: All right, listen, I'm sorry. I know it's in the middle of the night, but I need the information right away. Sighs listen, come on, mate. There's gotta be someone you can call, all right? There's--there's gotta be someone who knows about local tax incentives. Sighs I-I can't wait till morning. Sighs Lily: Oh, I guess the holidays are officially over if you're back to work. Cane: Sighs yeah. Where are you going looking so beautiful? Lily: Chuckles just to run some errands. But don't worry. Martha's coming to sit with the twins so you can stay focused. And they're asleep, and Humphrey's already been out. So you have nothing to distract you... except this, of course. Okay, I love you. Bye. Cane: I love you, baby. Lily: See you later. Cane: Bye, alligator. Lily: Chuckles Cane: Sighs oh, god, I can't send them this. There's nothing in it. Damn it. What am I gonna do? Gloria: Is that so? Is that so? Juice box and mug tap Fen: Cheers! Jill: Well, hello, fen. Hello, Gloria. Fen: Hi, aunt Jill. Jill: So listen. Tell me, did Santa like the cookies you left out for him? Fen: Ate 'em all. Jill: Oh, good. And what did he get you for Christmas? Fen: A new bike. Jill: Wow! Excellent! Fen: Chuckles Gloria: Fen, time to get you to school, honey. Go pick out a snack for your break. Fen: Okay. Gloria: "Aunt Jill," huh? Jill: Yeah. Lauren and I have been getting along much better lately, both personally and professionally. Gloria: Mm. Jill: So I assume you're taking fen to school so she can make our meeting. Gloria: And what meeting... Jill: Oh, we're going over the holiday sales. Gloria: Ahh. Guess you haven't heard. Jill: Heard what? Gloria: Daisy escaped. Phyllis: Shh. Shh. Shh, shh, shh, shh. It's the first sleep she's had in a really long time, I'm sure. Abby: Sighs well, I tried. I couldn't. At least I got a shower. Did you hear anything new? Phyllis: No. Abby: Sighs Jack: The guy at the gas station hasn't seen daisy or Daniel, and he's been here all night. Michael: And nobody recognized them at the diner across the street. Jack: I saw you on the pay phone earlier. Michael: Yeah, well, since my cell phone is not functioning here, I put in a call to my contact at the police station. They put out an A.P.B. On daisy and Jana's car. Nothing yet, and I'm still trying to call Daniel. Jack: Well, look, if he's not getting service, he could still be in the same area. [ Be ] Leslie: The law enforcement you dealt with in Hawaii has been in touch with the D.A. Sharon: And told him there was nothing to back up my story. Leslie: Now he's seriously considering obstruction charges. Adam: Sharon didn't interfere with the investigation. She is the investigation. Leslie: Sighs Sharon: Uh, tell the D.A. I'll-- I'll take a lie detector test. Whatever he wants. Leslie: I'm meeting with him now. Adam: Your first priority is to make sure Sharon stays out of trouble. Leslie: Okay. Sighs Sharon: See you later. Adam: You are not responsible for this. But we both know who is. Nick: You going to answer my question? Victor: Sighs with the offices closed, I thought it was a good time to get away, considering all the problems I've had with your mother and your sisters. I'd imagine you understand. Nick: So where'd you go? Victor: The house in telluride. I did some skiing. Nick: What if you skied into a tree or something? Victor: Chuckles your compassion is touching, son. Nick: Dad, you gotta tell somebody when you go out of town like that. Victor: I didn't think anyone would give a damn where I'd gone to, all right? Would you have had it not been for the takahashi deal? Intercom buzzes Victor: Excuse me. Yeah? Mm... yes. Let me deal with that right now. I need to take this call, okay? Nick: Of course. Victor: Yeah? Well, they're meeting in Brussels right now to discuss... Gloria: Sighs Lauren: Hi. Jill: Hi. Lauren: Hi. Did fen get off to school okay? Gloria: Yes, and auntie Jill conducted a thorough investigation of the school security system. Lauren: Chuckles Phyllis: Was it satisfactory? Jill: It was very impressive. Lauren: Mm-hmm. Well, things are certainly bad when these two are pairing up. Gloria: Uh-huh. Chuckles heard from Michael? Lauren: Actually, not for a while. Um, we think they're out of cell range. Jill: "They"? Phyllis: Yeah, Michael and jack went off to look for daisy. Daniel's with them, too. Abby: Yeah. I definitely never thought I'd be the girl waiting for the phone to ring. Cell phone rings Phyllis: It's nick. Hey, nick, what's up? Nick: Um, so I was just calling to check in with you. Am I picking up summer this afternoon, or are you? Phyllis: Sighs I'm sorry. Can you please do that? Um, daisy has escaped. Nick: She escaped? How did that happen? Didn't she have, like, guards and an ankle alarm? Phyllis: I know. She went into labor, and, uh, they turned off the ankle bracelet so Jana, who was with her, could take her to the hospital. Then she knocked Jana out and stole her car. Nick: Was Jana seriously hurt? Phyllis: Yeah, uh, she has a concussion, but that's all. She'll be fine. Nick... sighs I'm worried about Daniel. He--he went to look for daisy, and he's missing. Footsteps approach Michael: Jack, is that Daniel's car? Jack: Yeah, that's definitely his car. Michael: Jack, look! Jack: Oh, no. Daniel? Oh, the back of his head is bleeding. Daniel? Daniel! He's freezing. Michael: He's got a pulse. Jack: Come on, Daniel. Hang in there, buddy. Come on. Hang in there. We're gonna get you to a hospital. Daniel? Get your phone. Cane: There's no way I'm gonna get this done. Cell phone rings Cane: Sighs heavily hey, uh, Sofia. I hear, uh, you've had a busy morning. Sofia: Yeah, have you talked to Blake? Cane: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I talked to him a little while ago. Um, he's, uh, cranking. He's trying to get this, uh, analysis done for, uh, the presentation that tucker has for the board. Sofia: I wasn't sure he even got my message. I was about to go over there in person. Cane: Uh, no, no. You don't have to do that. Uh, you know, he's, uh, he's pretty reliable. He's--he'll get it done. Sofia: Well, it would be nice if he would let me know. Neil: Still no answer. Sofia: Cane, why is he answering your calls and not ours? Cane: Um, I-I think he said he had some cell phone problems or something. Uh, he mentioned that. But don't worry about it. He'll be--he's good. Sofia: Okay, well, I'm gonna need you to do me a favor. Go over there. Make sure he's still on track. And I want him to understand that this is do or die. Colin: Thank you. Blake: Well, hi there. Lily: Hi. Chuckles how are you? Blake: Good. Oh, uh, Colin, you remember lily? Colin: Of course, uh, Jill's daughter-in-law. Lily: Yeah. Nice to see you again. Colin: We got to talking after Jill introduced us and realized that we know a lot of the same people back in Australia. Lily: Oh, well, that's a small world. Chuckles how long you in Genoa city for? Colin: As long as it takes me to get my work finished. Lily: Well, it's too bad you had to be away from home over the holidays. Colin: You know, it hasn't been too bad. I spent new year's eve with Jill, and it was very nice. Clears throat Lily: Oh, I-I didn't know that you-- Colin: In fact, we're very fond of each other. Lily: Oh, okay. Chuckles well, I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more of you. Colin: I certainly hope so. Gloria: You owe me $10. Jill: I will pay you. Gloria, for god sake, I will pay you. Listen, I don't want to take no for an answer. I want you to eat something. Lauren: Oh, come on. Gloria: Yes, and I brought you some fruit. Lauren: Really? I-I-- Gloria: Yes. Nick: Hey. Phyllis: What are you doing here? Nick: Well, I figured I could keep calling you every ten minutes, or actually come down here and find out what's going on. Also, I figured you'd be out of your mind. Lauren: Michael and-- and jack are searching. We decided to stay here. Nick: Well, it's best if you stay in a public place. Do you need help with anything? Can I watch fen? Lauren: You're so sweet. I-I think Gloria and Jill have that covered. Gloria: Mm. Cell phone rings Lauren: One second. I-it's Michael. Hello? Well, honey, I-- I can barely hear you. Wh-what about Daniel? What? Scoffs we got disconnected. He--I-I-I think he said something about Daniel a-and them bringing him here. Phyllis: W-well, what-- how did he say Daniel was? Lauren: We didn't get that far. Jill: And what about daisy? Did Michael say anything about her? Lauren: No. Gloria: The police will find her. Lauren: Let's hope. Phyllis: The baby, too, I hope. Baby: Cries Daisy: Shh. Baby: Crying Daisy: Shh, shh. Baby: Cries Baby: Cries Daisy: Shh, shh. Baby: Crying Daisy: Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh. Baby: Cries Baby: Cries Baby: Cries Phyllis: Gasps Michael: Doctor, this is Daniel Romalotti. He's got a head injury, uh, hypothermia. Jack: He was unconscious when we found him. Phyllis: D-Daniel. Daniel. Abby: No. Doctor: I need a full set of vitals and stat core temperature. Apply circulating heat blankets, torso only. Start, uh, I.V.-- Need it right now. D5 normal saline solution heated to 110 degrees, 250 cc's per hour. O2 by nasal cannula, 6 liters per minute. Alert radiology he'll be coming down soon for a C.T. Scan. Lauren: What happened to him? Michael: I have no idea. Victor: You're back. Nicholas said you had gone out of town. Sharon: I'm here to ask for your help-- not for Adam's sake, for mine. I have no way of proving that any of this happened. And the police in Hawaii, they think that I'm lying about seeing Skye so that I could help Adam. But you know I'm telling the truth, don't you? Victor: Mm-hmm. Sharon, why would it matter what I think? Sharon: Because as angry as you are with Adam... Victor: Mm-hmm. Sharon: I don't believe that you will sit back and let your son go to prison for a crime he didn't commit, not your own child. Victor: Did he send you here to plead his case? Sharon: He thinks you're the one who framed him. Victor: I heard he said that. Mm-hmm. Sharon: Victor, protecting and defending your family is what you're all about. I've benefitted from that. Times when I thought maybe I crossed the line, or you might wash your hands of me forever, you showed me great compassion. Victor: Sighs is that what you want for Adam? What's the matter with you? Have you forgotten who this man is? Have you forgotten what happened the last time I showed him compassion? Have you forgotten what he has done to Ashley? To you? To Nicholas? When he switched babies in the hospital, making you think it was Ashley's baby? But in fact, it was yours? If it were up to Adam, you would still be mourning for the life of that child. Sharon: I can't forget that. Victor: You already have forgotten it. You're dealing with a very dangerous man. He's a psychopath. Sharon: Victor, you've given up hope. And Adam is not a lost cause. Victor: Sighs Sharon, I'm very fond of you. You know that. But I've got to tell you, Adam, my own flesh and blood, is a lost cause. Do you know how much it pains me to say that? He is where he belongs-- in prison. Do not let him take you down with him. I'm warning you. Cane: Sighs Colin: And in cairns, you can actually go white-water rafting through a rain forest. Lily: Laughs wow, that sounds amazing. But I think our vacations for the next few years are gonna have to stay pretty stroller-friendly. Laughs so... Blake: Yeah, I got you. Lily: Yeah. Cell phone rings Colin: Don't rule out a trip to Australia. I happen to know this really good travel guide... and I'm cheap. Lily: Laughs well, that's so nice of you. Thank you. Blake: Excuse me, I... Lily: Okay. Ring Blake: What's up? Cane: F.Y.I., You've been spending your morning busting your butt getting a report ready for Neil and Sofia, okay? Blake: Really? I'm very impressed with myself. Cane: Well, I'm glad somebody is. Listen, they want an instant analysis of tax assessments, all right? That is not really exactly my field of expertise. Blake: Sighs well, there's gotta be something online, right? Plagiarize. Cane: Well, I did the best I could. Let's just hope it works. Blake: Well, I hope so, mate. Otherwise, you're gonna have quite a problem on your hands. Michael: We started on the back roads leading out of town from the old zoo. Nick: Well, it makes sense. Daisy is familiar with the area. Jill: And Daniel had the same idea. Lauren: Did he ever regain consciousness or say anything at all? Michael: No. Phyllis: Sighs no. So we know what happened. I mean, he found daisy, obviously. And she did the same thing to Daniel that she did to Jana. Doctor, hi. I'm--I'm Daniel's mother. How is he? Doctor: Hi. He's, uh, suffering from severe hypothermia. His core body temperature has gotten down to 88 degrees. We're gonna bring it back up, but it's a slow process. Too much heat too quickly can cause shock or cardiac complications. Phyllis: Okay. And his head injury? Doctor: Still waiting for the results of the cat scan. Abby: But he's gonna be okay, right? Doctor: Well, it's too soon to tell. His condition is critical. We're doing all we can. Nick: You know they know what they're doin' here, right? When they pulled Noah out of that lake, they saved his life. They're gonna do the same with Daniel. Phyllis: I know. I know that it's gonna be fine with Dan--I know he'll be okay. I just think this is ironic that I was trying to help that baby, and I'm ultimately risking the life of my own. Sighs Gloria: Michael. Lauren: What did the police say? Michael: Uh, they found a tire tread in the snow where we found Daniel, and it matches Jana's car. Gloria: So it was daisy. Jack: Well, that's the working theory right now. It seems that Daniel found her, maybe got out of his car, maybe offered his coat. He wasn't wearing one when we found him. They never found it on the scene. Jill: So daisy probably made him think that she was gonna come back with him. Michael: And at some point, he, uh, turned his back, and she knocked him out cold. Lauren: That's exactly what she would do. Phyllis: Sighs Nick: How long do they think he was out there? Jack: The doctor said judging from his body temperature, he was there quite a while. Abby: What, she just left him there to die? Phyllis: She didn't do anything. She didn't call 9-1-1. She didn't put his jacket over him. She didn't put him in the car and put the heat on. She did nothing. She just let someone die. She did nothing! Abby: I'm, um, I am--I'm gonna go call Kevin. Nick: You okay? Abby: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, he's just, um, he's been texting, and he--he wants an update. Gloria: Honey, thank you. He'll appreciate it. Lauren: Sighs Lauren: Kevin's gonna be so upset that his niece disappeared. Jill: Honey, the police are gonna find them. Lauren: Daisy has been gone for hours. She could be anywhere. Sighs w-were there any clues in the crime scene that could indicate where she was headed? Michael: No. But they're gonna tow Daniel's car back. Lauren: Which will tell us precisely nothing because she was never in the car. Nick: There is a statewide manhunt going on. They're gonna find daisy. She's going back to jail. Phyllis: It's not gonna get that far. I'm gonna find her first, and I'm gonna rip her apart if she takes my son away from me. Jack: Nobody's taking your son away. Listen to me. Gloria's right. Someone was looking out for Daniel, starting with the weather. It was much warmer than it usually is. That could have been the difference between life and death. Phyllis: You don't know that. You don't know if he's gonna survive. You don't know that, jack. Sighs Jack: Hey. Hey. Neil: Ready? Got 'em right here. Here, this one's for you. Sofia: Sighs good. Finally. Neil: I do not like cutting it this close. Sofia: Me, either. So where are the projections for this year? Neil: Um, should be right where I think it I-- yes, second-to-last page. Sofia: Okay. I'm anxious to see what he did. Let's see. Wait. Do you have an analysis? Neil: Um, I-I got a bit of it here at the-- at the bottom. Sofia: Well, that's just a brief overview. Where's the study we commissioned? Neil: Sofia, did you not download all the pages? Sofia: Neil, of course I downloaded all the pages. You are... chuckles look, everything he sent is supposed to be right here. Neil: No, no, no. This isn't right. No. This is--this is un-- unbelievable here. Sofia: And there's not enough time for us to get someone else to do it. A-and there's no time for him to redo it, and we cannot turn this in to tucker like this. Neil: Why not? He should see this. He'll see exactly where his money's going, what he's paying for. Sofia: Sighs we're gonna have to get cane involved. Neil: Cane's gonna be furious about this. Recommending this guy, putting his reputation on the line. Sofia: Scoffs a mess. Cane? Yeah, Sofia. We need to see you right away. Cane: Sighs is, uh, is there a problem? Sofia: Well, we're just gonna have to talk about that when you get here. Cane: Sighs Colin: So you have pictures of the children? Blake: Clears throat Lily: Oh. Laughs do I have pictures? Okay, that--that's funny. Blake: Okay, pictures? Uh, her phone is like the national archives depicting Mattie and Charlie's every waking moment. Lily: What? Okay, you know what? Listen. I'm gonna go get a refill first and give you a chance to escape. How about that? Chuckles Colin: Oh, I'm not going anywhere. Blake: Sighs Colin: Cane did well for himself. She is delightful. Blake: Yes, she is. Colin: I gotta get into that house. I want to see my grandchildren. Blake: Yeah. Yeah, I didn't think seeing them across a parking lot was gonna satisfy you. Colin: They're my legacy. Cane: Sighs Sofia: Did you talk to Blake? Cane: Yeah, he, uh, he said he sent the information in. Is this it? Neil: Sent the information in? What there was of the information. Sofia: There is very little analysis, virtually no specifics. Neil: I'm afraid this was a flimsy job at best. Sofia: Completely unacceptable. Cane: Okay, uh, I'm sure he gave it his all. He always does. You know, this-- this was a rush assignment. I mean, it's the middle of the night in Australia. There's no one he could call to, you know-- Neil: Cane. Cane. I don't want to hear about it. With all the projects that he's worked on, or claims to have worked on, this should have been a snap. Sofia: We are paying him top dollar for his expertise. Tucker is not gonna be happy with this. Neil: Cane, he's gonna hit the roof, and the fallout is gonna land on all of us. Cane: Sighs Leslie: Sighs Adam: Convince the D.A. To back off of Sharon? Leslie: For now. But the situation hasn't gotten any better for you. Adam: You and Vance can make the D.A. See reason. It's tough to prosecute someone for murder when you don't even have a body. Leslie: Half the job's been done for him in the press. Adam: You talkin' about that article that Phyllis did for "restless style"? Leslie: Yeah. It solidified your public image as a man without a conscience, a danger to society. Adam: The D.A.'S just trying to appease the screaming hordes. All his evidence is circumstantial. You know it, I know it, and they know it. Leslie: Yeah, well, when a jury's predisposed to convict, they don't need a lot of convincing, and he knows that. Adam: Sighs so you're telling me that, uh, the D.A.'S not gonna be dropping these charges any time soon? Leslie: He's already moving to get the trial on the court calendar, and he's planning to go for the maximum. Adam, if you have an ace in the hole, now would be a very good time to pull it out. Sharon: I can't walk away from Adam. Victor: Sighs sighs you're sacrificing yourself and your family to what end? You will not be able to save that man. Sharon: Maybe not. I couldn't save Skye. I don't know if you've ever been in the same position where someone's life was literally in your hands. But the look on her face, the terror, and her voice screaming, it--it still wakes me up at night. Now I'm sure whoever set Adam up didn't intend for that to happen. They didn't want Skye to die, or for me to have to deal with this guilt. We were just collateral damage. But that won't be all there is. Sharon: There'll be more, and Adam won't be the only one who's suffering, unless you help me set things right. And I think you're the only one who can, victor. Sharon: Were you the one who sent Skye out of town? Neil: And, of course, we still can't get Blake to answer the damn phone. Cane: Um, all right, listen, I'll find out what happened here. Uh, you know, maybe you got a rough draft by mistake. Um, okay, listen, if he gets you the information you need before tucker has his presentation, can we maybe-- Sofia: No, look, it is too late for that, cane. Neil: Exhales Sofia: We gave Blake every opportunity to prove himself, and he just blew it. Neil: And when you find him, tell him he's fired. Cane: Sighs Colin: So... let's see these miracle babies. Lily: Uh, actually, it'll have to wait. My babysitter just called and said that she has to leave. So I'm sorry. Blake: Isn't, uh, isn't cane working from home? Lily: Um, well, he was, but he got called into the office, so, um, I guess you'll have to see the photo gallery next time, I guess. Colin: Look, as it turns out, I've got a bit of time between meetings now. If it's not an imposition, I'd like to drop by in person, see the twins. Blake: Well, maybe I could join him. I bet you could use an extra set of hands. Otherwise, those little ones will have you outnumbered. Lily: Well, you know, Martha said that they're kind of fussy today, and they'll probably make a bad first impression. So another time? Colin: It's been nice visiting with you. Lily: You, too. Bye, you guys. Blake: Bye, lily. See you soon. Lily: Bye. See you. Colin: Are you this obvious every time you're around? Blake: Sighs what are you talking about? Colin: Your instructions are to keep an eye on her, nothing else. Blake: Sighs clears throat anyway, look, that was cane that called. He seems to have stepped in it again. Colin: Uh, tell me later. Jill: All right, just cancel all of Lauren's appointments for today. No, no, no. Give me his number. I'll call in person, okay? Uh, wait a second. I just gotta get something to write with. Hang on. Jill: Chuckles just text me the number, okay? Adam: Sighs Victor: Well, I hate to see what you're going through. Sharon: Well, then help me. Help me prove he's innocent. Victor: I cannot do that. He created the situation he's in, not I. Sharon: Victor, please? Victor: Sharon, will you please come to your senses? You're dealing with a psychopath. I'm warning you, this is a dangerous man. He's in prison where he belongs. Please don't forget that. As far as Skye being in Hawaii is concerned, I have no idea how she got there. Probably Adam sent her there. Knock on door Victor: Come in. Nick: I heard you were back. I also heard your story about what happened in Hawaii. Sharon: That's no story. Nick: You know, Sharon, you leave your daughter to go cruising around Hawaii, then come back with this ridiculous alibi. I'm done waiting for you to come to your senses, and you know what? Faith is done waiting for you to be a real mother to her. I know Michael's got his hands full right now, but the second he is free, I'll be filing for full custody. Monitors beeping Phyllis: Lauren was right. I should have kept daisy in prison. She was right. Jack: Daniel is young, and he's strong. Phyllis: But I could lose him, jack. I could lose him. And god only knows where that baby is right now. Man: Sighs Man: What the... hello? Anybody here? Phyllis: Sighs Abby: Hey. It's Abby. I'm still here. Well, of course I'm still here. You still owe me my new year's kiss. And, um, we're not gonna do it all "sleeping beauty" style, so... you have to wake up, okay? Abby: Sniffles Michael: Jack. Michael: The police just sent me this. It was taken less than an hour ago at an A.T.M. Just over the Canadian border. Jack: Where did she cross? Michael: The C.I.C. Has no record. She must have snuck across somehow. Lauren: Well, at least we know that she's far away and she's not lurking around here waiting to hurt someone else. Phyllis: And we know she's still pregnant. Abby: She lied about being in labor? Michael: At least it will make her easier to spot. The Mounties are looking for someone who's very pregnant. [NEXT_ON] Tucker: I think it's time we got down to plannin' a wedding. Sofia: That's it. I tried. Neil's right. I can't send this report to tucker. I'm gonna have to let him know. Woman: Heather Stevens? Heather: Uh, yes. Woman: You've been served.

Sharon visits Adam in jail to discuss how Skye died. Sharon lets Adam know about the new pic of Skye that will be circulated in Hawaii. Leslie joins them and tells Sharon about the charges that are pending against her. At Newman Enterprises, Victor sits behind his desk when Nick walks in and is surprised to see Victor home. Nick asks Victor where he was. Victor is reluctant to answer him. At Tucker Industries, Neil and Sofia discuss the report that they are awaiting from Blake. Sofia is upset that Blake will not return her calls. At home, Cane sits on the sofa, working on the report that he is doing for Blake. Jill walks into the coffeehouse and sees Gloria with Fen. Jill asks Fen if Santa liked his cookies. Jill also asks Fen what he got for Christmas. Gloria is surprised when Fen calls Jill "Aunt Jill." Gloria asks Jill about her spending time with Fen. Gloria lets Jill know that Daisy escaped. At the hospital, Phyllis watches as Lauren sleeps. Abby walks in and asks about Lauren. Michael and Jack continue to look for Daisy, but have no luck. Michael and Jack find Daniel lying in the snow unconscious. Daisy and the baby have disappeared. Leslie lets Sharon know that she faces "obstruction" charges for her actions in Hawaii. Victor stalls in giving Nick an answer, but when he does answer, he tells Nick that he went skiing. Gloria and Jill arrive at the hospital to check on Lauren. Phyllis gets a call from Nick asking who was going to pick up Summer. Phyllis lets Nick know about Daisy escaping. Cane gets a call from Sofia about Blake's report. Sofia is surprised that Cane talked to Blake who hasn't returned any of Sofia's calls. Colin and Blake are at the coffeehouse when Lily comes in. Colin lets Lily know that he spent New Year's with Jill. Nick joins Phyllis at the hospital to lend support. Lauren gets a call from Michael, but they have a bad connection and Lauren cannot make out anything he says about Daisy or Daniel. Daisy leaves the baby at the church. The EMTs bring Daniel in. The doctor on duty begins to order all kinds of tests for Daniel. Sharon visits Victor and asks for his help.

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Michael: You look tense. Victor: Groans Sighs heavily I wouldn't mind going a few rounds on the heavy bag. Michael: Chuckles With Vance Abrams' face on it? Victor: Yeah. I can't stand that son of a bitch. There's no one more deserving of it. The problem is, Victoria is so deluded by her own self- righteousness that she doesn't realize that he's using her. Michael: Well, that being said, the court-ordered forensic accounting of Newman's books came in the other day. I had it reviewed by an independent firm. Victor: And? Michael: In spite of Abrams' posturing, there is nothing here that can be used against you. There has been no malfeasance, no misuse of funds. Victor: Well, I hate to say I told you so. Michael: Well, with a little luck, this could shift the mediation in--in your favor. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: So if there's nothing wrong with Dad's books, does that mean we'd lose the case? Vance: No. The, uh, forensic accounting was ordered to establish the value of your trusts as well as Beauty of Nature. It would have helped me do my job a lot easier if they found something incriminating, but we still have our ace in the pocket. Abby: We do? Victoria: Mr. Abrams feels that Dad wants to sell off a major subsidiary in Dubai. Abby: What does that have to do with us? Vance: Well, the old man might be breaking up Newman Enterprises. Abby: What, b-because he's selling one company? Vance: A company that is arguably the most successful. Victor is setting a precedent. Abby: Why would he tank everything he's worked for? Victoria: Well, that would be so that we can't come and get it. Vance: Victor's fire sale may cast a whole new light on Beauty of Nature, devalue your trusts. Abby: He wouldn't. Victoria: Scoffs Abby: He wouldn't. Victoria: Don't kid yourself, Abby. You know that Dad is capable of anything. Vance: His action speaks for itself. Let's just hope Judge Phelps sees it the same way. Abby: Don't you just want to settle this and move on? Victoria: Yes. Yes, of course. Yes. Vance: Don't back up now, Kiddo. Abby: Scoffs Vance: Your sister needs your solidarity. We're almost home. Victoria: That's right. And all that Dad needs to see is a crack between us. Vance: Victor knows divide and conquer. I do the same thing. Abby: Well, all I want is to live my life without our father trying to control us. That's it. Victoria: Sighs All right. The only way that you're going to be free of his manipulation is if you stand up to him. It's the only way that he's gonna respect you. You know his philosophy. If you push long enough and you push hard enough-- Abby: Yeah, I know. I know. The other person will cave. Victoria: Sighs This time, we're the ones pushing. Look, I know that you have a lot of big dreams, and I want them to all happen for you. But ten years from now, I would hate to see you working for what's left of Newman Enterprises, wishing that you hadn't given up. Vance: Are we good, Ladies? Meet me at the courthouse. But remember, if your father approaches you and wants to discuss this case, walk away. I'll see myself out. Front door closes Abby: You really think that Dad is selling off his company? Victoria: I think that Dad would chew off his right leg if it meant him winning. Abby: Sighs Victoria: We have to take advantage of this. God knows that he would do the same. Abby: And if it's not true, do you still think this is the right thing to do? [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: The wire recording taken the day of Chance's shooting. Spencer: Anyone else have a copy? Ronan: No, just you, me, and the defense attorney. Spencer: The judge wants to listen to it before ruling on a motion to exclude. Ronan: The jury has to hear what's on that CD. We can't let Pomerantz and his guys get away with what they did. There's nothing-- there's nothing that's more disgusting than a cop hiding behind their badge. Running a drug ring out of the former D.A.'s office? Spencer: We rooted out all the crooked cops from the G.C.P.D. between my team, the justice department, and the star witness, we'll get a conviction. Ronan: You know that as we get closer to trial, they're gonna get more desperate. Spencer: My staff's on the alert. They haven't forgotten the Heather Stevens car bomb. The last thing we want is to put anyone in jeopardy. Ronan: That's exactly why the prosecution's plan stays between us. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Sighs Hey, I'm not gonna interrupt. I just wanted to say hi. Heather: Oh, hey. Hi. Paul: How are you? Heather: Ooh, good. Chuckles Paul: I see that Michael has you chained to the laptop. What are you workin' on? Heather: No, actually, this is personal. Paul: Anything I can help you with? Heather: I'm, uh, I'm looking into everything I can find about the drug cartel. You know, public records and--and my own files. Paul: Well, what do you care about that for? That's not your case anymore. Heather: Yeah, but I'm-- I'm being subpoenaed to testify. And I had a conversation with one of the ADAs. He said some things. Paul: What things? Heather: Sighs I don't know. M-maybe I'm just being overly cautious. But Owen was my boss, and I trusted him. And I stupidly reported every move we made to the inside man of the drug ring. And Chance is dead because of that. Paul: Yeah, well, you weren't the only one betrayed. Heather: I can't stop obsessing about it. And the minute I hear something off, I-I-I get suspicious. Paul: You're being kind of vague. Do you have any details? Heather: For one thing, the prosecution has a secret witness. Paul: You have any idea who it is? Heather: No. Chuckles I can't seem to find out, and you would think that I would have some inkling... Paul: Mm-hmm. Heather: Given the fact that I ran the investigation after Chance's death, but, no, I am completely in the dark. The only thing I know is that the feds are somehow involved. Paul: Well, maybe they had... Clears throat Another plant in the drug ring besides Ronan. Heather: What if this mystery witness takes the stand and it backfires? Paul: Well, you're just gonna have to trust the D.A. Heather: I don't trust anyone. I-if you want to help, help me figure out who this mystery witness is. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: You want to bounce the ball? Or do you want to play patty-cake? Gasps Bounce the ball. Gasps Cell phone rings That-- oh, someone's calling Mommy. It's mommy's friend Adam. Push--push the button. Hello? Adam: It's me. Sharon: Hey, you. Adam: You're in a good mood. Sharon: Yeah, um, guess who's here with me? Adam: Who? Sharon: Faith. Nick let me take her for a visit for a little while, so we're here at my house. Adam: That's fantastic. I'm happy for you. Sharon: Yeah, so we're baking cookies and we're playing with the ball. We're having fun. Adam: Good. Good, good. Well, that sounds like you're having a great time, so let me go. I'll call you later. Sharon: Things are finally turning around for us. Adam: Sighs Let's hope so. Sharon: I have to believe it. I know that the truth about Skye's gonna come out soon. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Hey, Chester. Chester. Chester: Man, how's it? Jack: Hey, I found that burned-out shack you told me about. Chester: Oh, yeah? Jack: Listen, you know the lady who was a squatter there? I think I know her. Chester: Ahh, you get history with her. Jack: Sighs Yeah. I actually came here to hook up with her. You ever seen this woman? Chester: Exhales quickly Uh, no, sorry, Bruddah, I haven't seen her, but I'll-- I'll keep my eye open for you, huh? Jack: Would you do that? Chester: Yeah. Jack: Yeah, a-and let me know if you see her or--or hear anything about her. I-I'll b--I'll be around. You'll find me. Chester: Shoots. Jack: Okay. Jack: Yes, I... Sighs There was an accidental death reported a few days ago, and, uh, I have new information that I think the police would be interested in. [SCENE_BREAK] Spencer: I handed it to the judge personally. Sighs I waited till he was done listening. Ronan: Yeah? Did he make a ruling? Spencer: Not yet. Sighs Ronan: Not yet? Talk to me here. What's going on? Which way do you think this is gonna go? Spencer: I made the persuasive case... Sighs Especially since a big part of the defense argument to exclude is that Detective Chancellor's not here to be cross-examined. Ronan: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Um, no, that's fine. Uh, just ask her to, uh, call me back when she has a minute. Thanks. Okay, she's in court all day. But, uh, Chris is gonna call in for her messages. And, uh, I tell you, if the feds are in on it, she will know who this witness is. Heather: Yeah, but she wouldn't tell Ronan. Why do you think she'll tell you? Paul: It doesn't hurt to ask. Heather: Sighs Well, I can't wait. I think, um, I'm gonna go see Spencer. Paul: You're gonna see Spencer? Heather: Yep. Paul: Look, the guy fired you. Uh, do you think it's a good idea to confront him? Heather: Couldn't hurt to ask. Paul: Laughs Heather: Laughs Sighs Paul: Sighs You want me to go with you? Heather: No, I should do this alone. But would you mind watching my stuff? Paul: You got it. Heather: Chuckles Okay, thanks. I mean, I shouldn't be long. Paul: Yeah. Nina: Sighs Hi. Sighs Paul: Hey. How'd it go? Nina: Uh... Clears throat We'll find out. Paul: You just missed Heather. Nina: Oh, I'm sorry about that. I can't thank her enough for t-- telling me about Ronan's illness. I can't imagine he's gonna be happy about it. She was very brave to risk their friendship. Paul: Well, she comes from good stock. Nina: Chuckles Paul: She has her priorities straight. Nina: I just wish he could have told me himself. He shouldn't have to go through this alone. Paul: Well, now that you know, he won't have to. He won't really have a choice, will he? Nina: He could still push me away. Paul: Yeah. Have you thought about what you're gonna say to him? Nina: Scoffs That's all I've been thinking about. I just... I don't know what's right. Paul: Well, you know what? When you see him, whatever comes out of your mouth is right. Nina: I hope so. Paul: I know so. Anything I can do? Nina: Yes. You can buy me a cup of chamomile tea and give me a pep talk. Paul: Done. And maybe a hug. Nina: Groans Paul: Chuckles Nina: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: You know that losing is not an option with Dad. We are at war. Abby: Okay, I just have a really bad feeling about this whole Dubai thing. Victoria: Well, if he hadn't have treated us so unfairly, we wouldn't be here in the first place. Abby: Scoffs I know. I know, okay? Victoria: Sighs Look, I know that you're under a lot of pressure with this case and with Daniel being in the hospital. Abby: Phyllis called this morning. Daniel's awake. Victoria: Well, that's good. That's wonderful. You should be so relieved. Abby: She said he's really out of it. Victoria: Yeah, but, Abby, that's how it is with head injuries. You remember when I had mine, and, you know, Daniel just needs a little time to recover. He'll be fine. Can I give you some sisterly advice? I know that you're vulnerable right now, and I would hate to see Dad take advantage of that. You remember how he told me about how Mom was in rehab and-- Abby: No, I know. Like, two seconds before mediation. Who could forget? Victoria: Okay, so listen. If you're not up to facing him today, then don't. Go and be with Daniel at the hospital and... and Vance and I, we will handle the hearing. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Michael, there's a business meeting I have to attend to before I go to the mediation. I'll see you there, all right? Michael: All right, well, let's hope with this report, Abby and Victoria finally begin to see reason. Victor: Thank you for your work. I appreciate it. Michael: All right. Cell phone rings Ring Ring Ring Koa: Aloha. Victor: There's a saying on the islands-- "If you plan for a year, plant kalo. If you plan for ten years, plant koa." Koa: "If you plan for a hundred years, you teach the children." How you doin', Mr. Newman? Victor: The photo you sent me was of Jack Abbott. He still snooping around? Koa: Not since we talked. Maybe he just gave up, went home, like that pretty blonde wahine. Victor: Good. [SCENE_BREAK] Cell phone rings Ring Sharon: Hello? Jack: Sharon, its Jack. Do you remember the name of the police detective you talked to in Hawaii? Sharon: Why? Jack: Skye's rare perfume-- I found the bottle. Sharon: Wh-what are you talking about? Where are you? Jack: In Hawaii. Sharon: What?! Jack: I found the shack she's been living in. Sharon: How? Oh, my gosh. No one there would even talk to me. Jack: There's a bit of a problem. Sharon: Tell me. Jack: The shack burned down to the ground. It's just rubble now. Sharon: So there's still no evidence? Jack: Except for the bottle of Galibier perfume that I found among the ashes. Obviously, someone went to great lengths to cover her presence in Hawaii. This whole thing smacks of Victor's handiwork. Sharon: So you believe me now? I'm not crazy? Jack: I believe you. The police, though, are unimpressed. I tried to get through to them. They're not really listening to me. They never even had a death certificate for Skye. Sharon: Yeah, that's because there was no body. Jack: Which is why I need the name of this detective you spoke to. Sharon: Okay, his name was, um, Akana. Detective Akana. Jack, I can't thank you enough for your help. Jack: I'm doing this for Skye and to make sure "The Mustache" doesn't get away with this. [SCENE_BREAK] Vance: Sighs Ladies. Abby: Is my dad here? Vance: Oh, yeah. He gave me the evil eye on his way in. You okay? Abby: Yeah. Yeah. Uh, fear is just a state of mind. Victoria: She's gonna be just fine. Vance: Let's do this. Judge Phelps: Good morning. Vance: Your honor. Judge Phelps: If everybody's ready, we will begin. Have both parties received copies of the findings from the forensic accountants? Michael: Yes, your honor. Vance: We have, your honor. Judge Phelps: Comments? Mr. Baldwin? Michael: Well, this report, uh, states what we've been saying all along. Mr. Newman has done nothing wrong. Every penny spent has been scrutinized and accounted for. Monies used to pay the department of justice fine were reimbursed. Cash and securities moved out of his daughters' trusts were returned with interest. Your honor, as owner and chairman of the board of a privately owned company that deals with mergers and acquisitions, it is Mr. Newman's prerogative to transfer funds whenever he deems necessary. Judge Phelps: I am inclined to agree. [SCENE_BREAK] Heather: I'm offering my help. Spencer: Unless you're willing to go over your testimony with the A.D.A. and Detective Malloy, I don't want your help. Heather: Forget my testimony. I was involved in this case from the very beginning. You do want a conviction, don't you? Spencer: Just to be clear, you're suggesting while I'm prosecuting the corrupt ex-district attorney that I should consult his successor who I fired for her own questionable behavior? Heather: You don't have to like me. Just let me help you win this case. Spencer: I don't need your help. Heather: You're making a mistake. Spencer: Detective Malloy and I have it under control. Heather: Who is this secret witness? Spencer: That's on a need-to-know basis. Telephone rings Spencer: Excuse me. Spencer Walsh. Chuckles Thanks for calling back. Uh, I've been up to my ears in this Pomerantz sting that-- but I haven't forgotten about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: Hi. What are you doing here? Nina: Uh, waitin' for you. Ronan: How'd you know I was gonna be home? Nina: Uh, I didn't. I was prepared to wait all day. Ronan: You should have called. Nina: Not about this. I wanted to talk to you in person. Ronan: I cannot talk about the trial or Chance. I'm sorry. Nina: That's not why I'm here. I'm donating part of my liver to you, and I'm not gonna take no for an answer. Ronan: Heather told you. Nina: It doesn't matter. Ronan: Yes, it does matter, 'cause I had my reasons for not telling you. Nina: Okay, fine. You had your reasons. I understand. You should know I-I contacted your doctor, and I was tested this morning to see if I'm compatible. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I appreciate this so much. I-it's very important. All right, thank you. Sighs Cell phone rings Sharon: Hello? Adam: Still a bad time to talk? Sharon: Um, couldn't be better. Adam: You havin' fun with Faith? Sharon: Jack called. He's in Hawaii, and he found the shack where Skye was living. Adam: What is Jack doing in Hawaii? Sharon: I guess he believed you when you told him you thought Victor was setting you up, so he went to look for himself. Adam: Is this real? Sharon: Yes! I just got off the phone with him. Adam: Do the police know what he found? Sharon: He's speaking to the detective in Hawaii who took my statement. I phoned the D.A. I'm meeting with him. Adam: If he proves that Skye was in Hawaii, then I couldn't have killed her. Period. Sharon: It means you're getting out. Adam: Which means I'm getting out. I'm getting out, and we will be together. Sharon: It's the break we've been praying for. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: This perfume was discontinued a long time ago. Detective Akana, this proves that Skye Lockhart was here. Yeah. Yeah, I see. Of course. If I find anything else, I will be in touch. Thanks. Jack: Sighs Hello, again. Koa: What you need, Mr. Abbott? [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: If I'd wanted you to know about my illness, I would have told you myself. I knew I shouldn't have ever trusted Heather. Nina: No, of course not. Why trust people who care about you? Who are willing to do what's right regardless of the consequences? Ronan: How did you find my doctor? Nina: I'm a mother... Sighs With a boyfriend who's a P.I. I... Ronan: Sighs You should never have called him. You should never have done that. This is none of your business. Nina: Look, ever since I found out you were my son, I have really tried to be respectful. I haven't pushed. I've given you all the space that you need, but I'm not gonna stand by when giving you part of my liver could save your life. It's... Sighs Look, I can't change the past. Ronan: No. Nina: But I can do everything I can to give you a future, even if you spend it pushing me away. Ronan: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Heather: Sighs Paul: Hey, how'd it go? Heather: Well, Spencer's a jerk. He wouldn't tell me anything. Sighs Paul: At least you tried. Heather: Well, I-I did better than that. It's the recording from Chance's wire. Paul: That's official police evidence. How did you get that? Heather: Sighs I, um, "Accidentally," uh, picked it up as I was leaving Spencer's office. Paul: You're gonna have to return it. Heather: I know... after I hear it. Paul: Are you sure that's a good idea? Heather: I've heard it before, right after Chance's... I was too emotional to really listen to it then. But maybe now I'll-- I'll be able to hear something, something that will explain who else is involved. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: The woman in this picture is dead. The man who brought her here is responsible. You and I both know who that was. How much is Victor paying you? I'll double it right now. Let's talk. Koa: I can't help you. Jack: Well, we can always do this another way. I can stand out front with this picture and a big pile of cash. Somebody had to have seen her. Want to give Mr. Newman a call right now? Warn him what's goin' on? Here, use my phone. I have him on speed dial. [SCENE_BREAK] Judge Phelps: Mr. Abrams, is there anything you'd like to say on behalf of your clients? Vance: Victoria and Abby Newman were very pleased to read the accountants' report. It was of great comfort to know their trusts have not been mismanaged. However, unfortunately, new information has come to light that casts serious doubt on Victor Newman's future intentions. Judge Phelps: Well, what would that be, Mr. Abrams? Vance: Well, he's in the process of selling a major holding in Dubai. In doing so, he would be depleting the parent company of assets, thereby purposely devaluing it. Victor: I'm doing no such thing. Michael: My client has been and continues to be in total compliance with the court order. Vance: It's a calculated move on this man's part to undermine these proceedings. It is the court's obligation, your honor, to prevent any further devaluation until the resolution of this lawsuit. Judge Phelps: Thank you for reminding me of my duties, Mr. Abrams. Vance: Excuse me, your honor. What we're asking for is one-third of Newman assets be frozen in escrow to keep Victor Newman from dismantling the company. Victor: I have no intention of dismantling my company. And you, of all people, should know that. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: Scoffs Look, I did not want you thinking that my illness is why I came to Genoa City. Nina: It never even crossed my mind. Ronan: Sighs I didn't--I don't expect your help or your liver. Nina: But you'll take it. Ronan: This is a huge operation. Nina: It's a liver transplant. They're done every day. Good Lord, you are as stubborn as me. Ronan: This must be our family trait. Nina: Laughs When I was younger, nobody could tell me anything. And then I had kids, and all that changed. It's not about you anymore, and you'll find that out when you're a father. Ronan: Sighs Clears throat Nina: By the way, I'll have Paul look for your father... Ronan: Yeah. Nina: To see if you can find another donor match. Ronan: All right, don't bother. I already tracked him down. Nina: How'd you find him? Ronan: Your book. Nina: I didn't use his name or anything. Ronan: Chuckles Well, you... you said he was in juvie while you were pregnant. With a little bit of digging, it wasn't that hard. Nina: Sighs So good. So you've got two possible donor matches now. Ronan: One. Just one. He's dead. Nina: Oh. I'm so sorry. Sighs Ronan: It's okay. Um, it would have been... nice to see where I come from. I mean, to, uh, to know if I look like him. Nina: Yeah, you do, actually, a little bit. Ronan: Yeah. Nina: The shape of your face and your eyes. Did he have other kids? Ronan: No. No, he, uh, he just had me. He died from this disease at the age that I am right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: You know, I was there the night Chance died. I can listen to this for you. There--there's no reason at all you have to relive this again. Heather: No, I have to do this. And I know the case. I know the players. Chance gave his life to bring these crooks to justice. And I owe him this much. Paul: Okay. You know, I thought we made a pretty good team when, um, I was consulting for the interim D.A. What do you say we listen to it together? Heather: All right. Sure. Paul: Okay? Paul: You sure? Heather: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: The plaintiff's counsel knows these charges are without merit. If Mr. Newman were planning to sell his company, surely the accountants would have found some indication. Victor: Your honor, Dubai has nothing to do with this lawsuit. You were the lead on that project. You know that we always intended to sell it off. Vance: The Newman board of directors is mainly ceremonial. There's no system of checks and balances. In fact, Victor Newman runs his company not unlike a malevolent dictator. Judge Phelps: You can dispense with the commentary, Counselor. Vance: The only way to protect the assets to which my clients are rightfully obligated is to place in escrow a sum sufficient to cover judgment, court costs, fines, and penalties and to keep it there until the conclusion of these legal proceedings. Michael: There is nothing... Hits table In the accountants' report that indicates wrongdoing of any kind. Mr. Abrams is making a fairly obvious attempt to spin things to his advantage. Victor: There are several deals in play, your honor, Dubai being one of them. If indeed they were to freeze Newman Enterprises, the assets thereof, it would preclude me from doing business as usual. Judge Phelps: I will return shortly with a decision regarding Mr. Abrams' request to freeze assets. Victoria: Well, Dad didn't jump across the table and strangle anyone. Abby: I have to-- Victoria: You okay? Abby: I have to go check on Daniel. Michael: Vance, you never cease to disappoint. Just when I thought you couldn't sink any lower. Vance: You'd have done the same thing in my place. Victoria: Clears throat Victor: Why are you doing this? Victoria: You left me no choice. Victor: You laid the groundwork for the sale when you were in Dubai. Victoria: You know why I went to Dubai in the first place. It was so that the Savaneur stockholders wouldn't panic, and I misled them about your health. You trained me very well, Dad. Victor: So you justify your actions by telling a lie? Victoria: Scoffs You're accusing me of lying? Well, I have watched you justify yourself for years. You do and you say whatever to get what you want. And you just convince yourself that it's for me or for Abby or for Mom or for the best for Newman. The truth and the lies just start to blend together, and you don't even know what's real and what isn't anymore. Victor: You stop this right now, or you will destroy the very company that built this family. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Thank you so much for coming out here, Mr. Walsh. Just--my daughter's sleeping, and this couldn't wait. Spencer: So you said. Sharon: Um, can I get you something? Spencer: I'm a busy man. You can get to the point. Sharon: All right. You refused to believe me when I told you that I saw Skye Lockhart in Hawaii. Spencer: It wouldn't be the first time someone lied to get a friend out of jail. Sharon: Okay, well, Jack Abbott is in Hawaii right now. And he found the shack where Skye was living, and it's not far from the volcano. Spencer: You call him and you tell him not to touch anything. In fact, he should contact the Hawaiian P.D. Sharon: Well, someone burned the shack down. Spencer: Which means you have nothing. Sharon: No, um, he-- he did find a bottle of Skye's perfume in the ashes. Spencer: Someone in Hawaii could have liked the scent. If Skye Lockhart was living there, someone would have seen her. You haven't produced one witness, and you--you're wasting my time. Anybody could have put that bottle there. You could have put it there before you left. Keep this up. I'll rethink those obstruction charges. Sharon: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Have you seen this woman? Chester: I'm just gonna go drop these keys off. Hey, how's it? Jack: Hey. Hey. Hey. Have you seen this woman? Chester: Hey, uh, Koa, I found these keys up on the volcano path. They got your postbox key on 'em. Koa: Put 'em in the box, Bruddah. Chester: Shoots. [SCENE_BREAK] Nina: There's no reason to think that you and I won't be a match. Ronan: And if we're not? Right. That's why I didn't want to tell you. Sighs This--this disease could easily kill me. So why would I... why would I let you get close to me if I was just gonna end up hurting you? Nina: Sighs That's the risk you take when you care about someone. No one gets through life without getting hurt. Look, why don't you let me be the judge of what I can handle, okay? I want to be part of your life-- if that's for a week, if it's for a year, if it's for ten years. And if we're compatible, I am donating the liver. Ronan: You are not donating. You are not. Nina: Look, and if we're not, we'll just-- we'll find another way, because I'm not gonna let you die, and I'm not gonna let you walk through this alone. Sobs Please. Ronan: Sighs Sniffles Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Gunshot Chance: Grunts Paul: Nina, no! Nina: No! Heather: God, that is hard to listen to over and over again. A-and I thought that I would hear something that I missed, but... Paul: I don't--play it one more time for me please. Gunshot Chance: Grunts Paul: Nina, no! Nina: No! Paul: Okay, rewind it. I want to hear that shot one more time. Heather: Why? What are you hearing? Paul: It's what I'm not hearing. I'm pretty good at ballistics. I would swear to you that that--that shot was not loaded. Heather: What are you saying? Paul: I'm saying I-I-I think Ronan was shooting blanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Judge Phelps: I've gone over the material, and I believe Mr. Abrams has raised a valid concern. Therefore, I am issuing an order to have one-third of Newman Enterprises' assets frozen in escrow. Michael: Let me handle this. Vance: Thank you, your honor. Victor: Sighs Do you realize what you have done? You and your sister are destroying this company. You think you have won this round? You prevent me from conducting business, and your trusts, both of your trusts, won't be worth a damn. [SCENE_BREAK] Cell phone rings Sharon: Sighs Hello. Adam: It's me again. Have you met with the D.A. yet? Sharon: Um... it's not good news. He said the bottle of Galibier doesn't prove that Skye was in Hawaii. He even accused me of maybe planting it there. Adam: How much you want to bet that Victor paid off this new D.A.? I tell you what, that's the thing about Owen Pomerantz. At least my dad couldn't control that guy. Sharon: Jack is still in Hawaii looking around. All he needs is to find one witness who says they saw Skye there. Adam: No, I bet dear old dad had every last person on that island paid off. This whole thing could be hopeless, Sharon. Sharon: Nothing's hopeless. Adam: You tell me. How are we supposed to prove that Skye was there? How? [NEXT_ON] Victoria: Who was that on the phone? Billy: That was just work. Victoria: What is going on? Ronan: Unless you want to face your own trial, leave me alone. Victor: No one threatens me and gets away with it.

Nina gets tested to see if she is compatible to be Ronan's liver donor and then she tells Ronan that Heather told her about his illness. Ronan isn't happy about this and tells Nina that he found his father and his father died of the same illness at his same age. Heather pleads with Spencer to let her help him with the case against the cartel but he says no so she steals the CD with the recordings Chance made while he wore a wire. Heather tells Paul about the CD and Paul listens to it and hears a sound that makes him think that Ronan was shooting blanks. Heather wants to find out the identity of the secret witness for the trial so Paul calls Christine and leaves a message for her to call him back since she is busy in court. Spencer and Ronan wait to find out if the judge will allow the recordings Chance made while he wore a wire into evidence.

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Lily: Hey. We're not late, are we? Cane: No, not if we leave right now, okay? Tyler: Lily, hey. Glad I caught you. Jack just called. He wants you to go over the ideas I just pitched him for the second wave of the fragrance campaign. Lily: Right now? Tyler: Afraid so. It's the number crunchers. They want to get cracking on production costs. Lily: Well, we're on our way to a meeting. Tyler: This'll take 20 minutes, tops. Cane: I'll go stall Chloe and Chelsea, all right? Make it as soon as you can. Lily: Okay. I'll be as fast as I can. Cane: All right. Lily: Bye. [Sighs] Okay, well, make this quick, please. [SCENE_BREAK] Leslie: So, now that it's just the two of us... Neil: Mmm. Just the way I like it. Leslie: [Chuckles] How do you really feel about Jack coming back to Jabot? Neil: Mm. Not sure yet. You know, I was just starting to get my bearings when he fired me. Then he rehired me, then he put me in charge of the new divi-- you know this whole story, right? But I'm good, I am. I'm gaining my bearings again. You okay? You seem a little... distracted. I don't know, troubled? Leslie: No. Like I told you before, that's all you. Just all atwitter at having a new man in my life. You know, you tried to sell me that bill of goods the first time we talked. And I'm not buying it this time. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: [Sighs] Cane: Hello. You okay? Is everything all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: I got your gazillion and one messages. Fenmore: And you're just now tracking me down? Summer: Yeah. I was sick, and then I heard. Fenmore: What? Summer: That you were the one that pushed Jamie off of the roof. Fenmore: And you thought I could do that? Summer: I don't know what to think about you anymore. Fenmore: You are the one who changes your mind every second. Look, you hated Jamie, and then you liked him. You kissed me, and now you're afraid of me? Summer: Yeah, well, I don't -- Fenmore: I was stupid for falling in love with you. You have messed up everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Can I get you anything? A sandwich, maybe? Jamie: Just my stuff. Paul: Jamie, I brought you over here hoping that you'd be able to tell us about... about when you were hurt. You think you might be up for that? Jamie: I don't want to. It's over. I just... Michael: It's okay, Kiddo. [Sighs] You've been through a horrible ordeal. We all feel for you. But you got to fill in the blanks for us. We need to know what really happened. Lauren: Tell them the truth, Jamie -- that Fen had nothing to do with you falling off the roof. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: Do most business meetings start this way? Cane: Sure. Yeah, they do. That's why executives have these big corner offices -- so no one can hear them have these little meltdowns. Chelsea: [Chuckles] Cane: That's for you. Chelsea: Thanks. Cane: I know starting a business can be overwhelming. Chelsea: Yeah, especially when your personal life is crashing down around you. But that's not your problem. Cane: So...how about we chalk these up to tears of excitement? Chelsea: Good idea. Cane: Okay? Good idea. Chelsea: Um, so, let's get started. Where's Lily? Cane: She's in a meeting, but Billy has told me about your designs, and I'm really looking forward to seeing them. Chelsea: There they are. So...what do you think? Cane: I think they're dynamic. I think they're well-crafted. And I'm having a hard time believing they're yours. Chelsea: Because a former con artist with no training couldn't possibly have a secret talent she'd been waiting her entire life to show? [SCENE_BREAK] Tyler: You know, I really liked your take on those perspective changes. Lily: Well, it'll be amazing even without the changes, so good job, guy. Tyler: I don't know. It's like your ideas -- they always make me, like, think and consider. I mean, hell, you were into Esmeralda Spalding before she even hit the map. Lily: Okay, well, you have a slide show of Gordon Parks as your screen saver, so what can I say? Tyler: Both got great taste, huh? Lily: I guess we do. [Elevator squeals] Tyler: Try hitting a different floor. Lily: [Breathing heavily] Oh, God. Tyler: Hello? Lily: We're stuck. This is -- Tyler: Hello? Is anybody there? The elevator just stopped between floors six and seven. Hello? Lily: Everybody's probably already gone for the day. They're probably gone. Tyler: No. There's still got to be, like, maintenance and security people here. Lily: Oh, my God. Tyler: Come on, damn it. Somebody answer. Hello? Lily: Okay, okay, okay, okay. You know what? We're just gonna have to wait here until somebody comes back, and then they'll hear us, okay? Tyler: No. No, that's not gonna work for me. Lily: What's wrong? Tyler: Nothing. I'm fine. [Breathing raggedly] Lily: Well, you don't seem fine. Are you claustrophobic or --? [SCENE_BREAK] Leslie: Okay, so, I'm a little off, and you jump to me hiding something from you? I mean, how paranoid are we? Neil: [Laughs] Is that how I'm coming across? Leslie: Yes. And we've only been dating a hot minute. Neil: Can I be honest with you about something? I -- Leslie, I-I feel this connection with you, I do. I feel a very solid connection. Leslie: Aww. Okay, see, now, that was sweet. I see you digging yourself out of the hole. That's what you're doing. [Chuckles] Neil: And, really, because of that connection, when we were here for that meeting and then you suddenly had to run off and -- Leslie: I forgot something at the office. Neil: Right, and you told me that, but ever since then, I've detected, like, this -- this subtle, um...how shall I -- shift in -- in your behavior. Leslie: Mm-hmm. Neil: Am I imagining things? Leslie: No. Neil: So, then, the next question will be, did I do something wrong? Leslie: No. Oh, my goodness. You are doing everything right. Neil, I love it that you worry about me and -- and feel connected. Neil: Because I want you to know that I feel like I can be totally open with you, that I don't have to hide anything. How does that strike you? Leslie: Um, like you are describing a pretty serious relationship. I mean, are we -- are we at that stage yet? Neil: I would, uh... [Smooches] I would like to get in that stage. Leslie: I could, uh, probably tell you anything, and you wouldn't judge. Neil: Is there something that you want to tell me? [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: You are so not in love with me, Fen. Fenmore: Could you not tell me how I feel? I did love you. I would have done anything for you. But you used me... because you are -- you're -- you're -- you're selfish and vindictive. Summer: I am not selfish. Fenmore: [Scoffs] Summer: Okay, yeah. You're right. I was selfish, and... yeah, I used you, but that was before, Fen. Fenmore: Before you got into Jamie? Summer: No, before these past few months, Fen. Okay, with everything that's happened to me and my family, I've -- I've really grown up a lot. And I really just want to make up for all this rotten stuff that I've done, and...and I think that you need to, too, Fen. Fenmore: What have I done? Summer: Everybody has been saying that you pushed Jamie off of that roof. Is that right? Fenmore: You wouldn't believe me even if I told you the truth, so why should I waste my time? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: You know you have to be easy on the boy. Lauren: Jamie... I'm sorry. Jamie: It's okay. Lauren: We're not here to lay blame or -- or point fingers. We just... Paul: Jamie, can you tell us about that day? Jamie: Well, after I left here... [Door slams] Fenmore: Could you tell them what really happened? Tell them I didn't push you. Jamie: Get me out of here, please. Fenmore: So, now you're running? Michael: Stop it. Stop it! Jamie: I can't stay here. Michael: Jamie. Paul: I'll stick with him, okay? Jamie, hold on a second. Jamie. Fenmore: So, he gets to accuse me, and then he bolts. Lauren: Fen, please. Fenmore: How is that fair? Michael: Okay, you tell us. Tell us, what happened on that roof? Fenmore: How do you even know I was there? Lauren: We saw your pictures, the ones with Jamie and the stolen items in his backpack. Fenmore: Well, see? See? That proves he stole something -- Michael: No, it proves you were on the roof, that you were with him. The more you lie, Fenmore, the harder it's gonna be on you if charges -- Fenmore: Would you calm down? Are you gonna prosecute me now? Your own son? Michael: Okay, you tell us. You tell us, then. What is the truth? What happened? [SCENE_BREAK] Leslie: Everybody has baggage, you know? Nobody has a perfect past. Neil: Including me. Leslie: And, um, sometimes, to get away from things, people have to reinvent themselves, start new lives in new places. Neil: Yeah, yeah, for sure. I can relate to that. Leslie: Yeah. Neil: Is that what brought you to Genoa City or...? Leslie: I needed a fresh start. Neil: From...? Leslie: A broken home. My mom died when I was young. And I had a terrible, abusive father. Neil: Oh, Leslie. Leslie: Yeah. Tyler and I -- we just -- we got away from him as soon as we could. Neil: I am so sorry. I apologize. I certainly didn't mean for you to talk about things that you're trying to forget. I'm sorry about that. Leslie: That's okay. Um... so, uh... that, uh, no-secrets place... Neil: Yeah. We're kind of -- Leslie: I'd like to get there. Neil: We're almost there. Leslie: And if it takes a while, a long while... Neil: I'm patient. I still want to be here, in your life, when you think you're ready. Leslie: I want that, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: What I should have said was that your sketches are so polished, it looks like they were done by someone who was trained, someone who studied the human form. That's what I should have said. I'm sorry. Chelsea: [Sighs] Cane: Can you tell me how you learned to do this? Chelsea: Taught myself... on the road, when I was traveling with my mother when we were on the grift. I would stay up late at night hiding under the covers with a flashlight, making drawings of women in beautiful clothes that I created... clothes I dreamed that, one day, I would eventually have enough money to actually make and actually wear. Cane: Can we start this again? Do you mind if we do that, so I just don't say the wrong thing like I did before? I'm sorry. Chelsea: Okay, let's do that. Cane: Okay. Chelsea: So, why are we having this meeting? What do you want? Cane: I want to give you everything you imagined when you were a little girl. I want to make your dreams come true. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I'm not accusing you. Fenmore: Go to hell, Dad. Lauren: How could you do that? Michael: Oh, well, I'm trying to find out what's really going on, Lauren. Lauren: Really? Really? By yelling at him? By threatening him? Michael: That's the only thing that's worked! Lauren: [Sighs] You know what? We, uh, we all just need to relax and calm down, and then Fen is gonna tell us exactly what really happened. Michael: We need to be ready. Lauren: For what? Michael: For the possibility that our son has done something truly horrible. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: I know you're scared and angry, but you should think very carefully about making charges against Fen. Jamie: He hurt me. I'm not lying about that. Paul: Nobody said you were. Jamie: That's what Lauren thinks. Paul: Jamie, she doesn't know what to think. We're trying to get a clear idea on what went down that night. So... help me understand. Jamie: How? Nobody can just understand what it's like to live like this. It never stops, the bullying -- constantly, everywhere -- at school, on my phone, in my face, everywhere. Paul: Okay. That sounds like torture. Jamie, what can I do to get you to trust me? How can I get you to see me as a friend? Summer: Hi. Uh, can I talk to Jamie? Paul: I don't think that's a good idea right now. Jamie: It's okay. Summer: Um... look, I have to ask you something because I need to know for absolute sure. Jamie, did Fen really push you off of the rooftop? Jamie: Fen is completely responsible. Summer: Oh, my God. Jamie: And so are you, Summer. [SCENE_BREAK] Tyler: You know, what's weird is, when I'm in an elevator that's moving... Lily: It doesn't affect you? Tyler: No, it's like... it's like claustrophobia, it only -- it comes when something's wrong. Lily: Listen, nothing's wrong. Nothing's wrong, okay? I'm here, all right? Tyler: Oh, God. Here it comes. Lily: What? What? Tyler: [Panting] Tight chest and trembling. Lily: Okay. Tyler: It's dumb, huh? Lily: No, no, no, no. That's not dumb. It's not -- here, just take your jacket off, okay? All right? Is that better, yeah? Tyler: A little. Lily: Okay. See? Listen, don't worry. We are gonna get out of here in no time, all right? Hello? We are stuck in the elevator. Tyler: "Stuck"? Can you -- can you not say that? We're not stuck. Lily: Okay, hold on. Um... tell me -- tell me about, um, about -- about your presentation, okay, about -- about the mockup that you drew of -- of the -- the open sky, right? And the girl. She's driving in a car down a wide, wide highway. Tyler: Sky. Wind. Yeah. Lily: Yes, yes. Okay, oceans, fields. All right? Wide-open. Tyler: [Sighs] [Breathing slowly] Lily: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: I know that I bullied you at first, Jamie, and I know that that was really unfair of me. Jamie: Then, why did you do it? Summer: It wasn't even about you. Okay, I was just trying to hurt Ronan because he slept with my mom. Jamie: Wait, so he broke up your parents, so you came after me? Summer: Yeah, 'cause he was your mentor. Jamie: So, that made it okay? Summer: No, okay, I'm not saying that. I didn't -- I didn't know that until I got to know you and really like you. Jamie: Then why did you use me to make Fen jealous? Summer: I didn't. Jamie: It pushed him into a rage, and he took it out on me. Summer: Yeah, but Fen and I weren't ever into each other like that, Jamie. Jamie: He obviously thought you were. Summer: Yeah, because he's warped. Okay, but, really, it's not like Fen to be that violent, so please just be honest with me. Did Fen really push you off of that rooftop? Lauren: Jamie, we need to talk. Summer: Okay. Jamie: What is it? Lauren: You have to stop lying or this whole thing is gonna blow up in your face. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Fenmore. Fenmore: I've got someplace to be. Michael: We need to get to the bottom of this. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: So, I was kind of hoping that, you know, we could maybe spend the night together. Leslie: See, now, I can't let you get too used to me spending the night at your house. Neil: We spend the night at your house -- problem solved. Leslie: Oh, okay, Mr. Fix-it. [Laughs] No, really, I have a ton of reading to do -- Crosby deal. Neil: Ah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Leslie: But, um, we're going to the Underground opening tomorrow night, right? Neil: Yeah, yeah, the Underground. Looking forward to it, sure. Leslie: Me too. Give me one. Good night. Neil: Good night. [Sighs] Leslie: Really? One little weak excuse and you're willing to spend the night alone? You're gonna give up that easily? [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Yeah, Jabot is expanding. We're bringing fashion under the umbrella. Chelsea: That's what Billy said, but I'm just getting started. Cane: We're looking for unknown designers -- you know, people who have that special flair that will catch a buyer's eye, and... I think your designs do that. Chelsea: Okay. Cane: Okay? Chelsea: Good. That's great. So, uh -- oh, Billy also said he was willing to show his brother the sketches. Cane: Which is why I'm here. I'm here to start the process. You can call me an advance scout. Speaking of which, Lily should be here to see these, so let me just call her for a sec, okay? All right. Hey. Hey, it's me. Where are you? You're not here. I've been waiting for you. Um... can you, uh, can you call me when you can? I need to talk to you. All right, bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Tyler: When I was a little kid... I was in a situation. I couldn't get out. Lily: Like what, in a dark room or something? Tyler: It's always made tight spaces really tough for me. Lily: "Situation." Is that all the detail I'm gonna get? Tyler: It's a long story, so... Lily: Well, we might have some time, so... Tyler: I hope not. I got to get out of here. Lily: Hold on. Relax, relax, relax. Just tell me the story. Tell me the story. Okay, or skip to the end. All right? What happened? Did your parents -- they showed up, they made everything better or what? Tyler: I don't know if I ever got better. I saw something that I-I never should have. I was so scared... and sad and ashamed because I was so afraid that I... I just stayed hidden. It seemed like forever. Lily: So, how did you get through that without freaking out? Tyler: I made up games, like I was an astronaut floating through space. Lily: Okay, okay. So, uh... Ground Control to Major Tom? Tyler: Yeah, stuff like that. Lily: Okay, so, listen. We are in a starship, right? With lots of windows, lots of windows, and we're -- we're zooming through the galaxy 'cause we're being chased by these, like, slimy creatures from planet Zurtag. [Laughs] And, um, I'm, uh, Captain Galatea, right? And you're, uh... Tyler: Well, how come you get to be captain? Lily: Because it's my game, my rules, duh. Tyler: Okay. Well, then, I'm Commander T...B...D. Lily: TBD? What, to be determined? Tyler: Tall, brave, and dangerous. Lily: [Laughs] No, its okay, it's okay, it's okay, it's okay. All right? That -- that -- that jolt was just -- it was the, um, the -- the thrusters shifting us into warp speed. It's fine. Tyler: Oh, you're good. Lily: [Laughs] I'm just -- I'm making it up as I go, all right? Tyler: Keep it up. I think you're saving my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Fenmore: You just make it impossible to talk to you. Michael: [Scoffs] You don't remember soccer Saturdays or bedtime stories or forts made of blankets? Fenmore: What does that have to do with any of this? Michael: I'm your dad, and I want you to remember that, because what I have to ask you now -- and it has nothing to do with my being the D.A. Fenmore: The way you keep coming at me, it -- Michael: Hold on, do -- do you realize how terrifying it is for me to see you suffering like this as if you had no one in the world to talk to? And I used to be that person who you came to. Fenmore: Well, now -- now you're that person who's treating me like a criminal. Michael: I'm trying to help you. Fenmore: You chose Jamie over me! I will never forgive you for that. Michael: Fenmore! Fenmore! I love you. I love you with everything in me. I would move a mountain to keep you safe. Fenmore: Well, then, can you believe me? He is trying to hurt me, Dad. [SCENE_BREAK] Jamie: Why are you so sure I'm lying? Lauren: Look, Jamie, this goes beyond two kids that just don't get along. If you continue this accusation against Fen, you could ruin his life. Jamie: Yeah, like he keeps trying to ruin mine. Lauren: How can we make this right? Just tell me. What else can we do? Jamie: Open your eyes. See who your son really is and stop pretending he's an angel. He's not. Lauren: Now, wait a minute. Paul: Lauren, Lauren, come on. The poor kid has been through enough for one night. Lauren: I-I don't know what to think. I mean, what if? Could Fen really have done this? [SCENE_BREAK] [Both sigh with relief] Lily: That wasn't so bad. See? Tyler: Uh, yeah, it was. Lily: But we made it. We made it. [Laughs] Tyler: Thanks to you. Lily: Oh, please. Tyler: You're pretty cool under pressure, you know that? Lily: Listen, I have toddler twins, okay? This was nothing. You're just one person. But I am glad that I was here to help you through it. Tyler: Well, you're not half as glad as I am. Lily: Okay, well... gosh, Cane must be really worried. I'm just gonna call him. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: Cane is an executive at Jabot, and they might be interested in my designs. Anita: Cane looks like a very smart man. Why wouldn't he be interested? Chelsea: Mom. Anita: When Chelsea was growing up, I can't tell you how many times I'd walk in and find her stomping down some imaginary runway, pretending to be a model. Cane: And now that can pay off. Anita: Do you really think my girl has talent? Chelsea: So, that meeting -- that meeting you were talking about with Neil and Jack -- you think you can make that happen? Cane: Yeah. I'll set it up. Here is my card. Chelsea: Great. Ooh. Sorry. Great. Thank you for stopping by, Cane. Cane: Sure. Nice to meet you. Anita: Nice to meet you, Mr. Executive. Chelsea: Stop. Anita: Nobody would blame you. Chelsea: I am still married, Mom. So is he. Anita: [Sighs] Come on, Sweetie. I saw you checking out that fine specimen of Cane. Chelsea: Okay, I looked, like, for a second because I -- well, because he was there. Anita: And...? Chelsea: And I feel awful. It feels like adultery. Anita: Oh, please. Chelsea: It feels like I'm trying to make Adam pay for hurting me so much. Anita: And what's wrong with a little revenge roll in the hay? Chelsea: Mom. I don't want to hear it or even think about it, okay? Anita: Well, I am not gonna let you mope around feeling sorry for yourself. Forget about Adam, and while that divorce is percolating, I want you to find yourself another man. Chelsea: I'm not chasing Cane Ashby. Anita: It doesn't have to be him. It doesn't have to be serious, and it sure as hell doesn't have to be love. Chelsea: Leaving me with...? Anita: Lust. Hot, intense. Just drown yourself in whoever he is, but find him... fast. Chelsea: [Scoffs] [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: We shouldn't jump to conclusions about any of this. Lauren: You should have heard Michael. I'm as terrified of his reaction as I am at the possibility that Fen might be responsible. Paul: Lauren, you and Michael are really good parents. You're gonna handle this. It's going to be okay. You just need to stay strong and stand by your son. Lauren: Thanks for being my rock. Paul: I'm always here for you. Michael, too, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Jamie: Mr. Baldwin, I still need to get the rest of my stuff. Michael: So, where are you headed? Jamie: Back to foster care, I think. Michael: That's probably for the best. Jamie, I'm sorry. I know I have no business asking you this... but have you decided? Are you gonna file formal charges against Fenmore? [Cell phone rings] Michael: Oh, sorry. Man, I have to take this. Please, I want to finish, all right? I'll be right back. Hello? Talk to me. Fenmore: We're going to have this out. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: Hi. Uh, white wine, please. [Sighs] [Sighs] Cane: No, no, no, no, no. Whoa! You all right? Minor collision, sorry. See you soon. Chelsea: Sorry. Cane: We got to stop meeting like this. Chelsea: Right? Really have to watch where I'm going. See you. Lily: Hey. Cane: Hey. Now, this better be good, all right? Where you been? Lily: Uh, we just got caught up in the presentation. Tyler: It's fine. I'm not embarrassed. She was saving me. We got stuck in the elevator, and I got claustrophobia, so I freaked out. And long story short, if it wasn't for Lily here, I'd probably be in a padded room by now, halfway out of my mind. Lily: No, you weren't that bad. Cane: Yeah. What did you do? Lily: Nothing. Tyler: She told me jokes, made up stories. Just, she got me talking. Cane: Yeah, that's Lily -- cool under fire, huh, Baby? Lily: Oh, yeah. Tyler: Yeah, it's like I'm always telling you, man, you're a pretty lucky guy. Hey, thanks for all the hand holding and intergalactic fantasizing. Lily: [Laughs] You're welcome. Okay, wipe that jealous look off of your face. Cane: Mm-hmm. Lily: Because I wish I had been stuck in an elevator with you. Cane: Mm. Me too, Baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: So, how are you doing? Summer: I just feel so bad about all of this. Paul: You started the bullying, didn't you? You're Brittni. Summer: Yeah. I didn't expect it to blow up like this. Paul: People never do. Summer: I wish I could take it all back. [SCENE_BREAK] Fenmore: And now you're trying to blame what happened on me? You are a worthless liar. Jamie: I hate you! I hate your guts! Michael: What the hell's going on? Jamie, get -- stop it! Stop it! Jamie: He did it! He tried to kill me! Fenmore: What?! Lauren: What?! Jamie: He pushed me over the edge, and he was laughing while doing it. Lauren: You stop it. Jamie: No, he's evil. He is a monster. I'm gonna press charges. I want Fen in jail for what he did. Lauren: You stop lying. [NEXT_ON] Adam: Sharon, I do have a lot of work to do. Sharon: Do you really think that's gonna help you forget about Chelsea? Victoria: Something's missing. Nick: What? Victoria: Avery. Where is she? Avery.

Neil tells Leslie he would like to have a serious relationship with her. Leslie asks him to be patient with her until she can get to a place where they have no secrets from each other. Leslie does tell Neil that she and Tyler come from a broken home with an abusive father, and they left home at an early age to get away from their father. Neil tells Leslie he will be patient and wait until she can tell him everything about her life and later they make love. Lily is unable to go with Cane to his meeting with Chelsea because she has some details to go over with Tyler about the marketing campaign for Jabot. Lily finishes the meeting and thinks she has time to catch up with Cane, but she and Tyler get stuck in the Jabot elevator. Lily has to distract Tyler because he has an attack of claustrophobia. Lily and Tyler talk and pretend they are on a spaceship looking out at the stars. Tyler tells Lily he became claustrophobic because when he was little he saw something he shouldn't have seen, and he got scared and ran to hide in a closet.

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Victor: You did what? Nick: I've arranged for Newman Enterprises to buy Jabot's debt. Once that happens, I'm gonna foreclose and then you'll be out of a job. What's the matter? I mean, aren't you proud of me? This is exactly the sort of thing you would do. Victor: What are you talking about? Nick: Buy an ailing company, throw out the old management and then use its assets to help Newman Enterprises. It's smart, it's ruthless-- it's classic Victor Newman. You don't belong here. Victor: You now have the gall to tell me what is or isn't my place? Nick: This isn't about me. It's about Mom. She needs you, right now, more than you'll ever know. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: You need to be here, Dad. I know its short notice. Yeah, well, we need to do this now. Thanks. Get here as soon as you can. Okay. I'm glad you're here, Jill. I've called an emergency meeting of the shareholders. Jill: What brought this on? I didn't think you were ready. Jack: I wasn't. Nicholas and Victor forced my hand. Jill: How? Jack: They bought up all of Jabot's debt-- all of it-- and they fully intend to foreclose. Jill: What?! Jack: Technically, it's Nicholas who's done the buying, but we both know Victor is the hand in that sock puppet. Jill: I can't believe that Nicholas would do this to us! Jack: I can't tell you how disappointed I am that Nicholas is any part of this, but you know what? It's happening, and we don't have a lot of time. Jill: Jack, we-- Jack: Look, we have a lot of convincing to do. Dad wants desperately to believe that Victor's on the level, and Brad is none too thrilled with me or my plan. Jill: All right. How about Nikki? Jack: I don't know. I don't know what Brad's been whispering in her ear. You have Billy's proxy with you? Jill: Yes, I have it right here. And you have Traci's? Jack: Yup. Jill: Thank God Ashley's out of town! Jack: Oh, thank God. This'd be all the harder then. Look, I do believe, between the two of us, if you can keep a cool head, we can pull this off. Jill: We have to pull this off. There is no viable alternative. This is a no- brainer. Jack: Oh, you see, that's the problem. I don't know how much thinking is going to go on here. This is all gonna be gut reaction, and that could be trouble. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Excuse me. What did you have to say to Neil that was so daggon' important that you had to ask me to leave the room? Malcolm: You know, Dru, the man is my brother. He saved my life... risked his own. We just found out he's gonna be all right, so forgive me. I wanted a few moments by myself to talk to him. Dru: Talk to him about what? Y-you didn't say anything to him that was gonna upset him, did you? Malcolm: Oh, will you quit with the paranoia? Dru: How could I not be paranoid? Malcolm: Drucilla, I'm goin' home. I wanna be at Olivia's when those test results show up. Dru: Don't be goin' through my mail. I'll open my own mail. Malcolm: Oh, sure, sure. I'll just put the most important moment of my life on hold. I'm opening the mail. Don't worry about it. You'll be the second one to know what it says. Dru: Don't tell anybody about it, especially that blabbermouth Phyllis. She is always bumpin' her gums about something that don't concern her! Malcolm: Okay, will you stop? We're about to get the answers to what we need by the end of the day. Forget about Phyllis. Dru: Too late. Phyllis: All right, Drucilla, I got your call. I think I know what this is about. Dru: Right. Malcolm: Wait a minute. Dru, you called her? Dru: Yeah, I called her. Malcolm: And, Phyllis, you just came runnin' over to talk to her? Phyllis: Yeah. You know, she's my boss. I follow orders. Ahem. Dru: Yeah. Um... I have a meeting with her, so if you can excuse us-- j-just go on home. Malcolm: No, no, no, no. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Meeting? Dru, what are you hoping to accomplish? Phyllis: Okay, listen-- Dru: Phyllis! Phyllis: No, no. Malcolm, I know what I know. You're not gonna erase anything here. I'm not gonna cause trouble. Dru: Honey, you are trouble! Malcolm: Okay, see? No, stop. Dru: Your middle name is trouble. Malcolm: Ladies, ladies, don't even think about it. That's my brother in there and he almost died. Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Malcolm: Nothin' at all is gonna get served by the two of you gettin' in a fight, so give it a rest. I'm goin' home. Dru: Don't go into my mail. Phyllis: Okay... you called me all the way over here. What do you want? Dru: Phyllis, you heard what Malcolm said. Don't mess with my family. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Hey. Where have you been? Devon: Been out walking. Devon: What is this? Lily: Just making a collage for my dad. I'm gonna take it to him at the hospital. Thought it might cheer him up. Lily: What, you don't think I should? Devon: Hmm? No, no. It's-- it's a great idea. I'm sure your dad's gonna love it. Lily: You're still upset that we forgot your birthday, aren't you? Look, I'm sure my mom's gonna make up for it once my dad gets home. Devon: I don't want her to do that. Lily: Of course you do. Devon: No, Lily, I don't! You know something? I'm gettin' a little tired of you always actin' like you know what I want. So can you do me a favor right now and just back off? [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: Good morning. J.T.: Good morning. Got up kinda late, didn't you? Mac: I wish. I've been up since 7 studying. J.T.: Oh. Mac: What? J.T.: Well, I just thought after last night that you might have trouble sleeping. Mac: 'Cause being on a date with you is so traumatic? J.T.: No, I wasn't talking about your date with me. I was talking about your date with Kevin Fisher. Mac: That wasn't a date. J.T.: Well, in his warped mind, it was. Doesn't that freak you out a little bit, Mac? Mac: Not really. J.T.: I still can't believe he bought you that dress. When are you plannin' on takin' that back? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: I refuse to sit here and be lectured about my marriage. Nick: You've been a workaholic all your life. Mom's put up with it long enough. Don't you think it's time you focused on her for a change? Victor: I'm telling you what I told your mother-- this is where I want to be right now, and I'll stay here until things are turned around, and then I'll step back. You got it? Nick: I say you step back now. I had a meeting this morning with Fred Hodges and the other bankers that currently hold Jabot's paper. Victor: And, what, they are willing to sell those papers to Newman Enterprises? Nick: Then it's just a simple matter of foreclosing. Victor: Think again. Nick: I know you don't want to hear this, but it's pretty much a done deal. Victor: What do you mean, it's pretty much a done deal? Do you know what you're doing? You know what people will think? That I'm in on this! I promised the Abbotts that I would not take over Jabot. You got it? Nick: You're not doing it. I am. Victor: You're doing it with my company! Nick: Don't worry. I'll make sure it's very clear you had nothing to do with this. Victor: Am I looking at my son? Do you honestly think the Abbotts will believe for one millisecond that I had nothing to do with it? Nick: I know you're not happy about it, but like I said, it's a done deal. Victor: The hell it is! Nick: What are you gonna do about it? Victor: You know what I'm gonna do about it? I'll have my own meeting with the bankers. Nick: They have a lot of money tied up in Jabot. I'm offering them a full return on their investment. Plus, I'm sure they want to continue to do business with Newman Enterprises, and that means they need to keep me happy. Victor: Not this time, it doesn't, son. Nick: I'm sorry, but the only way you can stop this is if you remove me as C.E.O. of Newman Enterprises. Do you intend to do that? [SCENE_BREAK] John: I'm having difficulty believing Victor would do this. Nikki: Yeah, but it wasn't Victor. Jack, you said it was Nicholas. Jack: Nicholas is a front. Nikki, you know your son would not do this on his own. Brad: So this all just happened now--today? Jack: One of their bankers came to visit me, at considerable risk to himself, I might add. What he did out of respect for my family could put him in serious trouble. Brad: Hmm. How convenient. So, uh, I guess you're not gonna tell us who this person is, then, are ya, Jack? Jack: Brad, come on. Brad: Come on. You want us to believe there's some big emergency, based on an anonymous source, that Nicholas is going to buy up all the company's debt and foreclose immediately? Jack: I want you to believe it because it's true. Nikki: I think you're mistaken. Victor would have told me if he was planning to do this. Jack: Nikki, you don't honestly believe that. After all the years you've been married to that man, you still don't know how he operates? Nikki: Well, I'm not gonna sit here and listen to you bash him! Jack: Fine. The fact remains, we have to do something immediately. Gloria: John! Oh! Oh, John, they said you left the office in a hurry. Are you okay? Jack: Not now, Gloria. Please, not now. John: Jack, Jack... easy. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Why are you getting so upset? Devon: You know why? 'Cause you always think you know everything, Lily. Lily: I do not! Devon: Yeah, all right. Well, you know, you could've fooled me. Lily: Look, I don't want to argue with you. I'm sure we're gonna celebrate your birthday really soon. It's just that things have been really weird, especially with my mom. Devon: What, 'cause she's been so worried about your dad? Lily: No. No. It's more than that. She and Uncle Malcolm are arguing again. Devon: Really? About what? Lily: I don't know. He won't tell me. But something is definitely going on between them. [SCENE_BREAK] Malcolm: Liv. Liv, you here? Olivia: Yeah. I'm--I'm here. And before you ask, no, the results still haven't arrived. Malcolm: Sighs you know what? In a way, I'm glad. Liv, I almost wish I had never brought this up. I can't hurt my brother or that beautiful little girl. And when I see the bond between the two of them... Olivia: Look, it's out of our hands, okay? Whatever we learn today, you're gonna have to find a way to live with it and turn it into something positive. Either way, you'll still have your family. Malcolm: Will I? Olivia: What kind of question's that? Malcolm: Liv, the truth is, if I am Lily's fa-- I don't even want to think about how Drucilla's gonna react if I am. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: I hope you heard what I said. I want you to mind your own business. Stay away from my family, Phyllis. Phyllis: Gosh, I'm sorry. I just can't help that all this information just fell into my lap and I'm so smart I figured it out. Dru: Ha ha. Phyllis: I mean, Drucilla, you overreacted every time I asked you questions about the paternity test that came from the genetics lab to the office, all right? I mean, you might as well have been wearing a big sign that said, "Skeleton in the closet." Dru: There's a lot at stake. Now leave it alone. Phyllis: Cat's outta the bag. Dru: You're a piece of work, you know that? I know you dislike me. In fact, I know you hate me-- so much so, that you still resent the fact that I'm the division head? You didn't get the post, so you hate me so much you're gonna ruin my family? Are you really that cruel? Damn! [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: So... last night you thought you and I were on a date? J.T.: Yeah, sure. Didn't you? Hey! You're wearing that barrette I got ya. Mac: Yeah. J.T.: Nice. Mac: I love it. That was really sweet of you. J.T.: Yeah, well, I just-- I just wanted to say thanks for givin' up your valentine's day for me. Mac: It's not like I had that much to give up. J.T.: Tell that to Fisher. Mac: Could we go maybe more than two minutes without talking about Kevin? J.T.: Uh, look, Mac, I'm just-- I'm worried about you, okay? It's gonna drive me crazy, knowin' that's guy's still hangin' around you. You shouldn't spend so much time with a guy that unstable. Mac: I'm just trying to help him. Hardly anybody else will. J.T.: Yeah, well, maybe there's a reason for that. Mac: Or maybe it's because nobody reached out to him, and that's why he has so many problems. Did you ever think about that? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: So what's it gonna be? Are you going to replace me as C.E.O.? Victor: Would it really surprise you if I did? Nick: Not at all. I've been waiting for it to happen just as soon as I did something you disagreed with. Victor: Disagreed with. What you just did is way beyond the pale, son. You've made your own father look like a traitor. Nick: A traitor to whom-- Ashley Abbott? Like I give a damn what that woman thinks. Victor: But you will give a damn what I think, and so will the bankers! Victor: Get me Frederick Hodges, Terrell Sutton and Farley Whitcomb. I want to see them immediately. Now, son, we'll find out who swings the most weight around this town. Nick: Let's do that. It's a waste of time, but maybe it's for the best. We'll get this settled once and for all. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: So, Jack, what I'm hearing is even though he said it wouldn't happen, Victor and Nicholas are making a move on John's company? Jack: Yes, yes, that's about the size of it. Gloria: John, are you sure this is true? Brad: Jack certainly is. Jack: This isn't something I would make up. Gloria: You got any proof? Brad: Other than the word of your anonymous banker friend? Jack: Brad, listen to me. This is happening. This is just what you and I worried about. Nikki: Well, I don't think it's unreasonable to ask for a little proof. Jack: You want proof? Wait one more day. Victor will own the whole company, lock, stock and barrel. Come on, people! Are we really having that much trouble believing this? John: Jack, if this is true, it is the worst form of treachery imaginable. I mean, after all of Victor's assurances and promises, that he would think that he could do this to me, that he could play me for a fool? No, you call him on the phone and call him right now! Jill: No, no. That will tip him off. Nikki: Tip him off to what? Jill: Jack has a plan. Brad: Here it comes. I know all about this plan. Nikki: Oh, you do? John: Jack, did you know that this is happening? Jack: Dad, I have been saying all along-- yes, I knew this was happening. This is Victor Newman's M.O. I didn't expect it to happen quite so soon. Nikki: Okay, Jack, what is the plan? Jack: In my capacity as the C.E.O. of Chancellor Industries, I am prepared to offer fair market value for newly-issued shares of Jabot, amounting to a 51% ownership of the company. Gloria: Uh... John: A half of a company? Jill: Half of something is better than all of nothing. Gloria: Oh. Jack: I realize, Dad, this is a very bitter pill to swallow. At least this way there is still a company. And believe me, once we turn things around, once we are profitable again, your investment will be worth far more than it is today. John: And you don't know that for sure. Jack: Dad, I honestly think this is our only hope. This is a cash offer. You will take the proceeds and pay Newman off. He can't stop you from doing that. You will have taken away all of his leverage. He's done. He will be no part of our lives anymore. Gloria: No. You can't do it, Jjohn. You can't. Jack: And why is that, Gloria? You know something we don't? [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Ahem. I can't believe you think that I'd be that vicious. That I would deliberately try to hurt your family. Dru: I don't trust you as far as I can spit. Phyllis: You know, this is not all about you. What about Malcolm? Dru: What about Malcolm? Phyllis: Well, doesn't he deserve to know the truth? Doesn't he deserve to know he might have a daughter? But you've been fighting him every step of the way, sweepin' everything under the rug. Dru: You know, um... I'm trying to protect my family-- my daughter, my husband... Phyllis: Oh, really? Dru: From a world of grief. Phyllis: Well, how are you doing that, by living a lie? Dru: You tell me. You're the expert. I mean, you're a mother and you have a son, and I'm sure that you would do anything in your power to protect him, and that's what I'm trying to do for my daughter, an innocent child. And I am be-- I am begging you... to stay out of this, Phyllis. Please. [SCENE_BREAK] Malcolm: You know, Liv... if there's any justice at all in this world, those lab results are gonna come back, and we will find out that Neil is definitely Lily's father. I mean, these last couple of days, I've been forced to see just how close they are to each other. I really don't want to mess with it. But, Liv, if I have a daughter, I... Olivia: What, Malcolm? Look, I-I know you have a lot of decisions to make. I mean, you can't help the way you feel. Just... just don't do anything in haste. [SCENE_BREAK] J.T.: Let's not talk about Fisher anymore, okay? Mac: Fine with me. J.T.: But just so you know, I'm gonna keep a close eye on him. Mac: I don't doubt that for a second. J.T.: Of all the people you coulda taken in... Mac: J.T. J.T.: All right, all right. New topic. Chuckles you know, you looked pretty hot last night. Mac: I did? J.T.: Yeah. Yeah, you did. Wait, are you blushing? Mac: No. No. J.T.: Why are you blushing? Mac: I'm not. J.T.: I didn't say anything to embarrass you, did I? Mac: Why would I be embarrassed? J.T.: I don't know. Mac: Well, I'm not, okay? I mean, seriously, do you think every girl that meets you falls madly in love with you? J.T.: Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Where did that come from? Mac: That's just how you act sometimes. J.T.: I do? Mac: Yes. Well, I mean, not always, but sometimes, yeah. J.T.: Well, so you, uh, you worried I'm gonna become a part-time egomaniac? Mac: Um, I'd say you're already past that point. J.T.: Ouch. That hurts a little bit. J.T.: Hey, I'm glad I was with you last night. Mac: Me too. That was one of my best valentine's days ever. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Send them in immediately. And by the way, hold all calls. Frederick: Hello, Victor. Victor: Hello, Frederick. Hello, Terrell. Terrell: Victor. Victor: Hello, Farley. Farley: Mr. Newman. Victor: Please have a seat. So I understand you have agreed to sell Jabot's loans to my son. Terrell: To Newman Enterprises. Victor: Refresh my memory. I don't recall that we ever discussed Jabot's loans being for sale. Frederick: I take it you didn't know what your son was up to. Victor: I had no clue. Nick: Gentlemen, as I told you before, I am the future of Newman Enterprises. My father thinks he can get you to back out of our deal. I told him it's a waste of time, but he wants to give it a shot. Victor: All I was asking you is to give Jabot some breathing room, hold off on the interest payments for awhile, until I could turn things around. Frederick: We understand that, Victor. Victor: Then why the hell did you agree to what my son offered? Frederick: Because it was too good to pass up. He offered us 100 cents on the dollar for what's essentially a bad loan. Victor: You know, Frederick, you and I know this is not gonna stay a bad loan. I am working on turning this company around. It's about to happen. You know it will happen. Victor: All I was asking you guys for is some patience, some time. Now I realize that you think you're working in the bank's best interest... but we had an agreement. I expect you to abide by that agreement. What I'm asking you is to call off this deal you're about to engage in with my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Oh, really, Jack. I don't know anything, except that if your company buys Jabot, it won't be John's company anymore. Jack: Technically, no. But what Victor wants is far worse. This is like... like the bank-- when you can't make your payments, takes away your house. They sell it to someone else. You're out in the streets. What I'm proposing is like taking on a roommate. Brad: Except this roommate owns 51% of the house and gets to call all the shots. Jack: But you still have a roof over your head. Brad: Come on, Jack. If you really wanna make a magnanimous gesture and save our rear ends, why don't you buy 26% of the company at twice as much per share? Jack: Look, Katherine cChancellor is not gonna be too pleased with me when she finds out about any of this. If I can't put C.I. in the driver's seat, she's gonna go into orbit. Nikki: Well, I'm gonna call Victor. Jack: Nikki-- Nikki: I don't care what you say. I have to find out for myself if this is true. Jill: Nikki, no! Gloria: Good idea, Nikki. John: And I'm going to call Ashley. Jack: Dad, no, don't. I've--I've already done that. She can't be reached. People, we have to decide now. Nikki, please, don't call Victor. Nikki: I have to. If it ruins your plans, I'm very sorry. But I'm not going to act on the assumption that Victor has been lying to us. Excuse me. [SCENE_BREAK] Frederick: Look, Victor, I know you're in a difficult situation. So are we. We have a responsibility to our shareholders. Victor: Jabot borrowed this money from you in good faith, on the assumption that if the going got rough, you wouldn't sell to the next bidder who would then chop up the company to little pieces. Farley: Victor, please, try to understand where we're coming from-- Victor: Farley, what I understand is that you're turning your back on a company that has been damn good to you over the years. Is that how you pay back Jabot's loyalty, by participating in its demise? Nick: That's a real nice speech, Dad. Now why don't you tell 'em what your real motive is? Gentlemen, this has nothing to do with him trying to save a beloved company. I assure you, the Jabot name will live on at Newman Enterprises. This is about you trying to show your son who's the bigger man in town. I am offering you 100 cents on the dollar. What my father's offering you is the chance to wait and hope you don't have to write off every cent of these loans as a loss. Victor: All right, gentlemen. I have to put my money where my mouth is. I offer to buy Jabot's loans for the same amount of money that my son is offering, 100 cents on the dollar. [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: I think what your mother and Malcolm were arguing about is me. I have been in these situations before with other families. At the beginning, things start out great. But after awhile, people start to see me as a nuisance. Lily: You know my parents aren't like that. They really want you here. Devon: Right, right. And I've heard 'em say that over and over again, and I still don't feel like I belong. Lily: Look, I am sure that it's hard to be in a new place with new people. But if it makes you feel any better, sometimes I don't feel like I belong here either. You know, it's just-- it's a part of life. Devon: It's my life. And it's been since my grandmother died. Lily: Yeah, well, not anymore. You have a family now, and we want you here. And it might take you awhile to believe that, but, you know, that's okay. Because we're just gonna keep telling you until you get it. Devon: You are pretty amazing. You know that? Your whole family. Devon: Lily, I have been in and out of homes like you wouldn't believe. And not one of 'em ever treated me the way you guys have, not one. And that's why it hurt when your mom forgot about my birthday, 'cause those other families would forget all the time. And over and over again, I'd keep telling myself that it wasn't a big deal. Lily: But it was. Devon: After what happened to your dad, the whole thing, it seemed so stupid. Devon: But I just thought maybe this time... Devon: You know, forget about it, Lily. Forget it. I got some homework to finish. Lily: Wait, Devon. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You wanna buy Jabot's debt with your personal money? Victor: That's what I said. Nick: That is crazy. You could lose all of it. Victor: Now that would be my money to lose, wouldn't it, son? Nick: We had a deal. It's signed. You can't back out. Telephone rings Victor: I said no calls. Victor: All right, gentlemen. What is it gonna be? Frederick: You know, Nicholas, your father has made us a lot of money. It, uh, doesn't quite feel right to deny what he's asking, especially since its risk- free now. Nick: Are you backing out of our deal? Frederick: In effect, yes. We had no idea that your father was unaware of what you were doing. If we had known that, we never would've agreed to it. Nick: Well, then I'm gonna sue you. Victor: Pull yourself together, son. You're not gonna sue anyone. Gentlemen, thank you for coming by. I'll have the papers drawn up and messengered over to you immediately. Frederick: Thank you, Victor. Terrell: Victor. Victor: Thank you, Terrell. Farley: Thank you. Victor: Farley, thank you. Frederick: I really am sorry, Nicholas. Nick: You happy now? Victor: Don't you ever pull a deal like that behind my back again. Nick: You just made me look like an incompetent little boy. That's not gonna happen again. You can have your company back. Victor: That is not what this is about. Nick: No, you take it. This is what you were planning all along, isn't it? This is your way of getting back at me for turning you in for commercial bribery. You made me think you were handing me something amazing so you could humiliate me when you took it away. Nick: Well, congratulations. You did exactly what you wanted. Victor: You know what saddens me so deeply? Is that I'm talking to my son now. You're not some adversary in business. You're my son. Why the hell did you try to pull this behind my back... when you know I promised Jabot I would not take over the company? Now it looks as if I am going to do that. If you want to find out who created this mess, look at yourself in the mirror, son. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Well, I found out something. Right now, Victor and Nicholas are having a conference with Frederick Hodges, Terrell Sutton and Farley Whitcomb. Brad: Those are the three bankers who hold Jabot's debt. Nikki: Victor wouldn't take my call. He didn't even know it was me on the phone. I guess that's how important their conversation is. Jack: Oh, it was important, all right. It was the complete and utter triumph over Jabot that Victor has always wanted. Only we're not gonna let that happen, are we? I'm putting this to a vote. Jill has Billy's proxy, I have Traci's. John: You really did plan this in advance, didn't you? Jack: I knew we were dealing with Victor Newman, yes. And you have to admit, I was right this time. I am putting before the majority shareholders of Jabot Cosmetics a resolution to issue sufficient new shares of the company to sell to Chancellor Industries a 51% interest. All those in favor, raise your hands. Jack: Come on, people. This is our only reasonable choice. Let's get those hands up. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: "Le photographe et le modèle deviennent douíletts à paris." "Photographer and model get cozy in Paris." Woman: Whispers thanks. Man: Thank you, Dr. Winters. [NEXT_ON] Dru: Where are the test results? Are they here? Malcolm: No. Lily: People are keeping secrets from me. And it makes me wonder who I can really trust. Nikki: I need to look you in the eyes and ask you something. Nick: Okay. What's up?

While discussing their date, JT passionate kissed a responsive Mackenzie. Lily told Devon that, regardless of his doubts, he was a part of their family. She later found an old newspaper article about the brief romance of Dru and Malcolm in Paris. Malcolm worried when Phyllis and Dru met at the hospital. Dru appealed to Phyllis, Mother to Mother, and begged her not to make trouble for her family. Malcolm admitted to Olivia that he wished there was no paternity test, so he wouldn't hurt anyone, especially Neil. Phyllis posed as Olivia, and signed for the package from DMS Labs. Victor was stunned by Nick's underhanded actions and summoned the bankers to try to undo Nick's deal. Jack and Jill met with the shareholders and told them Victor and Nick had joined forces to destroy Jabot. Though they doubted it, Nikki learned her husband and son were in a secret meeting. Jack urged them to let him use CI's funds to buy 51% of Jabot. When Victor offered to use his personal funds to match Nick's offer, the bankers - out of loyalty - agreed. Nick, convinced Victor had set out to humiliate him, resigned as CEO of NE, while Victor worried that everyone would think he'd planned this from the beginning.

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Man: Came back late last night, hammered. He wasn't going anywhere. Jack: Thank you. Sharon: Well, if he's in his room, then why isn't he answering his phone? Jack: I don't know. T-try him again. Sharon: Okay. Footsteps approaching Sharon: Oh. That won't be necessary. Alistair: My telephone ringing at this unGodly hour? I mean, is there no respect for the stage artist anymore? We are creatures of the night. Jack: Listen, Othello, you blew it. What were you thinking, going back to the mansion? Alistair: I wanted a glimpse of fair Gloria one more time. Jack: Oh, I would gag, but time is a-wasting. We had a deal! Sharon: No one except "Fair Gloria" was supposed to see you. Alistair: Mm. All right, fine. I will take my salary and be on my merry way. Thank you. Jack: Break a leg. Alistair: That's all? Jack: That--your bar tab, room service, movies, video games? Sharon: Yeah, you know, you're lucky he's paying you anything at all after the stunt you pulled yesterday. Alistair: Madam, I was rather convincing in the role. Jack: You can't be serious. Alistair: Sighs all right, look, perhaps we--we could discuss this transaction over breakfast. I--I've become rather fond of their eggs benedict. Jack: No, no, no. No eggs benedict, no Belgian waffles, no cheap Irish whiskey. You're to get out of town now, before anyone else sees you. Alistair: Ta-ta. I bid you adieu. Jack: Good-bye and good luck. Sharon: Well, thank God he's not our problem anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: I just can't get over Alistair's likeness to John. Kay: Uncanny. Jill: I mean, it's like he could be his double. Kay: Hmm. And actually, he's falling for Gloria. Chuckles Jill: Why would Gloria marry a man she cannot abide? I'm telling you, Katherine, she must have one doozy of a secret. Kay: Please understand, I am doing this because of Jabot. I mean, the last thing we need is another scandal. Jill: Oh, come on. You're the one who told me how bored you are ever since you quit working. Kay: Mm. Jill: Admit it, Mother, trying to figure this out is fun. Kay: Just remind yourself-- Gloria wants your job. Jill: Gloria wants Nikki's job. Kay: Then she's on her way to wanting your job. Jill: That's exactly my point. She would never admit something to me, but she just might confess it to the man who is the spitting image of her beloved late husband. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Kevin, I'm gonna fill your voice mail with messages until you or your brother call me back. Jeff: Why so glum, Darling? Jack surrendered last night. White flags were waved. You won. The mansion is ours. Gloria: No thanks to you. Jeff: Well, you can't blame me for wanting privacy with my ravishing wife. Gloria: So you hire an actor to play John's ghost? That was cruel, Jeffrey. Jeff: Don't I get points for creativity? Gloria: No. He scared me and almost killed Lauren. Jeff: Well, the end, Darling, justifies the means. A little credo of yours, I believe. Anyway, at last, we're alone. Gloria: Stay away. Jeff: You know, how soon we forget. The lips this morning that are saying "No, no, no," last night were saying, "Yes, yes, yes." Gloria: Wrong, wrong, wrong. Jeff: Liar. Gloria: I was confused, but I'm over that. Jeff: Mm. Gloria: My sons have turned their back on me, and it is all your fault. Jeff: Um... Laughs if you want somebody to blame for that, you need to look in the mirror. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Like that better? Nick: I do like that better. Phyllis: Yeah, I thought you would. Nick: Vic! What are you doing here? Victoria: For you. Nick: For me? Did you get me a puppy? Phyllis: Giggles Nick: Is that what this is? Victoria: Open it. Nick: All right. Phyllis: Oh! Nick: Hey! Phyllis: Look at that. Nick: Who's that dude? Victoria: Oh. Phyllis: That is so cool. Nick: Thank you. Phyllis: We'll hang it over reception. Nick: I am so handsome. Victoria: Nick, um, I just want to let you know that I'm really proud of you. And Dad is, too, even if he won't admit it. Nick: Thanks. Phyllis: Oh, hey, hey, he almost admitted it. Victoria: Really? What did he say? Phyllis: Um... he said he wouldn't stand in Nick's way. Nick: Yeah, I wouldn't buy into that too much. It's the old fake jab before the right cross. Victoria: I don't know. I think you ought to give him a little credit. I think Dad backing down's a pretty big deal. Nick: Nice try. Phyllis: So, uh, how are you doing? Is it good to be back at work? Victoria: Yeah. I'm fine. Clears throat Nick: But? Victoria: But nothing. Um, I'm fine. Nick: Nah, there's something going on. What is it? Is it Dad? Victoria: No, it's not Dad. It's Adam. Nick: Mm. Sibling rivalry going on over there? Victoria: Okay, listen, I try to have an open mind. Dad invites him to join the company without asking me. Fine, I'm a team player, but Adam's not. He--he wants to be a one-man show. Nick: Dude doesn't know who he's messing with, does he? Victoria: Well, he will soon, 'cause I'm not putting up with it. It's bad for business. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Morning, Sir. Victor: Adam, I thought we were beyond the "Sir" thing. Adam: Well, our little talk last night, that was personal. This is business. Victor: Aha. Well, you look sharp. My goodness. Adam: Thank you. Victor: I'm glad we talked about your mother. Adam: You know, I dreamed about her last night. Victor: You did? Adam: Yeah. Victor: Tell me about it. Adam: She was... well, it's kind of silly, but she was... like, she was smiling at me, radiant, bathed in light, and, um, I don't know if you believe this kind of thing, but she said she was glad that we talked. Victor: I'm glad to hear that, and we will talk about her again, all right? Adam: I'd like that. Victor: Now I've got to go to Los Angeles. Adam: What about the teleconference with Mendez? Victor: Don't worry about that. Neil will take care of that. And as far as the Brazilian deal is concerned, kindly have a deal memo on my desk when I get back from L.A. Adam: Are you looking at, uh, an acquisition there? Victor: No, this is personal. Victor: Lowered voice so as far as you know, um, I'm on a business trip, all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I know how much that house means to you, Jack. Jack: You know what? It's a house. We'll find another house, one with a basketball court for Noah, a tennis court for me and whatever your heart desires. Sharon: Really? Because, I mean, if you mean that, then I'll call the realtor. Jack: Yeah, yeah, I mean that. We'll find something wonderful, something... something we love. Sharon: Something that's ours. Jack: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeff: Here you go. Gloria: Don't need coffee. I need my sons to call me back. Jeff: Chuckles we should be celebrating. We got the house. How about breakfast in bed? You can be breakfast. Laughs okay, well, I mean, think about it. No more sharing the house, no more rooms off-limits. Gloria: No more Jack. No more Sharon. Just us. Jeff: Mm, and the memory of your late husband John-- his art, his books... Gloria: Mm-hmm. And I think that's my favorite part of all. Jeff: You know, that's not a very considerate way to start off a new marriage. Gloria: Oh, well. Jeff: I see. You're playing the harpy, from whom I was perfectly content to squeeze every penny. The only problem is... you're also the magnificent woman with whom I've actually fallen in love. [SCENE_BREAK] Alistair: Good morning, Ladies! Kay: M-Mr. Wollingford? Alistair: Now... we are all friends now. Please call me Alistair. And your first name is? Kay: Mrs. Chancellor. Alistair: Oh. Jill: Alistair, if you're ready to begin, please have a seat. Alistair: Ah, by all means. I am your apt and eager pupil. I shall embody John Abbott, woo fair Gloria and rescue her from this loveless marriage. Kay: Oh. Chuckles Jill: Now funny you should say that. Speaking of this loveless marriage, we need to find out why Gloria married Jeffrey. Kay: He must have something on her. Jill: And the question is, what? [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: One moment, please. It's about Beauty of Nature. Nick: Oh, okay, thanks. This is Nick. Yes, I did. Okay, we can go over that now. Um, I'm not in my office right now. Just give me a minute, okay? Thank you. That's the agency. Adam wanted to change the, uh, payment clause in the contract. So I'm on it. Phyllis: All right. I'll finish this and send you a draft. Nick: What are you really doing? Okay. Adam: Hi. Phyllis: Hey. Adam: Hope I'm not interrupting. Phyllis: Oh, no, not at all. Adam: I, uh, I came by to discuss some new ideas about the spokesperson... Opens briefcase Phyllis: Oh! Adam: For Beauty of Nature. Phyllis: Great. Have a seat. Adam: This is for you. Phyllis: Oh. Ah. Adam: Just a token of my appreciation. Phyllis: Ah, wow. That, um... wow. Adam: It reminded me of you. Phyllis: You know, uh, I-it's--it's very, very sweet. I-I really-- but, um, y-you kind of have to stop doing that. Adam: Stop what? Phyllis: You, uh, have to stop hitting on me. Clears throat Adam: That's quite the ego, Phyllis. Phyllis: I am happily married to your brother. Adam: Yes, I know. Phyllis: And-- Adam: And I am happy for you both. I am. You were my first friend here in Genoa City. I just wanted to do something to show my appreciation. That's all. Phyllis: Okay. Okay, no problem then. I guess my getting-hit-on radar is completely off, completely wrong. I'm sure I'm wrong. Uh, I apologize. Adam: No, you know, you're right. I should apologize. I think my style can be a little flirtatious, and, uh... it's important for you to know, though, that I didn't mean anything by it. Phyllis: Okay, no problem. You should get a new style, though. Adam: Look, since this makes you uncomfortable, I'd like to take it back. Phyllis: No, it's okay. No, no, no, it doesn't make me uncomfortable. Adam: I really-- Phyllis: It's fine. I-I would like the gift. Michael: Ooh. Amber: Hi! Michael: Hey. Amber: Welcome to "Restless Style." Lauren: Thank you. Phyllis: Oh, wait a second. Michael: Wow. Phyllis: Excuse me. Just one moment, please. Uh, hey, Guys! Lauren: Hey! Phyllis: What do you think? What do you think? Lauren: Oh, it's very nice. We didn't see it with all this furniture. Phyllis: Yeah, right? Lauren: It's good. Michael: Are you busy? Phyllis: No, never too busy for you. Uh, here. Adam Wilson, uh, I would like to introduce you to Lauren Fenmore... Lauren: Hi. Phyllis: And, uh, her husband Michael Baldwin... Adam: Hi. Lauren: Nice to meet you. Adam: Baldwin? Phyllis: They're friends of mine and Nick's. Michael: Yeah, you're Victor's son. Adam: That's right, I am. Michael: Oh. Yes, he told me about you. Welcome to Genoa City. Um, I'm sorry about your mother. Adam: Thank you. Um, I should be getting back to Newman, but, uh, it was very nice meeting you both. Michael: Yes, yes. Lauren: Okay. Adam: We'll talk later? Phyllis: Yep. Lauren: Bye. So? Phyllis: So yeah, the place is great, isn't it? It's, uh, all the colors and everything, they're-- they work with my color palette. You know, of course, I did that on purpose. All right. Lauren: Okay, now I can say. What is--what's he like? Phyllis: Uh, the jury is still out. Lauren: Hmm. Phyllis: Anyway, so here it is, furniture and all. Michael: Mm-hmm. Lauren: You know what? I think you performed an interior design miracle. Phyllis: Thank you. Lauren: Lots of open space. I love it. Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Michael: There's too many distractions in here. How do you concentrate? Lauren: Of course, give this man a cubicle in the law library, and he's happy. Michael: Hey! Nick: Hey. Lauren: Laughs hi. Nick: Welcome. Michael: Congratulations on the new digs. Lauren: Yeah, it's great. Nick: Thank you. Lauren: Hey, do you have a few minutes? I want to talk to you about that column you want me to write. Phyllis: Oh, absolutely, absolutely. Michael: Oh, fashion. Nick: Yeah. Michael: I predict that hemlines will be up and necklines will be down. Lauren: Yeah, well, I predict you should stick to the law, Honey, okay? Nick: Let's go. I'll give you a tour. Michael: Help me. Lauren: Okay. Phyllis: Silly. Lauren: He is. Amber: Hey, Lauren, I heard you're writing a new column, huh? Lauren: Yeah. Amber: Hey, would you like to check out some of my designs? I have some pictures and stuff. Maybe you might want to write about-- Phyllis: Hey, Amber, Amber, would you like to go answer the phones? Because that, in fact, is your job. Daniel: Hey, Amber. Amber: What? Daniel: You okay? Amber: I got passion. It's a good thing. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: All right, John Abbott was the most brilliant businessman. Kay: Mm-hmm. Jill: He founded Jabot Cosmetics, and then he raised his three children single-handedly after his first wife left him. That was many years before I married him. Alistair: Hmm. Kay: He was warm, and he had a very generous heart. And he was engaged a long time ago, um, uh, to a woman who confessed to him that, uh, she had AIDS. Jill: Mm, yes. Kay: And--and, um, you know, in those days, that was like a death sentence. But what did John do? He proposed to her again. Alistair: Well, I would truly enjoy playing a man like this. Jill: Mm. Kay: Yes, but he was a very strong yet gentle kind of man. He was a friend and... a confidant. Jill: Mm-hmm. Kay: Confidant, yes. Jill: Mm-hmm. Alistair: Equal to Gloria? Jill: Uh... Kay: Well... Chuckles I wouldn't exactly say that, no. Alistair: What drew her to him? Uh, what did she find attractive about him? Jill: Besides his net worth? Kay: Oh, he adored her. He treated her like a queen. Jill: No, but here's the important thing-- just remember that, although she may reject you in the beginning, it doesn't matter. Don't worry about it, because that is always the first page in her playbook. Kay: Mm-hmm. Alistair: Well, I shall not be dissuaded by the task at hand. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeff: Where are you going? Gloria: I'm going out. Jeff: You can avoid the inevitable for only so long, sweet cheeks. Gloria: Ugh. Jeff: You are wildly attracted to me. Gloria: Am not! Jeff: You are, too. Laughs Door opens Gloria: Imitates Jeff laughing Jack: Are we interrupting? Gloria: You're trespassing. You're always interrupting, Jack. What do you want now? Sharon: Gloria, we just came here to pick up some boxes. Jack: The court has decided, despite the fact that I've lived my entire life in this house, that we are to split the furnishings. So I need you to make a list of what you want. And be reasonable. I know that's a stretch. Ashley and Traci are gonna want a few of the family heirlooms, so I'll have my attorney make a list. Jeff: Well, we'll leave you to it, then. Whispers shall we? Jack: This is killing me. [SCENE_BREAK] Alistair: Mmm. Delicious. Unique bouquet. Jill: Mm. Kay: My maid smuggles it from Costa Rica. Alistair: Uh, tell me more about Gloria. Jill: Oh. Um, all right. She's acquired some expensive tastes. She likes to be wined and dined. Alistair: Ah, I see. Well, since I'm on a limited budget, uh, you may have to help me out there. Jill: Oh, don't worry about that. Kay: Gardenias are her favorite flowers. Alistair: Oh! Well, then I shall shower my lady day with gardenias. Kay: Mm. Alistair: Chuckles shall we drink to that? Kay: Uh, well, you'd probably be disappointed. Alistair: Oh? Is it less than 30 years old? Jill: It's less than 30 days old. It's water. Alistair: Oh. Pity. Kay: I'm really concerned about his drinking. Jill: You think? Kay: Mm. [SCENE_BREAK] Jana: Mm. Gloria: Lovebirds. I hate lovebirds. I've left you at least a dozen messages, Kevin. Kevin: I know. Gloria: Guess you've been really busy, huh? I got good news. Jack finally caved. He moved out, and the mansion's ours. Jana: Ooh, congratulations. Gloria: Mm-hmm. I want to have a big party to celebrate. Jana: Gasps oh, that sounds great, doesn't it? Kevin: We can't make it. Jana: Why? Gloria: I haven't even said when. Kevin: It doesn't matter. We can't make it. Jana: I'm so sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: I think that she's the wrong image for Beauty of Nature's spokesperson. Victoria: Because I suggested her? Adam: Victoria, you think this is personal? Victoria: I'm asking. Adam: If anybody has a personal agenda around here-- Victoria: You know, I've really been trying very hard to get along with you from the beginning, but you've made that impossible. You--you go behind my back. You undermine me at every turn. Adam: Victoria, stop. Okay? I'm sorry that you feel that way. Maybe there is a little truth to it. Victoria: Is that a sudden revelation? Adam: Victoria, please try to understand that, for me, one minute I'm an only child with a single mother... and the next minute, I have a dad and two siblings that I never knew existed. Victoria: I understand that that must be difficult for you, but that doesn't excuse your behavior at all. Adam: You know, your mother asked me if I resented the way that you and Nick were raised. That's not it. I just don't know how to fit in here exactly. I think that might be influencing the way that I'm treating you, so I'm gonna try to be more aware. Victoria: Thank you. Adam: Ah, here she is. This is our spokesperson for Beauty of Nature. Victoria: She's too young. Adam: Teens spend $10 billion annually on makeup and skin care. Victoria: Well, this is not our teen line. Adam: Well, she's an environmentalist. I mean, she snowshoes. She mountain bikes. She rock climbs. She walked the Appalachian Trail from Mount Katahdin to Harper's Ferry. This is a perfect fit. Victoria: Oh, yeah. Absolutely. Turn off everyone green over the age of 25. You know what? We need to make a decision on this, or we're gonna miss the "Restless Style" deadline. Adam: Well, then we're at an impasse. Victoria: We'll call Dad then. Adam: Uh, he's not here. He's gone at a meeting all day. Victoria: Well, he never mentioned that to me. Who's he meeting with? Adam: Look, I gotta run, but, uh, you know, let's pick up where we left off later. Victoria: Dad, uh, it's me. Why didn't you tell me you were gonna be out of the office today? Uh, I need to talk to you. It's important, so call me back. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: We'll make a new home with new memories. Jack: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Where did Mom go? Jana: She left. You were harsh with her. Kevin: So? You should be glad I'm doing this. Jana: Well, I'm not. God, I know that Gloria can be demanding and a tad dramatic... but come on, Kev. She loves you so much. Kevin: Yeah, well love is not a license to treat people any way you want. Jana: She paid for my surgery. My own bloody family didn't even step up. She wants us to have the wedding in the mansion-- Kevin: No, no, no. We are not getting married in the mansion. Jana: Why? Kevin: Because. Because it is time to cut the strings, all right? It needs to be done. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Join me for dinner at the mansion, Mikey. Let's celebrate our new ancestral home. Michael: No. Gloria: Come on. You can't stay mad forever. Michael: I'm not mad. I'm steadfast. I'm determined. I'm resolute. Gloria: You know, if you really resented me so much, why didn't you say so before? Michael: I tried, many times. Lauren: Fen loved those blocks. Gloria: Mm. Lauren: He's building a tower. Gloria: Nice to know my grandson still loves me. Are you two trying to cut me out of your lives? Michael: Oh, if you want to see us, you're welcome to visit. Lauren: Oh, but call first. Gloria: I know I've made a few mistakes. Lauren: Laughs Michael: A few? Gloria: Yeah, but it's all Jeffrey's fault. Michael: It's all Jeffrey's nothing. It was you. Gloria: I can do things differently. Michael: Well, Gloria, actions speak louder, so until we see some action... we are not gonna set foot in the Abbott mansion. You wanted it? It's all yours. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Hello. Sabrina: Victor. Hi. Victor: Hope I didn't keep you waiting. Sabrina: Oh, no, no. You're right on time. Victor: Uh-huh. Sabrina: I'm so happy you could come. Victor: So am I. Sabrina: So what do you think? Victor Newman, meet Jeff Koons' "Tulips." Victor: Well, I'll be damned. This is Jeff Koons? Sabrina: Yes. This is Jeff Koons. Victor: Mm. Sabrina: And this is from a series of 20 sculptures and 16 paintings to be shown all together, called "Celebration." Victor: I must say, the images online don't do it justice. Sabrina: That's exactly what I was hoping you'd say. Victor: You were? Sabrina: Mm-hmm. Victor: What's next? [Speaking French] Sabrina: Je vais tu montrer. Victor: Okay. Sabrina: On y va? Victor: On y va. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Okay, what if we went with designers who used, you know, like, found things-- uh, pop tops, paper, found grunge? Phyllis: Yeah. Nick: It could work, you know? Phyllis: Yeah, you think? Daniel: No, no, no. Look at that one. I mean, it's completely out of focus. Phyllis: I don't know. What about, Beijing, Hong Kong? Amber: You know what? Its artsy, and the clothes look really good. Phyllis: What's going on in the Far East? Daniel: You know, I don't know why I even-- Nick: Well, we could do Asia, but we gotta do it street. Amber: You don't need to get all bent out of shape. Phyllis: Yeah, definitely. Definitely street. This is kind of street, don't you think? Daniel: You know what? Why don't you have somebody else take the photographs? Amber: You know what? Fine. Daniel: Fine. Amber: Fine. Daniel: Fine. Nick: What's that all about? Phyllis: Uh, I don't know. Do you know? Nick: No. Phyllis: Maybe it's that-- that retrograde thing. Nick: Ah, yes. If I believed in that, it would explain a lot. Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Yeah, it would explain why your brother does not have a crush on me. Nick: Laughs why would bring that up again? Phyllis: Um, because, you know, he came by, gave me a present. I, uh, asked him why he kept on hitting on me. Nick: And? Phyllis: Huh? Nick: And? Phyllis: And, oh, um, he said he wasn't hitting on me, that is was just a friendly gesture, you know? For being a good friend. You know... just a-- Nick: He gave you a present? Phyllis: Yeah. He gave me a little gift. Nick: What did he give you? Phyllis: Uh, it was nothing. It was just innocent. It was just a little paperweight that he gave me. Nick: Yeah, see, I'm not-- I'm not really feeling the innocent thing. Phyllis: You're not? Nick: No. Phyllis: Oh. Mm. Well, I just think you're being too hard on him maybe. I think that you should just cut him a break. Nick: No, no, no. I've given him lots of breaks. I still think he has a crush on you. [SCENE_BREAK] Clicking telephone buttons Victoria: Hi, this is Victoria. Is the jet available? My dad? Where did he go? Uh, no. Uh, thank you. I'll reschedule. Hangs up receiver Adam: Oh, I didn't realize you were here. Victoria: Yeah, I'm here. What's up? Adam: The Brazil deal. Victor wants me to write the memo. Victoria: Did you copy me? Adam: Sure, I can. Victoria: No. As a rule, copy me. Adam: You got it. Victoria: So why didn't you tell me that my dad went to Los Angeles? Adam: Who told you? Victoria: Why would he tell you and not me? [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: All freshly laundered, I see. Jeff: Yeah. Workout, shower... Gloria: Yeah. Jeff: Makes me frisky. Gloria: Ah, stop it. Jeff: Laughs Gloria: A cup of coffee, please. I saw Michael and Kevin again. They say they're not coming to the mansion... ever. Jeff: Tsk. Kevin said no to his mother? Good for him. Gloria: Don't you gloat. My boys can't stay angry at me. Jeff: Well, your "Boys" are men. Don't be so sure. Gloria: You know, on second thought, cancel that coffee. I don't think I like the company, but I guess I will have to see you at home. Jeff: Yeah, I don't think so. I'm gonna stay here a few days while I figure out what to do with you. Gloria: Another threat. Jeff: No. No threat. Let's just see if absence makes the heart grow fonder. Short of an exorcism, it just might be the cure you need. [SCENE_BREAK] Sabrina: So what do you think of the building? Victor: Well, I think it is very-- I mean, it's sort of interesting in its starkness. Sabrina: Mm-hmm. Victor: And the juxtaposition with the palm trees and then that stark wall... that's interesting stone. I wonder where they got that from. Sabrina: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Victor: Mm. Sabrina: I'm happy you like it. You know, all of this collection... Victor: Uh-huh. Sabrina: Is from the vision of one single man, Mr. Broad, of course. Victor: Yes, I know Eli and Edy Broad. Sabrina: Oh, you do? Victor: Rather well. I've done business with him, and I must say, what he has done for the city of L.A. and for some other parts in the world is rather impressive, I have to say. Sabrina: But, Victor, you know what I think? Victor: Yeah? Sabrina: I really believe you can make an impact of your own. Victor: You mean have a building like this in Genoa City, is that it? Sabrina: Yes, why not? I think-- Victor: What a legacy. Sabrina: It's a way to live forever. Victor: I see. Careful. Uh-huh. I like the contrasting colors. Sabrina: Mm-hmm. Victor: The style is sort of interesting. Sabrina: Yes, yes. Victor: I mean, I would not have thought that I would like that, but this is very impressive... Sabrina: It is. Victor: I dare say. Sabrina: It is very impressive. Victor: Those are the Hollywood Hills there, huh? Sabrina: Yes, yes. I'm so glad you're liking it, Victor. Victor: Yes. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Yeah, hey, um, Marty wants you to take a look at these. Nick: Oh, cool. Thanks, Bud. Phyllis: Ahem. What is going on? Daniel: What's going on with what? Phyllis: You know what I'm talking about--you and Amber. Daniel: Well, to state the obvious, she's out of her mind. I mean, I say "Up." She says "Down." I say something's good. She says it sucks. Phyllis: Word to the wise-- mixing friendship with business is a bad idea. Not very smart. Daniel: Yeah, I know. I think I'm starting to regret it already. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: Double lava java. Jana: My God. Really? Are you sure? Amber: Oh, don't worry. It's not for me. I plan to dump it on Daniel's head. Jana: A lover's quarrel? Amber: No, we are designing this ad for the magazine, and Daniel thinks he knows everything. Jana: You know, I've seen his photo. He's got a good eye for making clothes look really smashing, actually. Amber: Yeah, but the photo is not the ad. Daniel is not the market. I know what I'm doing here. When other girls were reading "Pippi Longstocking," I was reading "Vogue Italia." Jana: Well, then I say, "To the attack!" Amber: I just hate fighting with him. Jana: Yeah, but makeup sex is the best. Amber: Sex is what started all of this. Jana: No, destiny is what started it. Don't you ever try to defeat destiny. Amber, are you rushing off to work already? Amber: I've got a few minutes. Why? Jana: Well, um, I wanted to ask, uh, will you be my maid of honor when I get married? Amber: Are you kidding? I would--I would love to! Jana: Really? Amber: Yeah! Jana: Oh, good! Kevin: So she's gonna do it, huh? Amber: Oh, of course, I'm gonna do it. I love weddings! Oh! Let me design your wedding dress for you. Jana: Gasps really? Oh, my God! That would be excellent! Amber: Yeah, it-- it'll be my gift to you. Just tell me when and where. Jana: Oh, um, well, when-- we don't have a date yet, and where will definitely be someplace very unique. Kevin: An abandoned church. Jana: With bats in the belfry. Amber: I am not designing a Morticia Addams wedding dress for you. Lauren: Huh. A Morticia Adams wedding dress? Jana: Oh, hi. Kevin: Hey. Lauren: What?! Amber: Hey. Kevin: Well, we are trying to decide, uh, where to have our wedding. Lauren: Ah. Let me see. Let me see. Michael: You know, um, if you still want to have it at the mansion, I'll make an exception and go. Kevin: Nah. I changed my mind. If we have it there, it's gonna be all about Mom. Michael: I'm proud of you. Kevin: So you are gonna do the best man thing, right? Michael: I'll be honored. Okay, come here. Chuckles Kevin: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Alistair: Mmm. Delicious! Jeff: Hey, Jill. Mrs. Chancellor. Kay: Mr. Bardwell. Alistair: Hello... Jill: Coughs Alistair: Whoever you are. Jill: So how's Gloria? Jeff: She's fine. Kay: Where is Gloria this morning? Jeff: Snuggled up in our bed. I came to work out. You know Gloria. She's allergic to sweat... Kay: Mm. Jeff: At least when she's vertical. Laughs Kay: Laughing [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Got it? Thank you. Sighs okay. That's the last of the boxes. Jack: This may be the last time I ever see this place. Sharon: Is there anything I can do? Jack: Yeah, be my wife forever... Jack: Whispers and give me just a moment alone. Sharon: Mouths word [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Are you here, John? 'Cause I need you. Gloria: Voice breaks I'm so lonely. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Victoria, I didn't lie to you about Victor. Victoria: You said he had a meeting. Adam: He does. It just happens to be in L.A. Victoria: Well, why didn't you say so in the first place? Adam: I was ordered to secrecy. Victoria: He told you not to tell? Adam: No, not you specifically, but no one in general. Victoria: Maybe he went to see Ashley. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Well, now what do we have here? Sabrina: Damien Hirst. Victor: Mm-hmm. Sabrina: What do you think? Victor: Chuckles let me be kind and say that he wants to be provocative. Sabrina: Yes. Victor: Right? Sabrina: Absolutely. Victor: Mm-hmm. Sabrina: He's part of the young British artists' movement... Victor: Mm-hmm. Sabrina: And his work revolves mainly around death. Victor: Mm-hmm. Sabrina: Let's go see his next one. Victor: Yes. Is that the same artist? Sabrina: Yes. Victor: Ah. That's kind of beautiful. Sabrina: It is. The beauty of nature. Life and loss. Victor: Uh-huh. Sabrina: There's always a subversive, bad-boy quality about his work, which-- which I like. Victor: Oh, yeah. Look at that. The tearing of wings off butterflies. Sabrina: Mm-hmm. Victor: That reminds me of Victoria when she was a child. She saw a boy do that. She got so angry, she stomped on his feet. Sabrina: Chuckles sounds like Vicki. Victor: Mm-hmm. Sabrina: Hirst is a fearless artist... Victor: Mm-hmm. Sabrina: And I do think Victoria can be quite fearless. Victor: Oh, yes. Sabrina: And she can be tough when she needs to be. Victor: Mm-hmm. Sabrina: Just like her father. Victor: Wait a minute. Do you think I'm tough? Sabrina: Well, if--if tough means having the strength to go your own way and never waver, then yes... Victor: Mm-hmm. Sabrina: Absolutely. It's actually one of the things I-I most admire about you. Let's go. [NEXT_ON] David: We should do it again sometime. Brad: You sure that's such a good idea? You do have that gambling issue. Woman: Speaking foreign language

Alistair continues to drive Jack and Sharon crazy, as he joins Kay and Jill in trying to figure out just what Jeffrey has on Glo. Jeffrey tries to get close to Glo but she refuses his advances, distraught over her strained relationship with her sons who won't back down. Jack and Sharon come back to pack up their belongings which sparks a truly emotional moment for him. When everyone leaves Glo realizes she's all alone. Adam and Victoria compete for first chair while Victor enjoys the company of Sabrina in LA. Adam flirts with Phyllis who shares this with Nick. Daniel and Amber fight while Kevin and Jana plan their upcoming nuptials. Jana asks Amber to be her maid of honor and Kevin asks Michael to be her best man.

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Victor: Detective, are you here in a official capacity? Chance: Yes, Mr. Newman, I am. I'm afraid I have some bad news about our husband. Sharon: What is it? Chance: The body that was found in the basement of the Athletic Club... was Adam's. Victor: How could you make that identification when the body supposedly was burned beyond recognition? Chance: Your son's D.N.A. was on record from his time spent in prison. The district attorney had two labs run tests simultaneously so there was no mistake. The dead man's body was Adam's. Nick: So what happens next? Chance: The family will be contacted to make arrangements once the medical examiner releases the body. Nick: Where do we want to bury him? Chance: Well, you see, now it might not be for some time, because the investigation is, uh, it's being treated as a homicide. Mr. Newman, this is a search warrant for the Newman ranch and the surrounding estate. Victor: What are you looking for? Chance: A murderer. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Oh, my God. How did Nick get blood on his jacket? Knock on door Phyllis: Who is it? Man: Eddie from the dry cleaner's for your weekly service. Phyllis: Oh, right. Can you--can you hold on a second? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: You're pregnant? Patty: Laughs Isn't it wonderful? We're going to have a baby, Jack. Laughs I know how much this means to you. Oh, we've been talking about this since our wedding day. Mm. I was just as surprised as you were. Oh, but this is so wonderful. God works in mysterious ways. This is a sign. A new life is created amidst all of this chaos we've been through. Oh, Jack, say something. Laughs Jack: Are--are--are--are you absolutely sure? I mean, have you seen a doctor? Patty: I am a doctor. I don't need to see one. You want confirmation. Okay, take a look. We're going to be parents, Jack. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Jana! Answer me! Answer me! I heard them come in! Sighs Jana! Where is she? What did you do to her? Ryder: She's fine. We moved her. Lauren: Why? Ryder: I think you've talked enough to each other. Get away from the door. Fine. You don't want this stuff? Lauren: No. No. No, wait. Wait! Please! No. You've taken me away from my family. My husband... my son, they've got to be frantic. I've never left Fen without saying good-bye... Sobbing Or that I love him. Gasps I know you know something about having a parent disappear on you. But he's just a little boy. He doesn't understand. Ryder: I shouldn't be talking to you about this. Lauren: Why? Why? What are you afraid of? Oh. Someone else is calling the shots, huh? Who is it? Who's making you do this to me? Is it Sheila? Is Sheila your mother? Is Sheila Carter alive? Ryder: Look, I'm not telling you anything, okay? Lauren: Okay, look. You... you may be related to Tom and Sheila, but you are also related to some wonderful people like your brother Kevin who... who's worried sick about Jana. Breathing heavily Think about what you're doing to him. Lauren: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: If--if you suspected you were pregnant, why didn't you say something? Patty: I-I had some nausea, but I just thought that was stress. And then it didn't go away, and so, uh, I took the test. Jack, this is... Laughs This is wonderful. I have a tiny baby growing inside me, your baby. It's a miracle. Jack: Uh, it--it--it's wonderful. I... Sighs Patty: What's wrong? Jack: I-- Patty: Aren't you happy? Jack: Yeah, of course I am. I... Patty: Well, you don't seem happy. I thought you'd be over the moon about this. It's what we wanted. It's what we talked about. Sighs It'd just be nice to... to have a smile on your face, that's all. Jack: Uh, no, no. I-I-it's--Honey, it's just that... Sighs Patty: What? Jack: We've been through this whole thing with Adam and what he did to Ashley and-- Patty: I don't mean to sound insensitive. I truly am sorry she lost her baby. But that shouldn't stop you from being excited about this. Jack: Uh, it's-- it's not just that. It--with everything that happened at the ball and to... Sighs I'm sorry. I just--I just probably need a couple minutes to wrap my head around this. Patty: Don't take too long, because right now you just broke my heart. Jack: E-E-Emily, w-wait. Patty: Sighs Jack: You know how much this means to me. You know how much I loved growing up in this house, how much I've looked forward to raising a child here. I made such a mess of things with Keemo and then with Kyle. Patty: But Kyle wasn't all your fault. Oh, Honey. Are you afraid? Jack: It just seems like I did a lot better with my stepsons than I did with my own children. Patty: But you have me now. I'm here. And this is the perfect place to raise a family. And you... you are gonna be a wonderful, wonderful father. Patty: Sighs Jack: And you are going to be a wonderful mother. And this is great news. And I'm sorry I didn't react the way I should have. Patty: Sighs, laughs Jack: We're gonna have a baby. That's wonderful. Patty: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: The staff is gathering in the kitchen. Chance: Great. Medina, can you go to the kitchen, wait with them? Medina: Yes, Sir. Chance: Thank you. Sighs Do you mind if we search, uh, upstairs? Victor: As long as you promise to do it as quickly as possible. Chance: Okay. Bedrooms. Thank you. Also we are gonna need to collect the clothing that both you and Nikki Newman wore the night of the ball, please. Victor: Uh, the maid will know where to find that. Chance: Okay. I need to ask one more thing. We're gonna take statements from all of you later, but if you could remain downstairs while we're searching the house, that would be great. Victor: Thank you, Detective. Chance: Thank you. Sharon: I need some air. Nick: I'll go with you. Ashley: How long you gonna keep up this front? Victor: What are you talking about? Ashley: Sighs Well, I know you said that Adam got what he deserved, but murder? You can't tell me you don't have any feelings about this. Footsteps approaching Victor: Sighs Abby: Mom. Ashley: Hi, Honey. Abby: Why are the police here? You said on the phone you were okay. Ashley: I am. I'm fine. Come here. I'm okay, Sweetie. Victor: Welcome home from your trip, Sweetheart. How was it? Abby: It was fine, but what's going on? Victor: The body... found at the Athletic Club... was Adam. Abby: I'm sorry. Victor: Thank you. Ashley: Where are you going, Abby? Abby: My room. I-I want to be alone. Ashley: You can't go up there right now, Sweetheart. Abby: Why not? Sighs Victor: Sweetheart, they're searching everything upstairs, okay? Abby: But Adam wasn't even living here anymore. Victor: They will search as long as they have to, all right? They're looking for evidence. Abby: They're not in my room, are they? Ashley: They might. They might. Abby: But that's my personal stuff. That has nothing to do with creepy Adam. Ashley: Abby, why don't you go back to our house and just wait, okay? Abby: Oh, yeah. Are they gonna search my room there, too? Why do bad things keep happening? Why can't we just be a normal family? Ashley: Abby, Sweetheart. Abby: I'll be at Sterling's. Ashley: You know, she's been through so much. Do they really have to search her room? Victor: Sighs The D.A. is desperately looking for a killer. Let them search all they want. Ashley: Well, I better give Jack a heads-up. Who do you think the murderer is, Victor? Victor: Sighs Thanks to Jill Abbott spilling the beans about what happened at the cabin, we are all suspects now. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: My husband's dead. My husband's dead, and you know what? I-I-I don't even feel-- I don't even feel anything about it. I... do you think that's callous? Nick: It's not callous at all after what he's done. Sharon: Sighs I was just at... such a low point when Adam came into my life. And he was so supportive and he... just said and did all the right things and made a lot of promises about our future and... Sighs I believed him. So much for that dream, huh? Nick: Doesn't mean it's not gonna happen again with someone else. Sharon: Well, all that matters right now is that Faith is okay. You know, when I saw him in my hotel room holding her, our baby, in his arms, I-I can't tell you what that did to me, Nick. I would do anything to protect her, and the thought of Adam taking her away from us again... Nick: Sighs I will never let that happen. Sharon: Well, he's dead. Maybe it's a blessing. We will never have to worry about him again. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Eddie, come in. Hey. Eddie: Hey, Mrs. Newman. Phyllis: Laughs Eddie: I heard about the accident. How's your leg? Phyllis: Oh, it's okay. I'm gonna be off my feet for a while. Eddie: Yeah? Phyllis: Yeah. Eddie: All right. Phyllis: Um, so thank you. That's everything. Uh, can--can you get it back to me A.S.A.P., just have them clean it right when you get it to the plant? Eddie: Sure thing. Phyllis: All right. Thank you. You've been a big help. Thanks. Eddie: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Sighs Look, I admit that I was hard on you, but I was protecting my family, and you can't blame me for that. But Kevin--I mean, he gave you more chances than anyone deserves. He let you rent that room, you know, so you wouldn't be on the street, and--and Jana, she gave you food and money until you got that job at the bookstore. They cared what happened to you. Just let Jana go. This is not her battle. Ryder: I tried. Lauren: You tried what? You know something? The person who is telling you what to do does not have your best interests at heart. Ryder: And you do? Lauren: You don't have to trust me. You trust yourself. What could you possibly gain by doing this? [SCENE_BREAK] Patty: Mm. Jack: Here you go. Patty: Milk? Laughs Jack: For you and the baby. Patty: Laughs Jack: Feet. Patty: Ooh. Jack: Come on. It's all starting to fall into place. I am gonna be a father. That's incredible. Patty: Jack, I'm so happy to hear you say that. Sighs Jack: I don't know. I guess it just surprised me, that's all. Patty: Oh, you... Laughs You were surprised. I-I couldn't wait to tell you, and I thought you would come in here, and you'd sweep me off my feet, and we would share this extraordinary moment together. Jack: We're doing that now. Patty: Oh, Jack. Inhales sharply This baby... this baby changes everything. No more problems. We are going to be... deliriously happy. Laughs This time... this time, it's all gonna work out. I'm gonna give you everything you want Jack. We're gonna have... Sets glass on table A family, children. Whispers And I'll give you the peace of a real home. Normal voice Oh, God. Laughs Jack: I never figured you for the cookie-baking type. Patty: Oh, do you remember how pleased you were when you saw Kyle? Jack: Mm-hmm. Patty: That was my idea to bring him here. I did that for you. And now... Sighs We are gonna have our own baby... Sighs Forever and always. And I promise you-- I promise you I will never hurt you like Diane did. Sighs I don't like that she took-- wouldn't let you see your son. Jack: Well, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, no. You know, I would like to see more of Kyle, but Diane and I have been working things out. Patty: I know you have. I just felt a little emotional. That's all, Darling. Doorbell rings Jack: I'll get-- oh, let me get that. Patty: Oh. Squeals Laughs Sighs Jack: Ash. Ashley: Hi. I'm sorry to barge in. Oh, hi, Emily. Patty: Hey. Ashley: I thought you'd want to know that the authorities ID'd the body they found at the G.C.A.C. It was Adam. Jack: Well, I guess we knew that was likely. Ashley: Yeah. They're searching the ranch. Jack: No doubt they'll come by here, too. Patty: Sighs Ashley: And to my place. Patty: Don't they have anything better to do than harass us? Sighs Jack: I guarantee you all of us are on the suspect list because of that "Restless Style" article. Ashley: I wonder if they're gonna search Heather and Rafe's. Patty: Adam was a psychopath. He had a lot of enemies. Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I wish I could put all this behind me, forget Adam ever existed. Nick: The media's gonna have a field day with this. Sharon: I think I might go into hiding for a while. Nick: Sighs Yeah, head for the bunkers. I like it. It's a good plan. Cell phone rings Sharon: I have to pick up Faith. Nick: Just hold on one second, and I'll go with you. It's Phyllis. Hello. Phyllis: Hey, Baby. I need to talk to you. Nick: Yeah, I need to talk to you. The D.A. ID'd the dead man. It was Adam. Phyllis? Phyllis: Yeah, I'm here. Nick: All right, just so you know, they're not wasting any time. They showed up at the ranch with a search warrant. Phyllis: Do you think they'll come here? Nick: I would think so. The warrant covered the entire premises, so yeah, I'm sure they will. Victor: We need to discuss something, all right? Nick: Okay, hang on. Uh, so I got to go. Sharon's gonna come by and pick up Faith, all right? Phyllis: Are you coming home? Nick: Yeah, I'll be there soon. Dad needs me. Phyllis: Um, listen, uh, I need to talk to you. It's really important. Nick: Yeah, I know. I'll--I'll--I'll be home soon and we'll talk. Bye. Sharon: Is everything okay? Victor: Nothing to worry about, Sharon, nothing at all. Sharon: I just-- I-I don't see how everything's gonna be okay for a long time now. I just... Sighs I'm--I have to go. Victor: It's gonna be all right. Thank you. If the police find anything incriminating, I'll protect you. [SCENE_BREAK] Medina: I found this in the trash can as the garbage truck was pulling up. Chance: Laughs Well, bag it and tag it. I'll alert the D.A. Medina: Okay. Chance: Nice job. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: No. No, don't-- don't let your mother and Daisy take you down. Ryder: No. We already kidnapped you and Jana. There's no turning back now. Lauren: If you help us now, Kevin will forgive you and Michael, he will help you. Ryder: Scoffs Right. Lauren: Look, you have been brainwashed into some sort of misguided... Sighs Revenge against me. Open up your eyes. See what is really going on here. Look at the family you grew up with and compare it to the family that you could be a part of. Ryder: Scoffs Like you're so perfect. Lauren: Oh, Lord knows we aren't. But we do not go around poisoning and kidnapping people. Do you have any idea how many times Sheila has come after me? And all of her schemes have failed. In my heart, I believe that is because good triumphs over evil. Daisy: I bet you believe in Santa Claus and the tooth fairy, too. You've fed the animal in her cage. Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Chance: We're all finished, Mr. Newman. Uh, your staff has all been released. Thank you again for your cooperation. Victor: All right, Officer. Thank you. Door closes Nick: Think they found anything? Victor: I'll deal with it. Nick: We will deal with it. Victor: Exhales deeply There's no love lost between the district attorney's office and our family, I can assure you. Nick: You think Owen Pomerantz is gonna focus on us? Victor: He will try to put someone behind bars as quickly as possible. This is a very high-profile case and a high-profile family. Nick: How convenient. We're all suspects. Victor: Whatever happens, Son... you keep everything close to the vest, all right? Just do as I say. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Hello? Phyllis: Oh, good. Good. Good. It's you. Uh, come on--come in quick. Door closes Phyllis: I need to talk to you. Sharon: Why? What's wrong? How's Faith? Phyllis: Um, she's fine. She's asleep. Nick said that the cops are searching the ranch, and I'm stuck in this chair, so I really need your help. Sharon: Okay. Phyllis: This is the jacket that Nick wore last night. It has a big bloodstain on the sleeve. Sharon: Did Nick say where that came from? Phyllis: No. He never mentioned it. And, uh... Nick wasn't injured, so it's not his blood. Sharon: You don't think that Nick-- Phyllis: I don't--I don't-- I don't know what to think. I don't know. I have no idea what happened in that cellar. But I do know how much Nick despised Adam, and he has the perfect motive. Sharon, I can't risk the cops seeing this jacket. I have to protect my husband. Sharon: We both--we both need to look out for Nick. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: So how are you holding up in all of this? Ashley: Well, I guess you could say Adam definitely got what he deserved. But --thank you-- I'm never gonna know what really happened to the baby I lost. Patty: Well, let's not talk about Adam and death, not today, please? Doorbell rings Jack: I'll get that. Sighs Patty: Sighs Jack: Mr. Pomerantz, that was fast. Owen: I assume you've heard the news. Jack: About Adam? Yeah, what, you're now in the habit of delivering your own search warrants? Owen: Oh, I'm not here to search your house. He is. Jack: Help yourself. Owen: I'd like to speak with you privately for a minute. Jack: Whatever you have to say, you can say in front of my wife and my sister. Owen: The medical examiner found something unusual. It's a silk handkerchief. It's very expensive. We traced it to a Seville row haberdasher in London. It's monogrammed. If you look closely, you can read it. Jack: "J.A." Yeah, that's mine. I have several just like it. Owen: Did you have one at the policemen's ball? Jack: I did. Owen: And where is it now? Jack: Upstairs in my tuxedo pocket. Why? Owen: This was found jammed in the dead man's throat. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Then tell your mom that you're coming over to study. Well, then sneak out. She's not gonna know. No, I'm already here. I got a bottle of wine from my dad's cellar and everything. No, you know what? Forget it. Abby: Ryder? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: There you are. Everything I wore last night. Owen: Minus the handkerchief. Jack: Which I only just now realized was missing. Owen: So you say. Patty: You're wasting your time, Mr. Pomerantz. I know my husband better than anyone. He's not a murderer. Owen: The handkerchief didn't get in the dead man's mouth by magic. Somebody put it there. Patty: Well, not Jack. It had to have been someone else. Owen: You have any thoughts on who that might be? Jack: If I dropped it in the club, anyone could have picked it up. Ashley: You know, excuse me. Look, I don't think for a minute that my brother killed Adam, but, honestly, do you think he'd be stupid enough to leave a monogrammed handkerchief on the body? Owen: Look, I specifically asked all of you to leave the search for Adam to the police. And you didn't heed my warning. Jack: Are you here to arrest me? Owen: Not at this time. But you are a person of interest. Don't leave town. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: I don't like this. We were both involved in what happened. Victor: I'm prepared to explain and leave you out. Nick: Lying to the police is not the way to handle this. Victor: Sighs You have a wife and children to think about. You go home. Take care of them before the cops come back, okay? Nick: I can't just sit back and do nothing. Victor: Son, let me handle it, see how this thing plays out. Nick: You call me if you hear anything. Victor: Yep. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: You know, we could be overreacting. Nick could have picked up this bloodstain from helping somebody after the explosion. There was so much confusion. Sharon: Yeah, you know, I mean, that blood, that could have come from-- from anywhere. It's just... do we take the chance? Phyllis: Definitely not. Sharon: Okay, well, the police are searching the grounds, which means we don't have a lot of time. Phyllis: Right. So just in case this blood is... Sharon: Adam's. Phyllis: We have to get rid of this jacket. Knock on door Chance: Mrs. Newman? It's the police. Mrs. Newman? Mrs. Newman, this is Detective Chancellor. If you don't open the door, we'll have no choice but to open it ourselves. Mrs. Newman! Sharon: Hi, Detective, it's me. Come on in. Phyllis: Sorry. I'm stuck in this chair, and Sharon was dealing with the baby. Sorry about that. Chance: We're, uh, here to search the premises. Phyllis: Oh, o-okay. Help yourself. Chance: Is there anyone upstairs? Phyllis: Uh, no. My--my daughter is with a friend. Sharon: Uh, I'm gonna get the baby out of your way. Phyllis, thank you so much for looking after her. Phyllis: Oh, my pleasure. She's a doll. Have a good evening. Sharon: All right, yeah. Feel better. Phyllis: Oh, thank you. Chance: I need to ask you a few questions about last evening. Phyllis: Okay. Ask away. Front door closes [SCENE_BREAK] Owen: The door was open. Hope you don't mind. Victor: Ah, Mr. Pomerantz. Detective whatever-his-name-is and his men searched the house, so they must be on the property somewhere, if you're looking for them. Owen: Oh, I'm just here to ask you a few questions. Victor: All right. Owen: Well, I briefly looked through the evidence collected thus far, and this watch was found in a bag in the trash. It's worth more than an assistant D.A. makes in a year. Why would someone throw this out? All it needs is a crystal replaced... and the blood wiped off. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: I cannot believe that I ran into you here. Ryder: Yeah, me neither. Abby: Do you want some? Excuse me? Where are you going? Glass shatters Abby: What did you do that for? I was gonna drink that. Ryder: Yeah, well, you shouldn't. You're underage, remember? Abby: How can I forget, when everyone keeps reminding me? So did you hear about the explosion at the ball last night? Ryder: What about it? Abby: My brother Adam was killed. Ryder: Um... I'm sorry. Abby: It's okay. He was kind of a freak. Sighs Did some really disgusting things to my family. Convinced my mom that she was crazy and now it turns out that my little sister isn't actually my little sister, and it's all his fault. Sighs Ryder: Weird. Abby: Yeah, and the police are searching my dad's house right now. Ryder: Why? Abby: I don't know. But I swear I think I have the most screwed-up family in the entire world. Ryder: Chuckles You want to bet on that? You haven't met mine. Abby: Kevin seems nice. Ryder: He is. Um, I'm glad I ran into you. Abby: Me, too. Ryder: Listen, I-I gotta go, but, um, maybe we can do this again sometime. This'll be, like, our secret meeting place. Abby: That sounds cool. Ryder: But you can't tell anyone you saw me. Abby: I won't. I promise. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Ryder? Daisy? All right, Sheila. Show your face. I'm not afraid of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: You know, honestly, I wouldn't worry about the D.A. Jack: I wish you would think about spending the night here tonight. Stammers I hate the idea of you being alone in that house. Ashley: I'm not alone. Abby's back from her competition, and besides, now that Adam is no longer with us, um, I feel a lot more peaceful. I don't really have any reason to be afraid, so... Jack: Well, amen to that. Ashley: Tell Emily I said good-bye. Patty: Yes, I will tell him. Thank you. Bye-bye. Well, your lawyers are going to inform the district attorney's office that they can't approach you unless he's present. Jack: Thank you for handling that. Patty: Mm-hmm. I am not gonna let anyone hurt the father of my child. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Chance here? Phyllis: Yeah, he's upstairs. Nick: Where's Summer? Phyllis: She's at her play date. Nick: Oh, yeah, that's right. Stella's. Phyllis: Yeah, Stella. Uh, Stella's mom is making dinner for them. We should call there in a while. Nick: You okay? Phyllis: Mm-hmm. You don't have to worry about me or anything. It's good. Chance: Okay, um, I'm gonna need the clothes and the shoes that you wore to the ball last evening. Phyllis: Oh, okay, um, the shoes are by the door. And the clothes-- oh, uh, the clothes are--are at the dry cleaners. Chance: Why the rush to get the clothes cleaned? Phyllis: Well, there was no rush. I mean, they were dirty. And, um, the dry cleaner just comes every week at this time. Chance: Well, I'm gonna need the name and the address for that dry cleaner then. Phyllis: Oh, um, well, the claim check is right there. Chance: Great. Hopefully the clothes haven't been cleaned just yet. Phyllis: Yeah, hopefully. Chance: All right, you know, I think that's, uh, that's about it for us tonight. Uh, thank you both for cooperating. Phyllis: Sure. Nick: I really hope you find Adam's killer. Chance: We will. Good night. Phyllis: Bye, guys. Yeah. Don't worry. They're not gonna find your jacket. [SCENE_BREAK] Faith: Crying Sharon: Shh. I know, Sweetie. I know. It's late for you, and it's cold. We'll get back to the car in a second. Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Owen: I'm gonna take a leap here and assume that this expensive watch doesn't belong to someone on your staff. It's not that hard to ascertain that you're the owner. So what I need to know is how it got broken and whose blood is on it. Look, it shouldn't be too hard for the lab to I.D. the fingerprints and the blood. Victor: That's my watch. I broke it last night. Owen: At the policemen's ball? Victor: Mm-hmm. Owen: And the blood. Is that yours? Victor: No, the blood is Adam's. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: 0605. Touch-tones beeping Abby: Call me tomorrow, and we'll meet here? Ryder: Yeah. Abby: I really like talking to you. Most of my other friends, they just don't get it. All they care about is shopping and talking about boys. Ryder: You seem older than most girls your age. Abby: Thanks. Well, you kinda have to be in a family as messed up as mine. So I'll see you tomorrow? Ryder: Yeah. Abby: And don't worry. I won't say anything about seeing you here. Ryder: I know you won't. Abby: Bye. Daisy: "You seem older than most girls your age"? What the hell? How stupid can you be? Ryder: She saw me. I had to cover. Daisy: She could blow it for us. Ryder: She won't. Daisy: Why, because she's in love with you? Ryder: Look, she can help us. We can use her. Daisy: Sighs She better not be more trouble than she's worth. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: I don't understand how you're still alive. I saw you die. But then, I thought you were dead before, haven't I? Sighs You know, when everything started to happen-- the--the rats, the headaches, the drugs, I knew it was you. And everyone told me it couldn't be. But I knew it. What I just don't understand is why. Why are you using your kids? Why are you destroying your children? Why are you turning them into monsters like yourself? I know you're here! Say something. Show your face, Sheila! Gasps Lauren: What? Sarah: Chuckles Lauren: Wha... [NEXT_ON] J.T.: And is Victoria a suspect? Chance: She's a person of interest. Owen: So what'd you do? Victor: I backslapped him. Owen: Which is how you broke the watch. Paul: You're not gonna believe what is on this video.

At the ranch, Chance informs Sharon that the body in the basement is Adam's. Sharon seeks comfort in Victor's arms. Chance serves Victor with a warrant to search the premises. Phyllis finds blood on Nick's coat and wonders what happened. Jack finds out that Patty is pregnant, but he is less than thrilled about it. Lauren yells for Jana, but she doesn't answer. Ryder says Jana has been moved but refuses to tell Lauren if Sheila is alive. Abby joins Ashley and Victor in the living room and finds out that Adam is dead. Ashley asks Victor who he thinks the murderer is. Sharon lets Nick know how she felt when she saw Adam with Faith. When Eddie knocks on her door, Phyllis gives him everything to be cleaned and asks to have it back immediately. Emily promises not to ever hurt Jack. Ashley comes to visit and tells him about Adam being dead. Nick gets a call from Phyllis asking to talk to him. Nick lets Phyllis know that the body in the basement was indeed Adam's. The officer finds some very incriminating evidence in a brown paper bag and gives it to Chance.

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Genevieve: Sighs It's not that I don't want to fly to Las Vegas with you, Jack. It's just logistics. Jack: Meaning what? Genevieve: Well, as I said before, there are a few things that I'd like to get done, things a bride would do. Jack: Well, I can call the charter company. We'll delay the flight. Genevieve: No, no. No, please don't. I have no idea how long it's going to take. Rather than keep you waiting, I'd just as soon make my own arrangements and meet you there. Jack: How do I know you're even gonna show? Genevieve: I know how lucky I am to be getting a second chance with you. I'm not gonna blow it. I will be there. Jack: Then I have your word? Genevieve: Yes. Oh, Jack. I know that things aren't the way they used to be between us, but we can get back to the way things were. I think we fell in love with each other for a reason. I have high hopes for this marriage. Jack: So do I. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: I hired you to prove a point to my daughter-- that Billy Abbott is a worthless scum. You were to seduce him and then be done with it. Chelsea: Sighs Victor: Getting pregnant wasn't part of the deal. Chelsea: That wasn't exactly what I had planned, either. Victor: It's the cheapest trick in the book to trap a man or his money. Chelsea: Excuse me, I am giving my baby to Billy and Victoria to raise because --because it's the best thing for my child. You--you can try to bribe me all you want, but it won't work. Victor: Your job here is finished, all right? Although you didn't do as I had asked you to do. Get out of town as quickly as you can. I'll transfer the money to wherever you want me to. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Sighs Victoria: I cannot wait to see him in that little Brewers hat. I should tell you Billy has one just like it. Abby: Oh, or in his motorcycle gear... Victoria: Oh, my God. Abby: From Aunt Abby. Johnny Rockin' Abbott... Victoria: That's... Abby: The coolest kid who has ever lived. Laughs Victoria: Ridiculously cute. I can't believe it. Adam: Oh, look at that. I was actually gonna get him something just like that. Victoria: I don't want you getting anything for my baby. Don't even go near him. [SCENE_BREAK] Harmony: Can you hear me? Devon: Whoa, a little softer next time, please. Harmony: Laughing Devon: Don't have to shout. Laughs Harmony: Oh, you know, I-I know I shouldn't worry, but I just had to check. Everything's still okay? Devon: Oh, Mom, everything is great. I can hear so much better than I could before, and it--the little things that I haven't noticed in years, you know? It's-- Harmony: Laughs Devon: Laughs Harmony: Mm. Hey! Tucker. Tucker: Hey. Devon: Hey. Harmony: Come on over here and say hi. Tucker: No, I don't want to intrude. That's--that's all right. Harmony: You can't intrude. You're family. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Mwah! Lauren: I'm so glad you could take a break and meet me. Michael: Sighs Lauren: So listen, I'm gonna fly up to Toronto tonight to visit Fen. Michael: Visit? Lauren: Yeah, and Scotty. I thought maybe we'd make it a family weekend. Michael: Okay, listen to me. I've given this a great deal of thought, and... enough is enough. It's time we get our son and we bring him back. Lauren: He loves being with his brother. Michael: That may be so, but every night I talk to Fenmore, he says that he misses his room and his friends. Lauren: He can't come back now. Door opens Michael: Why not? Daisy: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Okay, okay, so we need to come up with some really, really great cover ideas, you know? Better than last month. And with Billy and his TV show in the works, uh, L.A. is watching. Elevator door opens Man: Huh. Phyllis: So I need ideas! I need a lot of great ideas, Guys. Phyllis: Hey. Avery: Hi. Phyllis: I thought that you were-- you were gonna be in, um, Connecticut for a long time. Avery: Well, Dad's estate was pretty easy to settle. Once I paid the claims from all the people he bilked, there wasn't anything left... but I did find this. [SCENE_BREAK] Harmony: So Tucker gave the band money so they'd think they were being paid. Devon: Oh, well, how cool is that? Laughs Tucker: You know, you gotta get paid. You know, those guys are all millionaires right now, but back in the day, they were splitting a hot dog three ways. Devon: Laughs Really? Tucker: I'm not kidding you. Chuckles Devon: Jeez. What's the matter? Don't like hot dogs? Harmony: I just never thought I'd see this day. I mean, us all laughing together like this and having fun. It's just... well, I guess, like they say, anything is possible-- anything. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: Sighs Daniel: Is she ready? Daisy: You could have picked her up at my apartment. Daniel: Well, you know, I figured, since I've been granted visitation, that we should probably exchange custody in a public place. Daisy: Why are you taking this legal stuff so seriously? Daniel: I do believe you're the one who started it when you showed up at my mom's waving around a court order, and you took Lucy without any warning. Daisy: Phyllis wants to keep me away from my daughter. You think, if I gave her warning, that Lucy would have even been there? Because I sure don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: I am not bringing Fen home as long as Daisy's around. Michael: Well, sadly, it appears she's not going anywhere, and there's nothing we can do about it. She's done nothing to us. She's been the perfect parolee. Lauren: Are--a-are you believing her reformed act? Michael: I'm just saying we have no recourse. Lauren: Well, excuse me if that's not very reassuring. Michael: Listen to me. We can take further precautions. We could hire a bodyguard, if that eases your mind, but it's time my son came home, where he belongs. Lauren: Even if it's putting him at risk? Michael: I would never do that, which you damn well know. Sweetheart, I believe that we could keep Fenmore safe here, as safe here with us as he is in Canada. Lauren: Scoffs If you believe that, you're living in a dream world. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Like it or not, Vick, your baby's my nephew. Victoria: I don't like it, and the only thing my kids are gonna know is to stay far away from you. Adam: I'm assuming the baby's okay, gonna be going home soon? Abby: Yeah, the baby is fine, no thanks to you. You know, Chelsea ran off because of a fight that you started. She could have drowned in that lake. It could have been just like... Victoria: Okay. Abby: It could have been just like... Voice breaks Victoria: Okay, okay. [Adam remembering] Adam: Chelsea, come on. Give me your hand. Come on! Chelsea: Shivering Grunting Adam: I got you, I got you. Chelsea: Breathing heavily Adam: Grunts Chelsea: Aah! Ohh! Adam: You got it, you got it! Chelsea: Breathing heavily Adam: You got it. Oh, Chelsea. You did it. Chelsea: Moans Adam: You did it. He's here. Chelsea: Breathing heavily Adam: Well, I'm sorry you see it that way. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: All I ever wanted is for my daughter to stop pining over that worthless son of a bitch. You were to take some incriminating pictures, send them to me, and then disappear. The sex, the drugs-- all that is your doing. Chelsea: My so-called friends got greedy when they heard what I was up to. Things were never supposed to go down that way. Victor: But they did, and I'm left to clean up the mess. [SCENE_BREAK] Mrs. Martinez: Your bag's in the limo, and the pilot's waiting for you at the airport. Jack: Thank you, Mrs. Martinez. Please tell Genevieve if she calls-- Nikki: Oh, thank God I caught you. Jack: Nikki, you're not gonna talk me out of this. Nikki: No, no, no, that's not why I'm here. I just don't-- I-I don't know what to do. Jack: Mrs. Martinez, could you call the pilot, tell him I'm gonna be delayed? What happened? Nikki: Victor swore to me-- he swore to me that he had nothing to do with Billy being set up in Myanmar, that he--he didn't meet Chelsea until after he got Billy out of prison and that she was already pregnant, but I just overheard the two of them talking. Jack: Where? Nikki: At the hospital. They didn't know that I was there, but they both said that Victor sent Chelsea to seduce Billy, which means that he had to have had a hand in everything after that. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Sighs Taps thumb rhythmically Well, I'm sure you know what's in here. You're the executor. Avery: I don't. It--it wasn't my place to look. Phyllis: I can't believe that. Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Singsongy Okay. Normal voice Uh-huh. I'll see you soon. Okay, bye. Abby: What's Billy up to? Victoria: Oh, he's at a meeting with his lawyers for the "Restless Style" TV pilot, and we're gonna hook up in a little while. Uh, speaking of which, I should probably get going. Abby: Wait, unh, unh, unh, unh! You haven't touched your salad, like, at all. Victoria: I don't know. I just--I lost my appetite after we ran into Adam. Right now, I just really want to get back to the baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: Sighs Adam: I wasn't sure what your favorites are, so I had 'em throw in a little bit of everything. Oh, are you okay? Chelsea: I don't deserve flowers. I don't deserve anything. Adam: What's going on? Are you having a bad day? Chelsea: Let's just say you're not the only person who's done bad things. I've tried to make up for it with Billy and Victoria. I-I just don't know if I can. Adam: Yeah, the thing about the Abbotts and the Newmans--they're not a real forgiving bunch, especially when it comes to outsiders like us. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Victor is trying to pay Chelsea off for her to go away. Jack: Well, of course. He wants to cover his complicity in the whole thing. Nikki: Sighs God forbid he should be held accountable. Jack: I'm not gonna let him get away with this, Nikk. Mrs. Martinez: Sorry to interrupt. The pilot from the charter company called. He won't have enough legal duty hours to complete the flight if you don't leave soon, Sir. Jack: Stammers Call him back. Tell him I'm on my way. Look, I won't be gone long. Don't do anything rash, okay? Nikki: Sighs Says the man who's flying off to marry "Mata Hari." Jack: Look, if you don't want to go back to the ranch tonight, if you want to spend the night here, just tell Mrs. Martinez, all right? Nikki: Jack, please don't do this. Jack: Take care, okay? Cell phone rings Nikki: Sighs Its Victor. Jack: Give him hell. Nikki: Hello. Victor: Didn't you get my message? I'd wanted to have dinner with you. Nikki: I know the truth about Chelsea, Victor. I know that you set it all up, that you arranged to have her seduce Billy in Myanmar. Victor: I don't know how much you think you know-- Nikki: I know that we're through. I'm through. I told you, one more lie, and we were finished. [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: Hello, Victor. Oh, I-I wish I could stay and chat, but I've been running around like a crazy person today. I just got my nails done and now I'm rushing off to the airport, 'cause I'm meeting Jack in Vegas. We're gonna get married tonight. Victor: Mm-hmm. Well, my congratulations, or condolences-- heartfelt congratulations. Never known two people who deserve each other more. I have a meeting to go to. Good luck to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: Yeah. No, we just got to the studio, Honey, so I can hear Angelina's new song, the one that Tucker produced. Yeah, of course I'll send you a copy. Yeah, I know. Harmony: Sighs Devon: It's good to hear your voice again. Okay, Baby. Well, I'll tell you what-- I'll call you later on, all right? Okay, I love you. Bye-bye. Tucker: How's Roxy doing? Devon: Oh, she's doing great. She sends her love, too. Harmony: Yeah, yeah, right, right, right, right. Listen, uh, can we hear the song already? Devon: Let's do it. Tucker: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Ohh. Chuckles Door opens Woman: Almost time for your son to eat. Abby: Laughs Victoria: Oh, great, okay. Thanks, thanks a lot. Is it okay if we stick around? Woman: Sure. Victoria: Okay. Sighs Abby: Ohh, he is adorable. Victoria: I know. Abby: Look at those fingernails. Laughs Victoria: I know. God, it's so unreal. Abby: Laughs Ohh. Dude... Victoria: Mm-hmm. Abby: Are you scared? Victoria: Yeah, I'm actually petrified... for a lot of reasons. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: I was tending bar at this place that Billy would hang out at a lot. It was mostly surfers, who, by the way, are not the best tippers, when out of nowhere, I got this... incredible offer. Adam: What kind of an offer? Chelsea: An offer that would pay me, in cash, more than I would make in six months pouring shots. All I had to do was come on to Billy, slip a little something in his drink, and take a few photos. No harm done-- well, except to his marriage. Except things just went too far, and people got really hurt. Adam: One wild guess-- my father's the one behind this. Oh, boy. Chelsea: Exhales slowly Adam: Dear old dad. He has this uncanny ability to take someone who's working for him and turn them into a scapegoat. You think you're doing one thing for him, and then he just--well, you get forced into a situation where you find yourself deeper and deeper in there. Chelsea: You, too, huh? Adam: Mm. Yes, and I'm his son, so it makes it even more special. Chelsea: Well, now Victor wants me to leave town. Adam: Of course he does. Whenever his plan goes awry, he wants you out. The question is, what are you gonna do? Chelsea: Not sure... but I do know I'm not going anywhere before the hearing about the baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Daisy is vicious and unpredictable, and I do not want our son to be her next victim. Michael: Well, neither do I, for God sakes. I just don't want him hiding out in a foreign country for the rest of his life. Cell phone rings Michael: Damn it! I gotta take this. Lauren: Yeah, yeah. You always do. Michael: You know, just give me one minute, please, all right? Yes, Michael Baldwin. Got it. Thank you. All right. Daisy: I understand. Thanks for calling. Sighs That was my lawyer. Guess I know why you're here. Michael: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, whatever. Daniel, I just heard from the judge's clerk. The custody hearing has been scheduled for April 23rd. Daisy: You don't have to do this. Daniel: You know what, Daisy? This is my time with Lucy right now, and I really don't want to get into it. Daisy: Fine. Sighs Be a good girl for daddy, okay? Michael: Okay. Sorry. Lauren: I'm heading home to pack, and then I'm going to the airport. After you finish this "Business" of yours, I would really love it if you would fly up and join us, and if not, then... Clicks tongue I guess I'll just see you when I see you. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Sighs Abby: Are you still afraid Chelsea will change her mind? Victoria: Well... Sighs You know, until the hearing, I-- Abby: No, no, I get it. Victoria: The thing is, I mean, moms are always scared, right? I mean, it just kind of goes with the territory. You're just always worried that your kid's gonna get sick or--or get hurt or something, but... it's not gonna stop me from loving that little boy with everything that I have inside of me. Abby: I think that John is one very lucky little boy. Victoria: Sighs I feel like I'm the lucky one, actually. Abby: Giggles I have to get going. I have some things to do, but I'll come back later, when he's awake. Victoria: Yeah, that's fine. Abby: Okay. Victoria: Actually, I'm gonna walk out with you, 'cause I'm gonna grab my laptop out of my car, 'cause later, Billy is coming back, and we're gonna Skype Reed and introduce him to his new little brother! Abby: Ohh, I love it. Victoria: I do, too. Mouths word [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: All Victor wanted was to break up that marriage. I'm the one who let my friends plant those drugs on Billy... and then, I accused him of rape because I couldn't let anyone know that I had fallen for a mark. It's because of me he was thrown in that horrible prison. Adam: It's also because of you that he now has a son. Chelsea: Yeah, that's the one thing that I feel good about. I'm making sure that baby has a real home with two parents who love him and a-are gonna give him everything he needs. Adam: You put your baby first. That's what a good mother does. That's something to be proud of. Chelsea: I believe people can learn from their mistakes... change how they do things. I know I have, and so have you. [SCENE_BREAK] Harmony: Stomps foot How many more of these buttons and switches you gotta push before we can hear this song? Tucker: Slowly Patience, Harmony. Normal voice Almost there. Harmony: Uhh! Sighs You know, it's hard to be patient when you're this excited about something. Devon: This is crazy, man. You know that I grew up listening to the songs that you produced... Tucker: Hmm. Devon: And never in a million years would I think you'd be involved with one of mine... Laughs Much less that you're my father. Tucker: Well... Sighs Let's see if the old man's still got it. Clicks button Devon: All right. "Good Goodbye" playing Tucker: Exhales slowly Angelina: Mm Here we are again all alone standing here with you now I see [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: "Black Beauty." Phyllis: He used to read this to me when I was little. Avery: Wow, that's really... Phyllis: Manipulative? Avery: I was gonna say "Touching." Phyllis: You don't see what this is about? Avery: Sighs Phyllis: He's trying to mess with my head... bludgeoning me with a sentimental gift so he can prove that he was a good father. Voice breaking I'm not that stupid. Normal voice What'd he leave you? Avery: Nothing. [SCENE_BREAK] Angelina: Good goodbye but it's never a good goodbye Harmony: Laughs Devon: It's exactly the way I heard it in my head. Tucker: Really? Harmony: You can breathe. Tucker: Laughs Devon: Laughs You were nervous. That's-- one of the biggest producers who ever lived. Tucker: It's your song, Devon. It's your artist, your reputation on the line. I wanted you to like it. Devon: Oh, I don't like it. I absolutely love it. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: You should count your blessings. Avery: Chuckles Oh? Phyllis: You guys were close. He didn't feel the need to resort to something so blatant. Avery: Oh, my God. Do you really think that he's reaching out from beyond the grave to--to lay a guilt trip on you? Phyllis: Yeah, I do. He didn't, uh, know that he was gonna see me before he died. He didn't rewrite his will, did he? Door opens Phyllis: Sniffles I mean, this is really his last resort to make me feel bad, isn't it? Michael: Who's trying to make you feel bad about what? Phyllis: Uh, George, but it doesn't work, so this is just his-- his last gift to me, you know? He used to read it to me when I was little. Michael: "Black Beauty." Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Michael: I never got to that one. I used to be all about the Hardy Boys and reading Proust in the original French. Avery: Phyllis is convinced our father left her that book out of spite. Phyllis: Because he did. Avery: Oh, you are just so cynical. Michael: You know, families-- families are--are great, ain't 'em? Hmm. Case in point is Daniel and Lucy, um... custody hearing's scheduled for week after next. Phyllis: Oh, good. Sighs Thank you, Michael, thank you, Michael, thank you. Good, this is something, um, important we can talk about. [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: Sighs Hmm. To Jack and me and our future together. There will be one. Chuckles Sighs [Genevieve remembering] Genevieve: Oh, Jack. I know things have changed between us, but I can make you love me again. You'll see. Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Man: So what brings you to town? Jack: I'm getting married. Man: Congratulations. Jack: Thanks. Nikki: I've got this, thanks. Man: Sir? Jack: Uh... it's fine, thank you. Man: I hope you both have a wonderful life together. Jack: What the hell are you doing here? Nikki: Stopping you from making the worst mistake of your life. Pushes "Stop" button Elevator stops [SCENE_BREAK] Angelina: Good goodbye but it's never a good goodbye Harmony: Laughs Bam! Devon: Laughs Abby: Wow! I mean, wow. Devon: Yeah? Laughs Abby: I love it. I--what a fabulous job. Devon: Thank you. Abby: Sighs Devon: Thank you, but let me tell you, I have to give credit where credit's due, and it's that man. Tucker: Oh, no. I just pushed a few buttons, turned a few knobs, that's all. Devon: No, no, come on, don't do that. Take a bow. You deserve it. Harmony: You both do. Abby: Laughs [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: You know, we don't have to do this right now. Michael: What, drink wine? Avery: Prep for this custody hearing. If you need to go home-- Michael: No. No, I don't need to go home, so let's get back to work. Avery: Michael, are you okay? Michael: Hmm? Avery: Are you okay? Michael: Well, come on. I just miss my son. He's, uh, visiting his brother in Canada. You know how that is. Avery: In spite of everything... I miss my dad. I miss him. Sighs Or I miss the idea, the image that I have in my head of him. You know, I believed he was innocent till the day he died, till I heard him admit... what he did to those people... and now he's gone. He's gone, and I don't have anything to remember him by. Michael: Memories? Avery: No. No, I don't have memories, because the memories I have are fake. My dad was not the man he pretended to be. He was a liar... Voice breaking And he broke up his family... and... Sighs Normal voice Nothing that I remember, nothing... nothing seems real. Michael: Well, I take it you disagree with Phyllis that sh-- he left that book to her out of spite. Avery: I think he left her that book... Voice breaking I think he left her that book to remind her how much he loved her... Sniffles And no matter what happened, he--he didn't forget her... after everything fell apart. Sobs Michael: Hey, come here. Avery: Sniffles No, you know, I'm the one who stayed. I'm the one who defended him till the day he died, and he didn't leave me anything. Sniffles Oh, God. Sniffles oh, I-- Michael: Yep. Avery: Sobs Michael: Come here. It's okay. Avery: Sighs Michael: It's okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: What did you think of my news, huh? Hopefully, this will all be behind us soon. Phyllis: I think it's the beginning of the end for-- Footsteps approach Phyllis: You-know-who. Daniel: Mm. Popping lips Daisy: Sighs Daisy: Hey, Ricky, it's Daisy. Call me back as soon as you get this. We need to talk about exactly how you're gonna help me stick it to Phyllis and keep Lucy. Phyllis: Hey, as much as I hate to say this, I have to leave. Here you go. I have to get back to work. We have to come up with a cover story for our next issue. Nobody can think of anything yet. Daniel: That's cool. I'm just gonna hang here with Lucy. Phyllis: Okay. Bye, Lucy. Laughs Bye. Bye! Daniel: Bye. Can you say "Bye"? Bye-bye? Phyllis: Bye-bye. Daniel: Can you say "Bye-bye"? Phyllis: Laughs See you. Daniel: High-pitched voice Bye-bye! Phyllis: Laughs Daniel: Mom, hey, you forgot this. Phyllis: Throw it away. Daniel: She's a crazy lady, huh? Crazy lady. I know. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Crying Adam: The Abbott baby-- is that the little guy? John: Crying Adam: Ohh. John: Crying Victoria: What the hell do you think you're doing? I told you to stay away from my baby. Nurse, would you please put my son back in his crib? This man shouldn't be here. He's not welcome. Adam: I'm not hurting him, Vick. I just wanted to see him. Victoria: Now that Chelsea has given birth, it doesn't matter who she associates with, but I will not warn you again. You stay away from my son. You got that? Chelsea: Why? What is your problem? Adam hasn't done anything wrong. Victoria: Well, I'm not taking any chances as far as he's concerned. Chelsea: If anyone deserves to see the baby, it's your brother. He pulled me from the lake, saved my life, and delivered my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Door opens Genevieve: Hey, don't come in. It's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding. Victor: Marrying Jack Abbott is bad luck even if you're not superstitious. Genevieve: Victor? Victor: In the flesh. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: What the hell are you doing, following me halfway across the country? Especially after what just happened with Victor. Nikki: That's exactly why I'm here. It suddenly hit me. What you're about to do-- marry Genevieve for the company-- that's exactly the same kind of thing that Victor would do... Jack: Oh, man. Nikki: Win at all costs, no matter who gets hurt, except in this situation, you would get hurt. Jack: Listen to me. There's a diff-- Nikki: Neither one of us deserve to be in an unhappy marriage, Jack, and that's what you're gonna get if you marry Genevieve. You're putting your work above everything, above life, above your family, and above your real love. Don't do that to yourself. Jack: I have made my decision. Nothing you say is going to change my mind. [NEXT_ON] Victoria: Chelsea said that he asked her not to say anything to us. Phyllis: That's so not Adam. Jack: I can't be sure, but I think my toes are still curling. Victor: I want you to run the damn company. Nicholas and Sharon would answer to you.

Nikki stands outside of Chelsea's door and listens to their conversation which reveals that Victor and Chelsea planned to break up Billy's and Victoria's wedding all along. Meanwhile at Crimson Lights, Michael and Lauren argue over the fact that Michael wants to bring Fen home, but Lauren is dead set against the idea as long as Daisy is in town. Lauren watches as Daisy and Daniel talk about Lucy. At "Restless Style," Phyllis is there alone when Avery pays her a visit and holds up a brown envelope with words "For Phyllis". Jack readies for his trip to Las Vegas to marry Genevieve. In her hospital room, Chelsea reveals everything to Adam about how things happened between her and Billy. Victoria and Abby blast Adam for leaving Chelsea alone in the pond. Harmony runs into Devon at Crimson Lights and is glad that he can hear what she is saying to him. Tucker comes in to join them. Harmony cannot believe that they are all together and getting along. Adam remembers saving Chelsea's life in the pond and then delivering the baby. Victor tells Chelsea she is to leave town never to be heard from again. Nikki comes to see Jack to let him know what Victor did to her. Victor calls Nikki just as Jack leaves to go to the airport. Nikki lets Victor know that it is over between them. Michael defends Daisy to Lauren which infuriates her to no end. Phyllis believes that the book that her father left her was just to get back at her. Victor bumps into Genevieve, who lets him know that she is on her way to Vegas to marry Jack. Michael reveals to Daisy and Daniel that the custody hearing is the 23rd day of April.

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Genevieve: Good morning. Victor: Good morning to you. Genevieve: Chuckles Victor: Sorry to call you all the way out here. Genevieve: Oh, please. There are worse fates than coming to a place as beautiful as this to do business. Victor: Yeah, it is beautiful, isn't it? Genevieve: Mm-hmm. Victor: Did you bring the projections I asked you for? Genevieve: Uh, before we get to that, I had my own personal P.R. manager call "Bardinger's Investor Weekly," and they agreed to do a piece on us, so I've got a reporter and a photographer right outside. Victor: So you did this without consulting me? Genevieve: Victor, this is incredible press for us. I mean, come on, you and me, side by side, announcing to Wall Street and the world that I sold Beauty of Nature-- Victor: But, Genevieve, the answer is no, okay? No press interview, no photographs. Nothing about the fact that you sold me Beauty of Nature, all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Hi. Michael: Hey. You left for work early. Lauren: Yeah. I, uh, didn't want to wake you. Michael: Last night, you didn't want to keep me up. Lauren: Well, we were both tired, and I was jet-lagged. It was a very bumpy flight. Michael: And a lonely one. Lauren: You're not gonna make me feel guilty for leaving Fen. I mean, it is better than having Daisy kidnap him or worse. Michael: Oh, okay. Oh, come on, Lauren. Daisy just won a-a huge judgment in court to retain custody of Lucy. Why would she jeopardize that? Why? Lauren: Oh, who knows why she does anything? Michael: If she really wanted to hurt Fenmore, nothing is stopping her from going up to Canada and doing it. Wouldn't it be better if he were here...? Lauren: Sighs Michael: Protected by the two people who love him the most? You know I left Kevin. I left Kevin to deal with his father on his own. I've made my peace with that, but it will not happen again. I want my son at my side so I can look over him. Lauren: Sighs Okay, all right. Michael: Yeah? Lauren: Yeah. Michael: Yeah? Lauren: Let's go get him. Michael: Then I'll make the arrangements. We can-- we could be there almost-- Lauren: All right. Michael: We could be there tomorrow, all right? Lauren: Okay, yes. Okay. Michael: Yeah, it-- it'll be okay, huh? All right? Mm, yes. Laughs Jill: Ohh. Michael: Oh. Jill: I'm sorry. Lauren: Oh. Chuckles Michael: Gotta go to work. Mwah, mwah, mwah. See you, Sis. Jill: Bye-bye. Singsong voice Okay, you two are back on track. Lauren: Yeah, yeah. Wow, that felt weird, being off, you know? It's so rare for us. Jill: Normal voice Well, considering all you've been through... Lauren: I let Daisy get to me, and I'm not gonna allow that to happen again. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Wow, six months until we can even attempt to get Lucy away from Daisy. Six months. Nick: Sighs Do you, uh, do you want to go see a movie or something? Maybe play some video games? Phyllis: I want to hit something. Nick: Then let's go to the gym. You can hit stuff there. What do you say? Huh? Doorbell rings Nick: I want to hit stuff. Let's go. Phyllis: Laughs That's not what I had in mind, really, going to the gym, but... Avery: Uh-- Nick: Hey. Avery: May I come in? Nick: Of course. Avery: How are you? Phyllis: Great. Avery: I am going to fix this. Phyllis: Ohh. Exhales slowly Like you fixed things when you got Daisy released from prison? [SCENE_BREAK] Harmony: Oh, man, that sounds even better than before, and it was already da bomb. Devon: Yeah? Harmony: Mm-hmm. Devon: Well, thank you. Lily told me that you and my dad were breaking it down to the original version. I heard that-- Harmony: Well... Stammering It was just a little dance. Devon: Laughs Roxanne: Laughs Devon: All right, well, you know, Baby, we can't let the old folks show us up. Harmony: Uh... Neil: What--wait, who are you calling "Old," Son? Devon: I'm just say--hey... Neil: Huh? Devon: Bring it. Neil: Bring what? Devon: You want to dance? Neil: No, you bring it. You. Devon: I'll bring it. Neil: Do it. Dance. Devon: We'll dance. Roxanne: What? Devon: How about you, Tucker? Tucker: How about me? Devon: Yeah, how about you? Tucker: I never turn down a challenge, or a chance to be close to my wife. Ashley: Aw. Devon: There you go. Tucker: Here we go. Ashley: We're dancing. Devon: Come on, Dad, don't be shy. My mom doesn't bite. Roxanne: Laughs "Live to Love" playing [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Uh, there are some reporters on the property. Kindly escort them off, okay? And make sure they don't come back. Thank you. Genevieve: Victor, that was one of the most influential journalists in the business world that you just sent away. Victor: Yeah. Genevieve, for your information, I do my own P.R., okay? And we cannot publicize the fact that I purchased Beauty of Nature until the S.E.C. has approved of the purchase. Genevieve: Why not? Victor: Because we may end up looking like fools. Genevieve: Our deal was completely aboveboard. Victor: Mm-hmm, but there's the question of whether Adam had the authority to sell Beauty of Nature in the first place. Genevieve: As acting C.E.O., he was completely within his legal rights to divest Newman Enterprises of one of its assets. Victor: Uh-huh, but more importantly, they're curious as to where you got the funds to obtain Beauty of Nature in the first place. [SCENE_BREAK] "Live to Love" playing Neil: Hey. I figured it was best not to make a big deal out of this. Harmony: Hey, it's just a dance. Neil: That's right. Ashley: So isn't it nice? Just being "Mr. and Mrs." for a change, and not worrying about being corporate moguls. Tucker: Yeah. Give it five minutes, and somebody's gonna be calling us from the office. Ashley: At least I don't have to worry about you doing business with Genevieve anymore. What do you think she's gonna do with herself now that she doesn't have Beauty of Nature to torture you and Jack with? Tucker: No more work talk until someone's phone rings. Ashley: Sorry. Okay. Tucker: Okay? Hmm? Ashley: Okay. Sorry. Tucker: Ohh, look at Devon. Ashley: I know. Tucker: He looks so happy. Ashley: It's because he's got his hearing back completely, and you did that for him. Mm. Tucker: Chuckles Devon: Baby, I want to take you away somewhere, somewhere romantic. Roxanne: Are you sure you can afford that? I mean, you're just getting this place off the ground. Devon: I know. I got another check from, uh, from Angie's last song, and it was a nice-size one. I want to spend it on us, on you. Roxanne: Devon. Devon: Is that a yes? Roxanne: Yes. Laughing Devon: Hmm? Tucker: All right. Applause Tucker: Laughs Harmony: Okay. Laughs Tucker: Beautiful. Devon: Oh, gosh. Laughs Ashley: Laughs Roxanne: Oh, my God. Devon: I'm sorry. I got a little carried away. Tucker: Well, you're entitled. A beautiful woman... Neil: Mm-hmm. Tucker: Definitely another chart-topper here, man. Harmony: Yeah, a gold record, Boo. Count on it. Devon: Oh, thank you, Guys. You know what? Let's--let's go and celebrate. Ashley: Let us take you out, okay? Tucker: We'll do it up right, yeah. Devon: No, you know what? We are gonna do it up right, but I'm buying. Ashley: Aw. Neil: Well, look at you, my son, the big spender. Devon: Oh, okay. Let me shut this down. Neil: Sighs Hey, S-Sofia. Sofia: Hey. Neil: Come on in. Hi. Sofia: Am I too late? Devon: No, not to celebrate. You should come with us. Sofia: Oh, I'd love to. Tucker: Well, let's do it. Ashley: Okay. Devon: Let's go. Roxanne: I'm ready. Harmony: Uh, listen, um, you know what? I just realized that it's deadline day. I gotta get up to "Restless Style." Devon: Really? You can't come for just a little while? Harmony: Ohh, I-I-I-- I would love to, Boo, really, but I-I-I can't. I really can't. But later... Devon: All right. Harmony: Just me and you. Devon: Promise. Harmony: Okay? Okay. Devon: See you. Ready? Roxanne: Mm-hmm. Neil: Is she coming? Devon: No, she has to go up, uh, do some work. Tucker: All right, come on. Devon: All right, here you go. Neil: Come on, let's go, everybody. [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: I did everything I could to help Daniel in court. Phyllis: A lot of good that did. Avery: Okay, I know you want to blame me for everything, but you are the one who lured Daisy back to town. Phyllis: Oh, okay. Excuse me, excuse me. You don't know what you're talking about. I brought Daisy back into town to protect Lucy. Avery: No, you used her. You--you pretended to be her friend, and then you dumped her in jail, making her furious and more determined to get back at you, and what better way to do that than to go after Lucy? Phyllis: With your help! With your help. Nick: Okay. Okay, okay. Let's--let's just calm down-- Phyllis: No, no, no, I'm not gonna calm down! You're not gonna pull that lawyer crap on me, Avery. You got Daisy out of prison. You did that. You encouraged her to go for full custody, didn't you? And you brought Ricky into town. If Ricky hadn't pulled that stunt at Crimson Lights, we wouldn't even be talking about this, and Lucy would be back with Daniel, where she belongs. Avery: Wait a minute. You can't hold me responsible for what Ricky might-- might have done. Phyllis: Oh, what he might have done! He absolutely did it. He absolutely did it. You have no idea what you're talking about. I can't even expect you to take responsibility for any of this, can I? Can I? Like father, like daughter. Avery: I am not like daddy. Phyllis: You're exactly-- you're exactly like him. Avery: I'm gonna do everything I can to help Daniel regain custody. Phyllis: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: What are you doing here? Jill: It doesn't matter what she's doing here. Leave. Daisy: I'm here to shop. Lauren: You can't afford to shop here. Daisy: Thanks to the ladies of the United Baptist Church, I can. They run a group that helps single moms who are also ex-cons-- very big on forgiveness. You should join them. Jill: You should leave. Daisy: What, and let this go to waste? Jill: It's legit. That's my signature. I had no idea-- Lauren: Yeah, it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter. I'm not honoring it. Daisy: You have to. Lauren: No, I don't. I have the right to refuse service to anyone. Daisy: What will all your customers think, that you refused to help an innocent baby 'cause you have a grudge against her mother? That'll damage your reputation. Jill: I will give you twice the value of this. Just shop somewhere else. Daisy: Oh, but I love your stuff. It's so great. You know, it looks really good on Fen when I see him at school or hanging out with his friends. Lauren: You're watching Fen? Daisy: You know what? I haven't seen him in a while. I'm sure I will. I mean, we live in the same building. Or maybe I'll catch him here. I have to come back. I have so much money to spend. Jill: I know what you're doing. Daisy: I'm trying to find clothes for my daughter. Jill: Then shop online. Daisy: I like to look at the merchandise. I like to feel it, imagine what my baby will look like in all the clothes. Jill: Leave, before you push my sister too far. Daisy: I'm not afraid of Lauren. Lauren: You should be. Jill: Lauren, put the gun down. Lauren: If you ever mention my son's name again, I will end this with one shot! Daisy: I'm calling the cops. Jill: Get out of here. Daisy: This isn't over. Jill: Oh, my God, Lauren. Give it to me. Jill: Oh, Honey. Lauren: Breathing shakily Jill: It's gonna be okay. It's gonna be okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: She's trying to pin this on me. She's--she's trying to make it sound like I did this, that--that this was me. Voice cracks Nick: Phyllis, I don't think Avery's the person you're really mad at. Phyllis: Oh, God. Oh, don't get me started on Daisy. I can't talk about Daisy. I can't talk about Daisy. I mean, the thought of her having that beautiful little baby girl... she ripped that beautiful little girl out of her home. I mean, I just think of Lucy and how confused she must be and how-- how--how lost she must feel, and then I want to see her. I want to go-- I want to see her and make it right, and I just--I want to hold her, but I'm afraid to see Daisy, that--I'm afraid to see her. Nick: I know. I know. I know. Phyllis: I'm afraid that I'm gonna lose my mind on her! Nick: You can't do that. You're right. Phyllis: I can't--I'm like-- I'm going crazy over this. Sobs Phyllis: Sobs Nick: Come on. Phyllis: Sniffles Sighs Sniffles Neil: Yeah. Oh. You know, yeah... Speaking indistinctly [SCENE_BREAK] Sofia: You should know... I told Neil that we-- that you didn't fire me, that we've been faking our fight. Tucker: About that-- I told Katherine the truth, too. Sofia: Oh, thank God. Now we don't have to keep up the charade. Tucker: Well, looks like you and Neil are already back on track. Neil: Yeah, no thanks to you. Devon: I gotta go. All right. Neil: Thank you so much. Tucker: Ah, perfect timing. Neil: Well... Ashley: You really are going all out. Devon: Oh, yeah, well... Neil: Very nice. Tucker: Well... Devon: Thank you. Tucker: I would like to make a toast. Sofia: Great. Ashley: Okay. Tucker: To Devon. Sofia: Mm. Tucker: I am so proud of you. I can't imagine how proud this man is of you... Sofia: Chuckles Tucker: 'Cause he raised you, helped make you who you are today-- an incredibly decent, awesomely talented, overly generous... Devon: Yeah, okay. Neil: Right? Tucker: So here's to your golden-- no, let's make that your platinum future. Sofia: Yes, mm-hmm. Tucker: To Devon. Neil: To Devon. Ashley: To Devon. Roxanne: To Devon. Glasses clinking Neil: My man. Devon: Thank you. All right. Hang on, hang on. It's my turn, though. It's my turn. Um, I know you all are getting a kick out of giving me a hard time for laying down the cash tonight, but, uh, I just want you to know, I'm not doing it to impress you. You guys-- all of you-- you stuck by me. You believed that, uh, a kid with hearing problems could be successful in the music business, and, uh, when I was faced with surgery, you guys were right there through it all. So, uh, this is to you. This is all to you. Thank you. Ashley: That's sweet. Sofia: Oh, Sweetheart. Glasses clinking Ashley: Cheers. Sofia: Cheers. Roxanne: Let's order! Ashley: All right. Neil: You know, if you'll excuse me, I forgot, I have to make a very important business call. Sofia: Sure. Neil: Excuse me. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: So tell me, how does a woman who has no obvious access to capital outbid all competitors to purchase a multimillion-dollar cosmetics firm? Genevieve: Well... Laughs You obviously believe that you have the answer, so don't let me deprive you of telling me. Victor: Your ex-husband. Genevieve: Oh, wow. Laughs If that weren't so laughable, I would be insulted. Victor: Mm-hmm. Genevieve: I see what you're doing here. You're looking for a way to renege on our deal. Victor: No. I'm just trying to keep the S.E.C. out of my business and my business out of the papers. Genevieve: What are you afraid of? You already have Beauty of Nature. Victor: And if I lose it, rest assured... I would do anything to get it back. [SCENE_BREAK] Indistinct conversations Ashley: Sighs Just who I did not want to see. Are you kidding me? Did she just motion for you to come over there? I'm gonna go talk to her. Tucker: No, no, no, no, no. Ashley: Tucker, are you kidding? Tucker: I'll--I'll talk to her. It's--its okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Telephone rings Harmony: Chancellor residence. Neil: Harmony? Harmony: Neil? Neil: I thought you were at work. Harmony: They didn't need me. Uh, uh, uh, were you calling to talk to Katherine? Neil: Yeah, yeah, I am. Uh, is she in? Harmony: No, she's not. I'm sorry. Neil: Well, could you ask her to call me? Harmony: Are you at home? Neil: No, uh, we're still out. Sighs You didn't have to back out, you know, just because Sofia showed up. Harmony: That's not why I decided-- Neil: That's bull, and we both know that. If you keep bailing on Devon, you're cheating him out of being with you. Harmony: Is Devon the only one you're worried about? Neil: We cleared all this up. Harmony: Yeah, well, who's full of it now? Listen, I'm gonna tell you something-- until you decide to be real with me, don't bother me anymore. Slams receiver down Kay: Harmony? Who was that on the phone? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Did you speak to my contact at the S.E.C.? Michael: Oh, uh, no, not yet. Victor: Why the hell not? That's why this happened. Michael: What happened? Victor: The S.E.C. is now investigating it, okay? For heaven's sake, I asked you to make that call. Why the hell didn't you? Michael: Sighs Sometimes you move too quickly on these things, and it raises a red flag. Victor: Sighs Listen, I asked you to do this, so please, in the future, do as I ask, okay? Now we have to go higher up, to someone else in the S.E.C. This is a commissioner that I know, and he owes me a favor, okay? Please make that call. We gotta make sure that I don't lose the company because of the S.E.C. investigation, all right? Make sure that you do it today. Michael: All right, I'll take care of it. Victor: Please do. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: Lauren Fenmore? Lauren: Yes. Man: Did you point a gun at Daisy Carter earlier today? [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: Your wife isn't upset that you're over here talking to me, is she? Tucker: What do you want, Genevieve? Genevieve: I have a proposition for you. Tucker: I'm not interested. Genevieve: A business proposition, regarding Beauty of Nature. Tucker: You sold it to Victor. Genevieve: Yes, but you could profit from that sale. Tucker: How? Genevieve: I think that Victor might be trying to get the S.E.C. to investigate my purchase of the company, and I may need to prove that the money that I used to buy it wasn't... Tucker: Ill-gotten gains. Genevieve: I need you to say that you loaned it to me. Tucker: Listen. I was working with the S.E.C. to trap Adam when he sold Beauty of Nature. Now if I say I gave you the money to make your purchase, they'll be all over me. Genevieve: Not if you didn't know what it was for. Tucker: And what do I get in exchange for lying to the feds? Genevieve: A percentage of the sale of Beauty of Nature-- a generous percentage. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Listen, I'm very sorry about what happened to Lucy, and I wish I could have helped. Phyllis: You asked your dad to help? Nick: Yeah, Dad's got a lot of connections with judges. I thought he might be able to put in a good word for Daniel. Victor: I would have done that, had I known sooner, okay? So I understand it's gonna be revisited by the courts in six months? Phyllis: Yeah. Victor: When that is the case, you call me and tell me, all right? I will do anything I can do to help, all right? Phyllis: Thank you. Victor: Okay. Anyway, I'll leave the two of you alone. Yeah, Son? Nick: Thanks for stopping by, Dad. Victor: I understand what it means to fight for family, okay? Phyllis: You asked your dad to help me. [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: Oh, excuse me. Michael: Oh, a large coffee, cream, four sugars, please. Avery: I'd get you one, but I don't work here. Michael: Chuckles Sorry, sorry. Got a lot on my mind. Johnny Abbott adoption, I've gotta make this call to the S.E.C., and I am trying to cram it all in because-- wait for it-- I'm going with Lauren to pick up Fenmore. Avery: Oh! I'm glad to hear that. I know how much you want him home. Michael: Yeah, so... how are things on your front? Avery: Exhales slowly Well, I went to see my sister this morning. Sighs It's like all the progress we've made since my dad died-- it's like it never happened. Michael: You know your sister. Avery: You warned me. You warned me what would happen if I got Daisy released from prison. Michael: There's no use going over that now. Avery: Well, I can't stop going over it, Michael. I've hurt a lot of people. Lucy... and Daniel and Phyllis. You know, I wouldn't admit this, but I came to town to make things right with my sister. Instead, I think I've lost her forever. Avery: I'm sorry. Michael: Well... uh, I am expert at picking up the pieces of other people's lives. Avery: Well, it's nice to have someone to talk to. Originally, I thought that person would be Phyllis. Michael: I'll talk to her if you want. Avery: Really? Put yourself in that line of fire? Laughs Michael: No, no, I know, that's not what-- Avery: You are a good friend. Michael: I know what it's like to try to help family... Avery: Ohh. Michael: And things go wrong. Avery: Michael, I let them down-- all of them. Michael: We're lawyers. We're not gods. I mean, not-- you know, we're god- adjacent, but not all-caps gods. I mean, demigods, small gods. Avery: Okay. Okay, I got it. Well, you may not be a god, but you're a good man and you're a good friend. Laughs [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: She has a permit for that. Man: Doesn't mean you can point it at someone. Jill: Even if someone is threatening you? Lauren: And Daisy was. That is why I got the gun-- to protect myself. Man: Bring it up in court. Lauren: Court? Man: You're under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon. Jill: Oh, my God. Lauren: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: I know how worried you were when Lucy went missing, and I thought Dad could push things into Daniel's favor. Phyllis: But you don't do that. You don't--you don't... work the system. You-- you went out of your comfort zone for me. Nick: Sorry it didn't work. Phyllis: Thank you. So I took a hit, right? I just, you know, I get up and I fight again, right? Nick: Daisy has no idea what she's up against. Doorbell rings [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Well, was that phone call for me? Harmony: Uh, it--it was Neil. He was calling about work. Kay: Oh, I-- it sounded as though the two of you were quarreling. Harmony: Just talking about Devon. You know, he's putting a new song out, and it's gonna be a mad hit, just like the others. Kay: Mm-hmm. Well, you didn't sound too happy about it on the phone. Harmony: Oh, Katherine, Neil is just pissed because I wasn't able to go out and celebrate with all of them. That's all. Kay: Yeah, well, why couldn't you? Harmony: I had to work. Kay: And yet, you're here. Chuckles Um, that's why Neil's so upset, right? Harmony: I don't know. I, you know, I mean, the man just shouldn't be all up in my business. Kay: All right, young lady, what is really going on between you and Neil? [SCENE_BREAK] Roxanne: Laughs Devon: All right, Guys, I need help--romantic places to take Roxanne here. Top five. Neil: Clears throat Top five. Um, let's see here-- Devon: Yeah, somewhere you'd take your lady. Neil: Hmm. Wow. Roxanne: What about-- no, look, look, nothing-- nothing too expensive. Devon: No, don't listen to her. Ashley: Oh, I really-- I love Chicago. There's great hotels on the lake and there's so much to do in the city-- unless you want something more exotic. Roxanne: Yes! Ooh, like the Caribbean. Devon: Oh, that'd be nice. Ashley: So, Neil, what was that place you told me about, on St. John's? Sofia: Neil. Neil: Hmm? Sofia: She's talking to you. Neil: Hey, I'm sorry. Um, I-I was just thinking about my phone call. I need-- you know, I-- there's something that I have to take care of. I'm terribly sorry. I gotta-- Sofia: Now? You have to go? Neil: Yeah, r-right now. Um, I'll see you at home, okay? Mm. I am so sorry, Kiddo. Devon: You all right? Neil: Thanks, yeah, everything's good. Roxanne: Bye. Neil: Bye. Sofia: Neil. Neil: Yeah? Sofia: Your phone. Neil: Oh, thanks. Roxanne: Have I told you lately that you're awesome? Devon: Not within the last hour. Roxanne: Well, I don't want to put your head too far in the clouds, you know? You might forget about me. Devon: That's not gonna happen. Sofia: Ohh. Laughs Devon: Laughs Roxanne: Laughs Sofia: Ashley said we could just go ahead and go. Devon: Oh, really? Okay. Roxanne: Oh, okay. Devon: All right. Hey, are you all right? You've been a little quiet. Sofia: Laughs No, I am fine. It was a great party. I couldn't be happier for you. Devon: Oh, thank you. I have to admit, it-- it feels really--really good, riding high like this. Sofia: Well, Honey, enjoy it, all of it-- the good times, the, uh, complicated ones. Devon: Chuckles Sofia: That's all you have, really. Roxanne: Hmm. Girl, that sounds like a song. Devon: It does sound like a song. Can I steal it? Sofia: Of course. My contribution to your success. Devon: Oh, thank you. Laughs Sofia: Have fun, you two. Devon: We'll see you. Roxanne: Night. [SCENE_BREAK] Harmony: Katherine, I-it's just that Neil and I are having this little issue of seeing eye to eye on some things. That's all. Kay: Uh-huh, "Things," just things... concerning Devon. Harmony: Y-you know, we--we just come from different places. I mean, you know, I-I-I've been tryin' to fluff up and everything, but, you know, I'm--I'm-- I'm from the street. I mean, Neil is--suit. Kay: Not always such a bad thing. Harmony: Yeah, but it can make for some wicked fireworks. Kay: Oh, yes, but fireworks can be so exciting... sometimes dangerous. Doorbell rings Harmony: Uh, I'll--I'll get that. Kay: Well, um... thank you. Harmony: Hey. So what-- Neil: We need to talk. Harmony: Neil! Neil: Katherine. Kay: Hello, Neil. I take it you're not here to see me. [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: So are you willing to take a risk? Tucker: Be your silent partner. Yeah, I'll do it. Genevieve: Chuckles Feels good, doesn't it? Living life on the edge. Ashley: What is going on? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Whoa, whoa. What--what do you want? Daisy: I need to find Daniel. I've been calling him, and he won't pick up. Phyllis: Is everything okay with Lucy? Daisy: No, she's fine. I just--I need to see him. He's the only one I can talk to. Nick: About what? Daisy: Lauren pulled a gun on me. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: You okay? Avery: Yes! Yes, I am. Let me do something nice for you. What do you need? Um, go over the Abbott adoption papers, or make the call to the S.E.C.? Michael: Uh, ooh, the S.E.C. call. Yeah, I gotta do that. I'm gonna do that now. Yes, Ma'am. Thank you. Cell phone rings Michael: Mm, oh, sorry. Michael. Jill: Michael, its Jill. Michael: Yeah, Jill, you know what? I'm kind of busy right now. If you would just, um... Jill: Stop. Lauren's been arrested. Michael: What? Jill: She pulled a gun on Daisy. Michael: Damn it! Y-yeah. Okay. Thank you. Avery: What happened? Michael: Lauren's been arrested. Avery: What? Michael: I have to get down to the police station right now. Avery: I'll come with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Why the hell aren't you picking up, Michael? Did you call the S.E.C. commissioner, as I asked? Please call me back as soon as possible. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Michael's gonna meet us at the station. Everything's gonna be okay. Lauren: Sniffles [NEXT_ON] Tucker: Sofia and I never had a falling-out. It was all a ploy. Neil: That kiss-- it meant something to me, too. Michael: You lost control today. Lauren: It's like something snapped.

At Fenmore's, Lauren and Michael discuss the fact that Fen is safe in Canada, but Michael insists that they bring him home so they can protect him here. Jill walks in and interrupts. Phyllis is upset that Daisy got custody of Lucy. Avery comes in and Phyllis lashes out at her for getting Daisy out of jail. Victor and Genevieve have a meeting over the sale of Beauty of Nature. Lauren insists that Daisy will never be able to hurt her again when who should walk in but Daisy herself. Lauren refuses to sell anything to her, but Daisy begins to talk about Fen and how good he must look in Fenmore's clothing. Lauren becomes angry and going back in the office brings out a pistol and aims it right at Daisy. At the recording studio, Devon challenges Tucker, Ashley, Neil and Sofia to a dance competition. Frightened by Lauren, Daisy leaves Fenmore's. Avery becomes upset over Phyllis' actions toward her. Genevieve is quite concerned over the depths that Victor would go to to get exactly what he wants. Sofia, Neil, Tucker, Ashley, Devon, and Roxie go out to eat, but Neil sneaks away from the table to make a phone call to Harmony. Later, Sofia checks his phone to see exactly who he called. Michael and Avery meet at Crimson Lights and tell each other their troubles. Lauren and Jill are questioned by the police about what happened between them and Daisy.

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Jack: Good morning. Amber: Good morning. Sharon: Hello. Daniel: Apparently things are already a little crazy around here. Sharon: Sighs Jack: Oh? Amber: Here you go, for you and for you. Sharon: Oh, thank you. Jack: Thank you. Sharon: Oh, this is about our web site registration. That's really Phyllis' territory. Jack: You want me to talk to her? Sharon: No, let me. Every time I say yes, she says no. Phyllis: Hello. Amber: Good morning. Phyllis: Hey. Amber: You guys look happy. Nick: Hey. Phyllis: Yes, it's our first anniversary. Amber: Oh! Daniel: Oh, I totally-- congratulations. Phyllis: Yeah. Nick: Thank you. Amber: Yeah. Congratulations. Here, this is for you. Nick: All right. Sharon: Should we get them something? Jack: What is the appropriate gift for an ex-wife who marries your ex-husband? Phyllis: What's this? Nick: Well, that's, uh, looks like a piece of paper with words on it. And you run a magazine? Phyllis: "I'm the gift that's given today. I can fold, tear and cover it with care, be big, small, or hang on a wall. Find where I am and this much is true a present awaits if you solve this clue." Nick: Well, that there sounds like a treasure hunt. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: And finally, interim performance evaluations are due at the end of day tomorrow to human resources, all right? That'll be all, thank you. Adam and Victoria, would you kindly stay for a moment? Victor: I have reviewed the acquisition proposal for Green Clean. Adam: Now I know you didn't wanna discuss this until Victoria took a look at it, but, uh, we talked about this. The dossier's on your desk. But the benefits of this company coming under the Newman umbrella are pretty obvious. Victor: I agree. Victoria: I don't. You did your homework. I did mine, as well. The company may be green, but there are a lot of gray areas in the latest stockholder report. I'm sorry that you missed that, Adam. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Cane? I didn't expect you to be here today. Cane: Darlinger account. Jill: Honey, somebody else can handle that account if you wanna be with Lily. Cane: Scoffs she, uh... she spent the night at her dad's, and I haven't heard from her yet, so... Jill: You haven't heard? I am so sorry. Listen to me, just give her time, okay? Do not take this personally. She's in denial. Cane: Mom, it kills me I just can't fix this. Jill: I know, Baby, I know. You need time, too. Jill: All right then... uh, Felicia Forrester called and they want Lily back in L.A. for another shoot. Cane: No, no, no, no, no, she can't do that. Send someone else. Jill: Yeah, but they have a relationship with her already. Cane: Well, that's gonna be up to Lily then, isn't it? Jill: Do you think she's gonna wanna continue modeling? Lily: Absolutely. Chloe called and I'm ready to work. What do you think of my outfit? Cane: Hey, I think you look beautiful. Lily: Thanks. Cane: You know, I was saying to Mum that we can send another model if you want. Jill: You are entitled to some time off. Lily: Well, the doctor said I can resume normal activities and that means work. So just tell me when and where. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Ah, good morning, excuse me. Man: Good morning. Gloria: I just knocked on Jeffrey Bardwell's door, my husband, and a complete stranger answered. Man: Mr. Bardwell checked out last night. Gloria: Oh, really? Did he leave a forwarding address or a message for me or maybe you could tell me... where did he go? Man: That's all I know, Mrs. Bardwell. [SCENE_BREAK] Esther: Mr. Wallingford to see you, Mrs. C. at least he says he's Mr. Wallingford. Kay: John has not come back from the dead, Esther. Alistair: Greetings, Mrs. Chancellor. Is your daughter in? Kay: Uh, she's at the office. You can see her there. Alistair: Oh. Unfortunately, I've been told to stay away. Esther: Why? Alistair: People mistaking me for this ghost. Esther: It's uncanny. Kay: Esther, Dear, would you please bring us two cups of coffee? Jeff: Um, make it three. Black, no sugar. Lovely morning, isn't it? Kay: Uh, Jeffrey? Alistair: Great Caesar's ghost! What is this vile man doing here? Jeff: Your daughter invited me to stay. Esther, what about that coffee? Oh, yeah, and, um, some fresh-squeezed orange juice. Kay: Uh, Jeffrey, why don't you get your own breakfast? But, Esther, Dear, would you please escort our guest into the kitchen? Alistair: Chuckles oh, it was a dark and stormy night when events took a delightful turn. Kay: How so? Alistair: Well, now, if Bardwell is keeping Jill's bed warm... Kay: Oh, dear God in heaven. I mean, that--that's the most ridiculous thought. Alistair: Well, then, fair Gloria needs my solace. My dear Mrs. Chancellor, do you believe that true love awaits everyone? Kay: Well, yes, actually, I-I do. I certainly do. Here's mine. That's, um, my darling late husband Phillip. It was love at first sight. Alistair: Mmm. How lovely. And you also believe that John Abbott was the true love of Gloria's life? Kay: Well, she would certainly say so, yes. But it's very sad. Most often, love stories never end the way we want them. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Oh, all right. Well, we all pitched in and got you guys something. Amber: Laughs Phyllis: Oh. Nick: Hey, look at that. Amber: Uh, you gotta make a wish. Phyllis: Okay. Both of us, right? Nick: You take this one. Phyllis: Just me? Nick: Yeah. Go ahead. Phyllis: Okay. Um... Nick: Yay! Daniel: All right. Sharon: Terrific. Nick: Thank you. Thank you, everyone. Did you find the treasure yet? Phyllis: No, not yet. Any hints? Nick: I gotta get back to work. Sharon: Hey, remember, um, remember that treasure hunt you sent me on? You sent me all over town. Jack: On that happy memory, I better leave, though. Uh, I flew Rothman in from Atlanta to discuss newsstand placement. Sharon: Okay. Jack: I'm meeting him at the club. Sharon: Okay, I'll see you later. Jack: All right, Baby. Phyllis: Oh! Ah, found it! Amber: Oh! Nick: All right. Phyllis: Yes. Amber: Come on, open it. Phyllis: Okay, okay. Let's see... um, "Remember our wedding night?" Daniel: Ooh! Amber: Ooh! Phyllis: Yeah. Do--do I wanna open this in front of them? Nick: Yeah. Phyllis: Yeah, you sure? Nick: Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's good. Phyllis: Ah, it's good. Let's see. Daniel: Cute. Phyllis: It's cute. Nick: Yeah. Phyllis: That's--that's-- that's what you wanna remember about our wedding night? That I was stuck in jail? Nick: Hey, it--it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. And it'll never happen again. Phyllis: Oh, definitely not. Definitely not. Nick: And there's more. Phyllis: "I'm always moving but I never depart. Find this for a gift and a clue a la carte." [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: This is very good work. Very good work indeed. But it will not be part of Beauty of Nature. I approve the deal. Victoria: Dad, don't rush into this. You never chase a trend. Green is--is the new black. The market is completely flooded. Adam: With our resources, we can eliminate redundancies and trim staff. Bottom line-- higher profit margins. Victoria: You didn't read my footnote on page eight. I built it into my analysis. The company is still a money loser in the first five years. Victor: I appreciate both of your opinions. Uh, Adam, would you give me some time alone with Victoria? Victor: My sweetheart, I don't wanna embarrass you in front of Adam, but my decision is final. Victoria: Before my accident, Dad, before Adam arrived, you would've let me make this decision. Victor: Sweetheart, you are so wrong. I value your opinion. Victoria: Don't patronize me, Dad. You value Adam's more. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Oh, I'm so glad you came. How are you? Amber: I-I'm good. I missed you. Kay: Ah. Amber: Things at "R.S." they're good, but crazed. Kay: Oh. Amber: I heard the news about Cane and Lily. That she's having a baby. Kay: Oh, Amber-- Amber: You know what? First it threw me, but you know, Daniel and I, we talked about it and now I'm good. And I think they're gonna be good parents. Kay: Amber, Amber, Amber, Lily lost the baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Oh. Karen: Hey, Lily, how are you? Lily: Um, I'm fine. Karen: I bet you're sick of that question, huh? Are you also sick of people asking you what they can do to help? Lily: Um, I just wanna say that I'm really sorry that it messed up your relationship with my dad. Karen: No. No, Lily, it didn't. Lily: Yes, it did. My dad denied it, too, but I got pregnant and you moved out. Karen: No, no, no, you can't--you can't blame it on that. You know, your dad and I just realized that we're not ready to live together, that's all. Lily: Well, to be honest with you, I think that you're really good for him. And I think that he's good for you, too, so I really hope it works out. Karen: Thank you. And look, if there's anything I can do for you, I mean, find a support group or just listen... Lily: Okay, thanks. Karen: All right? All right, see ya. Lily: Bye. Hey, Dad. Neil: Hey, Sweetheart, great to see you here. You look beautiful. Why don't you sit down? Lily: Yeah, you mean, out of the apartment? Yeah, I feel better, but I'll feel even better when I get back to work. Neil: Oh, don't rush it, all right? Just take your time. Lily: Well, there's no reason I can't, you know, just pick up where I left off. Neil: Honey, I know what it's like to suffer a terrible loss. You know, after your mother died, I tried to--I tried to pick up where I left off. And I couldn't. It was impossible because you know why? I needed some time. You know what they say? Time heals everything. Lily, its okay to grieve. I saw how much you were grieving last night. Lily: Dad, I was just upset last night. You know, that's hormones. Neil: Hormones? Okay, Kid, this is me. Okay, remember me? Your dad? You can't kid a kidder. What are you talking about? Lily: Okay, Dad, I really-- I love talking with you, but, um, there's a million things I have to get done before I go to L.A. don't worry, okay? Everything is fine. Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Alistair: Oh, Gloria. Gloria: Good morning, Alistair. Alistair: My dear, you treat adversity as if it was an impostor and I salute you. But fear not, I will allow no one to besmirch your name. Gloria: What on earth are you talking about? Alistair: Mr. Bardwell, of course. He's living with Jill. Gloria: Jeffrey did not move in with Jill. I'm sure you misunderstood, Alistair. Alistair: Gloria, I saw it with my own eyes. I was visiting Katherine, he descended the stairs, dressed rather inappropriately I may say, and announced for the world to hear that he was Jill's guest. Gloria: Sighs Alistair: You know, it is quite clear to me now why I have come to Genoa City. It had nothing to do with haunting. I am supposed to be here to offer you solace when your time of need is there. Do you think? Gloria: I think that son of a bitch isn't gonna get away with this. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: That's, uh, Phillip, my second husband. Amber: He's handsome. Kay: Mm. Yes. It would've been our, uh, 47th anniversary. Amber: Okay, now that's amazing. Kay: If he had lived. If we'd still been married. Oh, life is so full of "Ifs." Amber: How'd you two meet? Kay: Uh, he was my, uh, husband Gary was his college friend, so we became friends. Amber: How'd you go from friendship to wedded bliss? Kay: Hmm, after Gary died, um, we saw a great deal of each other. He would escort me to various social functions and charity balls and such. Amber: Huh. And you guys-- just buds then, too? Kay: Until one very boring dinner party and he passed me this note that said, um, meet me under-- there was this big old oak tree out by the lake. Anyway, when I arrived, there he was. He had prepared a picnic supper by candlelight. Amber: That's so romantic. Kay: That's-- that's when he first kissed me. God, I fell in love. Amber: Did he? Kay: I'd like to think so, yes. Amber: Do you think that two people can stay together for years and years and years and still love each other? Kay: Yes, I do. I really do. I mean, it's, um, not the same way they loved each other in the beginning. Because everything was so new and exciting, but only with, you know, the depth that-- with the depth that time can bring. Amber: You still miss him? Kay: Every day. Amber: I want that so bad. But it's-- Kay: But it scares you? I mean, to really commit to Daniel? Amber: You know, my--my mom, when I was a kid, she either had a new boyfriend or no boyfriend. You know, she'd meet a guy and she'd be like, "Bam!" You know, and all of a sudden they were together and she thought it was forever. And although my mother's forevers usually lasted about a week, and then she'd spend the other three weeks crying in her beer, so I figure why try? Kay: Do you know something? You never know if you don't take a chance. Amber: Yeah. But if you take the chance, then you take the risk of getting your heart broken. Kay: All right, you listen to me now. Listen to me. When you get old-- when you get old, you want to be able to say, "I have lived well, lived life to its fullest." No ifs, no what could've beens. Risk be damned, come on, Amber. Just let yourself love, let yourself love completely. That's what you have to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: So how are things going with you and Amber? Daniel: Oh, they're good. You know, drama's all over. Phyllis: Mmm. Yeah, I saw that show you two were putting on the other day. Daniel: Yes, and I apologize. It will never happen in the office again. Phyllis: As long as you're having fun and you're happy. You're happy, right? Daniel: Yes. Phyllis: Are you happy? Daniel: Yes, right. I'm happy. Phyllis: Yeah, good. Good. You know, 'cause relationships have a lot of ups and downs, you know? And--oh! That's what it is! It's the elevator! Daniel: What's the elevator? Phyllis: Ah! Ah! The elevator! Thank you! Aha! I'm very smart, very, very smart. Very smart. Let's see. "So you'll always know where to find me." Did you wrap this? Nick: Yes. Phyllis: That's very good. Nick: Or at least I paid somebody money to do it for me. Phyllis: Okay... aha! Nick: That's a G.P.S. device. I promise you that I will always take it with me whenever I board a plane. Phyllis: I wish you'd had it with you before you boarded the Newman jet. Nick: Me, too. Phyllis: Me, too. I didn't think that we'd have a lot of anniversaries, so... Nick: Are you kidding me? Seriously, are you kidding? We're gonna have like a hundred. But this is a reminder that I am always gonna find my way back to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: The ball is in your court, Jason. Jason: We do lots of airline shops, outdoor newsstands. Space is limited. Who am I supposed to drop? Jack: Find room for us. We're quality. Quality is always gonna find a market. Jason: The quality that impresses me is your partnership with Victor Newman. Now, he's a big fish. Why are you not spelling that out publicly? Jack: He is not my partner, Nick Newman is. Jason: Who's that? The old man's son? Jack: Yes. Victor Newman is yesterday. Nicholas Newman is tomorrow. Whose star do you wanna be hitched to? [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: You feeling proud of yourself? Adam: Victoria, this is gonna be a great addition to Newman's portfolio. Victoria: That is such a load. You're walking around here like you won some kind of a contest or something. Adam: You tried to set me up and failed. That's gotta hurt. Victoria: Dad feels guilty about ignoring you when you were a little boy, so he's bending over backwards to make it up to you. Does it make you feel more loved when he burns good money on your vanity project? Adam: You know what your problem is, Victoria? You can't handle competition. Victoria: Oh, I have outlasted far better than you. Adam: Laughs who? Your brother? Yeah, right. That guy's not in your league. I, on the other hand, am quite a different story. Victoria: I can't wait to see you fall from grace. And trust me, you will. Neil: Oh. I'm interrupting. I'll--I'll come back. Adam: No, no need. We're done. Neil: Whew-ee! What's going on? Family squabble? Victoria: No, more like a war. What is your opinion of him? Neil: That guy? Adam? Um, he's very bright, talented, he brings a lot to the table. Victoria: Really? Well, then how do you explain the acquisition he just got approved? It's for a natural cleaning products company. I can just see the commercials. "Oh, goodie! Now my toilet bowl cleaner and my perfume match!" Neil: Your dad will hold him to the same standard he holds everyone else. Make money or else. Adam: I gotta thank you again, Sir, for approving this new deal. Victor: Adam, I think it was the right decision. Adam: Well, Victoria disagrees. Victor: Mm-hmm. You make it a success, I promise you she'll come around. If it fails, however, you have both of us to answer to. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: "Take me and she'll go crazy." What makes me crazy if it's missing? Ah! My laptop! Oh! It makes me crazy if somebody takes my chair. Aha! Yes! Phyllis: "A little forget you not." Okay. Nick: Press play. Nick's voice: No matter how warm it is, her toes are freezing when we get into bed. She can kick my butt at "Alien World Domination." When she reads Summer a good night story and she's wearing sweats and no makeup, she looks like the most beautiful-- Recording stops Nick: That's a little list I've been, you know, keeping of all the things I love about you. That's so I'll never, ever, ever forget. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Hey, I thought I heard someone come in earlier. Wow. I'm gonna come home early more often. Hey, what's going on? Sharon: I'm just glad you're home. Jack: And? Sharon: I just had to get out of the office because I couldn't take anymore of the anniversary show. Jack: I'm sorry I left you there alone. Sharon: You know, it just-- it bothers me that it bothers me. Because I'm happy, you know? I'm happy with my life. I'm happy with you. It just... the whole thing just reminded me of what happened back then. Jack: That their happiness came at our expense? Sharon: You know, they really shouldn't call it an "Affair." I mean, an affair? That's--that's a happy thing. That's something you-- you cater and you buy a new dress for. This was two people running around cheating after the worst thing possible had happened. Jack: I've been thinking about Cassie a lot lately. Sharon: It's been almost three years. Three years. And what did Nick do? Did he turn to me? No, he--he turned to another woman. And... I just have no idea why that still bothers me so much. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I'm getting maudlin. Jack: No, no, no, no, no, don't do that. Don't do that. Don't you ever apologize for honest emotions, okay? Not with me. Sharon: I'll try not to. Jack: You know, whenever I think about their affair-- and it's not very often these days-- it still bugs the hell out of me, too. Sharon: And what do you do about it? Jack: You know the song, "Bless the Broken Road"? I just love where mine led me. Jack: Hey, what do you say I call the office? We're not going back in there. We'll stay home, take it easy. We'll go out to dinner tonight and celebrate each other. Sharon: I love you. Jack: And that makes me the happiest man in the world. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Hey, um, how's Mrs. Chancellor? Amber: I wish she was my grandma. Daniel: Hmm. Amber: She, uh, she actually had some sad news, though. Daniel: What's the sad news? Amber: Lily lost her baby. Daniel: No. Amber: Yeah. I-I feel terrible. Daniel: Yeah. Yeah, me, too. Um, should I call her? I mean, what's the right thing to do here? Amber: Uh, you know, I-I think it'd be easy for her if we just don't say anything at all. Daniel: You're probably right. Amber: Yeah. Daniel: I mean, if she wants to tell people, she'll let us know, right? Amber: Yeah, and she's got a lot of people to help her through it, so... Daniel: That's a good thing. That's a good thing. Amber: Yeah. Daniel: Um, okay, well, I should probably go catalog these proofs. Um, dinner tonight? Amber: Sure. Daniel: Okay. Amber: Wait, wait, wait. Um, one more little thing. Uh, you know my universal remote? I still can't figure it out. Daniel: Amber, I show you how to use that thing every time I'm over. Amber: I know, but then you leave and it just, like, flies out of my brain. Daniel: Look, I will write down some instructions for you. Amber: Oh, yeah, your handwriting, it's... Daniel: Okay, I'll print it out on the computer. Amber: I'm not gonna be able to figure it out. Just, you know, it's better if you do it. Daniel: I'm not there all the time to do it for you. Amber: See, that's a problem. 'Cause I need my late night infomercial fix, like, um, every night. Daniel: Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Um, I will have the green salad with no dressing and then a water with lemon. Thank you. Cane: I'm gonna need a little more time, thanks. Um... a little protein wouldn't hurt. Lily: Well, not being able to fit into the gowns at the photo shoot will. Cane: You know, you don't have to do this one. Why don't you take the time off? Lily: Cane, I think it's really sweet that you're concerned, but I've never felt better. Cane: Sweetheart, we just lost a baby. Lily: It wasn't even a baby yet. Cane: Yeah, but it was to us. And I just-- I just don't think it's healthy pretending that there's no pain there. Lily: Listen, I don't wanna talk about it. Okay, why doesn't anybody understand that? Talking doesn't make me feel better. It makes me feel worse. Cell phone ringing Lily: Hello? Ms. Forrester, hi. Yeah, I'm really glad that everything worked out, too. Okay, I'll just get the schedule from Chloe then. Yeah, yeah, I'm really looking forward to it, too. Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Karen: You know, I saw Lily today. She looks better than yesterday. Neil: Yeah. Yeah, maybe. Although, I doubt she would open up to you. Karen: Neil, I do care about her. Neil: Yeah, I know. Um. . . remember this? You left this in the, uh, bathroom. Karen: Thanks. Neil: Sure. Victor: Hello, Karen. Karen: Victor. Victor: So Adam is making a new acquisition. I'd like you to keep an eye on things. Neil: Absolutely. You know, I just, uh, I actually just heard about it. Victor: Mm-M. Neil: Victor, how do I say this? Um. . . speaking as an executive, you daughter might feel alienated enough to look for opportunities elsewhere. Victor: Mm-hmm. Neil: Speaking as your friend, I'm gonna be blunt. You might just lose your daughter. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Where is Cane? Jill: He's having lunch with Lily. He's worried about her. Kay: Well, she needs time. Jill: Yeah, they both do. Kay: Next topic. Where's Jeffrey? Jill: How should I know? Kay: Well, but now the two of you seem so very, very close. Jill: We are not very, very close, Katherine. Kay: I beg to differ. He came downstairs, that would be our stairs, in our home, this morning, in a state of undress. Jill: He's staying in the guest room, you know? Kay: Why? Jill: Because he needs a friend to talk to, okay? Which is very good for us, because we can find out what's going on with Gloria. Kay: I thought Alistair was on that. Jill: Oh, Alistair is on that. On the other hand, we can use Jeff for something. Jill: He's gotta be comfortable, okay? Because the more comfortable he is, the more likely he is to let his guard down. And when he does, we'll be there. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeff: Ah, Esther. Light starch, please. When's lunch? Esther: I can make a sandwich. Jeff: You know, I worked up an appetite on the courts. How about small steak very rare? Doorbell rings Door opens Gloria: Oh, well, hello, Esther. You look very busy. Esther: Very. Gloria: Well, I'll just leave the reports on the desk for Jill. I'm sure she'll find-- why, Jeffrey Bardwell, fancy seeing you here. Jeff: Gloria. How unexpected. What brings you by? Gloria: Oh, just dropping off some reports for Jill. You look very at home here. Jeff: Oh, very much so. Jeff: Must be quite a shock to see me here? Gloria: Actually, it's really none of my business. But I do hear that Jill's very good at picking up strays. Files slam on table Jeff: Jill's very good at a lot of things. Glad I traded up. Gloria: If she is dumb enough to be taken in by you, she deserves everything she gets. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Oh, did I tell you? I had a visit from our former co-conspirator last night. Sharon: Who, Jeffrey? What'd he want? Jack: He wants us to let Gloria move into the pool house. Sharon: What for? Jack: Oh, something about a noble gesture that my father would truly appreciate. Sharon: Oh. You know, um. . . I-I don't hate Gloria. In fact, in small doses, I end amusing. But the pool house? No. Jack: Well, that's what I told him. Sharon: Good. Listen, Noah's practice is gonna end soon. You--you wanna go with me? Jack: Oh, I would like nothing better, it's just I have to wait here for Rothman. Sharon: Um, okay. Well, I'll see you tonight then. Jack: Yeah. Sharon: Okay. Jack: Come on, I'll walk you out. Sharon: Okay. Jack: Love you. Jack: Dad? Where are you? Come on. Is this still about Gloria? My God, you can hold a grudge. Where are you? Dad. Alistair: Uh, forgive the intrusion, but I needed to convey my thanks to-- Jack: Good-bye, Alistair. I got a phone call I'm waiting for. Alistair: Uh. . . Jack: Well, Dad, you must've enjoyed that one. Laughing your angel wings off. Fooled by my own chicanery. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: 'I sit on the shoulder of a young man you love. His camera and books I can take, but this gift adds too much weight. ' Hmm. Aha! Yes! I'm very, very good. Ah. Nice. And what do we have now? 'tonight we'll make new memories, starting with dinner for two and the Colonnade room. ' Good. This is great. You know, my one-year-old could draw this. Nick: Yes, she--she did. You, uh, you want me to interpret its hidden meaning? Phyllis: Yep. Go ahead. Nick: So, in like this area, it says, uh, 'To Mom and Dad, what a first year. ' And over here, it's more like, 'I love you more than there are stars in the sky and I always will. ' Phyllis: That's great. Our daughter-- she is an artist and a scholar. Apparently. Nick: Yes, she is. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Humming Victoria. Boy, I gotta tell you, acquiring a new company parches your throat. Victoria: So does eating crow. Adam: Laughs [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You know, I forgot how amazing life can be if you actually enjoy going into your job. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Hello, my sweetheart. Would you like to have dinner tonight? Victoria: Daddy, I, um, I have to get home to Reed. Victor: Ah. Victoria: Why don't you ask Adam? I'm sure he's available. [NEXT_ON] Paul: You wanna join me till David gets here? Nikki: David's busy. Skye: I raise you $100. David: So that's $150 to me? I'm on my own tonight. Nick: There's more. Phyllis: Hey! Yeah!

Lily refuses to grieve over her loss, Cane becomes angry feeling like Lily is shutting her out. Neil offers Karen a peace offering. Amber and Kay discuss true love and the loss of Cane and Lily's baby. Victor meets with Adam and Victoria at Newman, Victoria once again is out shined by Adam and grows frustrated. Phyllis and Nick have an all day Anniversary celebration, this infuriates Sharon who has a meltdown at the Abbott Mansion. Jeff has moved in with Jill at the Mausoleum and Glo finds out.

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Genevieve: Ethan. I heard about what you did for me, and I just want you to know that I am very grateful. [SCENE_BREAK] Ricky: Sighs I wasn't sure I was gonna get the birthday call this year. Paul: I was thinking about you. I think about you a lot. Ricky: About how disappointed you are? Paul: Sighs Worried. Ricky: Well, that's something we have in common. Paul: What's that? Ricky: It's why I asked you here, Dad. I need your help. I don't know who else to turn to. [SCENE_BREAK] Kyle: There's nobody home. Eden: Shh, shh, shh, shh! Victor could be in the study with my brother. Kyle: Well, let's go see. Eden: No. Oh, my God. Door closes Eden: Quietly Okay, okay, okay. Kyle: Y-- Bonnie: Oh, good morning, Mr. Abbott. Kyle: Hey, Bonnie, good morning. Bonnie: Would you like some breakfast? Kyle: No, no, thanks, I'm good. Bonnie: How are you enjoying living back here at the ranch? Kyle: Uh, well, so far, it's been, uh... tremendous. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Humming Whoo! Delia: Hi, Daddy! Billy: Hey, Honey. No, wait, no, you can't wear that dress. You're way too cute to see grandma. She'll try to take you, put her in a bag, take her to Australia. No. Delia: I'm going to a party. Billy: Ohh. Chloe: After I get her. Billy: Okay, well, just hold my hand in case Grandma tries to snatch you. Chloe: Hey, where's-- where's Reed? Billy: Uh, a little quality time with his mom. He goes back to J.T. in a couple of days. Chloe: So listen, Delia understands that she's not allowed to go to the playground. She can't go down the slide, or eat or drink anything that is gonna get on this dress. Billy: You must be a slave to fashion already, huh? Singsong voice Just like your daddy. Chloe: Yeah, someone's looking very, very fashionable. Laughing Delia: Laughing [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: Is there some new development with Daisy and Lucy? Phyllis: Oh, unh-unh, no, no, no. I-I didn't call you over here for legal advice. Um, I just... I wanted to talk to my sister. Avery: Well, you weren't so eager to do that the other day. Phyllis: You know, I had some news that I wanted to share with someone. Um... Chuckles Avery: Oh, wow. Phyllis: A-and there's more. Nick and I are--are expecting. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: We had a deal. Spencer: You discussed a deal with the A.D.A., subject to my approval. Lauren: But this is a win for you. I'm going to plead guilty. Spencer: If you get off with a slap on the wrist. Michael: Anger management classes and probation are a typical, perfectly appropriate sentence for a weapons charge. Spencer: The charge is now felony assault with intent to do bodily harm. Lauren: What? Michael: You're overreaching, yet again. Spencer: Chuckles I have multiple witnesses who saw everything that went down. Here's one now, ready to make her statement. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Can we talk? Daisy: You know, we could have been talking this whole time if you even bothered to return any of my phone calls. Daniel: I needed time to think about the situation, um, and I have. Daisy: Okay. So... Daniel: Will you marry me? [SCENE_BREAK] Ricky: I got this today. It's, uh... Sighs It's from mom. Paul: Sighs Ricky: You can barely make out what she's saying. Her writing, it's-- well, it's indicative of her mental state. It's all over the place, but what comes out loud and clear is the anger and the blame. Everything that she ever did was someone else's fault. And reading this, it just hit me that... maybe I inherited some of that. I mean, I-I'm not crazy. I'm not--I'm not saying that I'm crazy. I don't... Laughs I don't hear voices, Dad. It's just... I just carry around a lot of resentment. Paul: Toward me, because I wasn't around when you were growing up. Ricky: I think I used that to justify the things that I've done-- taking those pictures of Heather, destroying her career, writing that story about Aunt Patty. Paul: To hurt me, because you felt I deserved it? Ricky: No, no, no. It was never conscious. I never deliberately set out to hurt anybody with my actions... Paul: Ricky. Ricky: But I-I know I did, and I don't blame you for pulling away and protecting yourself. But, Dad, I-I need you to know that I'm working on it. I'm gonna find help somewhere. I'll find it. I just need to know that it's not too late for the two of us to start over. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: If you think I'm testifying against my sister, you're out of your mind. Spencer: What you're saying is that if you were to tell the truth about what happened in the store that day, it'd be damaging to Lauren? Michael: No need to answer that. Jill: Well, I wasn't gonna answer that or any other question, and please feel free to cite me for contempt--of you and this whole process, okay? Because that is the truth and nothing but the truth. Spencer: No worries, Ms. Fenmore. As I was pointing out to your brother-in- law, there are plenty of other witnesses who will be willing to take the stand. Lauren: Why are you on this crusade? Spencer: Should I wait to take action until you gun down Daisy? You may think there's no price to pay even then, but-- Michael: This is about Nikki Newman. She didn't pay your price for killing Diane, and you blame me. Spencer: Don't confuse the issue. Jill: Oh, you are the one who's confusing the issue. You couldn't make the case against Nikki, so you're trying to save face by going after my sister. Spencer: You want to help Lauren? I suggest you make arrangements to run the family business while she's in prison. [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: A baby. Um, that's--that's-- that's wonderful. Phyllis: Oh. Avery: That--that's sweet. Phyllis: Um, anyway, what-- I just called you over 'cause when you said that there was something going on with me-- Avery: Yes, yes! Phyllis: Yes, remember? Yeah, um, I-I just didn't want to say anything 'cause it was still too early to spread the news. Avery: Oh, of course. I-I know women don't like to say anything until after the first trimester, right? Phyllis: Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Yeah. Yeah. Avery: Yeah. Is Nick happy? Phyllis: Uh, yes, he's ecstatic. Avery: Great. Cell phone alert chimes Avery: Oh, excuse me. Oh. Sighs Phyllis: Oh, okay, um, do you have to go? You have to go. Avery: I-I do. It's an emergency. Phyllis: Oh, yeah, no prob-- listen, no problem, no problem. I just, you know, I just wanted to tell you that, so, uh, thanks. Um, anyway, can you just keep it to yourself? Avery: Oh, my-- of course, yes. Phyllis: Great. You know, we--we haven't told a lot of people. Daniel doesn't even know. Avery: Daniel-- is he still out of town? [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: Who put you up to this? Your mother? Avery? They want you to get close to me so you can spy? You won't catch me being a bad mother. I take good care of our daughter, Daniel. Daniel: I know that. I know that. I just needed some time to get over everything that happened before. Daisy: And get over being disgusted by me? Daniel: How many times have you told me that you've changed, hmm? How many times have you said that, and you know what? I-I-I get it now, and I realize what--what a huge sacrifice you've made for our daughter, and--and I respect that. I respect you, and now I'm trying to do the same thing here. I mean, this is what you wanted, isn't it? Daisy, I want to have a real marriage with you. Daisy: Laughs Okay, now I know you're full of it. You need to go. Daniel: Can you just listen to me for a second? Can you hear me out? Daisy: If you can't be honest with me, you need to leave us both alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: So how much did your contact inside the S.E.C. tell you? Genevieve: Just that you would not cooperate with the investigation. Cane: Well, I couldn't really tell them that much even if I wanted to, 'cause you--you kept me in the dark on your purchase of Beauty of Nature. Genevieve: But you didn't know much about your father's dealings, either, and you kept digging until you found enough on him to put him away. Cane: Are you saying if I kept digging, I would have found something incriminating against you? Genevieve: No. I am not saying that at all. Cane: Do you want to tell me how bad this is going to be? Genevieve: It's really sweet of you to worry about me. Cane: I have every reason to be worried about you. You've burned your bridge with Jack. Your alliance with Victor is on shaky ground. The S.E.C. will not back down. Have you thought about cutting your losses, unloading Beauty of Nature, just making a fresh start somewhere else? Genevieve: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Thanks, John. That's a little better, right? Yeah? Yeah. Chloe: You know what? I think, um, I think I'm just gonna take Delia with me to the gala meeting, you know? Billy: Oh, come on. Mom really wants to see her before she goes. Chloe: Okay, but you have to promise me that she's going to look exactly like that when I come to pick her up. Billy: Not a hair out of place. Chloe: Okay. I'll see you later. Good-bye. Mwah! Be good. Stay clean. Billy: You, too. Delia: Giggles Billy: Chuckles All right, let's clean-- Delia: Oh! Billy: Mnh-mnh. Nice. All right. Let's get going. We don't need that. [SCENE_BREAK] Kyle: So what's good? Eden: Okay, um, well, the cheese Danish. Kyle: Mm-hmm. Eden: Oh, and the apple fritters. Kyle: The what? Eden: What, fritter? Kyle: Fritter? What... Chuckles Who had naming rights there? Did the person that invented those just have, like, incredibly low self-esteem? Laughs I spent all morning baking these complete wastes of time. Laughs Eden: "Fritter" is from "Fried." Frictura, actually--Latin. Kyle: You speak Latin? Eden: Um, some. Kyle: Say something naughty for me in Latin. Eden: Vos es sic leviculus. Kyle: Ohh, that is so hot. Billy: Humming Oh, hello, Nephew. Kyle: Clears throat Hi. Billy: Hi, how's it going? Kyle: It's going good. Billy: Yeah. Eden: I'm just gonna, um, yeah, okay. Kyle: Yeah, just... Billy: Mm. Kyle: Still P.O.'d about the Victor thing? Billy: Oh, let's not talk about that. I got my kids here and you're on a, uh, a date... Kyle: Laughs Billy: At this hour. That's, um, that's nice that you're making new friends. Just make sure that you're not making any new Abbotts. As cute as they may be, the accidental ones, trust me, this is not the way-- Kyle: Yeah, we are on the same page there, trust me. Billy: All right. Kyle: Although I am digging this little manly man-purse thing you got going. Where do I get one of those? [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Okay, I, um... I could try and help. I could--I could, uh, see if any of Patty's doctors could recommend someone that--that might be right for you to talk to. Ricky: Yeah, that would be great... Paul: Okay. Ricky: But it--it would have to be someone that'd be willing to let me pay on a sliding scale, since I'm not working right now. Paul: Oh. Thanks. Ricky: Thanks. Paul: Why? Wh-what happened with your work? Ricky: Mm. Well, uh, Phyllis and I rubbed each other the wrong way. I'm not making any excuses, but she's really going through it right now. I think losing Lucy dredged up some... Inhales sharply Issues for her, family stuff. Paul: What kind of family stuff? Ricky: I don't know. That's part of the problem. Paul: Hmm. Ricky: I kept stumbling onto sore subjects without even realizing I was doing it. I didn't mean to be insensitive. I just don't know the woman's personal history, you know? Paul: Mm-hmm. Ricky: Next job I get, I'm gonna hire you to give me the rundown on everyone first. Laughs Wish I'd have thought about that before. You could have helped me with Phyllis before it was too late. Paul: How so? Ricky: Well, you two run in the same circles, right? And you have the same friends. I'm sure you know her whole story. Paul: I know some of it. Ricky: Like, uh, for instance, what's the story with her and Daniel? I'm picking up on a lot of tension there, and I have a funny feeling... Paul: Mm. Ricky: That goes back further than this whole Lucy thing. Paul: Oh, well... Sets glass down Let me ask you something, Ricky. Is that why you asked me over here-- because you want me to dig up dirt for you on Phyllis? Is that it? Ricky: No, wait, no, it's my--it-- Dad, what would ever give you that idea? Paul: Really? [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Hey, Daniel, um, it's me. So, listen, I need to talk to you about something. It's sort of... important. Um, so could you call me back? And, um, listen, I know you need a break from the Daisy situation. We're--we don't even have to talk about that. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: Mm. Mm. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Walsh is still holding a grudge against me for helping Victor and Nikki. Avery has earned his respect. Lauren: Quite frankly, I wouldn't be here if she hadn't gotten Daisy out of prison. Jill: Isn't there anybody else you can call? Michael: Not with Avery's expertise. Avery: You were right, Lauren, when you said that I would live to regret helping Daisy. I do, so please let me try and make amends now. Michael: Look, if Avery can talk Walsh into making a plea deal, then that ends it. You won't have to work together. Jill: If she can't, we've still got enough time to find somebody else before the trial. Lauren: Sighs Okay. Okay, fine. Avery: All right. Get me up to speed. Michael: Here you go. Jill: All right, I'm gonna call Phillip and tell him I can't come. Lauren: No, no, you don't have to do that. Jill: Well, it's okay. He won't care. He'll probably be relieved. Lauren: Jill, I have Michael. I have his entire family. I'm fine, and in fact, if you're out of the country, they won't be able to have you testify. Jill: It just kills me to leave you at a time like this. Lauren: Thank you so much for all your support. Ohh, I'm gonna miss you. Jill: Laughs Who would have thunk it, huh? Lauren: I know, I know. Jill: Michael, if there's anything that I can do, anything at all, you will call me? Michael: You bet. I will. Jill: Okay. Michael: Come on, I'll walk you out. Jill: Okay. Lauren: Okay... Sighs So what's the plan? How are you gonna keep me out of prison? [SCENE_BREAK] Kyle: It's so funny hearing you give fatherly advice. Billy: Yeah, well, I just don't want you to become fatherly before it's your time. Kyle: No way, man. Not my scene. Billy: Yeah, well, believe me, it wasn't mine, either. Kyle: It is going to be a long time before I get serious with anybody. Billy: Okay, well, I'm gonna let you two enjoy your breakfast, and, um, there's multiple places I need to be right now, so good luck. Clears throat Honey, let's go. Kyle: So what did we decide on? Fritters? Eden: Chuckles You know, I should really get home. Kyle: Uh, o-okay. Eden: I, um, I heard what you said to Billy, and its fine, you know? I'm not serious, either, but, you know, I thought we were at least open to the possibility. I've--I've done the whole "Friends with benefits" thing recently, and it was, uh, not good. I ended up really liking the guy, so, yeah. You know what I'm saying. Um, so look, maybe we'll see each other again. I hope so. Kyle: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: I'm sorry for all the stuff that I said before. Daisy: Yeah, I have to apologize for a lot, too, but, you know, we can make it up to each other. This was a really good start. Mm. Daniel: Hey, hey. Daisy: Mm. Daniel: I can't stay right now. I promised someone that I'd meet them. Daisy: Oh. Daniel: Can I, um, can I see Lucy before I go? Daisy: Yeah, you know what? I was gonna get her up anyway. We have one of those "Mommy & Me" classes. Daniel: Grunts Daisy: Mm. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Well... Sighs I gotta get to work. Genevieve: All right. Cane: Okay? Genevieve: Mm-hmm. Ethan, thank you again. Cane: I'll see you. Genevieve: Okay. Jill: I thought we had an understanding. You were gonna keep your distance from Cane for his own good. Genevieve: I didn't make you any promises, and I don't happen to agree with you that that is what's best for Ethan. Jill: Laughs Ethan. Yeah, it's much better for Ethan to be reminded on a daily basis of the myriad ways that you failed him. Genevieve: I don't know why I waste any time talking to you. It is absolutely none of your business, and you know what? For the record, I was a better mother to Ethan than you ever were to Billy, not that you set the bar real high. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Yes, Honey-baby, they are very pretty, but they are permanent. It's like a magnet for anything indelible. Do you have a place where I could put these, safely? Phyllis: Um, over there somewhere, just-- Billy: Over here? All right. Phyllis: I don't know, put 'em in-- Billy: Like, this box? Will this work? All right, cool. Oh, hi. A little light reading. Phyllis: Oh. Chuckles Billy: Does this mean that, uh, we're gonna be in-laws again? Phyllis: Um, yeah, it actually does. All right, that--I'll take that. Billy: Oh, wow. Phyllis: Give it here. Um, so what--what is the reason that you came over? Billy: Ricky. Wow. Ricky. Phyllis: What about Ricky? Billy: Well, he filed for unemployment. Do we even bother fighting it? I mean, we'd win. We fired him because of his misconduct, and between-- Phyllis: Yeah, creepiness. Billy: Yep. Phyllis: Yeah, yeah. Well, um, between you and me, of course, uh, I think we should just let him fade away. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: What is your agenda with Phyllis? Ricky: No, Dad, you are totally misreading what I just said. Paul: Really? I don't think so. Ricky: Yes! If it's about the card-- Paul: Whatever you're-- you're--you're doing, whatever you're up to, I don't want any part of it. Sighs Happy birthday, Ricky. Door opens Ricky: Damn it! Door closes Ricky: Exhales sharply Inhales quickly Sighs Well, that didn't fly. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: This is how I pictured us all along, even before she was born. You do know how right this feels. Daniel: I wouldn't be here if I didn't. Daisy: Sighs Oh, I know you said you had to get going. Daniel: Ohh, I do. Daisy: Okay, well, maybe when you get back, we could start making plans. Daniel: Sniffles Um... yeah. It should be about an hour. Isn't that gonna interfere with your class? Daisy: Um, no, it's okay. We'll--we'll skip it. We'll be here. Daniel: Okay, I should go. Daisy: Sighs Daniel: Chuckles Daisy: Sniffles Daniel: Um, okay, I'll-- I'll--I'll see you later. Bye. Daisy: Bye. Daniel: Sighs Whispers Bye, baby girl. Daisy: Chuckles [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: That was a big mistake. Jill: Inhales quickly Ah! What are you gonna do, throw me off a balcony? Or maybe you're gonna lock me in a wine cellar. Genevieve: Well, if I did, no one would miss you, and certainly not your own son. Jill: Sighs My son didn't feel the need to deny that he was my son, or didn't have to change his name or run off to a foreign country to get away from me. Genevieve: You just go ahead and sling all the mud you want. None of it is gonna stick to me. Jill: Chuckles Really? Genevieve: Really. Jill: Well, let's just see about that. Genevieve: Oh, my God. Jill: Laughs Genevieve: Damn! Delia: Daddy, look! Both: Arguing indistinctly Billy: Whoa, whoa. All right, um, you--you stay right here. You stay right here. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Cane: Let it go, let it go! Jill: You stupid woman! Billy: Hey! Genevieve: You know, I should have you arrested. Jill: You are the one who belongs in jail. It's only a matter of time. Cane: All right, let her go! Genevieve: How dare you?! Cane: Come here! Billy: No, no! Aah! Cane: Get your purse. Genevieve: Oh, my purse! My purse! Oh! Cane: Get your purse, and let's go. Let's go. Jill: I'm fine, I'm fine! Billy: Yeah, you're fine. Calm down. Jill: I'm fine, fine. Sighs Billy: What in the hell is wrong with you? Jill: Don't even start with me. You don't know what she said. Delia: Look, I'm like Grandma! Billy: Oh, come on. What-- [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: Hey. Ricky: Hey. Eden: This was on the floor. Is this--this yours? Ricky: Chuckles [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: Lauren is a respected-- uh, let me correct myself-- beloved member of this community. There isn't a jury in the world that's gonna see her as anything except the victim in this case, especially when I describe to them, in excruciating detail, the hell that Daisy Carter put her through. Spencer: Whatever sympathy they feel won't change the facts. Avery: No, but it might change the verdict. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, Daisy Carter is trying to put Lauren back in that cage, and the state, which should be protecting her, is instead acting as Daisy's accomplice. Michael: And while you're dealing with that, I'll be appearing before the state bar's ethics committee, requesting that they open an investigation. I think the public deserves to know how much of your limited budget and man- hours you've devoted to harassing a single family and their associates. Avery: Makes for some interesting headlines, especially during a-an election year, don't you think? I assume you're willing to share your story with the press. Lauren: Absolutely. Spencer: The deal's too lenient. Avery: Okay, but you are willing to make a deal, then? What if we tack on some community service hours? Spencer: Fine. Avery: Excellent. Nice doing business with you. Lauren: Sighs Michael: Laughs Lauren: Ohh! Laughs Ohh, thank you. Avery: No thanks necessary. I-I'm gonna go call Jill and Scotty, okay? Michael: Okay, okay. Oh! That was--that-- you were--ohh! Mwah! Ohh! Oh! Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: I was not trying to be a pain. I, um, have actual news. Daniel: I'm almost afraid to ask. Phyllis: Laughs Um, I'm almost afraid to tell you... Daniel: Chuckles Phyllis: All of a sudden. Um... Nick and I are getting married. Uh, what, he-- Daniel: I'm--I-- Phyllis: He asked me to marry him, and I said yes. Daniel: That's great, e-especially if you're happy. I mean, you look happy. Phyllis: I am! Oh, God, I am. Daniel: Then why would you be nervous to tell me that? Phyllis: Um, well, because that's not the funny part. Um, actually, well, the-- this part isn't funny at all. Um, it's just-- it's unexpected, um... Daniel: What? What is it? Phyllis: I'm pregnant. Laughs Daniel: Huh? Phyllis: What-- why does everybody keep on reacting like that? "Huh." Daniel: No, I'm--I'm--I'm-- Phyllis: I mean, what-- what is that? Daniel: No, I'm sorry. That--that's--that's great news. Phyllis: Yeah, I mean-- oh, I--its amazing news. Daniel: Congratulations. Lucy will have someone to play with. Phyllis: Oh, I--yes, yes. Hey, have you seen her, by the way? Daniel: I have. I just came from there. Um, I actually kind of have some news for you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Groans Jill: Honey, Honey, Honey, you're just making it worse. Billy: I--but look, it's everywhere! Jill: I know. Billy: It's everywhere. Jill: I know. She's gonna need a-- Chloe: Oh, my God. Oh, do I even want to know? Billy: Someday, this is gonna be very funny. It's gonna be-- Chloe: Yeah, someday. Baby, come on. Daddy's lucky. I have another dress in the car. Let's go. Billy: Gasps Look how smart Mommy is. Okay, kiss Grandma good-bye, and-- Jill: Ohh. Good-bye, my little munchkin. Mwah! I'm gonna miss you. Delia: Whoa, that's not happening. Laughs Jill: Okay. Bye. Chloe: Wa-watch the mud! Jill: Ohh. Chloe: Ohh, come on. Let's go. Jill: Bye, Honey. Bye. Chloe: Get in the car. Billy: Have fun. Chloe: Thank you. Thank you so much. Billy: Mm, yeah. Clears throat So... do you want to tell me what that was all about? Jill: Uh, Genevieve was impugning my parenting skills. Billy: Oh, really? You should have told me. I would have held her down for you. Jill: Well, she didn't say anything that you haven't said. Billy: That's different. I'm allowed. You're my family. Jill: You're allowed because there's truth in it. Billy: Come on, Mom. I don't even think about that stuff anymore. Jill: Really? Billy: Really? You flew to Myanmar for me. That's love. Jill: Voice breaking I do love you, Billy. No, no, I'm a mess. Billy: Oh, you're a mess. You are a big, fat mess, but you are my big, fat mess. Come here. Bring it in. Jill: Laughs Billy: Let's go. Oh, yeah, get in there. Now you have fun in Australia, okay? Jill: Oh, Baby. Cane: Clears throat Genevieve: This is as good as it's gonna get for now. Cane: Chuckles Clears throat It is? Genevieve: Thank you. Cane: Clears throat Genevieve: What? Cane: You know, I'm just thinking maybe you should take up, like, kickboxing or something, you know, to get your frustrations out, 'cause, see, that way, you won't have to pick fights with everyone in Genoa City. Genevieve: Jill fired the first shot. Cane: Yeah. I bet it was completely unprovoked. Genevieve: Can I help it if she is oversensitive? Cane: Anyway, um, I gotta go, so you do your best to stay out of trouble, okay? Genevieve: Yeah, sure. Cane: Okay. Genevieve: Thank you. Cane: Anytime. Cell phone rings Ring Genevieve: Hello? Colin: Mission accomplished. Genevieve: You've been released? Colin: Mm. Thanks to you. Genevieve: Where are you now? Colin: Somewhere quite lovely, and that's all you need to know. Genevieve: Exhales slowly [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: Hey. Paul: Hi. Um, Avery... do you have a second? Avery: Sure. Paul: Thanks. Um... listen, there's--there's maybe something you can help me with. Um, you worked very closely with my son Ricky on Sharon's trial. Did you get to know him well? Avery: Well, we mostly just talked about work. Paul: But you saw enough to f-form an impression of his character? Look, I-I'm trying, and admittedly, it's a bit of a belated attempt, to know my son better. Avery: Your son is a very smart young man. Paul: I guess I'm talking more about his... principles and ethics, or, uh, a lack thereof. Look... I want your honest opinion. Avery: Well, Paul, you've hit it on the head. I think your son is... amoral. [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: So are you not close to your mom? Ricky: The card wasn't real. I wrote it myself. Eden: Oh. Game table clicks Ricky: I was trying to get sympathy from someone, and it did not work. Eden: You tried to trick them into feeling sorry for you? Ricky: I'm gonna have to use every trick in the book if I want to bring Phyllis down, and I am gonna bring that bitch down. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Mm. Michael: Sometimes, the most brilliant thing a lawyer can do is to bring in another lawyer. Lauren: Well, then I would like to toast to your brilliance. Glasses clink Michael: Laughs Lauren: Laughs Michael: All right, all right. You are not going to bother my wife. You're gonna turn around, and you're gonna walk out of here. Daisy: It's not like I followed you here. I just saw you here, and I want to tell you, I don't want to fight. I don't want to cause you any more trouble. In fact, I'd really love it if you would help me register at Fenmore's. Lauren: Register for what? Daisy: My wedding. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Why don't we sit down? Clears throat Phyllis: Mm. Daniel: Daisy and I are getting married. [NEXT_ON] Paul: He will do anything he possibly can to get ahead. Avery: And God help whoever stands in his way. Ricky: What'd you think I meant? That I was gonna kill her in her sleep? Daniel: I want us to elope. Daisy: When? Daniel: Now.

The DA wants to charge Lauren with assault with intent to do bodily harm, because he thinks the plea deal Michael made for her to take anger management classes is too lenient. Michael brings in Avery to help since he knows DA Walsh is taking out his anger on him, because he couldn't close the case against Nikki and she went free. Avery is able to persuade the DA to give Lauren anger management classes and community service. Daniel returns to town and asks Daisy to marry him. She doesn't think he is sincere until he makes love to her. Daisy sees Lauren later and tells her that she doesn't want any trouble. She needs her help to register at Fennimore's for her wedding. Phyllis tells Avery and Daniel that she is engaged to Nick and expecting his baby. Phyllis is speechless when Daniel tells her that he is engaged to Daisy. She wonders why Daniel would make such a decision.

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Lauren: Fenmore's boutique. Michael: Hey, beautiful. Lauren: Michael. Nice to hear from you finally. Michael: And how's my best gal? You have time for dinner tonight? Lauren: Uh, hold on. I'll be right with you. Look, I only have a few minutes. You were saying? [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Uh, are you comfortable, sir? Would you like another pillow? John: I'm just fine. Kevin: Um... well, I'd like to thank you for agreeing to speak with me. John: Well, I agreed because I feel I owe you a great debt, and I wanted to personally thank you. I would've bled to death had you not found me and made that tourniquet. Kevin: Well, you know, I'm just--I'm glad that I found you when I did. And, you know, my mom is real happy that you're doin' so well. John: What were you doing here that day? I mean, why did you come to our home? Kevin: Um, to-- to talk to you, sir. John: About the situation with your mother. Kevin: Yes. Mr. Abbott, my mom loves you. Since the two of you got married she's happy. I think that you should give her a second chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: That pool will get a lot of use this summer. I'll need it cleaned twice a week. Man: Twice a week? Uh, most clients only really need it cleaned once a week. Kay: Well, I'm sorry, but if you can't make it, I-- Man: Oh, no, no, no, no. Twice a week works fine for me. Kay: All right. Man: However, do you have any pool supplies on hand? Kay: Um, Esther, do you know about this? Pool supplies, where would they be? Esther: Oh, in the equipment shed by the cabanas. Man: Do you mind if I check that out, see what I need to bring next time? Kay: Oh, fine, fine. Help yourself. Man: Great. Thank you. Kay: Hmm. Esther: He's cuter than the last one. Kay: Yes, he is very attractive, is he not? Esther: He'll get lost. I better go show him where the shed is. Kay: Chuckles oh, you do that, Esther. Esther: Okay. Kay: Well, hello, my darling. Mac: Hi, Grandma. Kay: You have certainly made yourself very scarce today. Are you all right? Mac: Actually, I'm sort of bummed out. Kay: You are bummed out? Ah, the phone has not been ringing. Mac: J.T. hasn't called once since I moved out. I don't--I'm thinking of moving back into the loft. Kay: Shh. Shh. Mac: I'm really not cut out for playing these games. Kay: Mackenzie, I will bet you $5 you will hear from Mr. Hellstrom by day's end. Bet ya. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Oh, there you are. Hey, guess who I ran into at the Abbott house. Kevin Fisher. I told him to keep his distance. The last thing I need is for you to get messed up with him again. Oh, man. What's going on? Why are you so quiet? Are you in pain? Huh? You know, they say that sometimes, um, you hurt worse a few days after the accident. Daniel: Yeah? Well, I'm definitely hurting. Phyllis: Is it your neck? Is it your back? Daniel: No, it's not that kind of pain, Mom. Phyllis: What is it? Daniel: I don't think you're gonna like this. Phyllis: Oh, God. What is it? Daniel: Lily was here. And then her mom came by and kind of dragged her outta here. Phyllis: Lily. That's great. That's great. That's the last thing I need. I told you, please, don't get involved with that girl. Daniel: Mom, I kinda needed a friend, okay? Phyllis: Well, you have me. I'm your friend. I mean, if you need a friend so bad, why do you have to choose Lily Winters? Man, you just have a knack for picking lousy friends. Daniel: Can you not talk that way about Lily, please? Phyllis: I'm talking about Kevin Fisher mainly. Daniel: Well, it's funny that you should bring his name up. Phyllis: Why? Daniel: I don't know. I just finally understand how he feels, you know? Everybody hating you, nobody wants to listen. My friends won't even talk to me. Phyllis: Let me tell you something. Let me tell you something right now. If the world comes crashing down around you, you have me. Do you understand that? Not Lily Winters, not Kevin Fisher, me. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Lily, are you home? Lily: Yeah, Dad. Neil: Can you come here for a minute, please? Lily: Hey. Neil: Hey. Um... look, I just got a call from your mother. Lily: Yeah. I knew you would. Neil: She told me she found you with Daniel. Lily: Are you mad? Neil: No, I'm not mad. I'm just very disappointed. How many different ways do we have to explain to you that we don't want you hanging around that kid? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: How's her fever? Nurse: The same. I'll be back soon to check on her. Nick: Okay. Thank you. Sharon: How you feeling, sweetie? Cassie: Tired. I'm--I'm having some weird dreams. I'm at the party and I'm talking to Daniel, and he's been drinking beer. Nick: I'm sure you're gonna have nightmares for awhile. Cassie: It's just-- it's all jumbled up, and I can't... make any sense of it. Sharon: Well, don't worry. We know what happened, and you don't have to dwell on the accident. Nick: Your mom's right. The only thing you need to focus on is getting better. Cassie: But I'm starting to remember little pieces of the party. Sharon: Hey. We'll talk about all that when you're better, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] John: Frankly, had I seen you on my doorstep that day, I would've shut the door in your face. Kevin: That's a chance I was willing to take, Mr. Abbott. The thing is, you and my mom, you have something special. John: No, had something special. Kevin: No. I don't buy that, sir. If you really wanted to get rid of my mom, you would've kicked her out by now. Since you haven't done that... John: Look, none of that matters. Your mother and I have insurmountable issues. Kevin: Insurmountable meaning you can't get past her lying to you? John: That's right. Kevin: Mr. Abbott, you know that she loves you. She was afraid. She knew how you would react if you knew the truth. John: But she never gave me the opportunity. Kevin: Mom is a good person, sir. You've seen that in her. John: Look, look, I cannot forget your past, your mother's lies. I think it's best we end this conversation right now. Kevin: No. No, you said that you owed me. I'm here to collect. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Look, I know you're busy and this is the last minute, but will you come over for dinner later? I'll make my special jambalaya, nice and spicy, the way you like it. Lauren: I have tentative plans. I-I'm not sure I can give you an answer right now. Michael: Well I'll be at home chopping and simmering and waiting and hoping you'll come by. Lauren: No guarantees. Michael: I understand. Lauren: Maybe, okay? Look, I have a customer. I have to get going. Michael: I understand. I'll see you later? Lauren: Bye. Lauren: I'm sorry. I hope I didn't keep you waiting. Tom: No, no, it's okay. Lauren: Is there anything I can help you with? Tom: Yeah, please. I'm lookin' for a necklace... Lauren: Oh. Tom: For somebody really special. Lauren: Okay. So do you have a price range? Tom: Well, you know, somethin' nice, but, uh, not too nice 'cause I'm on a bit of a budget. Although I am expecting that I'll come into some money pretty soon. Lauren: Hmm. Playing the lottery or something? Tom: Uh, no, no, I don't like those odds. I-I like to go for the sure thing, you know? In fact, I'm working on a deal right now that, uh, really fits the bill. Yeah, I got some friends in the right places helping me out. Lauren: That's what friends are for, right? Tom: Oh, they sure are. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: It's you. Since when do you ring? Gloria: That's a fine way to greet your mother. Michael: Look, I am cooking for Lauren tonight. I haven't even started preparing. I don't mean to be rude, but I'm in a bit of a time crunch right now, so-- Gloria: Just wait till you hear what I have to tell you. Michael: Okay, make it short. Gloria: At this very moment, your brother Kevin is meeting with John. Isn't that wonderful? [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Look, I heard you the first 10,000 times. You don't want me seeing Daniel. Neil: Lily, hold on a minute. You know, this isn't about Kevin anymore. Daniel was arrested. If Cassie dies, he'll be charged with her death. Lily: Right, which is all the more reason why he needs me. Dad, he needs someone in his corner standing up for him. He's going through a tough time in his life right now. Neil: I am sure the young man is. And I understand your sensitivity. But that someone can't be you. Lily, listen to me. You got a lot-- I'm talkin' a lot of stuff-- goin' on in your life right now. You know, your mother and I, we don't want you takin' on somethin' like this. You get too involved, you'll end up paying the price for someone else's mistakes. Lily: I won't. I won't, okay? No more Daniel. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: What is it? Olivia: Cassie's fever went down 2/10 of a degree. Sharon: Oh, my God. Oh, my baby. Nick: Her memory's coming back. She's remembering little pieces about the party. Olivia: Mm-hmm. That's an excellent sign. Sharon: She's gonna get better. Olivia: Well, it's important she get a lot of rest. All we can do right now is wait for that temperature to go down even more. She's not out of the woods, but she's holding her own. Sharon: Oh, Olivia, thank you. Thank you so much. Olivia: You're welcome. Okay, well, I will check back when I have more news. Sharon: Okay. Nick: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: Sure you wanna lose that 5 bucks, Grandma? 'Cause somethin' tells me he's not gonna call. Kay: Darling, would you please give J.T. time to miss you? You will see. He will come around. Telephone rings Kay: Uh, pardon me, pardon me. Yes, hello. J.T.: Hi, Mrs. Chancellor. It's J.T. Kay: J.T., I'm surprised to hear from you. J.T.: Well, I wanna make sure you're gonna be around. I want to come by and pick up that rent check you promised me. Kay: Yes, yes, I'll be here. Come on by. J.T.: I'm on my way. Mac: So what was that about? Kay: He is coming by. Mac: He probably just wants the rent. Kay: Yes, he, um, he mentioned that, but, um, I think there's more to it. Mac: I doubt it. Kay: Uh, Mackenzie, you know so very little about men. Now, um, I know how you think one should not play games... but would you please listen to your dear, dear Grandmother one more time? [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Looks like we've narrowed it down to two-- the turquoise and the little crystal one. Tom: Which one do you like? Lauren: Hmm. Well, I like them both, actually, but they're very different. Tom: Mm, maybe if I could see them on. Would you mind, uh, you know, holdin' 'em up to your lovely neck? Lauren: Okay. All right, this one--it's a little bit more flamboyant, you know, but very nice. Tom: Yeah. Lauren: And then this one... a bit more understated. Which one do you think would appeal to her? Tom: Oh, neither. I'm--I think I like that one. Lauren: Oh, that one is beautiful. Tom: Yeah. Lauren: It's a great choice. All right. So is there anything else? Tom: Uh, no, that'll do for now. Lauren: Okay. I don't have any boxes here, so I'll go in the back and get some, okay? Tom: Okay. Yeah. Tom: Insurance. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: How are you feelin', Daniel? Daniel: I'm fine. Dru: Good, good. I-I'm sorry about earlier. I know I went off on you. Daniel: It's okay. Dru: Okay. Well, um, I'd like to talk to you privately, Phyllis, if that's... Phyllis: If you have something to say to me, you can say it in front of my son. Daniel: You know what, Mom? I'm gonna take some of that stuff over to the Abbotts' place. All the boxes stacked out front, they're all goin', right? Phyllis: Yeah. I want you to go there and come right back, okay? Daniel: Okay. Phyllis: What do you need to talk about? Dru: Uh, did Daniel mention to you what happened earlier? Phyllis: He may have mentioned something. Dru: Yeah, I came over here to tell you how things were poppin' and snappin' at Newman Enterprises only to find my daughter with Daniel. Phyllis: So you came all the way over here to tell me that your daughter was with my son. Dru: Understand my position. My daughter is vulnerable to Daniel. Phyllis: My son is vulnerable, too. Dru: Okay, mother to mother, okay? Let's keep the kids apart, Phyllis. They're all wrong for each other. Phyllis: Drucilla, what are you doing? My son is looking at spending the rest of his youth behind bars, not to mention he may be responsible for the death of a young child. Dru: Okay, listen, time's are tough for everybody right now, okay? Phyllis: Times are tough for me and my son. Listen... I hate to say this, but Lily is really the last thing on my mind right now. So you're her mother, you keep her in line. Dru: And you keep your son in line. Phyllis: You keep your daughter in line. Dru: No, you know what? Let's just change the subject. Let's talk about business. Phyllis: Oh, that's a safe subject. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Newman. Nick: Hi, Lily. Sharon: Lily. Lily: Um, I just came by to see how Cassie's doing. Sharon: Well, she's doing okay, considering. Lily: Is she allowed to have visitors? Nick: She'd love to see you. Sharon: But not too long, okay? Cassie really needs her rest. Lily: Okay. Thanks. Sharon: Seeing her friends might cheer Cassie up, don't you think? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I applaud all the inroads you've made so far, you know, with Kevin and John. It's just, it's--it's wonderful. Gloria: Mm. That's why it's a good time for you to jump in, too. Michael: Mm, but right now, I have bigger fish to fry. Gloria: What could be more important than helping your mother? Michael: Well, actually, there are thousands of things, but-- Gloria: Listen, Michael, I need my sons now more than ever. Michael: Gee, where have I heard that before? Gloria: No, listen to me. John keeps letting people move into the house, and they're all against me. Now thanks to Jack, Phyllis and her in-a-heap-of- trouble son Daniel are now living with us. You're not handling his drunk driving case, are you? Michael: No, Christine is. Gloria: Oh, good. One less thing to worry about at the breakfast table. You know, I still think it's a big mistake for them to be living with us, and the last thing John needs is more stress. And on top of everything, I've still got Gitta to worry about. Michael: What in the world is a gi--oh. Oh. The physical therapist. How is your battle plan going against the, uh, what, queen of the fjords? Gloria: Hmm. John agreeing to see Kevin is a huge step. And now I would appreciate it if you would take the initiative and see John. Michael: What are you fantasizing is going to happen, that Kevin and I are gonna move in, too? The man doesn't even want you there. Gloria: Mm. Michael: All right. You know what? I'm not gonna make any promises. I will do my best not to alienate your husband, but don't go setting up any meetings with me like you did with Kevin. Gloria: I promise... for now. Gloria: Michael, it's just wonderful that my sons are looking after me. Michael: Mm-hmm. Gloria: But Kevin seems to be a little more protective than usual. Have you noticed any change in him? Michael: Yeah, a lot of changes. Gloria: No, no, no, you know what I mean. Is anything going on with your brother? Michael: Uh, he has formed some sort of odd attachment to John, but that probably comes from having saved the man's life. Gloria: Maybe. Maybe. But promise me, Michael, you'll make an effort to improve your relationship with John. Michael: You know, don't push it. If it happens, it happens. Gloria: What? Are you trying to get rid of me? Michael: Yes! Yes. I've got stuff to do. I don't mean to be rude, but you have to go now, all right? Gloria: All right, all right. Thank you. Um... Michael: You're welcome. Gloria: Say hi to Lauren. Michael: All right. You say hi to John. Gloria: I will. Michael: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Here we go. J.T.: Thank you, Mrs. Chancellor. I really appreciate this. Kay: Ah, it is wonderful having Mackenzie around. She's wonderful, wonderful company, don't you think? J.T.: Yeah, she is. Is she around? I'd like to say hi. Kay: Yes, she is. She's out by the pool with a new friend. Why don't you go say hello to her? J.T.: All right. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Hey. Lily: Hey. I'm sorry. Were you sleeping? Cassie: Just resting. I look really bad, huh? Lily: I'm so sorry, Cassie. I should never have left that party without knowing Daniel was okay. And I especially shouldn't have left you there to look after him. Cassie: Lily... it wasn't your responsibility. I'm not a little kid. Don't feel bad. Lily: Still, I shoulda stayed anyway. Daniel was plastered. Cassie: Have you seen him since the accident? Lily: Uh, yeah. He's, uh, he's pretty devastated. But all he wants is for you to get better. Cassie: Did he really say that? Lily: Yeah, he really did. Cassie: He's in a lot of trouble, isn't he? Lily: He's pretty scared. Cassie: I wish I could remember the accident. Lily: Yeah, Daniel can't remember either. Cassie: If I could, maybe I could help him. What if... like... a car was coming at us and he swerved out of the way or something? Lily: Do you think that's what happened? Cassie: I don't know. It could've. I'm trying to remember, Lily. I really am. Lily: You really want to help Daniel, don't you? Cassie: I do. More than anything. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Now look here, Kevin. When I said I owed you something, it's my thanks, nothing more. So whatever you're thinking-- Kevin: With all due respect, sir, I just want a chance to explain myself. That's all. I don't want anything else. Just please listen to me. John: All right, fine. Then you say what you have to say. Kevin: Okay, look, I know you're always going to hate me, but I am not the same guy I was a few years ago. Maybe that doesn't mean much to you, but-- John: You're right, it doesn't. Kevin: But I don't think it's fair that you hold that against my mother. She loves you, sir. She does. John: Look, your mother was dishonest with me from the very beginning, and that's why I feel the way I do about the situation. Kevin: We both know why she did it. John: Sighs please. Now that's water under the bridge. Look, as for my personal feelings about you, they have not changed, nor should you expect them to. Kevin: Okay. I said what I had to say. Thank you for listening to me. It meant a lot. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Phyllis, we need to work on the rollout for our new line of fragrances. Seasons? Phyllis: Yeah, right, right, right, the big hush-hush project that's gonna have the business world kissing your feet. Dru: Well... your division is absolutely crucial to our marketing strategies, and I'd like your input, but I, you know... Phyllis: But, you know, what? Dru: You're never at work, Phyllis. And under the circumstances with your son's situation... Phyllis: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What are you saying? Dru: I'm thinking I might want to hire someone else. Well, you know what? How about a leave of absence, a little sabbatical? Replace yourself. Let's find somebody else. Phyllis: There is no one else. No, no, no, no, no, no. Drucilla, I do not delegate when it comes to projects like this. I can't do that. I need to have my prints all over it. Dru: No, I understand that. I'm the same way, but I'm going to strenuously suggest that you replace yourself. I want you to spend some quality time with your son. Look at all the trouble he's in. Your job will be waiting for you when you get back. I'm just gonna hire someone for a little bit of time, you know, for that internet marketing piece. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: You seem like you're really worried about Daniel. Lily: That's 'cause I am. You know, um, I hope that one day you'll be able to forgive him. Cassie: I already have. It wasn't all his fault, me getting hurt. I was the one who got in a car with him. Lily: Um, anyway, I should-- I should go. Your parents said not to stay too long. Cassie: Thanks for coming, Lily. Lily: Get better, okay? Cassie: I will. Lily: Hi. Uh, thanks for letting me visit with Cassie. Sharon: I'm sure she enjoyed the company, Lily. Nick: You okay? Cassie: Mm-hmm. It was nice of Lily to come. Sharon: Cassie, what is it? Cassie: Um, it's just, uh, my head hurts a little. Dad, could you see if they can give me some medicine? Nick: Yeah, I'll take care of it. Sharon: Honey, you look a little tired, sweetie. Just keep your eyes closed. Maybe you'll take a nap. Cassie: Mm-hmm. Nick: Look, why don't you go home? You could check on Noah. Maybe you could get some rest. Sharon: Oh, I shouldn't leave. Nick: I'll be here. I won't leave her side. I'm just gonna go check with the nurse about her headache. Sharon: Okay. Yeah, I should talk to Noah and let him know what's going on. Nick: Okay. Sharon: Call me. Nick: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Hushed voice J.T., I'm positive Mackenzie would want to know you're here. Go. Kay: J.T.? Don't you want to say hello? J.T.: I need to get to the bank before it closes. Mac: Where's J.T.? Kay: He left. Mac: Did he see me with Jason? Kay: Yes, he did. Mac: Did he say anything? Kay: He took the check and left. Mac: So it didn't bother him at all? Kay: Oh, it bothered him a great, great deal. Mac: How can you say that if he didn't say anything? Kay: Well, had you seen the look on his face, you would not be asking. Esther: Where's J.T.? Mac: He's gone. I never should've agreed to this. I knew J.T. wouldn't give in playing games. Esther: Wow. She's got it bad. Kay: Oh, yes, Esther. Yes, she does. But I do not believe for a moment that all is lost. Mnh-mnh. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: You made it. Lauren: Yes, I did. But I'm not gonna stay. I just came by 'cause I was concerned about you. Sighs what is this? Michael: Open it. Lauren: If you think a gift is gonna make up for your lack of communication, think again. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Probably shouldn't put these in here. Lily: Hello? Daniel? Daniel: Lily. Lily: Hey. Daniel: Hey. Lily: Um, the door was open so I figured you were here. Daniel: You figured right. Come here. Lily: Hi. Daniel: Hi. Lily: Um, I just saw Cassie at the hospital. Daniel: How's she doing? Lily: Uh, she, um, she looked better than I expected. Daniel: They don't know anything for sure though, yet, do they? Lily: Well, you know, I-I didn't ask. But, um, but we can hope. Daniel: You know what? Hope's just not gonna cut it. Lily: Daniel... Daniel: No. You know what? I've done such a perfect job of messing everyone's lives up-- I mean, Cassie and her parents and my mom. You know, we got kicked out of our house because of me. And next, she could lose her job. I'm just a total screw-up. Lily: No, you are not, okay? I believe in you. Daniel: Well, that makes two people-- you and my mom. Lily: And your lawyer. Daniel: Christine's three. As for the rest of the world, though, they just think I'm some heinous creep. They wanna lock me up and throw the key away. Lily: Daniel, you don't know that you're going to jail. Daniel: I wish. Everything's just gotten way too out of control. I just started to really think that, uh, everyone would be better off if I wasn't here. Lily: Are you kidding? That's crazy. Daniel: No, it's not. Look, I've made a decision. I gotta get outta here. I gotta leave Genoa City. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Drucilla, listen, the only thing that I have to hang onto right now is my work, okay? You know, truthfully, how long is this Newman job gonna last for me? You know that. So while it does, I just need you to cut me some slack at the office. Dru: Phyllis, this is the biggest gig I've had since I started at Newman Enterprises, and I don't want to take a risk. Phyllis: I know, I know. I understand that, but listen, I'm gonna give you 110%, I promise you. You understand this. You're a mother. I need to clean up this mess with my son, okay? And when I do, I'm all yours. Dru: Look, I really appreciate your commitment to your work, but there's just absolu-- okay, you know what? I'm gonna give you a little bit of time, but I need you back soon. Phyllis: All right. I'll be there, I swear to you. You have my word. Dru: It's hard when your kid's in trouble. I get that. Sorry. See you later. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: I came here to talk, Michael. Do you realize that the last time we saw each other was when you were on your way to see Tom, who you hadn't seen in years? And I was so worried that you were gonna see that man alone and all the emotional feelings from the past that it was gonna bring up for you. Michael: Well, it all worked out. Lauren: That's not the point. Didn't you realize how worried I was about you? And yet you haven't called me for days. I can only assume that I'm just... I'm not that important to you. Michael: You know that's not true. Now look, Lauren, just, please, just open the box. Lauren: How could you leave me hanging for days, just wondering? I mean, it really hurts me. Michael: I know. I should have gotten back to you, but, please, now, open the box. Lauren: Okay. Michael: Chuckles Lauren: Oh, my God. It's beautiful, oh! Oh, is it Forrester? Michael: Yes, yes, it's an original. Eric Forrester himself designed that for you. Lauren: Are you serious? Michael: I talked to him personally. You're very special to him and to me also, by the way. Lauren: Michael, you shouldn't have. Michael: No, I should have. You deserve for me to splurge on you like this. Lauren: Yeah, but the cost, come on. Michael: Who better to spend my lottery winnings on? Look, uh, would you mind terribly wearing this tonight and allowing me to escort you? Lauren: If you think this makes up for everything... where are we going? Michael: Chuckles uh, I've got a whole evening planned. I know I told you I was gonna cook for you, but I think this will be a little bit more memorable. Lauren: Okay, I'll go put on the dress, but we still have stuff to discuss. Michael: Okay. And, uh, there's more in the bedroom, so... [SCENE_BREAK] [Cassie dreaming Cassie: Whispers Daniel. Daniel. Normal voice hey. Daniel: Hey. Cassie: Great party. Daniel: I guess. Cassie: You don't look like you're having much fun. Daniel: I didn't think there were gonna be any freshmen here. Cassie: Is that a problem? Daniel: Whatever. Cassie: Well, it looks like you're feeling no pain. Daniel! Cassie gets into drivers seat and starts car] Car horn honking Cassie: Screaming tires skidding crash [Cassie wakes up with a start] Cassie: I was driving. [NEXT_ON] Nick: I'm starting to feel it, too. Sharon: What? Nick: That our little girl has turned a corner. Mac: What do you want, J.T.? J.T.: You're not gonna believe this, but I found another roommate. Lauren: Are you gonna tell me where we're going? Michael: Patience, my dear.

Katherine decides to teach her granddaughter a few things about men and how to handle them. Daniel knows what it feels like to be hated by everyone like his friend has experienced. Neil tires of telling his teen to stay away from a troubled kid. Cassie remembers more and more about the accident. John can't get over his wife's lies and deceptions. Lauren isn't thrilled to set up a date with someone that has been ignoring her for a while now. Tom buys a gift. Lily gives up and agrees to do as she is told. Mackenzie finds it hard to believe that she is missed.

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[Knock on door] Sharon: Hi. Nick: Hey. Sharon: Lucky our houses are so close, because Faith has my gift for leaving things everywhere. [Both chuckle] Nick: Yeah. Sharon: What's wrong? Nick: Uh, it's just, uh, you know, some dad stuff. I guess I get a little antsy this time of year. Sharon: Anniversary of losing Cassie. Nick: No matter what people say, it doesn't...get any easier, does it? Sharon: No. Cassie's death changed everything. Nick: For both of us. [SCENE_BREAK] Fenmore: Get off of me! Kyle: You never touch Summer again. Summer: No, Kyle -- Kyle, please. It wasn't -- it wasn't like that. Kyle: What, he wasn't on top of you? You weren't telling him to stop? Courtney: Oh, my God! Summer: Fen, no! Fenmore: [Grunts] Summer: Kyle! Fenmore: [Breathing heavily] Phyllis: What -- what is going on here?! [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: [Laughs] Alex: You know I can't afford your Uncle Billy's place, right? Abby: I get some great comps here. Alex: Yeah. Abby: Family discount. Alex: Too bad about the view. Abby: What view? Alex: That one. Abby: Ugh, you had to point him out. Alex: Well, it looks like he got into a little bit of trouble or some kinky fun. Abby: What, are you psychic? Alex: Trained detective. Check out his neck. Abby: Huh. Well, I don't think it was getting frisky. What happened to your neck? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Aah! Mm. I can't. Lauren: What? No, no, no, no, no. Michael. Michael, we're so close. Having your hands on me, feeling you... Michael: No. I'm sorry. You don't think I-I want this? You don't think I've missed you? [Sniffles] [Crying] Kissing you and touching you... [Normal voice] He kissed you. He touched you. And when I look at you, I see you with Carmine. Lauren: [Sighs] Michael, just see me -- no one else, just me. You once told me that our marriage could survive anything. Michael: Well, that's when I thought it was us against the world, not each other. Lauren: We're not fighting. I'm with you. [Crying] Michael: [Crying] Now. You're with me now. How many times? How many nights, days, whatever? All those times you were with him. And I look at you, and that's -- that's all I see. Lauren: [Crying] But you -- you're not your mistakes, and I'm not mine. I'm not. I'm just your wife who loves you so much, and I'm so sorry. Oh, God. Just tell me what to do. Tell what to do. [Sobbing] Michael: Just... Lauren: No. Michael: Just -- just leave me alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Carmine: Guy didn't know when to say when, so I, uh -- I cut him off. He wasn't too happy about it. Abby: So, he tried to choke the life out of you? Carmine: People can get pretty nutty if they can't get what they want. Alex: Hey. You know what? If you have a credit-card slip somewhere, we can run the name and press charges and we can find the charlatan. Carmine: [Chuckles] Over this? Come on, man. Don't be serious. It's fine. [Cell phone chimes] Alex: One second. Abby: Hmm. Duty calls? Alex: Yeah. It's the chief. Abby: All right, well, if it's not gonna take forever, I'll just wait here. Alex: Okay. Bye, Baby. Abby: Bye. So, now that the Five-O's gone, you can tell me the truth. Whose husband did you piss off? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Sis, try to see this from my perspective. You blow into town with an agenda -- save poor little Jack from big, bad Red. You know I love her. You know that. And still, you manage to make her feel unwelcome. That's not like you. Traci: It's very like me to worry about you, Jack, especially now, at the very beginning of your addiction recovery. My God, this is an incredibly important time for you, Jack. And Phyllis is being herself, too. I mean, first, she wants us all to be together so that she can convince me how much she loves you, and then she moves out, like, two seconds later. Jack: You gave her no choice, Traci. Traci: Phyllis is no pushover. She doesn't run from a fight. She left here of her own volition. Jack: She didn't want to come between me and my sister. Traci: No. Jack: I give you proof that she loves me, and you just ignore it? Traci: No, Jack. I-I believe she cares about you very much. But Phyllis will always choose herself first. I mean, she just did it again. She is who she was and who she will always be. She hasn't changed. Jack, she will never give you everything you need. [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: Okay, trust me. It's not as bad as it looks. Kyle walked in at the wrong time and so did you. Fenmore: Oh, like you didn't want him to walk in at that exact moment. Phyllis: Okay, okay, okay. Wait a sec-- Courtney, that's your limo downstairs, right? Yeah. Okay. Why doesn't everybody get in it and just go away? Go -- go far away, okay? Now. Close the door behind you, please. [Door closes] Phyllis: Okay. So, you guys want to tell me what's going on here -- why you're throwing punches and drinking in my home? What about the prom? Summer: It was lame. Phyllis: Well, of course it was lame. Proms are lame. Was this impromptu, or did you plan this little gathering? Summer: Wait. Just because we live at Jack's doesn't mean that this isn't my home. Phyllis: No, no, no, no, no. No, no. Not the point. You know it. You told your dad and me you were doing something and you decided to do something else. What are you doing here? Kyle: Summer texted me that she was in trouble. I came, and this guy was out of control, as usual. Fenmore: Oh, shut up, Thor. You have no idea what you're freaking talking about. Kyle: Excuse me?! You were all over her, and she was telling you to stop. Fenmore: Summer, can -- can you tell him? Phyllis: Wait a second. Wait a second. Is that what happened? [Sniffs] You're drinking. Look at me. What were you doing to my daughter? [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I know how hard it is around this date. Nick: The weather's so nice this time of year. [Sighs] I used to always look forward to May. Now I dread it. I just can't help but thinking about her. Sharon: I know. I have it, too. And if you want to talk about it, I'm always here for you. Nick: Thanks. Sharon: Is there something else going on? Maybe with Avery? Nick: No. Uh, things are good there, actually. I think, uh -- I don't know. Maybe it's 'cause Summer is going to prom. Sharon: Mm. All grown-up. That will make anyone shaky. [Chuckles] Here's, uh, Faith's lunchbox. Nick: Your hands are all shaky. Sharon: Yeah. [Clears throat] Nick: You okay? Sharon: I...felt like my life was on track, but now... Nick: Adam? Sharon: Well, not everything has to do with him, Nick. Nick: I know. Not everything, but most things. Sharon: Well, not this time. It's -- it's a lot more. Nick: How are the meds? You feeling okay? Sharon: I have this, uh, strange, cloudy, sort of numb feeling, like I can't quite get close to my emotions, but if I could get closer to them, then I could work through them, and then I could feel normal again. Nick: Well, sometimes, keeping your emotions at a distance isn't such a bad thing. Sharon: Nick, this isn't about Cassie or the prom. What is it? [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Truth or dare? What are you guys -- 10? Fenmore: Look -- I got dared and kissed Summer, and she only freaked out when Kyle walked in. And he got to play hero. She's playing innocent damsel. I-I-it is ridiculous. Summer: Okay, no. It was not just a kiss, and you know that. Phyllis: Okay. Kyle, thank you for showing up. That was really nice of you. And, oh, wow, I need to call your dad. You shouldn't be here when Nick arrives. Kyle: Well, if Nick wants to come at me, he can. I'm not taking off until I'm sure Summer's okay. Fenmore: [Chuckles] Kyle: I can tell Nick what I saw if I have to. Summer: Okay, why would you call Dad anyways, okay? It's over. Phyllis: Shh. Shh! Nice try. But you were having a party in my house with alcohol. Your dad needs to know. Fenmore: A-are we done here? Because I'm out. Phyllis: No, you're not out. You've been drinking. You're not driving. I'm calling your parents, too. Come here. Kyle: Look, Summer, I'll stay long enough to talk to your dad, but you lied to get me here. That wasn't cool. Summer: No. I needed your help, and you saved me. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Maybe thinking about Cassie, for both of us -- it's hitting us harder than we expected this year. [Cell phone rings] Nick: Excuse me. It's Phyllis. Hey. Okay. Uh, I'm on my way. Sharon: What's wrong? Nick: It's Summer. I got to go. Sharon: Do you want me to take Faith? Nick: Uh, no. I had some stuff that I had to take care of, so Amy's already upstairs. Sharon: Are we on for tomorrow? Nick: Absolutely. You're not shaking anymore. Sharon: Not this moment. Nick: Sharon, you're doing real well. And I'm proud of you. I know that meds and the therapy and the talking can probably be a pain sometimes, but it's all worth it, I promise you. Noah and Faith -- they know they can count on you. They just want you happy and healthy and okay. And so do I. [SCENE_BREAK] Carmine: You just can't let go. Abby: [Sighs] Carmine: You dumped me, and now I'm the one who got away. Abby: Excuse me? Carmine: You got yourself a new guy, so why are you in my business? And what's it like dating a cop? A lot of handcuff action? Or does he let you play with his siren? Abby: Who tried to choke you senseless, Carmine? Carmine: Well, if you want me to say a jealous husband, fine. You got me. Abby: Former D.A. Michael Baldwin? Please tell me you aren't stupid enough to mess with Lauren. Carmine: What do you care? Abby: [Chuckling] You are stupid enough. My God, you are just as dumb as you are pretty. Carmine: And you're a genius. Running around with a cop? Come on. What he probably makes a week, you probably spend on a pair of shoes. Abby: You know that doesn't matter to me. Carmine: Guys from the other side of the track -- they're just for fun, not for romance. Abby: I dated you, if you recall. Carmine: Well, look how well that turned out. Abby: Well, no one's trying to crush my trachea. Listen, if you haven't broken it off with Lauren yet, do it now. Leave her alone. Carmine: It's easier said than done. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: All right. Someone tell me what happened. Now! Fenmore: Do you want the truth or do you just want to hear Summer and Kyle spin it? Michael: You did this? You split my son's lip open? Kyle: Yeah, I did. Summer: Yeah, because he had no choice, because Fen was about to hit him over the head with that. Michael: Is that true? Answer me! Lauren: All right. All right. Let's just go -- Michael: No! Just let me handle this! For once, let me handle it! Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Watkins: Sharon. Sharon: Dr. Watkins. Hi. I-I didn't realize -- how are you? Dr. Watkins: I've been wondering about you. It's been a few weeks since we met. Sharon: Yeah, well, everything is good. You know, my meds are nice and level, and my support system's been wonderful. Dr. Watkins: Good. I'm glad your family's coming through for you. Sharon: Yeah, even Nicholas. I mean, we just had a great talk. Dr. Watkins: Good. And work's going well? Sharon: Actually, there has been a transition on that front. Um, Victor has decided to go back to running Newman Enterprises -- with Adam -- and so, I just decided I-I preferred not to be there. Dr. Watkins: And how does Adam feel about this? Sharon: It's just business. But he has been wonderful on all other fronts. He gave me that job, you know? I mean, which means my résumé is really strong, and, in fact, when I needed to talk, Adam was a much better support system than my family was. I felt really grounded and, um...happy. And Adam was a huge part of that. Dr. Watkins: I have time to talk, you know, Sharon. You don't have to do this standing in the middle of a room. Sharon: It's happening again. I am so lost. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Here you go, Fen. Fenmore: No, I-I don't -- I'm fine. Lauren: No. Put an ice pack on it now. Michael: Uh... [Clears throat] Uh, Nick, uh...I just want you to know how sorry we are about all this. I apologize, Kyle. Fenmore: [Chuckles] I'm the one with the ice pack, but, yeah. Yeah, apologize for me. That -- that works, too. Michael: We will discuss this at home. Fenmore: Summer, come on. Summer: I don't like this either, but things got out of hand. Fenmore: Just like you wanted them to. Nick: Hey, watch your mouth. Fenmore: I thought we were going. Michael: Go. Nick: That's a good idea. Phyllis: Hey. Is everything okay? Michael: Um, after we talk to Fenmore, I will call you. And, again, sorry. Phyllis: Okay. Nick: So, whatever Fen did... Summer: Which was plenty. Nick: ...You invited your friends here and you had alcohol. What did you think was gonna happen here? You were gonna pull another one over on your parents? And then what were you gonna do, Summer? Get in your car and drive? I don't know how you can do this on the day before the anniversary of Cassie's death. Give me your car keys. Summer: Okay, it's almost graduation. Nick: I don't care. No car for one month. And what about you? What, do you party with teenagers now? I told you, you stay away from my kid. Kyle: When are you gonna ease up on Summer? Maybe if you didn't come down on her for every decision she makes, she'd actually tell you what's going on in her life. Phyllis: Uh... [SCENE_BREAK] Alex: So, Gordon, did you actually canvas the neighborhood or... Sheryl: Nah. It never occurred to me to ask people if they actually saw something. You mean, like, real police work? Alex: [Chuckles] Sheryl: Chief, how did this place last so long without NYPD's finest? Alex: Ooh. [Hisses] Did you see that tone? Paul: Yeah, yeah. Alex: She should be ashamed of herself. Paul: Look, you guys can bust each other's...chops as much as you like, just so you get the job done. Sheryl: I'll take care of it. Paul: Don't forget that part. Alex: No, hey, I'm trying. Abby: Hey. Alex: Hey! Abby: There you are. Hey. Alex: I thought you were gonna meet me at the restaurant. Abby: Uh...mission accomplished. Alex: Oh, yeah? What dirt did you dig up on your ex? Abby: It was so a jealous husband. Alex: Ohh. That will always do the trick. Man, I've dealt with those before. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Hey, Phyllis. It's me. How about coffee tomorrow? It's too soon to give up on living together. We can work this out. We just have to do it at a pace that you're comfortable with. I love you. I want you back here. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Okay. Um, Nick, he didn't mean it like that. You didn't mean it like that, right, Kyle? Nick: Look -- how I raise my kid is my business. And if you don't see her as a kid, then we have a bigger problem. I already told you, you better stay away from my daughter. Kyle: Nick, what is it about the thought of Summer and I being together that drives you so crazy? It's only a few years age difference. She's 18. Do you really think that you could stop us from being together if we wanted to? Anybody ever stop you from being with the person you wanted to be with? Phyllis: Okay. All right. All right. Don't... this is -- this conversation is very productive, but it's over. Thank you, Kyle. You can go now. [Door closes] Nick: Is it true -- what he said? That you don't tell me stuff because you're afraid I'm gonna come down on you? Summer: Yeah. Only because you will. Nick: What else don't you tell me? Summer: Anything that will make your head explode. It -- it's just easier not to say anything to you. Nick: It is my job to protect you. That is the whole point of being a father. Summer: Protect me from what? Kyle? Kyle is the one that I call when I'm scared. Kyle came and saved me. Phyllis: She's right. When it comes to Kyle, you kind of act insane, Nick. Summer: Yeah, no. What is it that whenever Kyle comes anywhere near me, you go completely nuts? [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: So, when Adam pushed me away today, it was so cold. It was so heartless. I trusted him. I let him have everything he wanted on his terms. And that makes me stupid. My judgment was way off again. I'm starting to wonder whether I've gotten any better at all. I'm making the same mistakes. And yet, I thought that I was okay. Dr. Watkins: You have a legitimate illness that requires medication and vigilance. Adam letting you down doesn't mean you're stupid. Sharon: [Voice breaking] You told me to stay away from him. You -- you didn't think it was a good idea, and I-I didn't want you to know that he and I... I, um -- I must have known that it was a mistake. I mean, I was keeping it a secret. Dr. Watkins: We can get through this, you know? You can get through this. Sharon: [Crying] I don't want to get through it. I don't -- I don't want to move past. I just want to go back in time. I want to go back to when Cassie was alive. Everything has been just such a mess since then. Dr. Watkins: Not everything. It's easy to feel like you're sinking and only see the bad. But you've done so well regardless of Adam's behavior. You can get well again. Sharon: I am so lonely. Dr. Watkins: You told me once that being in love felt like your safe haven. Sharon: And I really wanted my health and the kids to be enough for me. I-I really, really wanted that. There's just a part of me that really wants that other person. And Nick -- you know, I'm just somebody who he used to love. Adam -- I really don't know how he feels about me. Dr. Watkins: You want that safe haven -- the place you feel whole. Sharon: But that can't keep being my only goal in life, right? To be in love? I need a real purpose -- something to keep me going. I have to find it, whatever that is. [SCENE_BREAK] Fen: I get pounded and humiliated, and Summer just walks away. Poor her. Yet she set me up. Michael: They said you were on top of her. Fenmore: It wasn't like that. It was a kiss. Truth or dare with a bunch of other people in the room who dared me to kiss her. That's all. And I swear to God, she kissed me back. Until Kyle busted in, and suddenly, she's all, "Oh, no! Oh, no! Save me!" [Scoffs] She arranged it. She loved it. I get this, and she gets Kyle. You said if there's someone you want to be with, don't give up. And, yeah. Yeah, yeah, you said that she's not the right girl. So, I-I don't want to hear any more advice or any "I told you so's." Michael: Son, when your heart's broken, it feels like the hurt is never gonna go away. But it's the heart. It goes on. And it will mend. Fenmore: [Scoffs] Lauren: And then it's stronger than ever. Fenmore: Just lying right to my face while your marriage is falling apart. Don't tell me how strong the heart is. Don't tell me it heals. You know it's a lie. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Why wouldn't I have a problem with you and Kyle? You are 18 years old. You're going around having conversations about who you want to lose your virginity to. Summer: Okay, that was a private conversation. Nick: Whatever kind of relationship you think you're gonna get from Kyle, it's not gonna be like that. He's gonna break your heart. Summer: So? I mean it. So? Okay, wh-what? Am I gonna crumble into dust? Am I gonna wind up rocking in the corner? Okay, haven't you and Mom ever had your hearts broken? Nick: I do not want you to go through that -- not with that guy. Summer: Okay, then what guy? Okay, and why do you always have to assume the worst? Nick: Look, I love you, and I don't want to fight about this tonight. Summer: Yeah, well, I am not a little girl. Nick: You're not as grown-up as you think you are, young lady. Summer: [Sighs] Nick: Give me your car keys. Summer: Mom. Nick: You lied to her, and you lied to me. Give me your keys now. [Keys jingle] Nick: I love you so much more than you'll ever know. Summer: Okay, Mom, this is ridiculous. Please, you know what I mean! Phyllis: I know what you mean. I do. But what you did here tonight -- it was out of control, honestly, Summer. It was wrong. Summer: Okay, when have you ever backed down? When have you ever said, "Nope. I'm sorry. I'm not gonna take a chance?" I just want to take chances. I just want to try. [SCENE_BREAK] Traci: Jack? Hi. I'm gonna go to the movies. Is there any chance you'd like to join me? Jack: No, thanks. I'll pass. Traci: Jack, it's just a couple of hours -- you know, forgetting the rest of the world? And who knows? Maybe when the lights come up, you'll have forgotten that you're upset with me. Jack: I tell you what. Pick a comedy, go laugh your head off, and then come home and tell me all about it. You can act out all the parts like you did when you were a kid. Traci: I-I wish I could say that I'm sorry that Phyllis moved out. But if it wasn't now, it was gonna be later. [Door opens] Traci: Hi, Honey. Hey, I'm going to the movies. Can I talk you into going with me? Kyle: Uh, no. No thanks. I'm gonna -- I'm gonna pass. I'll see you later, though. Traci: Okay. Jack: Hey. Everything all right? Kyle: Fen Baldwin. And before you hear about it, I had to get physical -- self-defense. Jack: Sounds like he's out of control again. Kyle: Yeah, and Nick was all over me about Summer again. Jack: What is with this guy? I-I think we've all made it very clear to him you're not interested in Summer that way. Kyle: Yeah, well... Jack: "Yeah, well," what? Kyle: Would it be so bad if I was interested in Summer? [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Those moments matter, too, you know? Those good, beautiful, perfect moments -- they matter, Michael. They matter so much more than just a handful of bad. They have to. Michael: I wish that were true. Lauren: [Sighs] No, don't -- don't go. Please. Michael: I begged you not to go out that door. You went anyway. [Cell phone vibrates] [SCENE_BREAK] Carmine: Oh, come on. Paul: Drinking on the job? Is that to ease the pain from those strangulation marks or to ease your conscience? That's assuming you have one. You're disrupting my friends' lives, and I want you to stop. Carmine: Well, I have stopped. Paul: I don't think you have. Carmine: I don't care what you think. Paul: You know, as chief of police, I'm thinking about starting a stalking task force. Carmine: So? Paul: Well, it's my job to keep the crime rate down, and you keep chasing Michael Baldwin's wife. I don't want anything to happen. I don't want you to be mistaken for a stalker. Carmine: Oh, come on. Are you serious? Are you threatening me right now? Paul: No, no. Not at all. I just don't want there to be any confusion. I do have a suggestion for you, though. Why don't you find a nice, single woman to spend some quality time with? Carmine: Thanks for the advice. Paul: I have some more. Stay away from Lauren. For good. Carmine: [Sighs] Man... [SCENE_BREAK] Fenmore: Dad leave again? Lauren: [Sighs] Yeah. Fenmore: What happened? Lauren: I made a mistake. [Sighs] And I want to make it up to him. [Sniffles] But I don't know how. Fenmore: Well, remember when I was a little kid? You told me to say, "I'm sorry" -- not just say it, but mean it. That was enough. Why isn't that enough anymore? Lauren: [Sighing] Come here, Baby. Come on. [Sighs] Fenmore: Are you and Dad getting a divorce? Lauren: Oh, Sweetie. [Cries] I hope not. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I'm sorry. I know that you just came in here to get a coffee, and... Dr. Watkins: [Chuckles] I'm always happy to talk to you, Sharon, whenever you need me. You will get through this, you know? I'm happy to discuss adjusting your meds, but you need to make your appointments. Sharon: You know, I can't really tell you how much of this is me or it's my brain or it's just the fact that I really miss Cassie right now. You know, I just finished telling Nicholas...when Cassie died, it changed everything. A piece of my soul is gone. And I can never get it back. [SCENE_BREAK] Kyle: Are you gonna come down on me, too, Dad? How could I have feelings for Phyllis' daughter? Jack: You know what? She's fiery, she's impulsive, she's beautiful -- just like her mother. She's a terrific girl -- a-a young woman. Whatever happened to that girl Lindsay you were dating? Kyle: It didn't work out. Why are you opposed to this? Jack: Because she's Nick's daughter. And for some reason, he doesn't approve. Is that really a battle you want to fight? Kyle: Why does it have to be a battle? What did I ever do to him? Nothing. He was a part of my life growing up. I just don't see what the problem is. [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: Geez, Court, could you have taken off any faster? I mean, seriously. Okay, not only did my mom make me clean up the entire mess, my dad took away my car keys. Yeah, oh, and FYI, I am never playing truth or dare again. Yeah, Fen was a complete freak. But Kyle... [Chuckles] Yeah, no. I know. He was a total hero. Oh, and the best part is when you left. You know what he said to my dad? He told my dad, "So what if Summer and I want to date?" Yeah! I know. I know. He totally wants me now. I knew he would. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Phyllis: Hey. Um, are you alone? Nick: Yep. Phyllis: Um... that was an evening to forget. Nick: Yeah. It was unbelievable. Her going to the penthouse and partying with all her friends -- what the hell was she thinking?! Phyllis: Well, she's 18. She's legally an adult. She's not legal to drink. I know that. We have to talk to her about that, but, um...you got to loosen the reins. She's an adult. Nick, you have to let her make her own decisions, and that means you have to let her make her own mistakes. Nick: [Sighs] Okay. So, does Summer know you're here playing the nice mommy and, you know, trying to talk down the mean dad? Phyllis: No. But I like being the nice mommy. [Chuckles] Listen, Nick, she is -- she is a young woman. You have to face that. She wants to experience life. I mean, she's full of life and curiosity, and she just wants to live. She just does, and we can be a safety net, but we have to give her credit for being brave enough to want to try. Nick: Mm. [Clears throat] She has you snowed. She gets all her friends, they bail on prom, they start drinking at the penthouse, they're all underage. No. I'm not gonna make nice about this. Phyllis: Okay, so is this just about the alcohol and the lying? It has nothing to do with her being interested in a boy that you're completely irrational about? Nick: She made a lot of bad decisions last year. I'm not gonna let her keep making them. Phyllis: That's it? Nick: That's it. Phyllis: Goodnight. Nick: Goodnight. [Clears throat] [Sighs] Uh, yes, hi. This is, uh, Nick Newman. I need to come by in the morning and pick up a paternity-test kit. [NEXT_ON] Tyler: I'm resigning from Jabot. Lily: Tyler, you cannot quit. I won't let you. Jill: You're scheming and strategizing behind my back. Avery: Chelsea, you're glowing. [Chuckles] And -- wow -- starting to show, I see.

Michael and Lauren hug but he envisions Lauren in Carmine's arms. Nick looks at the paternity report just as Sharon arrives. Sharon notices something wrong and asks Nick about it. Nick reminds her that tomorrow is the anniversary of Cassie's death. A boy videotapes the whole scene at Phyllis' of Kyle hitting Fen in order to get him off Summer. Phyllis walks in and demands to know what is going on. Alex and Abby talk at the Underground. Abby sees the place on Carmine's neck and asks him what happened. Michael pulls away from Lauren which upsets her. Michael lets Lauren know that when he kisses her, he sees her with Carmine. Lauren asks Michael to tell her what he wants her to do. Michael tells her to leave him alone. Carmine refuses to tell Abby anything. Alex gets a call and has to go back to work. Abby asks Carmine to tell her the truth about the place on his neck. Carmine still refuses to tell her anything. Jack and Traci discuss how Phyllis left the house without so much as a word as to why. Phyllis orders Summer to tell her what happened here. Phyllis asks Kyle what he is doing here. Kyle demands the truth from Fen. Sharon and Nick discuss Cassie's death. Nick asks Sharon about Adam and her relationship with him and her feelings. Sharon asks Nick what is really troubling him. Fen explains to Phyllis how Summer set him up. He also tells her that they had been playing truth or dare. Phyllis declares that she will call Nick as well as Michael and Lauren. Nick gets a call from Phyllis about Summer. Nick says kind words to Sharon and tells her that he is proud of her. Carmine accuses Abby of not letting this go about him dating a married woman and guesses that it is Lauren. Abby advises Carmine to leave Lauren alone. Michael and Lauren arrive at Phyllis' to ask Fen what went on. Lauren tries to interfere but Michael orders her to let him handle this.

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Lauren: Chelsea still hasn't from Chloe. Michael: Neither has Chloe's therapist. She skipped her appointment. Lauren: Chloe told Chelsea that the therapist rescheduled. She was lying. Michael: Missing that session is a clear violation of Chloe's probation. Lauren: Has the therapist called the judge? Is Chloe about to -- Michael: About to be arrested? Not yet. But I am an officer of the court, Lauren. Lauren: So, if she doesn't show up... Michael: I have to report this to Paul. Kevin: No, no, no. Don't do that, Mikey. Michael: All right, Kevin? I'm obligated by law. Kevin: I just need a little more time. Michael: Kevin, I know you love her, but Chloe needs -- Kevin: More help than I can give her. Yes, I get that. Lauren: Do you? Kevin: I do. I know that the intervention was set up to convince Chloe, but it got through to me. [Sighs] Chloe is going to Fairview. We all know that's where she needs to be now. But I'm just saying -- let me be the one to take her there and not some cop. Michael: You don't even know where she is. Kevin: She probably caught wind of what we had planned and got spooked. And now you want to make it worse by having her hauled off in cuffs? Please, Michael, don't tell Paul. Paul: I just hear my name? Lauren: Oh, you've ruined the surprise! We were trying to see if we could get the birthday boy away from his desk and out for a few drinks. Paul: Oh, thanks for the thought, but I've already got plans with Chris, and I'm running late, so I got to take of faith. Lauren: Well, yeah, yeah, you should go and we'll catch up later. Paul: We'll do a rain check. Lauren: Definitely. Paul: Everything okay? Michael: Yes. Go. Celebrate. Don't keep your wife waiting. Go. Paul: All right. Take care. Lauren: Bye. Kevin: [Sighs] Thank you. Michael: Don't thank me. You need to find Chloe. Nikki: Excuse me. Sir? I didn't order this. Ian: I did. [Chuckles] Nikki: Take your sorbet and go to another table. You're not welcome here. Ian: Oh, Nikki, that's too bad. I -- I had hoped that we could celebrate together now that the case against me has been officially dismissed. Nikki: That's not possible. Ian: Seems it is. And my being in prison would have been a miscarriage of justice, anyway. Nikki: You extorted money from me. Ian: So you claim. But the jury pool was tainted. The evidence was circumstantial. Nikki: Paul caught you. Ian: Never the less, the prosecutor in Madison felt there was no point in pursuing a case that he couldn't win. And now that this unfortunate event is behind us, we can proceed as if it never happened. And dare I hope, perhaps, even be friends again. Avery: Don't judge yourself too harshly for the calories you're about to consume. These perpetrators -- sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a touch of vanilla -- will soon be conspire with other accomplices to make -- Austin: Stopping tape. I've got to start locking that door. Avery: Dylan. Dylan: Oh, didn't mean to interrupt. Just pretend I'm not here. Austin: No, that would actually be easier if you weren't here. Avery: Okay, should we start from the top? Austin: Yeah, go and reset. Dylan: Pretty cool, huh? Your aunt having her own web series. Summer: Yeah, no, it's kind of exciting. I just wish that she didn't have to deal with creepy fans online. Dylan: What do you mean? Summer: Just some dumb message that she got. Avery: Okay. I'm set. Summer: It was sent from someone named 4mj. Austin: Okay, in 5, 4, 3 -- Dylan: Hey, why didn't you tell me Ian started harassing you again? Nikki: Here's a newsflash -- you and I were never friends. Ian: The fact that we have a son would indicate -- Nikki: That you took advantage of me. You can whitewash that any way you want. I know the truth. Ian: Your truth. Nikki: Oh, please. Stop. The man behind the curtain has been revealed, and I see you for the fraud that you are. And, fortunately, so does my granddaughter. Ian: Oh, Nikki, I'm so disheartened by this attitude. And after I gave you a very appetizing olive branch. Nikki: Oh, my god. You give me ice cream and suddenly things are even between us? Are you kidding? What are you really after, Ian? Ian: Just letting you know that I'm willing to forgive you for trying to send me to prison. Nikki: Oh, you're willing to forgive me? Ian: Mm-hmm. Nikki: How dare you? Are you kidding me? I could never forgive you -- Victor: What's going on here? Ian: I was just saying hello. Victor: Didn't I tell you to stay away from my family? Michael: You cannot keep the police out of this for long. Kevin: Well, if you don't say anything, then they're not gonna know. Michael: They will know. Chloe's therapist is obliged to inform the court of this missing session. And once that report is filed, a warrant will be issued for Chloe's arrest, and after that, there's nothing I can do to keep them from bringing her in. Kevin: How much time does that buy us? Michael: Have you listened to me? Kevin: I'm just saying -- it is not going to take me anywhere near that long to find her. And once I do, I just have to convince her that I'm trying to help. Lauren: Well, we all are. Michael: Yeah, well, unfortunately, after what Billy said, you have to reevaluate -- Kevin: No, no, we're not -- we're not getting into that. Lauren: You cannot ignore that she drugged him to try and get pregnant. I mean, that is a desperate -- Kevin: It's desperate. It's desperate. Michael: Dangerous. Dangerous. Kevin: Not to me she's not. It never should have gotten this bad, okay? If I hadn't been so wrapped up in my own stuff and feeling bad that she kept pushing me away -- Lauren: You couldn't have stopped this. You couldn't have. Kevin: If I had been playing closer attention, I would have seen that she was spinning out of control. Michael: Nonsense. You went above and beyond for Chloe. Kevin: But it wasn't enough. And I need to find her. So I'm just asking you to buy me some more time. Michael: Where have you looked so far? Kevin: All the obvious places. The house. [Sighs] Delia's memorial, her school. There's no sign of her. Lauren: I know what I would do if I were her. I'd want to shut out the world, and I'd want to go to the last place I was really happy. Avery: Tell you about the online comment because it could have been from anyone. Dylan: It's from 4mj -- the same guy who was posting the other negative stuff. Avery: Some negative stuff. Some. And we have no proof that it's Ian. Dylan: He said he was following you online. Avery: Okay, well, a lot of people are following me online, and some of them say really mean things. And I am not gonna let that effect me or the show. Austin: The fact that we have to keep stopping, that is effecting the show. Look, could you maybe play the overprotective boyfriend after we're done. Avery: Don't do that. Dylan. [Sighs] [Door opens, closes] Christine: [Sighs] Now all that's missing is the birthday boy. Victor: Don't you ever approach my wife again. Ian: Oh? Victor, you know that since I'm a free man, I can approach anyone that I like. Victor: Really? Ian: And you can't do a thing about it. Nikki: Please stop. Ian: What? Physical threats? [Chuckling] Come on, Victor. We're both too sophisticated for that. Victor: Oh, really? Ian: Mm. Victor: You think I'm sophisticated? Ian: [Chuckles] Victor: I'm a lot more primitive than you think. Ian: Yeah? Paul: So, what's going on here? Ian: Paul, this man accosted me. Nikki: No, that is not true. Victor didn't touch him. Ian: Accosted me verbally. But don't worry, Nikki. I won't press charges against your husband this time. I wouldn't want to embarrass you like that. But now that I'm calling Genoa City home, I think we should all endeavor to try and coexist peacefully. Victor: [Chuckles] Ain't gonna happen. Ian: Well... [Chuckles] Victor: [Sighs] Avery: And I want you to always use fresh lemon juice in your baking. [Door opens] Avery: [Gasps] Oh, no. Austin: Okay, what was that? Avery: Um, sorry. I heard the noise and I thought Dylan maybe came back. Avery: I'm sorry. Just give me a second. Summer: So, um... after you're done filming this part? Austin: I'll start editing the episode. You -- do you want to sit in on an editing session? You can see the episode from start to finish. Summer: I wouldn't be in the way? Austin: No, not at all. You know, normally we cut out the mistakes, but if we did that with Avery, well, we wouldn't have enough footage. [Both laugh] Summer: All right. Thanks. Austin: Yeah. Avery: Do you think we can focus and get this done? Austin: Yeah. That's right. I'm the problem. Avery: [Sighs] I'm sorry. I'm just -- I'm not happy with the way I left things with Dylan. [Sighs] What am I doing? I need to go talk to him. Austin: Wait. Now? Avery: Yes, and if the producers have a problem with that, I'll tell them the same thing I'm telling you. My relationship with Dylan comes first. And if the producers don't like that, then they can find a new host. [Door slams] Dylan: "So, you're going to 'the talk'? Some things you def won't tell the world, huh?" From 4mj. Ian: Hey, Dylan. I have some news from my lawyer. Dylan: Let me guess. Leslie filed a court order so you can't be refused service here. Ian: [Laughs] Even better. The extortion charges have been dropped. Dylan: How did that happen? You're guilty. Ian: I'm lucky. The case won't be retried in Madison or any place else, and I'll be free to enjoy the coffee at my son's company in this fine establishment for some time to come. Paul: Nikki, are you all right? Nikki: Yeah, I'm fine. It was a little unsettling to hear that Ian won't be going to trial or prison. But I'm okay. He can't hurt me anymore. Paul: What you have to realize -- both of you -- is that Ian Ward is an opportunist. I'm sure he doesn't want to get arrested again and wind up incarcerated. Victor: Mm-hmm. Or worse. Paul: Victor, you need to promise me no vigilante justice. Victor: Don't worry about a thing, okay? Paul: Okay, so what are you gonna do the next time he lays a trap for you? Pound him into the pavement? I'll tell you the same thing I told Dylan. Engaging Ian Ward is only going to make the situation worse for you. Paul: Here you go. It might be a long wait. Lauren: Sure you don't want to wait at home? Michael: No, if Chloe's therapist reports that she broke parole, maybe I can run interference -- or not. Lauren: You're not gonna let your brother down. Michael: If it keeps him out of trouble, I might have to. Lauren: He's just thrown everything into helping Chloe. He'll -- what if he can't find her? Michael: What if he does? Lauren: He's gonna take her to Fairview. Michael: Kevin has been Chloe's protector. Do you really think my little brother would be capable of following through with having Chloe committed? Lauren: After everything that we heard from Chelsea and Billy, I mean, Kevin has got to realize that Chloe is beyond his help. Michael: He's out there trying to save her now. Hmm? Lauren: Oh, Michael. You cannot send the police after Chloe. Michael: All right. I won't. But I can't help feeling that it would be so much easier for Kevin if the police caught her. At least the choice would be out of his hands. Chloe: What are you doing here? Kevin: You know I'm a sucker for a john Hughes film. Chloe: You never liked his movies. Besides, it's over. Kevin: Well, I would have sat through it with you. In fact, I have. Like, a dozen times. The last time was the night of Delia's show. You and me. On a date. Chloe: I think about that date all the time. It was the last night that my little girl was on this earth. [Sighs] And I was in here, oblivious to everything that was going on outside those doors. Kevin: That's why you came here tonight. To think about that. Chloe: We had fun. Kevin: And you feel guilty about that. Chloe: I did. Kevin: Not anymore? Chloe: I would do anything to go back and relive that night. Everything in my world was perfect. Delia was alive. And I hadn't gone crazy. Dylan: I don't know how you managed to skate on the extortion charges. Ian: I had an excellent lawyer. Dylan: I'm not gonna let you get away with what you did to Nikki. Ian: There are two sides to every story, Dylan. Now, sadly, the one your mother's been telling about your conception is riddled with misinformation. Dylan: You forced yourself on her. Ian: She maligned my character. Dylan: It's called the truth. Ian: Why are we arguing? What's past is in the past? I just hope that now that I've been, you know, vindicated that we all -- father, mother, and son -- would be able to get past all this unpleasantness. Dylan: You think I'm gonna buy this act? It's not gonna happen. You may have played the system, but you're not bulletproof. Ian: [Sighs] Avery, you came here just in time to advise Dylan to stop making these not-so-veiled threats. Dylan: It wasn't a threat. It's what's coming. Ian: You are so intent on my downfall, yet so accepting of a woman who gave you up! Avery: Ian, I suggest that you leave before things escalate any further. Ian: I'm always in control, dear. But your boyfriend here has anger issues. Must get that from his mother. Avery: Feel better? Dylan: I'm not gonna feel better till that bastard's gone for good. Victor: Sweetheart. Baby, your hands are shaking. Nikki: This will help. Thank you. Victor: Listen to me. This run-in with Ian Ward has shaken you up more than you're willing to admit. Let me take you to the doctor now. Nikki: No. There is no need. Dr. Costner has told me many times that my M.S. Is aggravated by stress. Victor: Then explain something to me. Then why in the world are you staying in this place? When you know Ian Ward is right down the hall? What's the matter? Are you trying to prove a point? Nikki: What if I am? Victor: This stubbornness is bad for your health, sweetheart. Nikki: What do you want me to do? You want me to just go home? Forget about everything you did? Victor: I expect you to come to your senses and to understand. Nikki: Well, I cannot, and I'm not ready to forgive and forget, so I'm gonna stay here. Victor: All right. You do that. And I'll do what I have to do. Nikki: Well, what does that mean? You're on thinking of going after Ian, are you? Victor. Victor: You take care. Nikki: Don't do it. [Sighs] Paul: This alteration might be the first of many now that Ian is setting up camp in Genoa City. [Sighs] Y-- oh, that tastes good. Christine: I'm glad you like it. Paul: [Sighs] Christine: What else would you like? Paul: I would like Victor and Dylan to back off where Ian Ward is concerned. You know, I talked to them, and it's like talking to the wall. Christine: I know what you mean. [Sighs] You know, I get it. They're angry. I'm angry. I thought those extortion charges against Ian would stick and Nikki would finally get some justice, didn't you? Christine: Oh, you're talking to me? Paul: [Chuckles] You are so pretty. Christine: You noticed. Paul: [Laughs] Okay. Christine: I don't want to talk about Victor or Nikki or Ian. Paul: Okay. How about police procedure? Christine: Oh, gosh. No. Paul: You want to see my badge? Christine: We spend way too much time talking about that. Yes, maybe. Paul: Well, what else, then? Christine: Today is the day the man I married was born. Paul: Oh, yeah? Christine: I say we celebrate. Paul: I'm a lucky guy. Christine: Mm-hmm. Just the two of us. Paul: Just the two of us. Done. Christine: Yeah? Paul: Yeah. [Chuckling] Well, there's on one else here. Just you and me. Take a look. Christine: Lately it seems like there's been a third person in our marriage. Paul: Oh, well... Nikki is not part of our marriage. Christine: I know, but when you're not tracking down her son, you're pulling strings to try and get Ian out of her life. Paul: I know. That's probably just guilt, you know? That's -- you know, when I think about it, I should have realized what Ian was doing to her all those years ago. Christine: Stop. Stop blaming yourself for the past. Please. Focus on the future. Paul: Being insensitive. Christine: Our future. Paul: [Chuckles] Christine: Our future, please. Paul: Future? That has? Christine: That has us in that bed in about 30 seconds. And hopefully in about nine months. Paul: I can't wait to have a baby with you. Chloe: I remember that exact moment. That exact moment when Billy told me that our little girl -- [Sighs] It was like a -- it was like a loud...snap. Like a breaking bone. But it broke...my heart. And my head. And my soul. Then I couldn't think. I couldn't feel. I just -- I just wanted one more. Kevin: One more what? Chloe: One more everything. One more pizza night. One more morning driving her to school. [Sighs] One more tickle fest. [Chuckles] One more Halloween. One more, "Mommy, I want a glass of water." Kevin: One more Delia? Chloe: That's why I asked Billy for his help. And that's why I took Connor. I would do anything to get her back. Just a piece of what me and Delia was before. Kevin: You should have had a chance to say goodbye to her. And if we weren't here at the movies, maybe we could have gotten you to the hospital in time. Kevin: I blame myself for that. Chloe: Kevin, it wouldn't have mattered. I still would have left the hospital without my daughter. Kevin: There is still something we can do for you. You are not past the point of saving. Avery: Ian was pushing your buttons. Why do you give him the satisfaction? Dylan: Because the guy walks from every charge against him, and he's here because of me. Avery: Okay. You wanted to know where you came from. After all the lies, you wanted to know the whole truth no matter how ugly it was. Dylan: You're always on my side. Avery: And I always will be. Dylan: Why aren't you at your shoot? Avery: Because setting things right with us is more important to me. Dylan: Well, following your passion is important, too. Avery: Mm-hmm. Dylan, cooking is a hobby. Dylan: Come on. You do way more than just throw a recipe together. I mean, that's why you have your own show. That's why you're going to "the talk" in L.A. In the morning. Do you have any idea how proud I am of you? Avery: None of this would be happening if you hadn't entered me in that cooking contest. Dylan: I'm just happy the world gets to see what I've always known. Just how amazing you are. Austin: Your face. Summer: Did I get something on it? Austin: No, no, no. I just -- [Sighs] Have we met before? Summer: Um, no, I don't think so. Austin: The bus. Summer: School bus? Austin: No, you're the model on the side of that bus. Summer: Oh, yeah. Yeah. No, I used to be the face of Jabot. Austin: I knew it. [Chuckles] So, which part of Jabot are you now? Summer: I don't model anymore. Austin: That's a shame. You're beautiful. So, why'd you give it up? Summer: I just had been working a lot and I got kind of burnt out. Even ended up in the hospital. I was just trying to keep myself busy so I didn't have to think about my mom. Austin: You miss her a lot. Summer: Yeah. I don't know what I'm gonna do if she doesn't wake up soon. [Sighs] I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I don't know where this came from. Sorry. Thanks. [Sniffles] Sorry. Austin: So, um... how long has she been -- Summer: Months. Just when I think that I can talk about her without bawling, I go and do this in front of a stranger. Austin: No, I understand. Summer: No one does. My friends don't understand, my dad doesn't. Everyone's living their life and my mom's life is on hold, and I feel like mine is, too. So thank you for saying that you understand, but it's okay that you don't. Austin: Well, look, um... I wasn't just saying that to be polite. I lost my mother unexpectedly a few years back. Um... so, yeah. I do understand. Lauren: Could you just have some faith in your brother? He knows what's right. Michael: Knowing what's right has never prevented my brother from breaking ever law in the book. He's working an honest job now. Staying out of trouble. I don't want his progress derailed because he's not capable of giving up on Chloe. Lauren: It's hard to give up on someone you love. You didn't. And I gave you lots of reasons to. Michael: Mm. Yeah, well... you're my life. Lauren: [Chuckles] And that proves my point. The heart wants what the heart wants. Michael: That's what I'm afraid of. Lauren: [Sighs] Chloe: Why would you want to save me? I have been so awful to you. Kevin: Because you've been in hell since Delia died. Look, Chloe... Chloe: [Sighs] Kevin: ...Deep down, I know that you are still the same woman I fell in love with. And nothing is gonna ever make me stop caring about you. Chloe: [Chuckles] I'm so sorry for the way that I've been treating you. I mean, the first few weeks, you -- you held me every night so I could go to sleep. You spent every -- every waking hour trying to find Delia's killer to give me some closure. I wouldn't have been able to survive without you. Kevin: I need you as much as you needed me. Chloe: [Sighs] But you were grieving, too. I'm just so glad that you didn't lose yourself the way that I did. Kevin: [Sighs] Chloe, the reason I came here -- Chloe: You have been my constant. You have been the only thing that has been there for me, that has made any sense. And I was so mean. And I was so out of control. [Sniffles] You're still trying to help me. Kevin: Yeah, but, you see, that's where -- that's where I messed up. Because I was trying to help you in my way, and I think by doing so, I ended up hurting you. Chloe: No, no. Kevin: No, I did. I did, Chloe. See, I fought to keep you out of Fairview because I was convinced that I could do a better job taking care of you. But you're not getting better. Are you? Chloe: [Sniffles] No. [Sighs] No, I'm not. Summer: What happened? Austin: One day she was here, and the next day she wasn't. At least there's a chance yours might come back. Summer: My dad doesn't think so. He's dating again. Austin: You don't like that. Summer: I want my dad to be happy. I do. I just can't help but think that my mom's being forgotten. Is it stupid? Austin: No. Summer, I -- I saved a voicemail that my mom left me 'cause I was afraid that I would forget the sound of her voice. I still listen to it sometimes. Dylan: Hey, Nikki. Nikki: Dylan. Hi. Dylan: Hi. Can I talk to you about Ian? Nikki: Oh, if it's about the charges being dropped, I already know. Dylan: How'd you find out? Nikki: Well, Ian couldn't wait to share his good news with me. And to let me know that all is forgiven. Dylan: That's big of him. Nikki: Yeah. He must have been feeling particularly generous. He got me a dessert that I didn't want and that led to words with Victor. Dylan: That upset you? Nikki: I'll be fine. Dylan: I just -- I hate that this guy is free. Nikki: I know. Me too. But Paul is right. Our hands are tied. Dylan: Maybe not. Nikki: Dylan, please don't go after him. Dylan: No, I won't -- I won't confront Ian. Nikki: Good. I'm very happy to hear that. I just wish Victor had promised the same. Ian: [Grunts] Let go of me! Let go of me! What do you want?! [Grunting] What do you want?! [Grunts] Paul: Best birthday ever. Christine: It's not over yet. Paul: I hope not. Christine: [Chuckles] I'll be right back. Paul: [Sighs] [Chuckles] Christine: So, make a wish. Paul: Let's make it together. Chloe: Maybe it's time for me to get some real help. Kevin: I'm really happy to hear you say that. Chloe: [Sighs] Are you ready to get rid of me? Kevin: I'm not going anywhere. I'm still gonna be your constant, right here, whenever you need me. Never, ever doubt that. Chloe: Thank you. Thank you for loving me. And for always being there for me. [Sniffles] It's just that you deserve -- Kevin: Listen, listen, listen, listen. I am not looking for anything more from you. Chloe: [Sighs] Kevin: Okay? I know you don't love me anymore. Chloe: But I wish I could. I wish that I could give you all of that. I just don't think that I'm capable of love anymore. Kevin: Sure you are. Chloe: No, I don't want to be. [Sniffles] Because loving someone -- it just hurts so damn much when you lose them. Kevin: That's why you've been pushing me away. You're scared. Chloe: [Sighs] Kevin: You don't have to be. Not anymore. We're gonna get you the help that you need. Chloe: [Sighs] [Keys jingle] Austin: We weren't sure you were coming back, so we went ahead and packed up. Avery: What about the episode? Austin: I have enough to piece a segment together, and we'll just film the rest when you get back from L.A. Summer: Yeah, you know, and you have a really early flight in the morning, so I'm gonna head out. It was really good seeing you. Good luck on "the talk." I'll be watching you. Avery: Thank you, honey. Summer: Okay. Bye. Bye. Austin: Bye. Avery: Uh, Austin, could you stay just for a minute? Austin: Yeah. Look, it's -- it's not a big deal about today. I'll handle things with the producer. Avery: Yeah, I'm more concerned about my niece. Summer's been through a lot. She doesn't need to get her heart broken again. Austin: What are you talking about? Avery: You have a girlfriend. You shouldn't be leading her on. Austin: You're right. Because that would make me a liar and a cheat. Which I'm not. My girlfriend and I broke up. Avery: Well, I'm sorry to hear that. I just don't want to see my niece get hurt. Austin: I'm not looking to hurt anyone. See you soon. Dylan: Willa? Yeah, it's Dylan McAvoy. You were looking to make a deal before, right? I changed my mind. And I'm willing to pay. I want any information you have that can be used to put Ian away. Ian: What is this all about, Victor? You let me go. You're making big trouble for yourself, man. I don't know what agenda you're pursuing, but I will fight you every step of the way. Victor: You're a slimeball. This is one fight you won't win. [NEXT_ON] Hilary: [Gasps] Lily: Get your skinny butt out of bed because we have some things to settle. Paul: So, somebody beat up Ian Ward last night. Dylan: And he claims it was me? Nikki: I know what you did, and you need to undo it. Victor: Too late for that.

Summer opens up to Avery's cameraman Austin about how much she misses Phyllis. He can understand because his mother died suddenly a few years ago. Avery asks Austin not to hurt Summer. He assures her that he doesn't intend to. Summer tells Dylan that Avery got another strange post from that creepy guy who Dylan still thinks it's Ian. Dylan calls Willa and tells her he is willing to pay her for any information that will put Ian in jail. Dylan, Nikki, and Victor are unhappy that the charges against Ian were dismissed and Victor hires some men to help him beat up Ian.

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Nick: Anyone here? Cassie? Cassie? Cassie! Let me look at you. You look so beautiful. Cassie: You sure don't. Nick: I'm kinda having a rough day. Cassie: Rough year is more like it. Nick: Not a day goes by that I don't miss you. Nothing feels the same. Cassie: It shouldn't be that way. Nick: It's true, Cassie. All , it was the worst mistake of my life letting you go out that night. Everything terrible that has happened... it goes back to that night. [Nick remembering] Nick: Lullaby and good night you're your mother's delight shining angels beside. Nick: What the hell? Sharon: You get out of here! Get out! Nick: Soft and warm is your bed. Cassie: Hey, Nikki. Nikki: Hi, Cupcake. Nick: Rest your head. Cassie: Is Victor here, too? Victor: Yes, my sweetheart, I'm right here. I'm right here. Nick: Close your eyes rest your head. Nick: Lullaby good night lullaby good night, Cassie. Nick: I gotta get out of here. Sharon: What? Nick: I gotta go. Sharon: Where? Nick: I don't know, but I can't stay here. Sharon: Wait, Nick... Nick: Be back later. Do you think Cassie's death was my fault? Sharon: No. I, uh... Nick: You what? Sharon: I just keep... thinking about that night that Cassie was at that party. She never should've been there. Nick: But she was there. Sharon: Well, we shouldn't have let her go. Nick: He thinks that Cassie was driving? Neil: I'm only telling you what Malcolm told me, man. Nick: He is lying! This little punk killed my little girl. And now he's trying to save his own hide. One way or the other, Daniel is going to pay for being an underage drunk and getting behind the wheel of a car. How that happens is entirely up to him. Phyllis: No! No! Get off of him! Get off of him! Sharon: We would help you if we could! Phyllis: Really? So why haven't you turned over Cassie's clothes to Christine? Sharon: You're keeping secrets from me and I need to know what's on your mind. Nick: Sometimes I think you still blame me for Cassie's death. Nick: It's not what you think. Sharon: Don't lie to me, Nick! I saw your face when I walked in this room! You thought you had a good thing going. Nick: I didn't mean for this to happen. I don't want this to destroy us. Sharon: Look me in the eye and tell me that you don't have any feelings for Phyllis. Well, the room's paid for. Why don't you use it? Victor: As of today, I am taking control of my company again. I am reinstating myself as C.E.O. of Newman Enterprises. Noah: We're never gonna be together again, are we? Not like a real family. Sharon: Noah... Nick: Noah, wait, buddy! [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: I'm so sorry. Nick: If I could go back... I'd do things so differently. Cassie: Well... let's see what you'd do. Nick: That's me. Cassie: Mm-hmm. Nick: This is weird. You know, Babe, I think we should let Cassie go out with her friends tonight. Sharon: Grounded is grounded. I don't think that we should let her go just because she wants us to. Nick: This is it. The most important conversation of my life. Yeah, but she's been on her best behavior. She's doing betting in school. She's helping out around the house. She's been really cool to Noah. Her whole attitude's changed. Sharon: I know it has. But it could be because she's known all along about tonight and she wants to go. If we make this exception now, how are we gonna discipline her in the future? And what kind of punishment is it if you get to go out while you're grounded? I think she's gonna learn that our word doesn't mean anything. Giving in is a bad idea. Nick: Okay. She'll get over it, right? I mean, how long can a 14-year-old hold a grudge? Sharon: I guess we'll see. Nick: That's what I should've said! That's what should've happened. Cassie: You think... all that other stuff wouldn't have happened? Nick: If I had kept you home that night... it would've changed everything. Cassie: She's so unhappy. Nick: Yeah. Cassie: Because of you? Nick: Maybe. But that never would've happened. Cassie: Seriously, it's okay. I understand. No need to explain. Nick: I bet you're ashamed of me. You should be. Cassie: Well, I'm not, okay? And before you yell guess what? It's just the way she is. Nick: You know, when you died and your mother and I couldn't relate anymore... we couldn't deal with what happened. I never would've thought that... Nick: Oh, you can't handle all this! You can't dodge all my attacks! Phyllis: I can. God, you took half my life! Nick: Oh, yeah! You can't dodge everything! Phyllis: Wait a second. I'll show you how I dodge! Nick: Oh, I bet I'm beating you with my eyes closed! Phyllis: Oh! We did this again. Nick: Uh-huh. Phyllis: I've been really trying. I've been trying to hold myself back. Nick: We both have. Phyllis: I have no willpower. Nick: Yeah, but in a good way. Phyllis: I just... when I look at you... Nick: What? Phyllis: Nothing. I'm not gonna say it. Nick: If I'd only stayed away... your life would be so different now. I'm sure of it. Phyllis: Giggles stop it! You're gonna mess up my hair. Jack: And that's a bad thing because... Phyllis: Because you made reservations at the private dining room. Jack: Oh, damn! I should've gotten takeout. Phyllis: No! Not in this dress. You didn't tell me what we were celebrating. Jack: That's right. I haven't told you yet, have I? Phyllis: Mnh-mnh. So start talking. Jack: Mind if I get comfortable first? Phyllis: What are you doing? Jack: What does it look like I'm doing? Cassie: Oh, my gosh, Dad! Dad, he's gonna propose! Nick: Yeah. Cassie: This is amazing! Phyllis: I guess tying your shoelace wouldn't be the right answer, would it? Jack: I better get this done before my knee gives out. Phyllis: Do you want a pillow? So, you know, you could take your time? Jack: I do, Red. I wanna take an entire lifetime to show you how much you mean to me. Cassie: Wow. Nick: Yeah, but it didn't happen. Look at her. Cassie: And this is all your fault, huh? Dad, you don't know for sure whether they would've gotten back together or not. Nick: Maybe. But she's here all alone. And you can't tell me that her son would've abandoned her if it weren't for me. Cassie: Daniel deserved better... from both of you. Nick: You're right. Daniel deserved better. Cassie: You know, I tried telling you and Mom that. Nick: What do you mean? Cassie: In the hospital after the accident. I wanted so badly for you guys to see that Daniel wasn't stupid. And wouldn't go and do something that would get us both killed. But... you guys wouldn't listen. You kept trying to punish him for something that wasn't even his fault. Sharon: Do you think Daniel's trial will be over quickly? Nick: I don't see any reason why it should drag out. Sharon: Well, Christine obviously feels she has some viable defense. Nick: Look, if you're talking about this ridiculous theory that Cassie was driving that night, she can forget it. Because it's not gonna hold up in court. Sharon: Well, why were Paul and Christine so anxious to get their hands on Cassie's clothes? What could be in her things that would be of any use to them? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Nothing. Sharon, they're just grasping at straws. All they have is the convenient selective memory of some drunk kid who knows he's going to jail for a very long time. Cassie: Because you wanted to put him there. Nick: Cassie... Cassie: Dad, you hid my clothes. You buried them. You knew Daniel was telling the truth, and you still wouldn't help him. Nick: I was wrong. That's why I came forward. Cassie: Yeah... finally. Nick: It's like I was living in this dream-- this horrible dream that I couldn't wake up from. I knew what I was doing was wrong-- that it wouldn't bring you back. I was so angry. I couldn't let go. He manipulated Cassie. He knew that she had a crush on him, so he led her on. Sharon: Nick, we don't know that. Nick: I know! Sharon, I know it. Daniel says that he didn't know Cassie that well. Because Cassie never would've been at that party. And then she never would've gotten in the car with him. And she certainly wouldn't have left the hospital to try and find him. If you wanna blame someone for Cassie's death, you blame Daniel. I hate him. What he has taken from us. And I am not gonna be satisfied until he looks me in the eyes. Cassie: You hated the fact that I was dead, but you shouldn't have hated Daniel. Nick: I know. I made so many mistakes. Cassie: But you forgave him. Nick: I actually think Daniel's a really good kid. We got pretty close for awhile. Cassie: You were almost like a dad to him. Nick: Yeah. I screwed that up, too. Cassie: When he found out about you and his mom. He went and left altogether and got married way too young. Cassie: Daniel and Lily are happy, though. Aren't they? Nick: Yeah, Cassie, but it's not what a kid his age should be experiencing. It's his senior year of high school. Things should be so different. Phyllis: Jack, help me! Jack: You're doing fine. Daniel: Yeah, Mom, it's gonna be dark in there. No one's gonna see it anyway. Phyllis: Oh, gosh! But I wanna get it right. You're so handsome. I want everyone to see you when you're standing up there. Daniel: Standing up where? Phyllis: On that-- on that platform thing. When they announce you prom king. Daniel: Hey why not supreme galactic emperor of the universe? Jack: Kid's got a point. Phyllis: Come on! Daniel: If you're gonna go for something and do something, you might as well do it right, right? Phyllis: Don't make fun of me! Look at you! You're my little boy. You're all grown up. Daniel: Mom... Phyllis: Soon you're going to be going off to college. Daniel: Right now, I just wanna go off to the prom out that door. Jack: I'll distract her. You run. Daniel: Okay. Whatever you do, don't let her pull out the baby pictures, or she's gonna fall apart. Phyllis: Stop it! Jack: I'll take good care of your mom. Daniel: I know you will, Jack. Take care, thank you! Phyllis: Have fun, Sweetheart! Nick: That's how his life would've been-- simple... uncomplicated. Cassie: Dad, is anyone's life? I mean, I know it may seem that way but... Nick: I have spent the past year of my life just existing. Day in and day out because I couldn't imagine a life without you in it. When I think about all the damage I've done to everyone-- the lashing out, the selfish mistakes... and I can't imagine how anyone... could ever forgive me. Cassie: We don't have to do this. Nick: No, I need to face it. All of it. This used to be such a close family... like us. And not anymore. Cassie: And I suppose you caused all these problems? Nick: They all started last summer when Lily took off with Daniel. Cassie: Dad, like you forced her to do that? Come on. Nick: I am the one who set it in motion, Cassie. Lily should've never had to choose between her family and Daniel. That wasn't right. Cassie: So because you let me out when I was grounded, Lily's life was ruined. Nick: You don't believe me? Take a look. Dru: Neil, please look at me. Man, you are driving me crazy! Are you gonna freeze me out all night? Devon: So what's the plan, guys? Dru: If it's about dinner, its gonna be a minute, okay? Devon: All right, well, am I gonna have to watch you two fight through it-- like last night? You know what? Tell me, is it gonna be like this around here from now on? Can you not figure out a way to deal with each other? You know what? Forget it. Nick: You see what I'm talking about? It shouldn't be like this. Cassie: What should it be like? Nick: Like this... Dru: Nice! Nice, beautiful! Man, you look great! Devon: Thank you. Dru: Let's put on your boutonnière. Cassie: Devon looks incredible! Nick: They all do. Cassie: Dad, he's the only one dressed for prom. Nick: I'm talking about how they are with each other. Cassie: I see what you mean. Nick: There's no fighting. There's no tension. They're just happy to be together. Daniel: Hey! Dru: Hey! Cassie: Oh, Daniel must be here to pick up Lily. Nick: That's what I'm talking about. Look how natural it is. Dru and Neil can't stand the sight of that kid. But if it had been like this-- the way it would've been... Cassie: So this is what you think would've happened if you hadn't messed up? Nick: Don't you? Cassie: Oh, look at Lily's dress! [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Wow! You look... Lily: Good, I hope. Daniel: That dress looks amazing on you. Lily: Thank you. You don't look so bad yourself. Daniel: Yeah, well, you know, I wanted to wear a tie-dyed tux, but my mom-- she wasn't really having any of that. Neil: I think I'm gonna have to go along with Phyllis on that on, brother. Dru: Let me take a picture of you two. Daniel: Okay, let me just give Lily her flowers. Dru: Okay. Lily: Those are pretty. Cassie: Aren't they cute together? What? Nick: If you had felt that way a year ago, maybe you wouldn't have risked your life for him. Cassie: I had a crush on him. Nick: You were obsessed. Cassie: Whatever. I get it now. Daniel and Lily are really meant to be together. Neil: It's gorgeous. Dru: Perfect! Gotta go, though. Daniel: Okay, let's do it. Neil: All right, now be careful. Remember, no drinking. Daniel: No. Neil: All right. Daniel: Absolutely not. Lily: Okay, guys, don't worry. Neil: Hey, son, have a good time. Lily: I love you. Daniel: Have a good time while we're gone. Bye, guys. Neil: We will. I love you, too, sweetheart. Dru: Bye. Neil: Wow! Dru: Oh, honey! Neil: Those kids... they sure were happy. Dru: Yeah, I never thought I'd see the day where I'd let Phyllis' son sweet- talk me. Neil: I'm so glad you gave the kid another chance-- that we both did. Dru: Well, you know... Neil: Hey... Dru: Hmm? Neil: You know what this means, don't you? Dru: What? Neil: Well, Devon and Sierra are at the prom. Lily and Daniel are at the prom. Dru: Ooh, that only means one thing, huh? [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Once they get used to Daniel and Lily being married... they'll be okay again. Nick: What makes you so sure? Cassie: Because they love each other... a lot. They may be fighting now. Nick: You're right. It's a start. You can't shut each other out if you wanna save your marriage. That's what I did to your mother. You knew. Both grieving, both lost. And instead of helping Sharon through it, I left her to deal with it on her own. Cassie: Come on. Nick: What do you mean? Cassie: Never mind. Nick: No, Cassie, I wanna hear it. Cassie: Well, she needed somebody to help through. She wasn't completely alone. You understand what I'm trying to say. Nick: I think you better show me. Cassie: Sighs Nick: Why are we here? Cassie: We can leave. Nick: No. No. Nick: Open the door. I need to see what happened here. Sharon: I'm so sorry, Brad. Brad: Sharon... its okay. Don't worry about it. Sharon: I can't believe I froze up in the middle of the web cast. Brad: It's not your fault. Those calls about Cassie should never have gotten through. Sharon: Well, that's very sweet of you to say, but, you know, more and more I just feel like I'm a fake. And it's only a matter of time before people realize that I don't know what I'm doing. Brad: You are not a fake. You're the real thing. The real thing. Nick: I bet that's exactly how it happened. Cassie: Please don't be mad at her. Nick: I'm not mad at her. How can I be? After what I did to her? I pushed her away for months. Sharon: I need to feel close to Cassie. I need to feel close to that part of my life. Don't take that away from me. Nick: You mean, like I took away our daughter? Sharon: What did you say? Nick: Nothing, forget it. Sharon: We need to talk about this. Nick: No, we don't need to talk about it. Sharon: Yeah, we do. Because you're keeping secrets from me. Nick: Sometimes, I think you still blame me for Cassie's death. Sharon: What? No! No, I don't. Nick: Are you sure? Because I'm not. Sharon: You mean, you haven't seen any of the warning signs? No red flags where our marriage is concerned? Nothing? You know, I can count on one hand the number of times that we have made love since Cassie died. And that doesn't strike you as cause for concern? Nick: No. Sharon: No, Nick, it hasn't ..But, you're aware of .. the distance between us. Nick: Cassie? Cassie: You know, I never thought anything like this would happen to my parents. Nick: Neither did I. After all these years together. When you died, Cassie, everything changed. Cassie: Don't forget, things weren't exactly easy a year ago, either. Aunt Vicki wanted a job in the company. You said no. It made a lot of people mad. Nick: You're right, it did. Nick: The night of your accident, Victoria was all set to go back to Italy. Cassie: Would you like to go back and change that, too? Nick: Not really. Well, I don't know. Maybe, uh... if Vicki had gotten on that plane, then things would be better for everyone. So, Babe, I forgot to ask you. Did you see the postings on the web site about your last appearance? Sharon: Um, yeah, I think everyone was pleased. Nick: Pleased? The store was mobbed! You are a rock star. Sharon: A rock star, huh? Nick: A big rock star. Sharon: Well, then, you know what? I want pink jelly beans and I mean, only pink jelly beans in my hotel room from now on. Is that clear? Nick: Whatever. Are you taking diva lessons? Sharon: Yeah, from, uh, Drucilla Winters. Nick: I'm gonna tell her you said that. Victoria: Hello! I heard a wild rumor that this is where the CEO hangs out. Sharon: Oh, my gosh! Hey! Nick: Oh, it is so good to see you. Victoria: Good to see you. Nick: Wow! So? How was the honeymoon? Sharon: Yeah! Gosh, you even have to ask? I mean, look at them! Man: Italian accent well, it was marvelous. Thanks to my lovely bride. Victoria: Oh! Well, listen, I'm sure that you're busy. So we'll let you get back to work. Nick: Well, family dinner at the house tonight. Victoria: Oh, we'll be there! Yes! Sharon: Cassie and Noah can't wait to see you two. Man: Well, we picked up a few surprises for them on our trip. Sharon: Oh, well, they'll be even more delighted! Victoria: Good seeing you. Nick: You, too, sis. You, too. Victoria: Even if it's only for a little while. Nick: I have never seen you look happier. Come on, we'll walk you out. Victoria: All right. Thank you. Cassie: Ah. Come on, it's time. Nick: Where are we going? Cassie: Home. Cassie: Noah has gotten so big. You know, soon he'll be wanting my old room to spread out his baseball cards. Nick: He likes to play in your room. It's just the way you left it. It makes him feel like you're still with us. Cassie: I am. I always will be. Nick: We had everything. I didn't realize it until you were gone. Cassie: Daddy... Nick: I should be here tonight... with my family. Instead, I'm alone, wondering how I'm gonna live without them. Nikki: Oh, it is so wonderful to have you both here. Victoria: Well, where else would we be? We had to spend some time with our new niece. Sharon: We got the gift that you sent for Faith. I've been meaning to thank you. Victoria: Oh, may I see it? Agostino and I ordered it online when we were on our honeymoon. Sharon: Okay, here. Take her? Nick: All right. Hey, little one. Victoria: She's so pretty. Nick: Hello. Aw, yeah, I've got you, don't I? Hi. Wanna hold hands? Victor: Where's Cassie? Nick: Where have you been? Cassie: Looking for this. It's a present for Faith. It was mine when I was little. And now I want my baby sister to have it. Nick: It's beautiful. Cassie: It's okay. You're gonna be fine. You're gonna be okay. Don't worry. Cassie: I'm so sorry the journey made you sad. Nick: We would've had a daughter. You said that your mom and I would have another little girl. Cassie: You still can. Nick: Even after everything I've done? Cassie: If it's what you really want. Nick: Cassie, I don't know what that is anymore. I swear to you, there are times that I... I don't even know who I am. Cassie: You will. You'll be all right again. But you have to stop saying, "what if." Nick: It's not that easy. You showed me tonight what life would be like, if I had just... Cassie: No, no... no. You didn't see what would've happened. Tonight you saw what you imagined would've happened. You keep blaming yourself because you think you're responsible for every terrible thing that's happened. If I'd stayed grounded that night, that everything would've been different. Everybody's lives would be... perfect. News flash, Dad, you don't have that much power. Figure out what you want and go for it. But you have to promise me that you will try really hard, that you won't give up. Nick: I promise you. I swear. Cassie: I have to go now. Nick: No. I can't say good-bye to you again. Cassie: It's not good-bye. I'll always be with you. Right here. But you know that, don't you? Nick: Yeah, I do. Cassie: I love you, Daddy. Nick: I love you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Knock on door Sharon: Coming. What are you doing here? Nick: I need to be with you. I need to be with my son. I'm moving back home.

Jack comes to see Nick to find out why he slept with Phyllis. "Why her? Were you trying to hurt me? Was it just for sex?" Nick says nothing. "WAS IT THE SEX?" Nick sarcastically answers. "Yeah Jack I slept with Phyllis to hurt the man that helped to raise me, and I did it to also hurt my son in the process. It was just for the sex!" Jack's faces changes. "Oh my god! You are in love with her!" Nikki loves the help that she is getting from Phyllis but worries about having her in the building with Nick there too. "I have a solution for that," Victor reveals. "I have offered Jack a job. That way he can take some of the load off you, you won't need Phyllis in the office and we can spend more quality time together." Nikki looks into his eyes. She is surprised that he has offered a job to Jack and she really truly believes that he is being sincere. Brad tells Phyllis that she shouldn't be in the building. "I can remember when no one wanted you around," Victoria snaps. "Now you have married the boss's daughter and you are here swinging a big stick. If you don't want me around, go talk to Nikki about it." Brad finds Sharon alone working on Cassie's celebration. She tries to hold it together but ends up spilling her guts and starting to cry. He hugs her and soon they are rubbing each other's backs. They kiss lightly at first, and then passionately. Victoria enters the office soon after and sees the strange looks on Brad and Sharon's faces. Both are far from each other now. "What is the matter? What is going on?" No one answers her. "Oh I get it," Victoria says. "You have been working on Cassie's celebration and it has been making you sad. Is that it?" Victoria offers to take half the work from Sharon and help her with it. Sharon leaves, and Victoria goes to her husband. "I would like to thank you for being so supportive to Sharon, Brad. You know Brad, you really are something," she says to him smiling. Nick returns to work. No one is there. He hears children's music and follows the sound to an office. "Anyone here?" No one answers. He is about to leave when a bright light goes on behind him. He turns back into the office and stares into the bright light. "Cassie?" It is her. She smiles happily at her father as he stares back at her dumbfounded.

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Michael: So what's your day look like? Lauren: Ah, busy, thank goodness, because it'll keep my mind off of Daisy's hearing. Oh. Michael: Listen, if you try and call me, and I don't pick up, then-- Lauren: Leave a message at the beep, Baby. Thanks. Michael: You do know you're my number one priority, don't you? Lauren: Oh, sure. Except on the day that Newman Enterprises goes public. Michael: Yeah, pretty much. Lauren: Mm-hmm. Mm, our broker has our buy order, right? Michael: Yeah. Lauren: Excellent. Boy, I never thought I would see Victor Newman give up control of his company. Michael: Laughs You never will. Lauren: And if that's the case, maybe I should rethink his offer. Michael: Oh, a seat on the Newman board is very prestigious. Lauren: I know. I know, but what if he thinks I'm gonna be his puppet? Michael: Chuckles Well, he'll learn soon enough. Nobody orders my wife around. Mwah. Lauren: That's right. Phyllis: Hi, can I have some coffee? Hello. Oh, come on, you guys. You guys. You know I despise Daisy as much as you do. She tried to kill me, too, but you've got to understand I am doing this so my son... we don't even know if her rights will be reinstated. Lauren: You know what, Phyllis? It doesn't even matter what happens in court. The damage is done. Phyllis: Hey, listen. You have got to understand-- Michael: I understand. I understand. You did what you had to do, and we just had to accept it. So out of respect for the friendship we had, we'd like you to extend the same courtesy and... accept that we're through with you and just walk away. [SCENE_BREAK] Leslie: Very nice. Daisy: Scoffs I look like a total dork. Leslie: Would you prefer an orange jumpsuit? Daisy: Hmm, it's a toss-up. Leslie: Did Phyllis and I not tell you to lose the attitude? It's not enough to just dress like a lady. Daisy: I have to act like one, too. Leslie: Yes, and you'd better be convincing. The judge will see through you if you aren't. Daniel: So you really think my mom's gonna pay for your legal fees or whatever it is she promised you, huh? I mean, you realize she's using you. Once she gets whatever it is that she wants, well, you're gonna be lucky if she remembers your name. Daisy: Sighs I just want what's best for our daughter, Daniel. Daniel: You know, if that was true, you'd turn around and you'd walk out of here right this minute, and you'd leave Lucy with Billy and Victoria where she belongs. Victoria: Do we have enough formula in there? [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: If we had any more formula in here, we'd have to get wheels for this bag. Sighs We should probably get goin'. Lucy: Fusses Victoria: Um, okay. I'm just gonna spend a few more minutes here. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Did you call in the liquor order? Jeff: Uh, just now. Gloria: Change the light bulbs in the storeroom? Jeff: Check. Gloria: And fix the, uh, lock on the freezer door? Jeff: Jeez, you're a nag. Gloria: Somebody's gotta make sure things get done around here, Jeffrey. Jeff: Oh, "Your highness." So you're the brains and I'm just the muscle. Gloria: Yeah, Baby, and don't you forget it. Jeff: Welcome to the Gloworm. I'm Jeffrey Bardwell, uh, proprietor. Genevieve: Nice to meet you. Jeff: The pleasure is mine. Genevieve: Well, this ought to do nicely. Gloria: For what? Genevieve: I'm throwing myself a party. Gloria: Ooh. Jeff: Ahh. When? Genevieve: Now. Gloria: And how many guests can we expect? You're lookin' at her. I'll take a bottle of your best champagne. I am celebrating. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: Nick? Nick: Sighs What do you want, Diane? Diane: Can--can we talk? Nick: We have nothing to say to each other. Diane: There's something I want you to know. Nick: What? Diane: The t--the time that we spent together before I married your father, I really did... love you. Nick: Chuckles Diane, if I believed you, which I don't, why on earth are you telling me this now? Diane: I know that you said what happened between us after New Mexico was just sex. Nick: It was. Diane: But if you would just give me another chance-- Nick: I am not interested. Diane: I know you had feelings for me. Nick: Yes, I did, but when we were together, every time I turned around, you were scheming or manipulating someone. I'd never be able to trust you, and you can't have love without trust. Diane: Sighs Nick, wait. What--what about lunch? Nick: You need to get this through your head. There's nothing between us anymore. So you can bounce back and forth between my father and my slimy brother as much as you want. But this Newman right here is taking himself out of the equation permanently. [SCENE_BREAK] Woman: The New York stock exchange opening bell is just minutes away, and anticipation is in the air as investors eagerly await one of America's most successful privately held companies going public today. Cell phone rings Michael: Victor, I was just about to call you. Victor: Yeah, what's the good word? Michael: Well, Newman Enterprises stock is expected to open today in the $50 to $60 range, but buzz on the street is it's going to go much higher. Victor: How much higher? Michael: Uh, $80 or $90 a share, possibly more, by today's closing bell. Victor: Well, let's hope there are no surprises. Michael: No, nothing's gonna go wrong. I took care of that. Victor: Hope you're right, old boy. Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Where have you been? The stock market's about to open. Diane: That's all you care about, isn't it? Your stupid plan to stick it to Victor. Adam: So what happened? Has something changed? Diane: Sighs I'm having a bad morning. Adam: You thinking about backing out? Diane: Not anymore. Adam: Good. Diane: Do you really think this plan is gonna work? Adam: If you play your part, Diane. Diane: And how much do you stand to gain if it does? Adam: More money than I could spend in a lifetime-- several lifetimes. Diane: Minus my cut. As much as I'll enjoy seeing Victor get what's coming to him, it's not gonna pay the bills. Adam: You'll get your money, Diane. Now I need you to do your part. Go. I'm countin' on you. Do not mess this up. Woman: Although many said it would never happen, Newman Enterprises' stock is now officially on the block. By the end of the day, we'll know if it's boon or bust for Victor Newman and his company. Adam: Oh, it's gonna be a boon... not just for Victor. Woman: We're only a minute or so in, and as expected, investors are clamoring to buy into the Newman Enterprises I.P.O., visions of dollar signs dancing in their heads. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Oh, come on. Not today. Oh, come on, damn it! Knock on door Jack: If you're here to see Kyle, he's at-- Diane: He's at camp, Jack. I know that. That's not why I'm here. Jack: This isn't a good time. I just lost my cable and my internet. Diane: Ooh. Well, you must be frantic not knowing what's going on with the Newman I.P.O. Jack: What's it to you? Diane: I happen to have some... inside information about that. Jack: Oh, I'll bet you do. Diane: Okay, fine. Blow me off. But you'll miss doing the thing in this world that brings you the most pleasure-- screwing with Victor. Jack: What kind of inside information could you possibly have? Diane: Well, Adam has come up with a way to make a fortune off of Victor's I.P.O., and I'm helping him. Jack: Okay, I'll bite. What's Junior up to? Diane: I'll share with you what I know for a price. Jack: Why do you need me? I assume you're not helping Adam for free. Diane: I'm covering my butt. If Adam pays up, I'll double my money, and if he doesn't, at least I won't end up with nothin'. Jack: How do I know you're not playin' me? Diane: Hmm. I'll tell you what, as a show of good faith, I will let you postdate the check for tomorrow, and if you're not completely satisfied, you can stop payment. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: You look great. You look really great. I'm glad you're not fighting us anymore. Daisy: Yeah, I'm holding up my end of the deal even though Daniel tried to convince me that you're not gonna hold up your end. Phyllis: Okay, well, he's wrong. You help me, I help you. Daisy: Even if your son ends up hating you? Phyllis: One battle at a time. Excuse me a second. Hi. I didn't know you were coming. Nick: I wanted to be here for Victoria. Phyllis: Oh. I'm sorry that-- that Billy and Victoria are hurting. Nick: Hurting? If they lose Lucy, they're gonna be devastated. Phyllis: I'm doing this for my family. Nick: I used to be your family. Phyllis: You'll always be my family. Nick: Not after this. Mrs. Miller: Mr. and Mrs. Abbott? Victoria: Yeah? Billy: Yes? Mrs. Miller: I'll be taking care of Lucy during the proceedings. Victoria: Uh, can we keep her with us? Rafe: This is, um, standard procedure during a hearing of this sort. It will be fine. Billy: All right. Well, everything she needs is in that bag on the stroller. Victoria: She has this little, uh, key ring toy that she likes to suck on a lot. You can-- Mrs. Miller: She'll be fine. Victoria: Okay. Mrs. Miller: Come here, Sweetheart. Victoria: Bye-bye, Kitten. Billy: Hey, hey, Baby, behave. Be good to the nice lady. Victoria: We'll be-- we'll be here waiting. Man: It's time. Victoria: Okay. Lauren: H-hold the door, please! Man: Your name, please? Lauren: Lauren Fenmore Baldwin. Man: I'm afraid you can't go in. Lauren: Well, wait, there are some things I need to tell the court about daisy carter. Man: Ma'am, this is a closed hearing. Only preapproved parties are admitted. Lauren: Sighs Judge Welchert: Let's proceed. The purpose of this hearing is to determine if parental rights should be restored to Daisy Carter, biological mother of the minor child currently known as Lucy Abbott. Miss Michaelson, I'll hear your opening remarks. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeff: There... we go. Genevieve: Oh. Jeff: Try this. Genevieve: Wow. Lots of bubbles in there. Jeff: Mm-hmm. Gloria: Laughs Genevieve: Mm-hmm. Jack: Is your Wi-Fi working? Jeff: Absolutely. Genevieve: Is this your best? Jeff: Well, that's $200 a pop. Genevieve: Well, I suppose it will do. But, uh, do me a favor-- order some Clos du Mesnil, 1995. Gloria: Mm. And that's going to be about, um, a little over $700 a bottle. Genevieve: Order a case. Jeff: A case? Genevieve: Yes. That way, whenever I come in, you'll have it for me. Jeff: You have very expensive tastes. Gloria: Chuckles Genevieve: Chuckles If you mean that I appreciate the finer things in life, you're right. Speaking of which, who is that man? Gloria: That is Jack Abbott. If you want rich and important... Clicks tongue He's your guy. Genevieve: Interesting. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Yeah, everything's lookin' good. Do you want to meet up? We can watch history being made together. Victor: All right, meet me in my office in half an hour. Adam: You all over the big I.P.O.? Michael: Scoffs What do you care? You sold your stock options. Adam: I care more than you think. [SCENE_BREAK] Woman: Experts predict that Newman Enterprises stock may go as high as-- Mutes TV Telephone rings Victor: Yes? Man: Diane Newman is here to see you, Sir. Victor: Tell her I'm busy. Man: She's upset. She says it's extremely urgent. Victor: Sighs All right, let her in. Cell phone rings Michael: Yeah, Victor? Victor: I'll be a little late, okay? Something came up. Michael: No worries. Just call me when you're leaving the ranch. Victor: All right, make it quick. There's somewhere I have to be. Diane: It'll have to wait, because this won't. Victor: What's so damn important? Diane: I'm pregnant. Victor: You're what? [SCENE_BREAK] Leslie: Miss Carter, you failed to appear before this court in the initial parental rights hearing. Will you describe the circumstances that led to your absence? Daisy: Uh, I didn't know about the hearing. I was in Canada in hiding. Leslie: Hiding from the Genoa City police, were you not? Daisy: Yes. I had been roped into something terrible. My aunt and legal guardian Sarah Smythe, she, uh, forced me to hold two people hostage. She forced me to do things my--my whole life, things I, uh... Sniffles I never wanted to go along with her. I was just so afraid of what would happen if I didn't. I knew the punishment would be terrible. It always was. Leslie: So you were under house arrest and pregnant with Daniel Romalotti's child, facing a very uncertain future. Daisy: But it wasn't uncertain. I had no money, and everyone was against me. I knew I was gonna be convicted, so that's when I decided to escape for my baby's sake. Billy: Quietly Really shoveling it, isn't she? [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Well, if it isn't Jack Abbott. What can I get you, Jack? Jack: Just coffee. Gloria: How about a nice cinnamon roll to go with that? Jack: I said just coffee. Gloria: You don't have to get huffy about it. Jack: Sorry. I have to stay focused here. Gloria: Oh, yeah? Something important? Jack: Yeah, very. So you can get me my coffee and make yourself scarce, okay? Gloria: Comin' right up, Jack. Jack: Justin, Jack Abbott. Sighs No, not yet. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about. This stock is gonna go lower. Just keep the order ready. You know, as a matter of fact, double the number of shares in my order. Yes, I'm serious. Don't do anything until you hear from me. Genevieve: Sounds exciting. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Looks like dear old dad's on a roll. That's even higher than the last time I checked. Of course, it's still not as high as the price that Tucker paid me for those options, not that it would be doing him any good right now. Michael: Well, it just goes to show you, money can't buy everything, certainly not health or happiness. Adam: So very true. The stress of being rich, all the wheeling and dealing, could be detrimental to one's health. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Even if you are pregnant, it's not mine. Diane: I haven't been with anybody else. Victor: You're living with my son Adam. Diane: Yeah, platonically. He only keeps me around because it annoys you and Nicholas. Victor: You're a piece of work. You don't even mind admitting that, do you? Diane: The point is, unlike you, I was faithful. Well--well, until I realized it was hopeless. But I happen to know this baby is yours. Victor: Really? You don't expect me to believe that now, do you? Diane: Of course not. Victor: We've been down this road before, Diane Jenkins. Diane: Sighs Once it's safe for the baby, we can do a paternity test. But until then... I have no job. I have no money. I have no health insurance, nothing. Victor: Sighs All right. Diane: All right, what? Victor: Until we determine the paternity of the child, I'll keep you afloat. Diane: And once you find out the baby's yours? Victor: Then I will take full responsibility for it, okay? Now show yourself out. I'm busy. Diane: That's it? That's all you've got to say? Victor: What the hell did you expect? A declaration of love, or what? Diane: You don't have to be sarcastic. Victor: Show yourself out. Diane: Might I have a glass of water before I go? Victor: Sighs Water pours Victor: Here. Diane: Whimpers Ow. Victor: What's the matter? Diane: I'm just, um, I'm having, uh, some cramping. Victor: Something you ate? Diane: Uh, no. No, I was spotting this morning, so... Victor: Want me to call a doctor? Diane: Whimpers I don't--I don't think I have time for that. I think something's really wrong. It hurts, you know? Victor: Well, then let me take you to the hospital. Diane: I'm feeling a little... Whimpers Ow, I think I might-- Victor: Okay, whoa, whoa. Sit down. Just sit down. Sit down. Sit down. Sit down, sit down, sit down. Diane: Ow. It's getting worse. Can you please help me? Victor: Let me call an ambulance. Diane: Gasps Sighs Ow. Diane: Sighs Victor: Breathe deeply, okay? Diane: I've never felt pain so intense... Gasps Not even when I was having Kyle. It hurts. Victor: Help--help is on the way. Just don't worry. Help is on the way now, okay? Just breathe deeply. Diane: I-I'm so sorry. I know you were busy. Sirens approach Diane: Wails Victor: I'll let--I'll let-- I'll let them in. Hold on. Breathe deep. Come on. Diane: Okay, hurry up. Groans Diane: Sighs Groans Victor: Right here. Diane: Groans Sighs Woman: Show me where it hurts. Diane: It's right here. Ow! Woman: Is it more toward one side or the other? Diane: No, it's just a-- a general cramping. Woman: Could you be pregnant? Diane: I am, yeah. Woman: We'll get you to the hospital as soon as possible. Victor: I'll follow in the car. Diane: Please, please, wait, I'm--I'm scared. Promise you'll stay with me. Victor: Okay, I promise. Diane: Ow! Ow! [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: So I went to the court to tell the judge the truth about Daisy, and-- and they wouldn't even let me in. Michael: You went to the court? You-- all right, listen to me. It is not unusual for a family court case to be closed to the public. Lauren: I am one of her victims, and without my testimony, Daisy's parental rights could be reinstated. Michael: She'll still go back to jail to await trial. Lauren: Yeah, but then Phyllis gets Lucy, right? Michael: It's--it's possible. Being the biological mother carries a lot of weight in court. Lauren: She's a criminal. The woman did unspeakable things. Michael: All right. Unfortunately, Billy and Victoria have strikes against them, too. The truth is, this could go either way. And before it does, I'm afraid it's going to get very ugly. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: You gave birth to Lucy and then ran. Is that correct? Because you "Didn't want to see her grow up in the foster system." Daisy: I couldn't bear the thought of her living like I did-- with someone who didn't care about her, who thought of her as a burden. Rafe: Which would be incredibly admirable, if you hadn't then gone and dumped the kid. Leslie: Objection. Judge Welchert: I don't need your editorializing, Counselor. I'm quite capable of reading between the lines. Go on. Rafe: Did you or did you not abandon Lucy with nothing more than the clothes on her back? Daisy: Sniffles Yes, I left her. But only because I realized that if she stayed with me, she would always be on the run with no permanent home or friends or school. She'd be looking over her shoulder constantly, always scared. And that's when I saw the church, and I took it as a sign. I knew that they would find a good home for her. Rafe: Which is, in fact, what happened. She ended up with Billy and Victoria Abbott, exceptional parents. Judge Welchert: Mr. Torres. Rafe: Lucy had everything-- everything that you claim that you--you wanted for her. So I don't understand why you're back here now trying to take her away from her home, trying to take her away from the Abbotts. Daisy: I already testified to that. I missed her so much. I thought of her every single day. And that's when it dawned on me. I made the worst mistake of my life by giving her up. Rafe: And when did this revelation occur to you? Daisy: When I read Phyllis Newman's blog. Rafe: Uh, the blog that asked you to step up as Lucy's mother? Daisy: Yes, so that's what I did. I stepped up. Rafe: In return for what? Daisy: I don't understand. Rafe: Isn't it true that the only reason you're back here now petitioning for parental rights is because Phyllis Newman has promised to have the criminal charges against you dropped? Leslie: Objection! Judge Welchert: Sustained. Rafe: I got no more questions. Leslie: Mrs. Newman, let's set things straight right off the top. Did you make a deal with Miss Carter whereby she agreed to fight for her parental rights? Phyllis: I told her that I would support her desire to be a mother to her child. Leslie: And in exchange, did you promise her freedom from prosecution? Phyllis: Um, no, that would be very presumptuous of me. I have no influence over the courts. Leslie: Then you believe my client entered these proceedings for no other reason than to reestablish her claim to her baby? Phyllis: She made a mistake. She realized that. She wanted a second chance. Leslie: Do you feel she's worthy of it? Phyllis: That woman sitting before me is very different from... the girl who left here months ago. Billy and Victoria Abbott... I believe they care for Lucy. And I'm very grateful... I'm very grateful that, um, they've been with her these last few months. I truly am. But--but this is the thing. That... this was a mistake. This was never an unwanted baby. This was never an unwanted baby. This baby never should have been adopted, ever. And I believe if Daisy's rights are reinstated, this baby would be in the best hands possible. Rafe: Uh, to the best of your knowledge, approximately how long has Daisy been here in Genoa City? Phyllis: Um... possibly a week? Give or take. Rafe: And in that time, how long have you spent with her? Give or--give or take. Phyllis: Uh, three hours? Four hours? Rafe: Four hours. You believe you're qualified to make an expert determination of her character? Phyllis: Yes, I do. I'm a mother. I see the look in her eyes. It's a look that only a mother can understand, and it's a look that says, "I love my child. My child is the most important thing in the world, and I would do anything for her." Rafe: By "Anything," does that mean that you would sing the praises of a woman you despise in order to secure custody of your son's child? I mean, that is exactly what you want here, right? Custody. Phyllis: I want justice to be served. Rafe: No matter the consequences? Phyllis: No matter what. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Would you stop staring at her? You're drooling. It's embarrassing. Jeff: Are you getting jealous? Gloria: I'd just like to know who she is. Jeff: Eh, who cares? As long as she's spending money. Gloria: Laughs Didn't take her any time to zero in on Jack. Jeff: What choice did she have? You've been hangin' on me like a cheap suit. Gloria: I just wish I knew what they were talkin' about. Genevieve: What are you doing? Jack: I'm trying to take care of some business, which is none of yours. Genevieve: Must be something big. Jack: Huge. I'm about to make a bundle on this stock. I just need to know when to jump in. Genevieve: The Newman I.P.O.? Jack: That's right. Genevieve: Any tips you'd like to share? Jack: No. Genevieve: Chuckles Are you sure? Jack: How do I know you're not an S.E.C. agent? Genevieve: Do I look like an S.E.C. agent to you? Jack: Sighs Nevertheless, you are a stranger. Genevieve: We could change that. Or I could go back to my table. Jack: How do I know you're not wearing a wire? Genevieve: Want to check? [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: Voice breaking Why is this happening to me? Its bad enough I lost you. Sobs Now I'm gonna lose your baby, too. Victor: Try not to be agitated. It's not helping your situation at all. Diane: Sobs [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: So you've got the footage? Great. Okay, send it to me. Yep. E-mail alert chimes Adam: Hello, could I speak to your editor, please? Hi, this is Adam Newman. I have a story for you that will absolutely blow your mind. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: So it's your contention that Daisy Carter drugged you, slept with you, and tried to get herself pregnant. Daniel: Yeah. Um, yes, absolutely. Rafe: And did she ever express her feelings on the pregnancy? Daniel: All the time. But, um, for her, it was just a means to an end, th-the end being me, but there's no way that was gonna happen. Rafe: Did you tell her this? Daniel: Right up until the moment that she had the baby. And I wound up paying for it, too. She whacked me over the back of the head and left me on the side of the road to die. Rafe: So do you believe the contention that Daisy Carter is a changed woman, ready to care for and build a nourishing life for Lucy? Daniel: I think that... any person that would rip a child a-away from its parents--I-I mean, the only parents that--that she's ever known, parents who have loved her and cherished her from the moment she was first placed in their arms... I-I think that that person doesn't have the first idea about what it takes to be a mother. You know, and I-I am begging you. Do not sentence Lucy to a life of hell. I mean, especially when she already has everything that she could possibly need in this world. Judge Welchert: At this point, I'd like to take a recess. We will reconvene in ten minutes. Bangs gavel Daniel: Clears throat Victoria: Thank you. Daniel: Yeah. Phyllis: Quietly Leslie, I don't care what you have to do. But salvage this. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeff: Well, if I'm gonna make payroll, I gotta get to the bank. Gloria: Good idea. Go. Jeff: So you keep an eye on Jack and that mystery woman. Gloria: Better me than you, lover man. Jeff: Sighs Swats Gloria Genevieve: If you're going to buy, what are you waiting for? The numbers just keep going up. Jack: Not for long. Genevieve: How do you know that? Jack: I trust my gut, and my gut tells me the bottom is about to drop out for Newman Enterprises' stock. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Oh, it's true. Well, I prefer you don't reveal the source of your tip. Yes, I just sent you the footage of the ambulance leaving the Newman ranch. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: Are we almost there? Woman: Won't be long. Diane: Sighs Victor: Just hang in there, okay? Just hang in there. Diane: Thank you. Sighs Victor: For what? Diane: I'm just... I'm glad you're with me. Gasps [SCENE_BREAK] Woman: Early investors are likely doing cartwheels as Newman Enterprises' stock continues to climb with no end in sight. Michael: Victor, Michael. Just calling to see how much longer you'll be delayed. Call me when you get this. Thank you. Woman: We've just gotten word that Victor Newman, whose company Newman Enterprises went public this morning, has apparently suffered a stroke at his home in Genoa City. No information yet on the severity of his condition. Reports have yet to be confirmed by the family. Michael: Come on. Pick up, Victor. Pick up. Pick up. Pick up. [NEXT_ON] Billy: If you give that baby to that blatant psycho, you're gonna ruin her life. Do you want that on your hands? Gavel bangs Judge Welchert: I've heard enough. Woman: Victor Newman has died. Jack: Place the order. Buy now. Genevieve: You are fired up.

Michael and Lauren have coffee at the coffeehouse and discuss Daisy's custody hearing for Lucy. Phyllis comes in and explains to Michael and Lauren why she is helping Daisy get her parental rights reinstated. Michael tells Phyllis that they are through with her. Leslie commends Daisy on her appearance. Daniel enters the courtroom and tells Daisy that Phyllis is using her to get what she wants. Billy and Victoria ready themselves for the custody hearing. Gloria goes over a list of the things that she wants Jeffrey to do. Jeff welcomes Genevieve to Gloworm. Nicholas and Diane enter. Diane tells Nicholas how much their time together means to her. Nicholas tells Diane that there is nothing between them. Jack watches the opening hours of the New York stock exchange and the arrival of Newman Enterprises. Michael tells Victor how well Newman Enterprises is doing on the stock exchange.

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[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Devon: I never want to lose you. Elena: I just got an e-mail congratulating me on paying off my student-loan debt. You did this.& Devon: Are you upset that I did it? How do you not see how big of a problem this is? Nick: Here we go! Take dark horse. In fact, I'm gonna throw in that framed photo of my son, because trust me when I say this -- that is as close as you will ever get to him! Adam: You play by my rules, i will ensure chloe stays dead to the world. And then we all can live happily ever after. Kevin: [ Groans ] Damn it! Damn it! Michael: Looks like you've got some explaining to do. Kevin: What the hell is wrong with you? You followed me? Michael: You were acting shady as hell, so, yes, of course I followed you. For your own safety. Kevin: For your own curiosity, you mean. Michael: Look, I knew you were lying, and you were. So what is this place, and why are we here? Kevin: Get out. Michael: [ Scoffs ] Kevin, that's not hap-- Kevin: No, I mean it. Just leave and forget you and i were ever in this room. Michael: Oh, like there isn't a red flag in that statement. Kevin: No, mikey, there isn'T. So just put your lawyer brain on pause. Michael: Listen, I understand it hasn't been easy for you, coming back to town, and -- and that you might need some, you know, time by yourself. But, uh, this would not have been my first choice for a man cave. Kevin: Please leave. It's for your own good. Michael: Tell me what kind of trouble you're in. Look, together, it doesn't matter. I'm here. We can deal with this. Kevin: You don't want to be involved in this. I'm trying to protect you. Michael: Well, that's a switch, because usually it's my job to protect you. Kevin: Just go. I'm handling it. Michael: No, obviously not. So tell me what's happening. Kevin: I can't! Michael: Why are you really in genoa city?! Kevin: Michael! Michael: Kevin! Kevin: [ Huffs ] It's chloe, okay? Michael: What about chloe? Kevin: I'm in town because of chloe. She's alive. Michael: Mm-hmm. Chloe is alive? Adam: I turned down the job. Again. If dad didn't choose you to be his successor, that's not my fault. And I'm tired of being on the receiving end of your rants. Victoria: I'm not here to fight. I actually thought that we could have an adult conversation. Insult-free. Adam: [ Clears throat ] That's a refreshing approach. What did you have in mind? Victoria: I think that we need to de-escalate things. Our family is heading for an all-out war. One that we may never recover from. Now that we all know that dad is sick, I think that we should try to put our grievances to bed and come together. Adam: Why do I feel like "coming together" is gonna involve some sacrifice on my part that will benefit you and nick? Victoria: Your attempt to trade dark horse for christian failed, and you have no interest in running this company. Adam: Hmm. That's quick to judge. Victoria: Doubtful. Adam: I'm a businessman, victoria. Just 'cause I chose not to do it at newman doesn't mean I'm gonna stop altogether. [ Tapping fingers ] Nah, you're right. I have no interest in running dark horse. Real estate is boring. But I do like this fancy office. Top-of-the-line coffee maker in the kitchen. I get to send out memos on this cool stationery. Victoria: You are a child. Adam: No insults, okay? Victoria: I would like to come up with a financial arrangement to give this company back to nicholas. Adam: Well, I don't need compensation. Thanks to you, I am flush. Victoria: I gave you that money to get you out of our lives, not for you to hurt nick. Adam: I know that. You were my unwitting asset. Or what is that other phrase -- "useful idiot." Oops. Sorry. That slipped out. Victoria: I want to make a deal. What will it take? Adam: Look, I appreciate you trying to mediate this cain-and-abel thing that nick and I have going on. But my answer is no. Dark horse was just the first step in geting what I want. Nick: Son of a bitch! Nate: Hey. There you are. I, uh, called you earlier. Elena: Oh, sorry. I just got home. Just wanted to get settled in first. Nate: Welcome back. Elena: Thanks. Nate: How were, uh, jett's first couple shows? Elena: Great. He's a natural. He wiped the dust off, got out there, and just did it. Nate: And his, uh, voice? Elena: Didn't falter at all. If you compare it to some of his first live gigs, couldn't tell the difference. Nate: That's amazing. Elena: Yeah. It's funny -- him being on the stage is exactly where he belongs. Nate: Man, I'm so happy he's able to do what he loves again. Elena: Me too. Nate: Think that means you can get back to doing what you love, too. Elena: What do you mean? Nate: That's why I was calling earlier. I spoke to the hiring manager about the emt position you interviewed for. Asked if I could deliver the news myself. Elena: Ah, so you thought a friend should deliver the bad news? Nate: You got the job. Elena: Really? Nate: Yeah. Elena: Oh, yes! [ Chuckles ] You have no idea how happy this makes me. This could not have come at a better time. Mariah: Hey. Devon: Hey. Mariah: Hi! Devon: How you doing? Mariah: Good. Devon: Thank you so much for coming. Mariah: No problem. We have lots to talk about. So, I'm gonna catch you up on what's going on with power. And you know that tessa is back at lp. But I'm sure ana told you that already. Devon: She did. I do know that, and I'm -- I'm happy that they worked everything out. But I didn't ask you to come here so we could talk business. Mariah: Oh? Devon: Yeah. This is, uh... this is kind of personal. In terms of treating sensitivity, Additional sponsorship Devon: So, I was hoping to talk to you about elena. Mariah: Oh. Wait, do you want relationship advice? Devon: Yeah. Mariah: Wow! Wow, I am -- I'm flattered. Devon: [ Chuckles ] Mariah: Uh, all right. Shoot. Devon: Okay. So, here's what I did. I -- I went ahead and paid off all of her student-loan debts without telling her. And I thought that she'd be happy about it, but she did not take it very well at all. Mariah: Wow. You know, if you're handing out debt relief, I've got some credit-card bills that I'd really like to see disappear. Devon: [ Laughs ] Mariah: I'm kidding. I'm kidding. I am very happy with my generous salary. Um... all right. Continue. Devon: So, I-I explained why I did it, and I apologized to her, but she told me that she wanted to re-evaluate our relationship, and then she left to go on tour with jett, and i haven't spoken to her since. Mariah: So you're not sure how to patch things up? Devon: No. I really want to, but I don't know -- Mariah: But you don't understand why she's so upset? And maybe you think she's overreacting a little bit? Devon: Right. Mariah: Wrong. You royally screwed up. Nate: [ Sighs ] Elena: Devon paid off my student loans. Nate: Okay? [ Scoffs ] What a monster? Elena: It wasn't about the money, per se. It was about the fact that he went behind my back and didn't talk to me about it. You know, I'm independent, and I've always paid my own way. And now I'm living at his house rent-free. And the night that we finally, you know, he paid off my loans, and it made me feel really weird, you know? Nate: Okay, okay. I can see how you might have taken it that way. But that is not devon's M.O. At all. Elena: Well, I tried to tell him how I felt about it, and i could tell he didn't understand. Nate: I think you guys are misunderstanding each other. Devon's family, so I might be a bit biased, but maybe I can help you see where he's coming from. Michael: So... what evidence do you have that, uh, chloe might still be alive? Kevin: I've been living with her for the past two years. Michael: [ Scoffs ] Kevin: She faked her death. I found out right after the funeral, when she opened up her own casket and popped out. Michael: Like a horror movie. Kevin: Scared me so bad I passed out. And it just got crazier from there. Michael: It got crazier... Kevin: Okay, the details aren't important, but I created a new identity for her, and we've been living in portland ever since. Michael: So, when you said that you needed to leave town to start a new life, you weren't kidding. Now, if I would have know, if I would have -- Kevin: I know! I hated lying to you, but I had to protect bella and chloe. Michael: Yeah, I get that! I get that! So you guys were there, just living happily ever after?! Kevin: Until you called and said adam was alive. Michael: Well, I didn't know chloe was alive, too! And only one person should be allowed to come back from the dead at a time! Kevin: Yeah. [ Sighs ] I knew she was gonna find out about adam eventually, and I thought that she should hear it from me. Michael: Oh. And then she lost it? Kevin: No. Actually, I thought she handled it really well. She didn't even argue when i said we should move out of our house to be safe. [ Sighs ] Then she disappeared. Michael: She went after adam again. Kevin: When I heard he'd been shot, I knew it was her. Michael: And he survived again. Kevin: Yeah, he -- he got some thug in vegas to confess to the shooting so he could carry out his own version of justice. Michael: Why? What did he do? Is chloe okay? Kevin: He's been holding her captive. So I came here to get her back. Michael: Wait, so -- so you came here to get her back. You think he was keeping her in this room? But she escaped? Kevin: We-- no. Michael: Then why are we here, kevin? Kevin: [ Inhales sharply ] That -- that's a whole other story. Victoria: You know, it doesn't have to be like this. Adam: I couldn't agree more. None of this had to happen. Victoria: Then make it right. Adam: I never made it wrong, victoria. I merely did what I had to do. What any parent would do. Victoria: There is still time to turn things around. Adam: If I give dark horse back to nick, we're suddenly gonna be some big, happy family? Victoria: It would be the first good step in putting things behind us. Adam: You're just trying to assuage your guilt. The question is, how far are you willing to go? Victoria: Try me. Adam: Okay. Uh... how about I give nick his company back and I take the C.E.O. Job at newman. Would that work for you as a fair exchange? Victoria: That's not happening. Adam: Mm. So, basically, you are willing to do anything to help nick, as long as it doesn't interfere with your own ambition. Victoria: Ambition is not a dirty word. Not in our family, it's not. Adam: Mm. Nick: Adam! Where are you?! Adam: Someone got my special delivery. Nick: You're lucky I don't shove those papers right down your throat. Adam: Afternoon, nicholas. Victoria: What's wrong? What happened? Nick: Adam's suing me for full custody of christian. Oh my goodness! Mariah: You have to know that your money is always going to be a factor in your relationships. Devon: Yeah, but I don't sit down on the first date and broadcast how much money I have. I don't do that on any dates. Mariah: No, I know, because you're an amazing, grounded, wonderful guy, and anybody that ends up in a relationship with you is going to be very fortunate because of the overall great guy that you are. Devon: I appreciate you saying that, but I'm not following. What'S...? Mariah: Okay. [ Sighs ] Let's say that you invite someone on a first date... Devon: Mm-hmm. Mariah: ...And you go to the gcac. Well, you guys are sitting down, and she comments on how nice the place is, and why you chose it. Well, you're not gonna lie. So you're five minutes in, and she already knows that you own the joint. And then let's say you go on a second date, and you choose society. Well, then, that same process starts over again. Devon: Mm. Mariah: Let's say it goes well, and then she goes back to your penthouse -- Devon: I get it. I get you. Mariah: And even if none of those scenarios occur, people still love an online search. Which brings me back to the very first thing I said, which is, your money is always going to be a factor in your relationships. And women are gonna treat it very, very differently. I mean, hilary saw it as the billion- dollar frosting on the cake. Devon: [ Chuckles ] Mariah: And when you and i were dating, I could never reciprocate any of the grand gestures that you did, and I was okay with that. Others may not be. Devon: Right. I don't expect elena to reciprocate anything, though. Mariah: I know that. And you know what, she probably does, too. But that was a big, bold move. I mean, right out of the gate. You guys are still just getting to know each other. And it's not like you took her on a fancy date or you bought her a purse. I mean, you paid off thousands of dollars of debt. And I know that your heart is in the right place, but... you kind of took away her agency. It's like what you wanted to do for her mattered more than what she wanted. Devon: All right. I -- the last thing I want to do is make her feel powerless. Mariah: But that's kind of what you did. And I very much doubt she wants to be indebted to the guy that she's dating. Devon: So you're saying I made her feel like we're not equals. And then, when she tried to tell me, I didn't hear it. Mariah: Yeah. Devon: Yeah. Mariah: You hear it now? Devon: Yeah, I do. Mariah: Good. Devon: I do. Mariah: Well, then, uh, quit talking to me and go find her. Devon: I just hope it's not too late. Thank you so much for talking to me. Mariah: You're so welcome. Devon: See ya. Mariah: See ya. Devon: [ Smooches ] Bye. Nate: Devon is generous with his money because he knows what it's like to be broke. He had nothing until he went to live with neil and dru. Elena: Yeah, he told me. And I can appreciate that. But that doesn't mean he gets to make decisions about my life. Nate: I get it. And I'm surprised devon doesn't, because he's been where you are. When he inherited all that money from katherine chancellor, he struggled with it. Felt guilty because he didn't earn it. Then he realized how much good he could do with it, and his feelings changed. Devon helps kids and strangers. He paid off everyone's layaway account at fenmore's last christmas. Elena: And all of that is amazing. But I'm not a kid. Nor am I a stranger in need. I'm his partner. Nate: He probably thought he was helping you the same way he helped jett. You didn't have a problem with that. Elena: That's not the same. Jett doesn't make out with devon. Nate: [ Chuckles ] All I'm saying is, devon has a giving spirit. Like neil. That's just who he is. I just can't see devon doing what he did to make you feel small or to get one over on you. Elena: And you're probably right. But he still discounted my feelings. And if I have a problem with something, he has to be able to hear it. Otherwise... it's a deal-breaker. Nate: Okay, here's what I would say -- go talk it out with him. Give him one more chance. Kevin: I needed some leverage to get chloe back. So I came to town, I laid low, and I spied on adam. Michael: [ Groans ] I don't like the way this is going. Kevin: I saw him with phyllis a few times and I figured they were a couple. So I kidnapped her. To trade for chloe. Michael: What the hell? Kevin! Phyllis and adam aren't a couple. They're like two human porcupines! It would never work! Kevin: I'm aware of that now. Michael: You couldn't get your facts straight before you [Inhales deeply] Committed multiple felonies?! Kevin: I told you you didn't want to know. Michael: Well, for once, you're right! Nick: If you gave a damn about this kid you suddenly want to father, you would not be ripping him away from his home and the people who love him. Adam: I admit, you have been a decent stand-in for me. But now it is time for christian to know his real dad. Nick: No, his real dad reads him books every night, and takes him to ball games while you've been skulking around in vegas doing god knows what. Adam: You're right. And the years I lost only made me realize how big a void there is in my life, how badly I want to know my kid, and how important it is for him to know me. Nick: I am never giving him up, ever. Adam: My lawyers will be asking for a new dna test. I will prove that he's mine. Victoria: You're a bastard. Adam: Oh. You're still here. And I see that the gloves are off. I've hired the best lawyers money can buy, and I can afford to fight for as long as it takes. Because I have a brand-new, almost embarrassingly huge infusion of cash. Nick: No amount of money will ever buy you my son. Victoria: What is wrong with you? This is how you show your love for christian? It's so twisted! Adam: Hey, I made nick a perfectly acceptable offer. He refused. So he left me no choice but to take him to court. Victoria: You always have a choice. And you chose to hurt him in the worst possible way. And christian! Think about that. Adam: Okay, christian is all that I think about. Victoria: This is gonna come back to haunt you. Adam: I see that you have moved on from insults to threats. And that's fine. Because I'm nothing but grateful to you. You turned everything around for me. I owe all of this to you. Nick: Michael, it's me. I need to talk to you now. Adam's suing me for custody of christian. Michael: So, you made a series of mistakes, massive errors in judgment that led us to here -- this moldy hole in the wall. Kevin: I-I don't need your attitude. I have enough to deal with right now. Michael: You're right. I'm sorry. This isn't getting us anywhere. Nick and summer can't stop worrying about phyllis. Paul is looking into her disappearance, so where -- she's the one who escaped. Of course she did. Because you're you and she's phyllis. Kevin: This isn't funny. Look, adam must at least care about her a little, because he agreed to let chloe go if i deliver her to him. No clue what I'm gonna do now. Michael: You should have come to me the second chloe went missing. [ Kevin huffs ] I am here now, and we are gonna fix this. Kevin: What are you doing? Michael: I'm gonna call paul, I'm gonna tell him what happened and beg for leniency on your par-- was that really necessary?! Look, this whole story is gonna come out eventually, so we should try to get ahead of it. Kevin: You can't tell the police. If they find chloe, they will lock her up, and she's gonna spend the rest of her life in a prison psych ward. Michael: [ Sighs ] Don't take this the wrong way, kevin, but chloe has a history of attempting to murder adam, so maybe a psych ward is not such a bad idea. Kevin: That would be the worst possible place for her. Yes, she made a mistake going after adam again, but -- Michael: No, no, no. Shooting someone is not an "oopsie-daisy." Kevin: [ Sighs ] Look, adam -- adam triggers something in chloe's brain where it just clicks, and she becomes a different person. But there is so much more to her that that. Absent of adam, we have a great life. A happy home. And she is a terrific mother to bella. If you call the cops, bella could lose both of her parents, because I will go down right alongside chloe. Michael: Which is why we should plead our case to paul now, to -- Kevin: No. Michael: Before you get caught. Michael: No! There is no way he and christine show me any mercy. You know it's true. Please. Just help me get chloe back to bella. I promise you, once we are home, I will make sure she gets the help she needs. And I promised adam that she will never step foot near him again. I will make sure of that. But no one can ever know what really has happened. Michael: You are putting me in a terrible position. Kevin: You put yourself there when you followed me. Michael: Does phyllis know you're the one who nabbed her? Did she see your face? Kevin: I don't think so. I was very careful. And it's not like adam can afford to admit what he's done, either. Michael: What, so -- so, phyllis is free, and adam just brings chloe back and returns her, and that's the end of it? This is adam we're talking about. It can't be that simple. Kevin: It's not. Quite. There's one more condition. Michael: Well, there's the other shoe. Kevin: He wants me to stay in town a while and help him out. Michael: Help him out with what? Kevin: I don't know. Michael: No. That's bad. That's not happening. Who knows what he might ask you to do. Kevin: I don't care. I will do anything to get chloe back. Michael: [ Inhales deeply ] All right. Okay. Maybe that's our best option for now. Kevin: It is. I promise you. Michael: I hope so. Kevin: I have to go. Adam needs an update. "The young and the restless" will continue. Elena: Devon? Are you home? [ Jingles keys ] Devon? Devon: Hey. Elena: Hi. Devon: I'm glad you're back. I wasn't really sure if you'd want to see me after the way we left things. Elena: I, um... had a lot of time to think about things. And my feelings haven't really changed or gone away, but... I feel like we owe it to ourselves to at least talk about this. Devon: I completely agree with you. I'd love to talk. Adam: I was wondering when i would hear from you. What's the, uh, status on phyllis? Kevin: She's back out in the world. Adam: Mm-hmm. How did she react when you let her go? Kevin: Um... we never came face-to-face. Adam: Huh. That's a rare smart move on your part. Where is she now? Kevin: I don't know. Adam: Meaning you don't know if she went back to the suite to take a bubble bath or straight to the police station? Kevin: If she went to the cops, she's not gonna be able to tell them much. So, let's finish our deal. Phyllis goes free. I get chloe. Adam: Something's not feeling right. Afraid I'm gonna need more than your word to prove you followed through, kev. Kevin: I did everything you asked. Adam: Then why are you lying about it? Michael: I'd be more than happy to help you fight this, but, uh, I'm a little surprised you want me. Nick: You know, I despised you for representing my father in our custody battle. But you succeeded. Christian went home with his grandfather because you were willing to do whatever it took to win. And I need you to do that for me now. Michael: I fight for my clients. That's what I do. But I was on the wrong side of that one. Nick: Well, you're on the right side now. Adam doesn't just get to change his mind, out of the blue decide he wants to be a father again. I know him. He gets bored easily, then he moves on to the next shiny thing. Well, what happens when he does that to my son? I am not gonna let him ruin this little boy's life because of some delusional father/son relationship he's cooked up in his mind. Michael: Okay. It shouldn't be too hard to find a few things that might disqualify him as a parent. My guess is that he hasn't been a saint since he's been home. Nick: He is the same evil, vindictive bastard he has always been. But we need to teach him a lesson -- that he doesn't just get to play god with other people's lives. Michael: You're absolutely right. And it would be my pleasure to help you do that. Elena: Oh, I, um... I saw those thank-you cards. What are they for? Devon: My old elementary school was, uh, running low on computers, so I donated a few. Elena: What's "a few"? Devon: 50. Elena: 50. Devon: Yeah. 50. And I'm not gonna feel bad about doing it, either. Elena: I don't want you to feel bad about it. I think it's wonderful. And I understand that, for you, buying 50 computers is like buying a cup of coffee. Devon: Yeah. I wish the school would have kept the donation anonymous. But it's nice to read the -- the notes from the kids. I know what you're thinking. Elena: No, you don'T. Devon: You're right. I don'T. But I hope that you're not thinking that I treated you like a cause. Or like I just -- I tried to solve all your problems by writing a check like some big shot. Elena: That's not what I was thinking. In that exact order. But you're right. You know, I'm not one of your charities. Devon: I know you're not. I know. And I understand how i made you feel like it. Elena: Yeah, and I don't need anyone to rescue me. I need someone to stand by my side. Devon: That's all I want to do. When you told me how upset it made you, I should have listened to you. I -- I never meant to make you feel like I was disrespecting you. 'Cause I respect you like crazy. And I care about you just the same. So, I hope that you can find it in your heart to forgive me for what I did. Kevin: Everything I said is true. Phyllis is at large. Watch out, genoa city. Adam: Do I need to remind you what's at stake here? Kevin: Fine. I went to let her go, and when I got there, she was already gone. Adam: [ Scoffs ] You... you miserable oaf. Kevin: What? You wanted her free. She's free. So give me chloe. We're done. Adam: You are in no position to make demands. We said once phyllis had her freedom, we would take it from there. Okay? So let's talk about what comes next. Nick: Great. [ Sighs ] You, uh, feel like you can screw me over and then just walk into my house uninvited? Victoria: I didn't think you would open the door if I knocked. Nick: Well, you'd be right. Victoria: Then I did the right thing. I came here to apologize. Nick: For giving adam enough money to steal my life? Victoria: I never envisioned what he would do with that money that I gave to him. Nick: Well, we both agree on that, vick. Victoria: But if you remember, we both thought that adam was ready to walk away from genoa city and start a new life with chelsea. That was his plan before he was presumed dead. And when chelsea and connor were in his life, he was never interested in christian. That's why I gave him her number. Nick: Well, that didn't work out very well, either. Victoria: I thought she would be happy to hear that he was alive, nick. Nick: Well, you gave adam too much credit. So did dad. And now christian is the one who's paying for it. Victoria: [ Sighs ] How can we make this right? I-I want to help you. I mean, maybe if we put our heads together, we can think of something. Nick: No. No, you've done more than enough already. Just...leave. Please. Victoria: Nicholas -- Nick: Vick, lock the door on your way out. [ Sighs ] Dental insurance. Many employers don't offer it. Medicare doesn't include it. And people who work for themselves often don't consider it. But with humana you can still have it. 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Elena: You know, actually, nate got me out of my head. Then gave me some perspective on things. I should have stayed and talked it out with you. Instead of hopping on a plane. I was wrong. Devon: I should never have gone behind your back in the first place. How about we make a deal, though, that if we ever get ourselves in this kind of situation again, we'll talk to each other before we go unload on other people? Elena: Deal. Devon: Does this mean you forgive me? Elena: Mm... I'm not sure. Let me check. Nick: Hey, it's me. Um... [ Scoffs ] I never thought I'd, uh, be able to bring myself to -- to call you. But here I am, doing it. Um... sorry. I should have called earlier. Sharon told me that you made a nice life for yourself. I'm really happy for you, chels. I'm doing okay. Uh, you know, considering adam's returned. That's actually why I'm calling, to give you fair warning -- he's back to his old self. He's sinking to new lows to get what he wants. This time, what he wants is christian. He's suing me for custody of him. And I'm worried that connor may be next. Kevin: This is unacceptable! You cannot just string me along and hold chloe indefinitely! Adam: Calm down. I'm going to let chloe go. But if I do that right now, what's to keep you from running off with her and leaving me in the lurch? Kevin: I told you I would stay. I'll help you execute whatever it is you're scheming. Adam: How am i supposed to trust you after you just lied to me, like, less than 10 minutes ago? Kevin: Just tell me what you want me to do. Adam: You will know soon enough. In the meantime, get ready for battle, because things might get ugly. Fast. Riza: Wasn't sure I was gonna show, but your invitation was too intriguing to resist. So, do tell. Why the sudden interest in adam newman?

In the captive area where Phyllis was held hostage, Michael insists that Kevin comes clean. Kevin finally shouts ‘it's Chloe' and tells a shocked Michael that she is alive. Kevin then tells him that he has been living with her the past two years and that she disappeared when they heard Adam was alive. He tells him about his plan to exchange Phyllis for Chloe. Kevin pleads with him to help. Michael sighs and lets Kevin go. Meanwhile Nick opens and envelope and reads it, then says "son of a bitch". Victoria arrives at Dark Horse where Adam informs her he turned down the job at Newman. Victoria wants to set things aside for Victor's illness but Adam refuses. Nick storms in and confronts Adam about suing for full custody of Christian. Adam waves his hand and tells Nick that he owes all of this to Victoria and that he has an infusion of cash. Later, Kevin reports to Adam that Phyllis escaped and he doesn't know where. Adam warns him to get ready for battle.

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Michael: You're moving to Oregon? Kevin: Portland. It's a nice city. Esther: And you're gonna just pack up Bella and head off on your merry way? Kevin: I'm sorry for just dropping this on you guys, but it's what I have to do. I need a new start. Michael: Then do it here. You have before. Kevin: I need something new. I'm sorry. It's my life, my choice. Esther: And this is the way to do it -- moving 2,000 miles away? Michael: Look, you make all these plans to go to Tahiti, and then, out of nowhere, you change your mind, head west, don't tell anyone what you're up to. And now you want to turn your whole life upside down? Kevin: I know this is a surprise. Michael: It's not a surprise. It's nonsensical. What's really going on, Kevin? Sharon: Care to tell me what's going on in that mind of yours? Mariah: Sorry. What? Sharon: Is it the usual brownie-versus-scone debate? Mariah: Do you think you ever get over the love of your life? Sharon: Wow. I was way off base. Mariah: Do you? Sharon: The short answer? Yes. Mariah: And the long one? Sharon: You know, I always believed that nick was the love of my life, and then, when our marriage ended, I realized that... he was a love of my life. A person can have more than one great love. And I've been lucky to have a few, like what I had with Dylan. Mariah: Or what you might have with Scott? Sharon: Mm, it's way too soon. Don't go there. Mariah: Right. I guess it's hard to get over the past and move on. Sharon: Whose love life are we talking about here -- yours or mine? Are things not going that well with Devon? Abby: Okay. I think you need to push it a little bit more that way. Perfect. Love it. Thank you. Hey. I think we're in decent shape -- just a few last- minute details. Scott: There always are. Abby: There is the florist, the caterer, who is driving me crazy about the champagne choice, and lighting design. Pick your poison. Scott: Why don't you choose? I'll just take whatever's left. Whatever you want me to do, I'll do. Abby: Wait. Since when are you so mellow and team-spirited? Scott: Since there's only one more day left of this and we can get back to our real jobs. You know, I don't know who's gonna be happier about seeing this concert finally happen -- victor or me. Victor: [Exhales sharply] Nikki: "Victor, I'll be back in a few days. Need to clear my head. Nikki." Nick: [Sighs] Tessa, you are my mother's assistant. You really haven't heard from her? You don't have any messages, anything? Tessa: No. I'm starting to worry she's not gonna show up for the concert tomorrow. Nick: I don't think she's gonna show up 'cause she doesn't want to do it. Tessa: Or can't. Nick: "Can't"? What do you mean by that? Nikki: Hello?! Is anyone home?! Sharon: Are you worried that Devon is still in love with Hilary? Mariah: No. I-I didn't say that. I just -- oh, hey! Look who's here! Hi, Chelsea! Chelsea: Hi! I'm not interrupting anything, am I? Mariah: No. You know, actually, I was gonna make a phone call, so, uh, I will let you two talk. Chelsea: Bye. Mariah: Bye. Chelsea: It's good to see you. Did you have fun at the club? That was a really fun fourth of July party, wasn't it? Sharon: Yeah! I really enjoyed myself, too, in spite of nick and Scott butting heads. Chelsea: Yeah. That was a lot of... male ego going on. Hopefully they got it out of their system. Sharon: Well, what can I get you to drink? It's on the house. Chelsea: Oh, that's really sweet, but, actually... I'm looking for more than a latte. Sharon: Oh? Chelsea: I have a proposition for you. Abby: Now, this should be everything you need to deal with the caterer. Scott: What's your preference? Abby: Oh, great. The bubbly? Anything French, from the champagne region, I'll be good with -- superexpensive. Scott: Got it. Abby: I know that event planning isn't really your thing, but I kind of love it -- all the logistics involved to make a magical evening. It's kind of a neat challenge, and I feel like I'm good at it. Scott: Well, then, I'll gladly cede control over to you for all future occasions that involve overpriced booze and a fancy dress. Abby: All right. Dad, hi! Victor: Well, hi, sweetheart. Scott: Victor. Victor: So, Scott... everything set for tomorrow night? Abby: Yes. We're just divvying up the few last-minute details. Victor: Look at this. I had a feeling the two of you would work well together. Abby: Uh, well, Nikki's piano was just delivered. When is she gonna come by and test it out? Victor: I doubt she will. Abby: Really? I thought she'd want to get a feel for the lighting design, the stage, all that stuff. Victor: Normally, performers would like to do that, you know, but Nikki does things her own way. Scott: Whatever works. I'm impressed she's doing it at all. I mean, getting out there in front of all those people -- I couldn't. Abby: Really? You're an investigative journalist, but getting on stage and playing a little tune is too much for you? Scott: It's a different kind of pressure, especially if you've never done it before. If it were up to me, I'd be running for the hills. Nick: Tessa, I need to know. Is there some reason why my mother wouldn't be able to perform? Tessa: I don't know why I said that. I should go. Nick: Just hold on. Hold on. Look, I know we are both concerned about the amount of stress my mother's under right now. But if there's something more, something worse, as to why she can't do this, then I need to know. Tessa, whatever it is, my mother shouldn't be facing it alone. You know that. So, please, I'm begging you. Tessa: Nikki was in a lot of pain before she left. Nick: What kind of pain? Is -- is it her M.S.? Tessa: She had a flare-up. The doctor came and gave her some medicine, but before I knew it, she left. Nick: And you have no idea where? Tessa: I don't. And that's the truth. Nick: Okay. Thanks. Tessa: Please don't tell victor. Nikki did not want him to know. She made me swear, nick. Nick: When I see my mom, I'm gonna have to get into this with her. I'm not gonna tell my dad anything, except that there is not gonna be any concert. Kevin: Look, I know it's a lot to take in, but there's no cause for alarm. Michael: Are you kidding? There's plenty of cause. Esther: This is such a rash decision. You don't even know anyone in Portland, do you? Kevin: No. That's the point -- a new place, make a new start, meet new people, make new friends. Esther: The best thing for you to do is just to stay here and get your life back to normal. Kevin: Esther, nothing about this situation is normal. Michael: Starting with you bailing on Tahiti. How does that even happen? Kevin: Well, I was at the airport, waiting to check in, and, uh -- and it hit me. How can I -- how can I go to the place where Chloe and I were supposed to honeymoon? I just couldn't do it. So I went up to the counter, and I asked the ticket agent if I could exchange my ticket. The next flight was to Portland, so I grabbed a seat. Spent the next few days wandering around the city, and a sense of calm came over me. It's hard to put into words, but you know when, like -- you know when you're holding your breath and then you finally take a breath again? It was like that. Esther: You know, I know that these past few weeks have been really difficult, but moving all that way and uprooting that precious little girl... Kevin: Kids are resilient. This is gonna be good for both of us. Michael: Listen... you're a single parent, on your own. You need family. Kevin: I love you all. Mike, you know that. There's just too many bad memories here. Even here -- here, the place where Chloe and I didn't get married, the last place I saw her alive. There's -- there's just so much pain. I can't do it anymore. Esther: Kevin, I hate the thought of never seeing you, and Bella is my only grandchild. She needs us, too. Kevin: She needs her father more. And I can't be a good parent if my head isn't on straight. Please tell me you understand and that you're gonna let me do this and not make this any harder than it already is. Chelsea: I know you originally stopped working for me at Chelsea 2.0 because you needed to run this place, but it looks like it's a well-oiled machine now, so... Sharon: Well, I've had really good luck with assistant managers lately. Chelsea: Well, I'm delighted to hear that, because... I want you back. Part- time, full-time, basically all the extra hours you have to spare, so, um... do you have any interest? Please say yes. Sharon: That is the last thing that I expected to hear today. Chelsea: Well, you know, I miss having you around the studio -- a lot. It's nice having someone that you can count on. You know what I mean? So...what do you say? Will you help me? Esther: I know that it is not my place to tell you what's best for you and your child, but do you really think that this is gonna give you the peace of mind that you're looking for? Kevin: I know it will. This isn't some crazy impulse. I've been thinking about this for weeks. Esther: Okay. Well, Bella should be waking up from her nap soon, so maybe I should just -- Kevin: Oh, no need! Bella, come here! Hi, sweet girl! Oh, gosh. Daddy missed you so much. Hi. [Smooching] Michael: You know what? Why don't we take Bella to the park? You'd like that, Bella, wouldn't you? I know I would. Scott: Victor, here are the latest figures. The tech crew will be coming through in a little bit to set up the sound and lighting boards. Everything's right on schedule. Nick, hey. We're almost finished. Nick: Yeah. I need to talk to my dad -- alone. Scott: He's all yours. Victor: All right, Scott. Scott: Yeah. Victor: What the hell are you doing here? You've shown zero interest in helping to prepare for your mother's concert. Nick: We both know mom's out of town. She has no interest in showing up to this concert of yours. Victor: If she had had no interest, she would have let me know. Nick: She had to get away from you because of all the stress you're putting on her. She's not gonna put herself on display just so you can play the noble benefactor. Victor: You know why I'm putting this on? To show the world how much I admire your mother's determination to overcome her M.S. And give this performance. But you wouldn't know about that because you have nothing but contempt for your father. Nick: Yeah, well, you're gonna change your tune tomorrow night. You're gonna have a pavilion full of people, and mom's not gonna be able to perform because you made her life so intolerable. Nikki: Oh, my goodness. Hi, you two! Nick: Hey, mom. Nick: Oh. There is so much going on back here. Abby: I cannot wait for you to see the setup on stage. It's uberdramatic. Nikki: Oh. Well, I have to confess, I did take a little peek at the front of the house on my way back here. It's so beautiful. And I'm so appreciative of all the hard work you've put in, especially you, victor. Thank you again for arranging this event. I just can't wait till tomorrow. Victor: Glad to hear that. [Indistinct conversation] Nikki: Ohh. Nikki: I can't remember the last time I was so excited. Victor: I'm glad to hear that. Abby: Would you like to the piano a trial run -- get a feel for the stage? Scott: 9-foot concert grand, freshly tuned. Nikki: I know. I am familiar with that piano. It is beautiful -- beautiful tone -- but I think I would rather go home by myself in my own living room and practice. That's where I was headed now. I just decided to come and say hello. Victor: All right. I'll see you at home? Nikki: Okay. Victor: Okay. Abby: Bye. Nikki: Bye. Scott: Bye-bye. Victor: Son, if you don't mind, I'd like to finish our conversation. Scott: You know what? I had a couple questions about how the piano's being mic'D. Do you mind? Abby: Yeah. Let's go and check it out. Scott: Sure. Victor: You saw how good your mother looks. She's ready and prepared for tomorrow night's concert, proving once again that you're presumptuous when you assume that you know your mother better than I do. [Cell phone chimes] Sharon: Chelsea, I am so flattered, but I'm gonna have to say no. Between crimson lights, my university courses, volunteering at the crisis hot line, raising my daughter, and trying to save a sliver of time for Scott, I just can't. I wish I could. I mean, it's a really wonderful offer. Chelsea: I'm disappointed, but I understand. I'm actually in the same boat. Sharon: Thank you for being so gracious. Chelsea: I just really want to take my brand to the next level, you know? And I need the right people to do that. [Sighs] I just don't know who to turn to for help. Sharon: Everything's gonna be okay. You've been so strong and you have accomplished so much. Nothing is gonna stop you from getting what you want. Bella: Look at all the flowers. Kevin: I know. You see? Look. See over there? All the pink ones -- why don't you go check those out? But stay where I can see you, all right? Michael: Now that we're alone... the truth. The day you left, you were a mess. Now suddenly you're back here, all full of this crazy energy, ready to take Bella and go off and start some new life somewhere else. Kevin: What's wrong with that? Michael: Nothing. I get exactly what you're doing. But it takes time. You don't get there overnight. Kevin: It wasn't overnight. It was several nights of some serious soul searching. Michael: Kevin, nothing about this...seems a bit impulsive? Kevin: When something in your gut feels right, why wait? I don't want her growing up with the baggage of being Chloe Mitchell and Kevin fisher's daughter. And I may have cleaned up my act, but it's not like people have forgotten my past. Michael: [Chuckles softly] I remember that day, all those years ago, when you first came into my office, up to your ears in trouble. Kevin: Gee, Mikey. Aren't you happy to see me? Michael: No. Not in the least. Kevin: Wow. That hurts. Michael: So, what's with your face? You fall down the stairs or something? Kevin: Yeah, something like that. Michael: Don't tell me. You got beat up. Kevin: There's this guy, if you must know, and he insists on -- Michael: Yeah, yeah, yeah. There's always "this guy," "for no reason," Mr. It's not my fault. Where the hell did you pop up from? Kevin: I've been in Genoa city for a while, just not traveling in the same circles as you, I guess. Michael: Dear lord, why? Why -- why would you come here? Kevin: I figured my brother loves it. There must be something about the place. After all, we are so much alike. Michael: Don't ever say that. Don't ever say that. Kevin: Listen, um, I'd like to chat all day, but, uh, I need a lawyer to get me out of some trouble. Do you know a good one? Michael: [Chuckles] That is the same old Kevin. You get to make the mess, and someone else gets to clean it up. Kevin: Hey, whoever I am is partly your fault. Michael: My fault?! Kevin: Yeah, your fault. I swear, if you don't help me out here, Mikey, I will make you wish that you had, okay? Michael: What happened to that guy? [Chuckles] Kevin: Beats me. Man, you were pissed, having to deal with me again. Michael: We had a-a big mountain to climb, learning how to be brothers, but we did it. And now we've got Gloria back, and she has made a shockingly decent effort to be a better mother and grandmother. Kevin: She has. I give her a lot of credit. Michael: I mean, we're never gonna be that all-American, apple-pie-eating family you see in TV commercials. You know, but by Baldwin/fisher standards... we come damn close. Kevin: Yeah. [Inhales deeply, clears throat] [Voice breaking] I owe you a lot. Michael: You don't owe me anything. You're my family. And you don't just have Gloria and me to rely on here. You've got Esther and you've got Scott and you've got Lauren, too. I understand your feeling like running. But is it the right answer? You've got to know that Genoa city is still the best place for you and Bella. Kevin: What I know is that I'm not staying here. And nothing you say or do is gonna change my mind, mike. Abby: I'm glad Nikki had a chance to look around before her performance. Victor: I was a little concerned during her absence. I wondered if she wanted to perform at all. Abby: She seemed enthusiastic to me. Victor: Yeah. I was relieved to see that. You know, I meant this to be a gift to Nikki, not a burden. Abby: Dad, now that we're having this heart-to-heart, I wanted to talk to you about something. This is the first big Newman event that we've had in a while, and we haven't had a Newman family dinner in forever. Nick, Victoria, Nikki -- none of them drop by the office like they used to. And I don't know if I was imagining things, but there seemed to be some tension between you and nick. And more than once recently, you've seemed a little down, and, well, I wanted to ask you about it, but... I don't want to pry. Victor: You're a member of this family. You have a right to know. Chelsea: Thank you, Sharon -- and not just for the coffee, for the encouragement, as well. Sharon: Any time, and thank you for the offer. Scott: Ladies. Sharon: Hey! Chelsea: Hi. Sharon: How's everything going with the big event? Scott: Actually, better than expected. The venue looks great. Chelsea: You talking about for Nikki's benefit concert? Scott: Yeah, tomorrow night. It's sold out. Are you going? Chelsea: I wouldn't miss it. Scott: Excellent. Sharon: Oh, I just love the chance to hear her play, and the acoustics are amazing. Scott: Yeah. The tech guys were doing their first sound rehearsal right as I was leaving, and nick and Nikki came to check out the scene. Chelsea: Do you know if nick is still there, actually? Scott: You know, he might be. I'm not sure. Chelsea: Did you guys get into it again? Scott: We were on our best behavior. You could almost call it "cordial-ish." Chelsea: Okay. Good to hear. I'm gonna go see if I can catch up, but good luck with everything. Scott: Yeah, thank you. See you at the benefit. Chelsea: Yeah, sure. Scott: Hi. Alone at last... Sharon: Here. Scott: ...Sort of. Sharon: Make yourself useful. Scott: I can do that. Sharon: [Laughs] Scott: Thanks. Sharon: So, you and nick managed to play nice? Scott: Oh, yeah. We're best buds now. It actually, uh, helped that we didn't have a chance to actually talk. Sharon: Well, I imagine you were both pretty busy getting ready for Nikki's big night. Scott: You know, I don't want to -- I'm not looking for trouble here, Sharon, but... the guy's attitude sucks. I mean, he walked in, glances around, and we're all just scrambling, and he doesn't even lend a hand. And he hasn't once asked to help out for this concert -- I mean, not even for the afterparty or the fundraising. If he could just pick up a phone and make a couple calls and maybe collect a couple checks -- it's not that hard. I just -- he seems like he doesn't really want a part of it. Sharon: Well, you're half right. Tessa: Nikki's gonna be so mad. Mariah: At you? Why? Tessa: I told nick something that she wanted to keep private. Don't ask me what it is. I feel bad enough already. Mariah: Okay. Fine. I won't push. But why did you tell nick? Tessa: I don't know. I just...blurted it out. Mariah: Nick wore you down. I know how that goes. [Laughing] I know. Tessa: Nick said he wouldn't repeat it to his dad. What if he does? Mariah: Look, nick is a good guy, and he's more loyal to his mom than he is his dad. Tessa: Loyal, like I should have been. Mariah: Hey! Stop that! You have been incredible to Nikki, and she knows it. If you had a good reason for telling nick, I'm sure she's gonna understand. Tessa: Look, I know you're trying to help, Mariah, but I really don't think it's gonna be that simple. [Door opens, closes] Nick: Mom. Nikki: Hi. Nick: I'm glad you're home. I was so worried. Nikki: Oh, honey, I am so sorry. I didn't mean to confuse you or upset you. I just was wound up so tight, I needed some space before the concert. That's all. Nick: Where were you? Nikki: I was in one of my very favorite spas in the country, in Colorado, for a little r&R. Nick: We both know there's more to it than that. Tessa told me that you had a flare-up. Nikki: She wasn't supposed to tell anybody. If victor finds out about this -- Nick: Dad has no idea, all right? He is wrapped up in himself as always. And please don't be mad at Tessa, okay? She only told me because she is as concerned about you as I am. Nikki: Well, I'm fine. Nick: How 'bout your pain? Nikki: Honey, I just told you I was at a very famous wellness center in boulder. In fact, I tried some holistic treatments. They did a world of good for me. I did yoga. I had massages every single day. I went for long walks. I just blotted out the whole rest of the world like it didn't exist. It did me so much good. Nick: I'm glad, mom, but if you have another episode like this, you have to tell me and Victoria so we can help you. There's no more hiding the truth from us. Nikki: All right, son. Listen, this was a one-time, stress-related issue. I've taken care of it now, so I am ready to walk out on that stage tomorrow. Nick: No. You're not doing that. Sharon: Finding out that Chloe killed Adam dredged up a lot of painful feelings for nick. Scott: Anger, I imagine, too. Sharon: Yes. And even though he adores Nikki and he completely supports her, he's put some distance between himself and victor. Scott: That explains a lot. Sharon: I imagine Victoria feels the same way. Scott: Can't blame 'em. I definitely feel empathy for anybody who wants to stay far, far away from the whole thing until it's over. It's for a great cause. I just prefer to spend my work time elsewhere. Sharon: And yet you stepped up, and Abby, too. Scott: [Sighs] Poor kid. She tries so hard to get victor's approval. When I went over there to interview her for victor's biography, it was obvious she doesn't feel as secure about her place in the family as Nikki's kids. Sharon: Since when are you so concerned about Abby's feelings? Scott: I was just thinking about how I was raised without a father, and I never had to really please him, you know, or be held to unrealistic expectations. I just don't have a clue what that's like, you know, or what he might have thought of me. Sharon: I'm sure that dr. Grainger would be very proud of the person you've become. Abby: Finding out Chloe murdered Adam, it had to be awful. Victor: It reopened some old wounds, but, you know, without you and Scott, nick wouldn't have done this. You did it all without Nicholas or Victoria lifting a finger. Abby: Well, I just want it to be a great night for you, for Nikki, and for the M.S. Research center. Victor: It's so sweet you came. [Sighs] It means a great deal to me. I just -- I can't stand... this family being apart. I want nothing more than all of us to get along and be a family again. Nikki: After I stopped being so furious with victor, I became determined to prove to him that I can do this... that he wouldn't have to swoop down and save me... like he thinks I need him to do because I'm just so helpless without him. But, you know, since I had some time away -- I don't know -- my perspective has changed. Nick: How? Nikki: For one thing... I don't really give two hoots what victor thinks. I'm gonna do this performance for me, for charity, for... the center that has my name on it. Nick: Well, let me ask you a question. Would you have ever in a million years agreed to do this concert if dad hadn't pressed you into it? Nikki: Absolutely not. Playing a concert for a charity benefit? That would never have entered my mind. And I-I had let my passion for my music go dormant, which was a shame, because if I had pursued it -- who knows? -- I might be playing all over the world, raising millions of dollars for M.S. Research. Nick: I never heard you express an interest in performing before, you know, charity or otherwise. Nikki: No, you didn't. But I'm looking at the bigger picture. This is about much more than just one event. This is about me having the guts to spread my wings and fly a little bit. So, I am making this concert my jumping-off point to the rest of my life. It's my goal, Nicholas. It has nothing remotely to do with your father. Nick: He still has you brainwashed. You just don't see it. Nikki: I resent that. Nick: Mom, I am not trying to insult you, okay? It's just I'm very, very worried about you. From what Tessa said, this flare-up was really bad. It was so bad that you felt like the only thing you could do was to leave town and cut yourself off from everyone. Now, I can see how you might want to try and turn that into some victory, but this is not the way. Nikki: Honey, I hate to see you so distressed like this. So let me prove it to you right now that I am up to the challenge. Michael: You're really going, aren't you? Kevin: Uh-huh. Michael: Okay. Well, I guess this is goodbye, then. Kevin: You know I'm gonna call, right? Michael: Yeah. You better -- often. Kevin: I need you to trust that I'm doing the right thing here, okay? Michael: [Scoffs, chuckles] If you say so. Okay. All right. Kevin: Okay. Sharon: So, do you feel like you missed out, growing up without a father? Scott: You know, you can't miss something you never had. Sharon: You know, I don't talk about my father much, either. Actually, not at all. Scott: Why is that? Sharon: Because he abandoned my family when I was young. It was just me and my mom. Scott: That's something else we have in common. Abby: Wow. A Chelsea 2.0 original? Victor: You think Nikki will approve? Abby: Yeah! She's gonna love it -- and the bling. My favorite color -- sparkly. [Both laugh] Victor: You're so cute. Abby: Oh, boy! Wow. When you want to find a new way to tell your wife you love her, you do not mess around. Victor: I never saw the point. Abby: [Laughs] Well, it's beautiful, and Nikki is gonna look gorgeous on stage. Victor: Yeah. Let's just hope that the concert will help to bring the Newmans back together again. [Mid-tempo piano music playing] [Music stops] Nikki: Well... how was that? Not a wrong note, was there? Nick: You sounded great, mom. Nikki: Thank you, honey. And now I'm afraid I have to kick you out because I need some space so I can practice myself. Nick: You win. I'll leave you to it. Nikki: I love you. Nick: I love you. [Music resumes] [Sour note plays, music stops] [Inhales deeply] [Music resumes] [Sour note plays, music stops] [Inhales deeply] [Exhales sharply] Kevin: Are you excited about our adventure? Bella: Yeah. Kevin: And you're gonna keep our little secret, right? Bella: Uh-huh. Kevin: Hi. Chelsea: Hi. What -- your face. What happened? Kevin: Oh, I fell off a cliff. It's nothing. Chelsea: Hey, there, Bella. It's so good to see you. It's really good to see you, too, Kevin. I've been thinking a lot about you. Kevin: Oh, yeah? Chelsea: I'm so sorry about what happened at Chloe's funeral. I wasn't thinking straight that day. I never should have showed up like that. Kevin: I-I could have handled things better myself. The whole thing was just really overwhelming, surreal... not that I need to explain that to you. Chelsea: You two look like you're doing well. Kevin: Yeah. [Smooches] Better than you would think, huh? Chelsea: I'm really glad. Hi, sweet girl. You having fun with your daddy? Huh? Kevin: What do you say? Is it time that we take off? Bella: Mm-hmm. Kevin: Okay. Chelsea: Where are you going? Bella: We're gonna go see mommy! Kevin: [Chuckles nervously] [NEXT_ON] Cane: Victoria had to let me go. Mattie: Wait. She fired you? Victoria: I'm sorry that it had to go down that way, but cane left me no choice. Victor: You show up at the concert on your best behavior. Nick: This concert is not for her, it's for you. Cancel it.

Mariah asked Sharon if people ever got over the love of their life. Sharon opined that you could have more than one great love. Sharon asked if Mariah was worried that Devon was still in love with Hilary. Mariah stammered no. Chelsea arrived, and Mariah seized the opportunity to rush off, ending the conversation. Chelsea asked Sharon to come back to work for Chelsea 2.0. Sharon graciously declined. Chelsea was disappointed because she didn't know where to turn. Sharon gave her a pep talk. Nick questioned Tessa about Nikki's abrupt trip out of town. Tessa reluctantly revealed that Nikki had an M.S. flare up before she left. Tessa begged Nick not to tell Victor, and he promised not to. The guilt ridden Tessa told Mariah that she'd betrayed Nikki's confidence. Tessa was worried about Nikki's reaction, and Mariah's reassurances didn't ease her fears. Esther and Michael were alarmed when Kevin informed them that he and Bella are moving to Oregon for a new start. Kevin insisted that the move would be good for him and his daughter. Michael suggested that he and Kevin take Bella to the park. Once there, Michael suggested that Kevin was being impulsive. Kevin said he didn't want Bella to grow up and be judged by her parents' past. Kevin and Michael reminisced about Kevin's arrival in Genoa City, years ago. They talked about Kevin's growth and the strides they'd made as a family. Michael made an unsuccessful attempt to convince Kevin to stay, and they shared an emotional goodbye. Chelsea apologized to Kevin for showing up at Chloe's funeral. Chelsea was taken aback when Bella said she and Kevin were going to see Chloe.

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Jack: Sharon? You're here bright and early I see. Sharon: Oh, yeah, hi. Good morning, Jack. Jack: You wanna just pass me a little of that java and we will get right to your schedule for the promo tour. Sharon? Could you pass me the coffee, please? Sharon: Yeah, um, sorry, here. I, uh... I don't know what's wrong with me this morning. Jack: Any news from Nicholas? Sharon: No. No, um, he has not returned any of my calls. And I have no idea where he is. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Um, hey, it's me, leaving yet another message. Call me back. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: Oh, that coffee smells so good. Lily: Good morning. Colleen: Good morning. Lily: Ooh, you look pretty awful. Colleen: That's what not getting any sleep does to you. Lily: Here. Colleen: Thank you. Lily: There you go. Colleen: So where's your husband? Lily: I don't know. I woke up this morning and he was gone. Colleen: That's weird. Lily: Yeah, he's been bolting out of here like crazy lately. I don't know. I just wonder what's really going on, not even Daniel, has that many errands. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Hey. Did you get the money together yet? Kevin: No. Daniel: Why not, Dude? We gotta pay this guy off. Kevin: I'm not afraid of Alex. He can rot in hell for all I care. Daniel: Can we get serious here for a minute? Kevin: I told you, I'm not scared of the guy. Daniel: Yeah, well, I am. Kevin: He's got something to lose, too, you know? Daniel: Like what? Kevin: Extortion is a crime, Daniel. He could go to jail. Daniel: Oh, and that's gonna stop him from using the tape he made? All of our voices are on it. Kevin: Cuts both ways. Daniel: No, no, face it. We're screwed. Kevin: Don't say that. There's gotta be a way out of this. We just need to think. Daniel: What we should've done is we should've taken that stolen putter of his and wrapped it around his neck last night when we had the chance. Kevin: Okay, now what are our real options? Daniel: The guy wants $10,000. We give it to him and he backs off. Kevin: Maybe. He maybe backs off. Daniel: Well, if we don't, then I'm pretty sure he's gonna make our lives pretty miserable around here. And he might even go and hurt Lily, and I don't wanna take that chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: You're thinking there's something going on he's not telling you? Lily: No. No. It's just that I didn't expect to wake up this morning and not have anyone there to kiss. Colleen: Well, it's nice how you guys can trust each other. Lily: Well, we have to. Daniel and I made a pact to each other a long time ago-- to never keep a secret. Thanks. He probably just had to go to work early again and forgot to tell me about it. Colleen: Look at you. You're not even upset. You know what, Lily? That's how it should be. Lily: You always felt that way before. Now you can't. Colleen: It's so hard, Lily. I mean, he's my dad. And now I feel like he's a complete stranger, like I don't even know him. Lily: It'll get better. Trust that JT and Paul are gonna figure this whole thing out. From your dad's past to the notes, the phone calls-- all of it. Colleen: Just in the meantime, my dad's lying to me. I'm lying to him. It's so horrible. Lily: Oh... I really wish I didn't have to go to work right now. Colleen: No, no, you have to go. You have to go get ready. Don't worry. I'll be--I'll be okay. Lily: You sure? 'Cause I'll stay here with you. Colleen: I'll be fine. Thank you, though. Lily: I love you. Colleen: I love you, too. Brad: Colleen, its dad. Colleen: Hi. Brad: Hi, Honey. Can I come in? Colleen: Yeah, sorry. Brad: Thanks. Colleen: So, um... why are you here so early? Brad: Well, Victoria was cleaning out the closet in your old room and she found this box that you packed before you went to NYU I thought you might want it. Colleen: Cool. Um, please tell her I said thank you. Brad: I'll do that. So where's JT? Still away on business? [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Everything you've got-- all the sports pages from every Cleveland paper from June through September of that year-- including the local neighborhood editions. That's right. Now I'm assuming all of that is on microfiche? I see. Uh, so there's no point in my coming in then, is there? All right, thanks for your time. JT: Any luck? Paul: You want the good news first, or the bad news? JT: I'll take the good. Paul: The good news is, the library has some of the sports pages from that timeframe. JT: Some? Paul: Yeah, there was a fire about ten years ago and a lot of that stuff was destroyed. So it would be hit or miss to try and get the names of the kids on that baseball team in the photo. JT: Got it. Paul: So how did your trip to the neighborhood go? JT: Well, I actually ran into some old-timers who remembered the Carlton family down at this local tavern. Paul: Did you learn anything? JT: Well, nothing we didn't already know. Uh, we had the timeline right. The last anyone saw of Brad Carlton was the beginning of October of that year. Now shortly after that, his old man drank himself to death. There wasn't much of a funeral, since, uh, he didn't have any family. Paul: Right, obviously, his son didn't come back for it. JT: No, no, they sold the house and no one really knew any details, but the neighborhood's changed since then. It used to be blue collar. Now it's all yuppies. Paul: Right. Whenever that happens, it's a lot less close-knit. JT: Yeah. Paul: They tend to keep to themselves. JT: But I did get a few names which I'm gonna start calling on this afternoon. Paul: Good. So you didn't hit a total brick wall? JT: Glad you can see it that way, Paul. 'Cause right now I'm having trouble staying motivated. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: Yeah, JT's still out of town. Hey, um, do you have any idea what's in the box? Brad: Well, uh, since you labeled it "Colleen's stuff," I guess there's some stuff. Colleen: Must be stuff. Oh, well, whatever it is, thank you for bringing it over. Brad: You're welcome. It's the last box. I guess my little girl's really moved out. Colleen: Abby moved out? Brad: Oh, that's funny. You're a real wise guy. Colleen: Well, um... yeah, you know, I'm gonna stay. I like it here. But the truth is, we can see each other whenever. Um, do you--do you want coffee? Brad: Oh, uh, no, thanks. So when is your roommate due back from Cleveland? Colleen: I don't know. I don't know. Brad: You haven't talked to him? Colleen: Just hi, and stuff. Brad: What did he say when you told him it was my hometown? Colleen: I didn't. I mean, you haven't really gone back, have you? I mean, not since I've been here. Brad: No. No reason to go back. Like you said, this is home now. Colleen: It's kinda like me and New York, if Mom ever left. Brad: Where's JT staying? What part of Cleveland? Colleen: I don't know. Brad: Well, tell him to be sure and see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's a pretty cool place. If he has time after he snags that bail-jumper. Lily: Colleen? Phone! It's JT. Colleen: Thanks, Lily. Um, do you--do you mind? Brad: No, of course not. Go ahead. Colleen: Okay, Lily. Hi. JT: Hey. Hey, how's it going back there? Colleen: Good, it's fine. JT: Did you, uh, did you get any more of those notes or phone calls? Colleen: Nope. How are you? JT: Crazed. Colleen: I hope that you're done soon, because I really miss you. Although, my dad's here and that's helping. JT: Right now? Colleen: Yes. JT: So you can't talk? Colleen: Pretty much. JT: All right, I'll, uh, I'll check back in with you later. Colleen: Okay, sounds good. Bye. JT: Bye. Brad: Well, I should get to the office. Let's get together soon. Colleen: I'll call you. I love you so much, Dad. Brad: I love you, too, Sweetheart. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: So how's Colleen? JT: Well, she's doing good-- better than I am. Paul: You know, JT, as long as there is one piece of a lead, you can't give up. JT: That seems to be all we have are pieces. We didn't get anything from the damn police report. What are we missing? Paul: Sometimes you have to go over a case file a dozen times before you find that one nugget that'll lead you somewhere. And that's what it takes-- sheer stubbornness. You have to be more determined to get an answer than the target was in covering his tracks. JT: Got it. Paul: And another thing-- if Brad Carlton finds out what we're doing, that'll be it. We won't learn anything. JT: Better get back to it then. Paul: Yeah, Paul Williams. When? Oh, yeah, I was afraid of that. No, I'll handle it. Um, I'll get the first flight out. Okay. JT: Problems? Paul: Yeah, the Jenkins case. Guess who's going to be in Cleveland all alone? JT: Well, you keep me in pizzas, I'll stay with it. Paul: That's the attitude. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I'm sorry, Nicholas' behavior towards you is inexcusable. Sharon: Yeah, and it can't be very much fun for you, either, right? Jack: I don't have a family whose whole future is riding on the results of a DNA test. Sharon: You know, for Nick to stay away this long and to ignore my calls-- how could he do this to me? Jack: There is only one word for it-- selfishness. Sharon: I'm sorry. You know what? Will you excuse me for just a moment? Phyllis: Hello? Jack: It's not Nicholas, if that's what you were hoping. Phyllis: Hi, Jack. I'm surprised to hear from you after you ran out on me. Jack: Well, I changed my mind. I wanna take the test. How soon can you schedule another appointment? Phyllis: Oh, Jack, listen, I-I can't take the pressure. Please don't do this to me. Jack: This time, it's for me, not for you. I wanna know that I'm not this kid's father. Phyllis: Okay, uh, I'll set up the test at the lab, Jack. Nick: There's no need for Jack to take a paternity test. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Come on, Daniel, options. Daniel: I say we give him the cash. I mean, it's either that, or call his bluff. And then what? Then he blows our lives apart? And what's to stop him from going after Lily? Kevin, when I thought that he was with her last night... look, you don't know what that did to me, okay? I don't wanna mess around with this guy. Kevin: What if we go to the police? They could protect her. Daniel: Yeah, and they could also arrest us. And then maybe we could share a cell with Alex. Wouldn't that be sweet? Kevin: We never meant to hurt her, Daniel. Daniel: Well, she did get hurt, okay? She got hurt. She almost got raped. And she almost died from that drug that he gave her. And it might've been all forgive and forget with you. But it's not gonna be that way with me. So I say we give him the cash, shut him up, because that's the option that sucks the least right now. Kevin: Oh, just get the money, Kevin! It's not that easy, Daniel! How am I gonna get $10,000? Every dime I have in invested in crimson lights. Daniel: And what about Jabot? Kevin: I haven't even gotten my first paycheck yet. And I can tell you right now, there won't be $10,000 in it. Daniel: Look, Kevin, I don't care where you get the money, but you gotta come up with it somehow. Because this is our only choice! [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: So much for honesty. Or does that only apply to you and Daniel? Lily: Colleen, you promised JT you wouldn't say anything. Colleen: So now I have to choose between him and my dad? Lily: No, but if you go to him, you're bound to mess things up for JT, okay? Maybe even get him fired. He wasn't even supposed to tell you, remember? Colleen: What about the guy that's harassing me, Lily? What about the notes? The phone calls? If that has something to do with my dad, doesn't he have the right to know? Lily: I know it's tough. But you have to be patient. He is out there trying to get answers for you. And he'll be home soon. Colleen: Maybe by then, it'll all be cleared up. And I'll never have to tell my dad. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Of course, we can always piggyback your visit to the department stores for Beauty of Nature with these spa appearances. Of course, we won't have our dual markets in place for quite awhile but... Sharon? Are you hearing anything I'm saying right now? Sharon: Uh, I'm sorry. I really shouldn't be letting this get to me. Jack: Nobody is blaming you. Sharon: It's just that somebody else is controlling my life right now, Jack. Somebody else is pulling the strings. And I hate that. Jack: Then do something about it. Sharon: How? Jack: You say your life is out of your control? Take it back. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Well, I didn't realize you were back in town. Nick: Yeah, I'm... I'm sorry that I had to get away. I needed some time. Phyllis: I understand. Nick: Well, uh... I'm the father. The baby's mine. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Well, I was just so glad you called. I was a little concerned when you went rushing out of the house before breakfast. Kevin: I need a favor, Mom. That's why I called. Gloria: Oh, yeah? What kind of favor? Kevin: $10,000. Gloria: That's quite a favor, Kevin. Kevin: It's an advance. Gloria: Ah, an advance? For what? What do you need it for? Kevin: To take care of a debt. Gloria: Okay, that doesn't tell me anything. Kevin: That's all you need to know, Mom. Gloria: Uh, ten grand ain't exactly chump change, Kevin. Kevin: I'll pay you back-- with interest. But I need it now. So can you write me a check or something, please? Gloria: Unless you tell me what it's for-- absolutely not. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Wow. I--listen, I'm sorry. I just, um... Nick: Yeah, it's, uh... it's a lot to deal with. Phyllis: Yeah, it is, definitely. I-I've just been out of my mind. I've been such a mess and... but I'm glad that I know. It's good to know. Nick: It complicates things. Phyllis: Um... Nicholas... Nick: You know what? Let's get out of here. Let's go somewhere where we can talk. Phyllis: Yeah, that's a good idea. I'm happy about this. Are you? [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Hello. Brad: It's me. Where are you? Sharon: Um, I'm at the club-- working. Brad: Wait there. I'll be right over. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: What you got there? Colleen: Dad brought me this box of stuff from the house. Lily: What's in it? Colleen: Oh, wow! Lily: Can I see? Colleen: It's all this stuff from when I was a kid. He didn't even know. Lily: Okay, are those your, um... Colleen: My very first pair of toe shoes. Lily: Yeah. Colleen: My dad gave them to me. He flew to New York and sat in the very front row of my recital. Lily: Did he come to a lot of those? Colleen: Every one he could. Lily: It's cool he paid attention to stuff like that. Colleen: I think it helped him to feel like we weren't so far away. Oh! Lily: Okay, and who is this? Colleen: Zippy. Lily: Zippy? Colleen: My dad sent him to me when I had the chicken pox. He told me I could hug Zippy and pretend like it was him since he couldn't be there with me. My dad has always been such a big part of my life. JT: Hey. Colleen: My dad's gone. I can talk now. JT: Was he asking questions about my trip? Colleen: He knows that you're in Cleveland. JT: How'd he find that out? Colleen: Because Daniel didn't know he wasn't supposed to say anything. JT: Yeah, but your dad doesn't know why, right? You didn't tell him? Colleen: I told him that you were chasing after a bail-jumper. JT: Good. Yeah, that'll work. Colleen: I really hated lying to him. Um, could I-- JT: No! No, Colleen, no, you can't. You can't say anything. Colleen: But... JT: I gotta go, all right? I miss you. See you soon. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: You know, I should be mad at you for disappearing on me this morning. Daniel: Well, I'm glad you're not. Lily: You missed me, huh? Daniel: Yeah, I needed to get my Lily fix. Lily: So you came all the way here just to give me a kiss before I left for the boutique? Daniel: I guess I have to work on my timing, huh? Lily: I forgive you-- this time. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Mom, come on, it's not like you don't have it. You probably spend that much a month on clothes. Gloria: And if I'm gonna give that up, I wanna know why. Kevin: Because you owe me. That's why. Gloria: Isn't that attractive? Kevin: Have you forgotten everything I've done for you? All of the things I've helped you accomplish? Gloria: Are you in trouble, Kevin? Is that why you need this money? Kevin: I'm gonna ask you one last time, Mom. Please, lend me ten grand. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Where are we going anyway? Nick: How's this? Phyllis: Well, that's good. It's private. Nick: Yeah. Phyllis: You didn't answer my question before. Or maybe you did. Nick: This is the toughest decision I've ever had to make. I love you. And I already love our baby. Nick: But I have a wife and a son who need me. I have an obligation to them. Phyllis: I understand. Nick: I'm sorry if I've been... sending you mixed signals. But I've really... really been struggling with this. Phyllis: I know you have. It's a tough situation-- for everybody. Nick: Thanks. Phyllis: But one very beautiful thing came out of this-- my baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Nick's back. I saw him with Phyllis. I thought you'd wanna know. Sharon: He went to her first? You know what this means, don't you? It means that the baby is his. And that Nick's made up his mind. And he wants to be with Phyllis. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Hello. Kevin: I'm at the bank. I have the money. You wanna be there when I do this thing? Daniel: Uh, I'm with Lily right now. Kevin: And you don't wanna leave her. Daniel: Nope. Kevin: Probably a good idea. Stay there. I'll handle this. Daniel: All right, uh... let me know how it turns out. Lily: Who was that? Daniel: No one. No one I wanted to be with more than you. [SCENE_BREAK] JT: Hi, is this Cindy Sherman? Cindy? Okay, I'm sorry. I must have the wrong number. JT: Hi, is this Cindy? It is? Great, um... this is JT Hellstrom. I'm a private investigator. Yeah, yeah, a real one. Um, I was hoping I could ask you a few questions about something that's happened a long time ago-- the Kaplan murders. Yeah, I understand. It must be a little bit of a shock but, um... if I could just talk to you for a second, ask you a few questions... look, I promise it won't take long. But it would really-- it would really help me out. Oh, no, listen, I promise you, you're not in any trouble or anything like that. It's just-- I just need to talk, ask you a few questions. No, no, I don't mind meeting you somewhere. Great, um... or if you'd rather come here, that-- okay, great, um, just grab a pen and I'll give you the address. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You're right. The baby is a beautiful thing. Phyllis: Mm-hmm. And you made your decision. Nick: yeah. Phyllis: Good. And, uh, I've made mine. I don't want you involved. I'll raise this child. Nick: Can we just, uh... Phyllis: No, no, I'll do this on my own. Nick: Phyllis, are you sure? Phyllis: Yeah, I've thought about this. I'm completely capable of doing it. It's my decision. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: You okay? You seem a little jumpy. Daniel: No, I'm just with you, you know? This whole Colleen thing makes me nervous. Lily: It's hard for her, you know? Having doubts about her dad and everything? This is what happens, Daniel, when people you trust hide stuff from you. It messes you up. [SCENE_BREAK] Alex: So you got the bucks, huh? Must be nice to be able to lay your hands on that much cash. Kevin: Yeah, well, it wasn't easy. Alex: Really? You sure came up with it fast. Kevin: Can we just do this, Alex? Alex: Yeah, hand it over. Kevin: No, give me the tape first. No tape, no money. Alex: You mean, this? Kevin: Give it to me. Alex: Let's see you take it from me. Kevin: Give me the tape, Alex. Alex: Go ahead! Hit me! Then I'll let your rich family know why we're fighting. I'll sic the cops on you for assault. Kevin: Hand me the tape now! Alex: Let me go and you can have it. Alex: Let me see it. Kevin: It's all here. Play the tape for me first. Alex: On what? My harmonica? Kevin: Come on, play it! Daniel: I don't have any money. I'm broke. My job barely keeps me fed. Alex: Oh, there goes my heart again--broken. Look, you can find the money. Kevin: And if he doesn't? Alex: I'll tell your beautiful wife what you did. Kevin: Look, you did that. No one said you should give her that drug. Alex: Heard enough? Alex: $10,000's a good start. Kevin: What? What the hell is that supposed to mean? Alex: I made a copy of the tape. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Let's go to the office. Before you say anything... I'm staying. I wanna be your husband. I wanna be a father to Noah. Sharon: It's your baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: There you are. I've been looking all over for you. Since I didn't hear from you, I went ahead and made an appointment for myself at the lab. If you wanna come along, that's great. I wanna know either way. Phyllis: You don't have to do that. It's Nick's baby. Jack: I wouldn't wanna be in your shoes right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: Are you busy? Brad: Hey, Honey, no. Come on in.. What are you doing here? I thought you had work. Colleen: Oh, no, I have another hour. Um... I have something that I have to tell you. Can I close the door? Brad: Yeah, of course, you can. Colleen: Dad, I'm so sorry. I should've told you when it all started happening. Brad: What is it, Honey? Why are you upset? Colleen: I've been getting notes and phone calls, warnings or threats. Brad: Threats? What are you talking about? How long has this been going on? Is somebody stalking you? Is it someone you know? Colleen: I think it has to do with you. Brad: Me? Why me? Colleen: The first one said, "Watch your back." The second one said, "He lied and he's still lying." Then I got a phone call and Lily answered. And the guy said, "You can't run from the truth," and hung up. Brad: Why would any of that have something to do with me? Colleen: Because... you're being investigated. Brad: By whom? Colleen: Paul and JT that's why they're in Cleveland. Daddy, I'm so sorry I lied. Brad: Honey, I, uh... I know all about this already. Colleen: You do? Brad: Back when I was engaged to Victoria, Victor wanted a background check done on me. That's why he hired Paul and JT it was really just a waste of time and money. There's not too much to find out about me. Colleen: There isn't? Brad: Sweetheart, I told you, my mother died when I was young. My father was an alcoholic. I left Cleveland as soon as I could after I graduated high school. I joined the navy. I never saw my father again. And I never went back. Colleen: That's it? That's the whole truth? Brad: Colleen, don't you trust me? I swear to you, that's all there is. [SCENE_BREAK] JT: Please, call me JT here's my card. Uh, we can leave the door open if you'd like. Woman: Oh, it doesn't matter. You never said, how did JT: Off the police reports. Um, so you're the neighbor who found the bodies, right? Woman: Yes. I'll never forget it. JT: Yeah, I don't imagine you would. Please, uh, take a seat. I just have a few questions for you. Woman: Um, first answer me a question. Why are you looking into this? It happened years ago. The police know who did it. JT: It actually has to do with a case I'm working on back in Genoa City. So, um... you must've been pretty close with the Kaplans if they gave you a copy of their house key. Woman: Yes. We were close. We were good friends. JT: And, uh, what made you go over there that morning? Woman: It wasn't in the police report? JT: It was. Uh, but I'd like to hear you tell it. Please, have a seat. Woman: I... well... I hadn't seen any of them for several days-- which was odd. They hadn't mentioned a trip or anything. I was a bit worried. So when I rang the doorbell and no one answered the door, I used my key. JT: And you let yourself in. Woman: Yes. JT: And that's when you saw what happened. Woman: It was horrifying. There was so much blood. JT: Mr. and Mrs. Kaplan and their daughter? Woman: Stephanie. She was such a sweet girl. I remember thinking, what kind of a monster would do that to an innocent child? JT: Um... what about their son-- George Kaplan? Did you know him well? Woman: >From the time he was a little boy. JT: It must've been a shock to find out he was responsible. Woman: Not really. He had a terrible temper-- always getting into fights with other kids. JT: What about as a teenager? Woman: The same-- only worse. JT: Uh... um, do you happen to remember what he looked like? Woman: George is dead. JT: I'm aware of that. Woman: The police found him later. He was killed in a hit-and-run accident. A very fitting end, as far as I'm concerned. JT: Would you mind taking a look at a photograph for me? Woman: Not from the murders. JT: No, it's nothing like that. It's, um, actually a picture of a church baseball team. Woman: Oh, all right. JT: Now, Mrs. Sherman, just let me if you recognize the Kaplans' son anywhere in this photograph. Mrs. Sherman: That's him. That's George Kaplan. [She points out to Colleen's dad] [NEXT_ON] Gloria: I just gave you $10,000. Kevin: I need more. Dru: Hey, Daddy, I'm home! Sharon: Thank you so much for being my friend.

Sharon is pissed. Nick hasn't called her since he left and she can't believe that he did this to her. Phyllis has barely hung up the phone when she realizes that Nick is there in the room staring at her. He tells that she doesn't have to take the test as he has the results. Brad drops in with a box of things that Colleen had left in her room. Soon all Brad does is ask about JT and his trip. Colleen tells she hasn't any info on his trip. "I am the father." Phyllis is speechless. She and Nick decide to talk privately. On the way out, Brad sees them walking off. When they leave on the elevator, Jack exits from the other elevator. Brad calls Sharon and tells her that he saw Nick with Phyllis. Sharon understands what that means if he went to Phyllis first. He must be the father. She feels that Nick going to Phyllis first means that he has made some major decision about things. "I am at the bank, I have the money. Do you want to be there when I do this thing?" Kevin asks. Daniel says that he is with Lily but wants to hear how things turn out later. Lily is getting strange vibes. Daniel says that the thing with Colleen is making him nervous. She hopes that is what it is. She knows that secrets between people that love each other causes problems. JT makes a connection. He looks at the crime scene pictures from the family slaughter and finds the same baseball picture with Brad in it hanging on the wall. He calls a neighbor and has the woman come over. She tells how the son was violent all his life. When presented with the baseball team picture she easily picks out Brad's face as George Kaplan. Colleen comes to see her father. She has to come clean. She tells him that JT and Paul are investigating him in Cleveland. He tells her that he knew they did a background check and that there is nothing to be found. "I was there. My father died from alcoholism and I left, never to return. That is all there is to it," Brad says smiling.

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Victoria: So did you talk to Phyllis yet? Billy: Hey... Chuckles Victoria: Clears throat Does she know that she's... Billy: N--first order of business when I get to the office is to make coffee, go through the mail, and then fire my editor in chief. I just hope she understands my position. Ashley: Well, hi. Good morning. Billy: Hey, hey. Victoria: Hi. Ashley: Oh, look at this one. You're getting so big, and you're so handsome. Victoria: Oh, I know. It happens so fast. I'm afraid to blink. Ashley: Kind of glad I ran into you, actually, Vicki. Victoria: Oh? Ashley: Yeah. When you're ready to come back to work, I'm hoping you'll consider Jabot. Victoria: Are you and Jack tag-teaming me? Ashley: No, why? Victoria: Well, he already approached me about a job. Ashley: He did? Victoria: Well, Beauty of Nature, specifically... Ashley: Uh-huh. Victoria: But you're all under the same umbrella. Ashley: No, actually, that's not the case at all. Jack's keeping both companies separate for now. He'll be solely at Beauty of Nature while I run Jabot, which means you're gonna have a decision to make. Billy: Jack's out at Jabot? Does he know that? [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: I always recommend passed hors d'oeuvres. Keeps people up and circulating. Jack: I'm more interested in what we serve than how we serve it. Nikki: Well, I agree. If we're going to have the reception here, I think the food should be memorable. Jack: Memorable in a good way. Gloria: Well, if you're looking for "Oohs" and "Ahhs," Jack, you know you've come to the right place. I have taken the liberty of asking my chef to prepare a tasting menu for you. Nikki: Mm. Gloria: And, uh, my choices have little stars next to them, but if there's anything else you'd like, please feel free to say word. While you look at that, I'll check on the kitchen. Excuse me. Nikki: Thank you. Jack: Well, it doesn't get much better than this, does it? Nikki: Hey, I'm telling you. Free appetizers. Jack: I was talking about you and me... Nikki: Mm. Jack: Making plans for the happiest day of our lives. Nikki: Oh, yeah, that, too. Chuckles [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Look what daddy brought home. Chelsea: Laughs Adam: I got us breakfast before we head to the airport-- coffee and doughnuts, but not just any old doughnuts. This is Edna's bakery, okay? Best doughnuts... Smacks lips This side of the Mississippi. Inhales deeply Heaven in a box. Chelsea: Laughs Adam: Man, my trips to town when I was a kid were not complete without stops at this place. Chelsea: You are so insanely cute right now. Giggles I had no idea you loved doughnuts so much. Adam: Uh, Edna's doughnuts. Chelsea: Oh. Adam: Pay attention, Woman. Chelsea: Ah. That's "Mrs. Woman" to you, Mister. Adam: Yeah, I know. I remember. Chelsea: Mm-hmm. Adam: Here. Chelsea: Uh-oh. Let me see. Adam: Take a bite. Chelsea: Okay. Adam: It's got a little glaze on it. Smacks lips Chelsea: Mmm. Adam: Is that not the best thing you've ever eaten, ever? Chelsea: Oh, my God. Nothing has ever been so perfect. You want some? Adam: Let me kiss some off. Chelsea: Laughing Adam: Just get a little sugar, Sugar. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Well-- I'll see what I can do. Thanks. Nick: What'd Avery say? Phyllis: Um, she thinks that I should use my influence at "Restless Style" to-- to prevent any negative articles from coming out. Nick: Is that realistic? Phyllis: Why wouldn't it be? Nick: Well, for starters, we haven't heard from Billy. We don't know how he's reacting to your arrest. Phyllis: Oh, well, I mean, he's gonna support me. I mean, come on, he'd have to. How many times has he been in trouble, right? I mean, do I even have to say it? Myanmar? Hello. If anyone can relate to this, it would be Billy, of all people. And besides, you know, good, experienced magazine editors are hard to come by. Nick: True. Phyllis: Yeah, and I run the place. I completely run the place. While he's out schmoozing with the L.A. people, I-I'm working. I mean, God forbid he'd-- he'd actually have to start working for a living. Chuckles Nick: Well, I think you should go in there and talk to the guy, see if he'll just look the other way with all this. Phyllis: Yeah. Oh, for sure, for sure. He--he will. I-I'm--I'm certain of it. I'm certain of it. Y-you know, I was thinking, maybe... maybe I should write the article about this myself. You know, like, from-- from my point of view, what happened with Paul and Christine and what didn't happen. You know, I could--I just-- I-I could do my own damage control. Nick: Well, what if Billy's not on board with all this? I think you should just go in there, keep your head down, let the bullets fly by until this all gets settled. Phyllis: Uh, he--he--he's gonna be on board with this. He's definitely gonna be on board. He--listen, if something makes money, Billy is all for it, bottom line. If he's not, that's not gonna stop me from defending myself in the court of public opinion. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: You know, I love this. It feels so different. Chelsea: What? Adam: You, me... this. All the little things that nobody ever sees of Adam. I'm embracing my inner hick. Chelsea: Laughs Adam: And you're not just embracing me. You actually think it's cool. Chelsea: Mm-hmm. How convenient. Adam: You know, um, women looked down on me for being from the farm out in the boonies, especially in school. Harvard and hogs didn't mix. You know, I had Skye, who seemed to love power and money a little more than she did me, and then there's, uh, Sharon, and that didn't, uh... well, that didn't work out for all sorts of reasons. But then there's you, and you seem to just want me to be who I am. Chelsea: Your upbringing sounds like a fantasy compared to mine. Being able to experience this, this little part of yours, through your eyes, it feels... magical to me. Adam: Come here. Chelsea: Chuckles Mm. Gasping Oh, my God! Adam: What, what, what, what? Chelsea: I think I saw a mouse. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: You want to go somewhere else? Victor: No, not at all. Sharon: Well, you can't seem to take your eyes off her. Victor: If I wanted to be with Nikki, I'd be with her. Anita: Hiding out in back, huh? Jeff: Groans Anita: I guess I would be, too, if I had two wives. Correction-- one wife, me, and the also-ran. Oh, speaking of whom... Scoffs Gloria: Hello, Sexy Buns. Listen, table 17 needs, um... mimosas. Chuckles Jeff: Chuckles I'm on it, Sugar Lips. Anita: Whispering Hey. I thought that woman would be at your throat. Jeff: Well, I was able to convince Gloria that you were lying about our still being married. Anita: Normal voice Really? How did you do that? Jeff: Never underestimate me, Lady. Nikki: Two thumbs up for the mushroom canapé. Jack: And a big nay on the duck quesadilla. Nikki: Yeah, what was that? Mm, it was so dry, too. Didn't you think so? It was dry. Maybe we should ask Victor and Sharon what they think about that. Jack: I-I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm letting them distract me. I am totally focused on our wedding again. Forgive me? Nikki: That's easy. Mwah. Jack: Now... Nikki: What goes with this red sauce here? Jack: This is the crab wonton with spicy chili marmalade. Nikki: Mmm. Jack: Oh! Oh. Nikki: Oh! Jack: Oh, I'm sorry. Here. Yeah, ooh. Nikki: Don't worry, don't worry. It's okay. You know, club soda-- club soda will fix it. I'll be right back. Jack: I'm sorry. Nikki: Not to worry. Nikki: Hello. Victor: Hi. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: So, Ms. Hot Commodity, you think you'll wind up working for one of my siblings? Victoria: Well, they are obviously having some kind of dispute, which I am not anxious to get in the middle of. Billy: Can't blame you there, but to make things a little bit more interesting, how would you like to come work with me? Victoria: Here? Billy: Yeah, here. I'm losing my right hand right as I'm starting up a new TV series, and I desperately need a good manager that can run the magazine while I tend to the show, so... Victoria: I don't know the first thing about publishing, Billy. Billy: That doesn't matter. You're smart, accomplished, good with people. You'll learn really fast. Victoria: Sighs I guess you didn't hear me when I said I'm not up for a lot of conflict at the moment. Elevator door opens Billy: There's no conflict. Phyllis is out. There's no conflict here. Footsteps approach Billy: She's--yeah. Victoria: Clears throat Phyllis: Hey. Billy: Hey. Victoria: Hi, Phyllis. Phyllis: Hey. Yeah, uh, so... this is awkward. Uh, I guess I-I should start by saying I'm sorry for, uh, embarrassing the family. Victoria: You're hardly the first. Phyllis: I-I just want you to know that--listen, Nick, after a lot of soul- searching, has, um, has decide to support me through this, which I thank... God for e-every three minutes of the day. Victoria: Yeah, that sounds like my brother. I mean, he can overreact and he's ill-advised sometimes, but he usually ends up doing what he thinks is best. Phyllis: Okay, so, um, I know that my arrest cast a-a bad light on the magazine. I'm--apologize, but I-I'm gonna fix that. I'm gonna fix that. I'm-- I'm just, you know, out on bail and--and just ready to dive back in. Billy: I'm sorry, that's not gonna happen. I'm gonna have to let you go. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Phyllis just left for work, so you missed her. Avery: Oh. Well, as long as you're here, thank you. Nick: For what? Avery: For standing by my sister. I know it wasn't an easy decision to make. Nick: Well, talking to my kids made me realize how much Phyllis has changed. The Phyllis from long ago is not the woman I'm in love with now. Avery: Well, I'm glad to hear you say that, because she's gonna need you, to lean on you, a lot. Nick: Phyllis will fight as much as she needs to. In fact, she left here saying she was gonna write an article to plead her case. Avery: What? Oh, my God, that's the worst thing she could do. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Uh, okay, suddenly I'm sort of in the mood for some fresh air, so I'll talk to you later. Billy: Okay. Bye. Mwah. Victoria: Okay. Bye. Whispers Good luck. Billy: Yeah. Don't you have some articles to write or something, somewhere else, please? Thanks. Phyllis: Okayed I remind you what happened last time you fired me? Billy: No, not really. Phyllis: Yeah, the sales went down. They plummeted, actually, and, uh, our advertisers pulled out of their accounts. Billy: Yes, that's right, but the, uh, people backing the new TV series said they were gonna pull the plug if I kept you on. They're not too comfortable having one of my key players accused of attempted murder. Phyllis: That's more important than loyalty? Billy: Sighs I've got a lot invested in this, and you know it. I made a business decision, and I mean this when I say it-- I'm gonna be sorry to see you leave, but I've gotta let you go. Phyllis: Okay, listen, listen. Sighs Okay, you're letting me go. Fine. Okay, hopefully, um, you have the decency not to-- not to, um... you know, kill me in the magazine, publish--publish certain things in the magazine. Billy: Okay, there's a problem for us. I promised that I would put you on the next cover. Phyllis: Oh, my God. What? So not only are you firing me, you're gonna crucify me. Billy: In print... and in the pilot episode. Phyllis: Oh, my God, Billy-- Billy: This is a big story, okay? This is what we're built on, and I can't just let it pass and not cover it because it's you. I'm only telling you this so you're not blindsided. Phyllis: Thanks a lot. Billy: Yeah, I know. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: I gotta get it. Ohh! Chelsea: Ew! There it is, there it is! There it is! Shudders Adam: Didn't you-- didn't you live in a third world country for a little while? It's just a mouse. Chelsea: Well, I-- that doesn't mean I like rodents! Shuddering Adam: I got you. I got you. Okay. Chelsea: Ohh. Ee. Adam: Yep, I got him. You want to see him? Chelsea: No, no! Mice are gross and they bite. You have to get rid of that right away, please. Adam: He's got a cute, furry face. You sure you don't-- Chelsea: Please, please! Adam: All right, I'm gonna take him downstairs, I'm gonna let him outside. Chelsea: Shuddering Adam: Big baby. Boy: Elmer, Elmer! Whistles Adam: Who's Elmer? Boy: My pet mouse. We were playing and he got out. Adam: So, uh, does this happen to be him? Boy: Elmer! I'm so glad you found him. If my mom found out he got lost... Sighs She would kill me. Adam: Chuckles Well, there you go. Now your mom's not gonna kill you. Boy: Thanks. Adam: Sure, Buddy. Chelsea: Laughing Adam: Elmer the mouse. You were afraid of Elmer the mouse. Yeah, I'm--I'm glad I took him out... Chelsea: It's... Laughs Adam: Before he savagely took care of our doughnuts. Chelsea: It's not funny! Mice are gross! [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: How long does it take to get some club soda and a lemon? Victor: Maybe I should go get it myself. Nikki: Yeah, well, you probably will. You take charge of everything else. Have you talked to Nicholas lately? Victor: Yep. Apparently our son had done some soul-searching and decided to stand by Phyllis after all. Nikki: Mm. Well, I'm not surprised. He's always had principles. His taste in women, though, could be better. Victor: That supposed to be a backhanded slap at Sharon? If it is, then keep your opinion to yourself, all right? Nikki: Victor, I really couldn't care less who's warming your bed these days. I am much too busy planning my wedding to a wonderful man who understands and cares about me like very few people have, and I am extremely happy. Victor: Are you trying to convince me or yourself? Jack: If you're gonna hang out with "Old Moneybags," you might as well get used to that. Those two have always had a strong pull between each other. Sharon: And that doesn't bother you? Jack: No, because I know Nikki loves me. Sharon: Well, good, because she's not getting her hooks back into Victor again, I can assure you of that. Jack: When did you get so possessive and bitter you've changed. Sharon: If I have, it's only because my eyes have finally been opened. Excuse me, will you? Ashley: So... I offered Victoria a job at Jabot, only to find out that you had already recruited her for Beauty of Nature. Jack: Hello. Ashley: Hello. Jack: So? Ashley: She assumed that the companies were merging, and I told her that wasn't so, so which is it? Jack: The companies will merge when it's the right time. I thought we discussed this. Ashley: I thought we had, too, but I'm starting to wonder, did you hear anything that I said about heading up two competing companies being a blatant conflict of interest? Jack: I'm not going to resign from Jabot, Ash. Don't even suggest it again. Ashley: Hmm. You're not leaving me any choice, Jackie. I have to contact the board and have you removed. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: Once we're back and everyone knows we're married, I wonder what life will be like for us. Adam: I imagine it'll be perfect, everything you ever dreamed of or ever wanted. I'm gonna make it happen for you. And all those other folks, don't sweat 'em. They don't get us. I don't care, and you shouldn't, either. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Well, that seemed to have worked. Jack: Oh, well, good. Nikki: What did Ashley say to you, to make your good mood disappear? Jack: Oh, there's something at work Ashley and I aren't exactly seeing eye to eye on, but let's not let that distract us from our mission, which is to make sure that all of our guests at this wedding reception think that the food is amazing and won't forget it for decades. Nikki: Okay. Victoria: Hi. Nikki: Oh, hi, Sweetheart. Mwa! Jack: Hi. Victoria: Hello. I came as soon as I got Johnny settled with the nanny. What's going on? Nikki: Here, I-I'll be right back. Excuse me. Jack: Thanks. Victoria: Oh. Jack: Have a seat, have a seat. Victoria: Okay. Jack: I understand Ashley offered you a position at Jabot. Victoria: Yeah, she put some feelers out there. Jack: Well, you still haven't gotten back to me on my offer to have you head up Beauty of Nature. I hope your entertaining other offers doesn't mean you're turning me down. Victor: So Jack is giving her the hard sell. Don't blame him. Sharon: You think she'll go to work for him? Victor: Victoria's very fond of Beauty of Nature, and she had a lot of autonomy with me. I'm sure that he's not willing to give it to her when she works for him. Sharon: Well, at least you won't have to worry about our line. It's going to be a huge success for Newman. Victor: I'm sure it will. Listen, I have some business to attend to, okay? Sharon: Oh, you've just put down your fork, and now you're leaving? Victor: No, you stay and finish, all right? I'll see you back at the ranch. Ashley: Hi. Sharon: Ashley. Ashley: Um, I couldn't help but notice how Victor just left you sitting here, and I'm sure you don't want my advice, but I'm going to give it to you anyway. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Exhales slowly Sighs Hi. Nick: Hey. Phyllis: That weasel fired me. Avery: What, because of the charges? Phyllis: Yeah, apparently uh, all the people in Hollywood have a problem with me being around, but it's not gonna stop them from hyping my story in the most salacious way possible. Yeah, I'm the next cover girl of "Restless Style," and I'm getting the entire "Restless Style" treatment, with cameras rolling and all, but of course, of course, it was just a business decision. Nick: What a load of crap. If Billy wants to fire you, that's his prerogative, but he's not gonna write an article that's gonna convict you. That's not gonna fly with me. Phyllis: Avery, I'm screwed. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: If you're here to judge me-- Ashley: Not at all. I care about you. I mean, I feel like you and I have a bond because of Faith, and, uh... I think I'd be remiss if I didn't try to save you from some heartache. Sharon: Okay. Say whatever's on your mind. Ashley: Okay, first and foremost, the most important thing in Victor's life is Victor. A close second is Nikki, followed by his children and then Newman Enterprises, and after that, maybe he'll have a few meager scraps of attention to share with the woman in his life. And if you think you're gonna change him or maybe capture his heart in a way Nikki hasn't, it's just... futile. Sharon: Ashley, I'm not you, and--and I don't want to be Nikki. I'm also not some consolation prize. Listen, Victor is with me because he wants to be and I know how he feels about me. I know what I'm doing. Ashley: I hope you're right, for Faith's sake. [SCENE_BREAK] Anita: All right, quit stalling. I want an explanation. How in the world did you convince Gloria that we're not hitched, hmm? Jeff: When Angelo had me kidnapped, Gloria totally misjudged my character. I told her she owed it to me to give me the benefit of the doubt this time, and she did. Anita: Oh, guilt. Yeah, might have worked, too, except no one-- repeat, no one-- makes a liar out of me, Jeffrey. Jeff: Um... Clears throat Anita. Anita, wait, wait! [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Honestly, Jack, I haven't decided where I'm gonna be working or when I might be available, and I was hoping that you might give me a little more time to make up my mind. Jack: Okay, don't take too much time. I have big plans for Beauty of Nature, and I want you involved from the get-go. Victoria: All right. I appreciate that, and I promise I will let you know soon. Jack: Fair enough. Nikki: So Gloria is trying to pressure me into signing the contract for the reception. Jack: Sighs Nikki: And since I just remembered I have an appointment with Lauren to go over design ideas for my dress, I gotta go. Victoria: Oh, uh, well, do you need a second opinion? On the dresses, I mean. Nikki: Honey, yes, I would love that. Victoria: Great. Nikki: All right, I'll see you later, Darling. Jack: Bye, Baby. Victoria: Bye, Jack. Jack: See you. Thanks. Victoria: Mm. Jack: Ben, Jack Abbott. How are you? Listen, I was hoping you could meet me at Gloworm. Yeah, I--there's something important I want to discuss with you. I'm there right now. I appreciate it. Talk to you then. Sis, I love you to pieces, but you'd be making a big mistake, trying to run me out. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: What kind of idiot screws over his most valuable employee? Or is this just another way for you to sell out a Newman so you can make a buck? Billy: Okay, Phyllis isn't a Newman. She's married to one, and she also left tire tracks onto two innocent people, and now that's a story, and if it were anyone else, Phyllis would be all over it. You know that damn good and well, so she's just getting a view from the other side. If she doesn't like it, I don't know what to tell you. What's she gonna do? Is she gonna run over me with her car when I leave the office? Is that what she's gonna do? Grunts Chuckles Well... Sighs Chuckles Nick: You know, I wish I'd never started this asinine magazine. All it's done is cause me and my family nothing but grief, and you are the sole reason for that. Billy: Did you get that out of your system, brother-in-law? Good. So in interest of not upsetting my wife, your sister, why don't we just stop right here, or do you want me to call the cops? [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Oh, Avery, you know, there are parts of my past that, um, aren't very, uh... Sighs Savory. If Billy starts talking to my enemies, Lord knows what kind of story he's gonna write. Avery: Okay, well, whatever gets thrown at us, we'll handle. If I have to restore your reputation in the courtroom, I'll do it. We will deal with this, Phyllis. Phyllis: You know what? I-I can't--I can't let Billy just rip me to shreds, you know? I-I just--I can't sit back and do nothing that's--I-I can't... uh, you know what? I'm gonna-- I'm gonna start writing a blog. Avery: No, you're not. Phyllis: Yes, I am. Avery: No, you're not. That is the worst thing-- you could cause irreparable damage. No. Phyllis: I have to fight this. Do you understand that? I have to fight this, and with words. I mean, that's the only way I can. Avery: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Anita: You need to open up your ears and listen to me. Jeff and I are married, have been for years. Jeff: She's lying to you, Sugarplum. I already explained this to you. Anita: You have to ask yourself, why is he so frantic to hold on to you and to discredit me? The club's in your name now, isn't it, Gloria? If your relationship isn't legal, then Jeff has no marital property rights. Without his sugar mama, he'd be flat broke. Jeff: Scoffs Gloria: I am not gonna be made a fool of by either one of you. I will get to the bottom of this myself, hmm? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: No, I realize it's highly unorthodox, but I just think we need to take our time in merging these two companies. Ben: Exactly right. If the public perceives the products have changed, it could threaten the whole franchise. Man: I totally agree. Jack: Then I have your votes? Man: You have mine. Ben: Behind you all the way, Jack. Jack: Thank you, Gentlemen. I really appreciate you coming over. Ashley: Excuse me, Ben and Rich, I need to speak with my brother alone. Jack: Thanks, Guys. Ashley: Just what the hell do you think you're doing? [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Hi. What are you doing here? Victor: I have some news about your brother Adam. It seems that he and Chelsea eloped to Kansas and got married yesterday. Victoria: I had no idea. Victor: I also know that that lowlife mother of Chelsea's, Anita, is back in town, which, I'm sure, doesn't make you too happy. Victoria: Well, that's kind of the understatement of the year. Victor: I'll make sure to keep both of them away from you, okay? Victoria: How much is that gonna cost me? Victor: What do you mean, how much is that gonna cost you? I just want you to consider coming back to Newman Enterprises. That would make me very happy, and you would be working alongside your brother Nicholas. Victoria: Okay, Dad, if you knew how many offers I've had today... Victor: Oh, I can only imagine, and one of them, I'm sure, was from Jack Abbott, right? Victoria: Yeah. You saw me speaking with him at Gloworm? Victor: He's very smart to approach you. No one is more qualified for the job than you are. As much as you would like to go back to Beauty of Nature, a company that you have helped create, just know that Jack Abbott wants what is and was mine-- Beauty of Nature, your mother, and now you. Victoria: Sighs Victor: Please come back where you belong. It would make me very happy. Nikki: Oh, I have never had so much trouble finding a parking-- hello, Victor. Victor: Hi. I was just leaving. You think about it, Victoria. Nikki: Are you okay? Victoria: Actually, Mom, I am about as confused as I've ever been. [SCENE_BREAK] Key turning in lock Adam: Okay. Don't move, all right? Chelsea: Laughs Okay. Adam: No peeking. Nothing. Chelsea: Okay. Adam: All right, ready? Chelsea: I'm ready. Squeals What? Oh, my God! Adam: In you go. Chelsea: Where are we going? Oh, my God! Oh. Whoa. Adam: Okay, I'm setting you down. Chelsea: Okay. Adam: Still no peeking. Chelsea: Okay. Adam: You ready for this? Chelsea: Yeah. Wow. Ohh, this place is amazing. Where are we? Adam: Home. 10 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 16 acres. There's a billiards room, library, den. There's a walk-in wine cellar. There's even this, uh, speakeasy in the basement. How cool is that? And, uh, there's a big ol' gazebo out by the lake, paddleboats, private airstrip. Chelsea: A-and it's-- it's all ours? Adam: I hope you like it. Chelsea: Laughs Like it? Adam... Laughs Never in my wildest dreams... oh, my God! [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Okay, well, so... do I work for Jabot, Beauty of Nature, Newman, "Restless Style," or none of the above? Nikki: Well... you know, staying home with Johnny and raising him, that's definitely a possibility. Victoria: I know. I know that, and part of me would love to be a full-time mom so I don't miss a minute with him, and so that I can keep him safe from Chelsea and Anita. But how do I know what to do? What should I do? Nikki: Angel, I can't answer that. It has to be your choice. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: All right, my son Michael, the district attorney, is on this. We're gonna know soon enough if you two are married. Jeff: Good. Anita: Great. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: What? I laid out my case. They saw the wisdom in it. No arm-twisting required. Ashley: All perfectly aboveboard? Meeting with two of Jabot's key board members so you could sway their opinions. Jack: You want to call a meeting to question my tactics, go right ahead, but I can tell you right now, with those two votes, I will be holding my current position. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I am going to the stables. Now that I have my new horse, I'm going to become an excellent rider. Would you like to come with me? Victor: Well, good. Not now, Sharon. Um... uh, I have some... things to do, but I'm glad you enjoy the horse, okay? You have a good time. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Honestly, I'm glad someone hit Billy. I am. I just wish it wasn't you. Nick: That punk is so smug. I couldn't help myself. Avery: Okay, well, next time, try to control your impulses, and you, too. No blogging, no talking to the press, no... Nick: You gotta listen to Avery. Anything you write will be used against you. Christine will make sure of that. Avery: Let the fight happen in the courtroom, okay? Not in the media. Phyllis: I know you're both right. I know you are. I just feel so helpless. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: "What is the price of jealousy? Ask Phyllis Newman, and the answer is two human lives." Man: Uh, Billy, sorry to interrupt. Billy: What is it, Mark? Mark: Just so you're aware, we've installed our cameras for the show all over the office ahead of schedule, and we have signed releases from everyone on staff, so we went ahead last night and got 'em rollin'. Billy: So you're saying anything that happened here today would be on video? Works for me. Taps finger Thanks. Mark: Yep. [NEXT_ON] Kevin: No, you're not getting a second chance, 'cause you're gonna be in prison. Jeff: This does not mean what you think it does. Gloria: No, it just means that you are a two-timing, lying bastard. Cane: Oh, my God, what happened here? What happened? Are you all right? Genevieve: Sobbing

Adam brings Chelsea breakfast in bed before their flight back home. Chelsea shows her feminine side when she is afraid of a mouse. At Crimson Lights, Ashley brags on Johnny to Billy and Victoria. Gloria, Jack, and Nikki plan their wedding reception. Victor and Sharon walk in and sees Jack and Nikki kissing. Avery wants Phyllis to use her influence at Restless Style to thwart any negative influence. Phyllis suggests writing an article about her own plight for Restless Style. Victor cannot keep his eyes off Jack and Nikki. Anita confronts Jeffrey about them still being married. Nikki and Victor confront each other at the bar. Phyllis arrives at work at Restless Style only to be fired by Billy. Avery thanks Nick for standing by Phyllis. Billy informs Phyllis that he is not only doing a story on her for Restless Style, but also for his upcoming movie. Ashley lets Jack know that she offered Victoria a job at Jabot. Ashley gives Jack an ultimatum about his standing at Jabot. Since Jack refuses to leave Jabot, Ashley threatens to go to the board.

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[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Mariah: My world has come into focus, and what I want, tessa, is you. So if you need to leave, I guess I'm going with you. Shauna: It wasn't the truck driver's fault. Your mom ran a red light. Does she know? Charlie: She can't remember. Devon: "You are invited to the joyous wedding celebration of hilary curtis and devon hamilton." Hilary: You want to marry me in the hospital? I'm not gonna make it, am I? Phyllis: The doctors don't think so. Devon: I, devon, take thee, hilary, to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for as long as we both shall live. In your hands, o lord, we humbly entrust our sister, hilary. Hilary: No. Wait. That's not -- It breaks our hearts that she's lost this battle. Hilary: No, this isn't a funeral, this is my -- But we are comforted knowing that she is embraced in your tender love. Hilary: Please, stop. Please. Not -- not yet. It's too soon. Please! Deliver her now from every evil and bid her eternal rest. Hilary: [ Gasps ] Neil: Hey! Devon: Hey, man. Neil: Wow. Look at you. Looking sharp, man. Devon: Thanks. Can't make the bride look bad. Neil: Yeah. Right? Have you finished your vows? Devon: Yeah. I did. I did, I just -- I stopped thinking about everybody who'd be in the room listening to me and just focused on the only person that mattered, and it came very easy. Neil: Good, good, good. Devon: Where's nate? Neil: Uh, he'll be in in a sec. Devon: Did he happen to -- Neil: He checked with the hospital right before I came over here. Hilary is holding steady, man. Devon: Good. Neil: I am glad that I have this moment with you. Devon: Have any advice? Neil: You don't need it. You did good, kid. The way you pulled everything together for hilary... Devon: She'd do the same for me. We're giving this day to each other. Neil: You know, it hasn't been lost on me. It's because of you. The willingness you've had to overlook our past, our disagreements -- it's the main reason why we have a relationship today. Devon: I mean, I hurt you, too. Neil: Yeah, but you reached the point of forgiveness long before I did. You know, when hilary got pregnant and moved in with you, I disapproved, and I was very vocal about it. Devon: Well, you had your reasons. Neil: It was very selfish of me, you know, feeling like my past with hilary should determine your future with her. I am so glad you didn't listen to me. Do you know what it means to me? The two of us, our whole family is close again. Oh, my god, after everything we've been through. Devon: It means the world to me, too. And to hilary. So if there's any lingering feelings, neil... Neil: No, they're not. And when we all come together, for the wedding, that room -- man, it's gonna be filled with so much love. Yeah, man, come here. Phyllis: Happy wedding day! [ Chuckles ] Hilary: You're the first person to tell me that. Phyllis: You look good. Hilary: [ Sighs ] I've been staring at that garment bag. I hope that I picked a dress that devon would like. Phyllis: Like? Are you kidding me? He's gonna melt when he sees you in this. This is perfection right here. Hilary: Mm-hmm, proving that I am brilliant. Phyllis: Because you chose devon, or because you have a spectacular sense of style? Hilary: Because I picked a fabulous maid of honor. Phyllis: Confession. I did next to nothing. You know, I know that devon, he really has put together everything. Hilary: What did he do now? Phyllis: He has got you a stylist to do your hair and your makeup, and you've got a kick-butt manicurist. Hilary: He is just -- he's trying to make this a dream wedding day. [ Chuckles ] For as much of a dream as you can have in here. There's nothing that he wouldn't do for me. Phyllis: Did you tell him that you figured it out? Hilary: I considered it. But, uh... I'm holding out for a miracle. Phyllis: Good plan. Hilary: But if I don't have much time left, I don't want this day to be filled with tears and regrets and what should have been, okay? I want to enjoy every minute. [ Sniffles ] Starting with this one. It's my wedding day, and it's gonna be the best day of my life. Additional sponsorship provided by... Cane: [ Sighs ] Hey. Hey, what's going on? Hey. What are you thinking about? Lily: I'm just... devastated for devon and hilary. I don't know how devon's gonna get through today. You know, making all these promises when he knows that it won't be long before he loses her. Cane: Hey, come here. Come here. Come here. Lily: [ Crying ] Cane: It's okay. It's gonna be okay, all right? Lily: You know what, why don't -- why don't you just go ahead without me? I just need a minute by myself, if that's okay. Cane: Of course. Okay. Hey, you sure you're all right? Phyllis: Aren't you going to the ceremony? Jack: Yeah! As soon as I finish this drink. I thought you'd be at the hospital with hilary. Phyllis: Well, I had one more errand to run, but I thought it might be a good idea to grab a drink. Jack: Oh? She becoming bridezilla? Phyllis: Why would you say that? She's been nothing but calm and patient. Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Why so tense? I thought you'd be thrilled that this wedding is happening. Phyllis: I am. I just would like a little break before diving back in. Is that not allowed? Jack: Okay, this is about billy, right? I thought you were gonna speak to him after the last time we talked. Phyllis: I did, and it backfired. But I am not giving up. I mean, I can be strong and i can be positive for hilary, but inside, I feel like any second I'm just gonna break. Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa. I feel like I'm missing something here. You're gonna be strong and positive for hilary -- why? Phyllis: The wedding. Jack: Uh-huh. What about it? Phyllis: Has devon not explained this to you? Jack: I mean, I thought it was strange that they're getting married before she's even out of the hospital, but I just chalk that up to him being a hopeless romantic. After the accident, he didn't want another minute to pass without him proving his love for her, that... that they'd just have the ceremony again once she got out. Phyllis. There's something more to this, isn't there? Is devon doing this because her situation has worsened? Is time running out? Mariah: Hey. I came as soon as I got your text. I don't have much time before i have to go to the hospital. Tessa: I am sorry for making your day more intense, but this can't wait. I just heard from kimberly. Mariah: The woman who checked out crystal? Tessa: She said it looks like crystal's on the verge of moving out of the place she's been staying in. So we need to get to her soon. Mariah: How soon are we talking? Tessa: We need to leave town today. Jack: I'm sure devon thinks he's doing the right thing, keeping hilary's prognosis from her, but... Phyllis: She knows. Jack: What do you mean, she knows? How? Phyllis: It's hilary. She has a knack for reading people. She could tell I was holding something in. Devon's protecting her, and she's protecting him. She doesn't want the wedding to maudlin. So she's carrying on as if she will fully recover. Jack: Why am I not surprised to know hilary wants to handle things that way? Phyllis: You're not gonna say anything to devon? Jack: No, I -- I'll do it for hilary. I -- the whole thing makes me sick. It wasn't enough they lost the baby? She had a whole life ahead of her. She built this amazing career. She finally found her way back to the man she was supposed to be with, and now it's all snatched from her. God, it's just awful what they're facing. Phyllis: I know. Just seeing them get slammed like this, it makes you take stock in your own life. Jack: Yeah, I've been doing a bit of that lately, after i learned about my paternity. Here's another lesson -- never take for granted the people that you love. Texting billy? Phyllis: I need to see him today, and he should be at this wedding. Jack: I hope he's there. If he's not, I will be there for you. Phyllis: We'll be there for each other. Jack: [ Sighs ] Mariah: I just thought that i would have maybe a couple more weeks to work up to this. And my job -- I mean, hilary is getting better, but she's not gonna be able to go into work tomorrow. I thought I would have more time. Tessa: If there was a way to change it, I would. But this might be the last chance to get to my sister. If I lose track of crystal, she could disappear, and I'll never see her again. I have to leave town today, no matter what. Mariah: I know. I get it. Tessa: I still want you to come with me, but I'll understand if you can'T. Mariah: I meant it when i said that I wanted to be with you. Tessa: I know, but... Mariah: I don't want to lose you. Tessa: There's no other way. Mariah: Well, then I guess I'm going with you. Tessa: What? How? Mariah: I don't know, I'll figure it out, but you're important to me. Tessa: But... your whole life is here, and leaving so suddenly... Mariah: It's gonna be okay. Tessa: You don't have to pretend that this doesn't hurt. I -- god, I hate that I'm asking this of you. Mariah: Tessa. I've got one shot at being with you. I'm not gonna throw it away. So I better get started. Tessa: Wait. One more thing. Don't tell anyone why you're leaving. Mariah: Wait, even sharon? But she knows about crystal. The whole situation. She would never -- Tessa: Crystal is still a fugitive. You'll be taking a huge risk joining me and putting anyone you tell in a terrible position, asking them not to reveal what they know to the police. Mariah: Then I guess there's only one way to do this. I just got to leave. Without saying anything. Just avoid the questions. Tessa: Are you sure? Mariah: It's gonna be hard, lying to everybody on top of walking out of the door in the first place. Wow. Okay, um... all right, after the wedding, I'm gonna go home and I'll pack up my stuff. I'll see sharon for one last time, and then... goodbye, genoa city. Shauna: I'm worried about hilary. Charlie: She'll be okay. Shauna: It's not just that she was hurt. I'm keeping this huge secret from her, and everybody else, acting like I had no idea your mom ran that red light. Charlie: I wish my mom knew you're looking out for her. I love you for that. For helping me and her. Look. Someday soon, hilary will come home and things will get better. Shauna: I hope so. Hilary: Hey. Nate: Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you. I just want to do a quick check-in. I'll let you get some rest. Hilary: Nate. Nate: Yeah? Hilary: Thank you. Nate: You shouldn't be thanking me. My job is to save lives, and i couldn't even -- Nate: Hey, hey, hey. Nate. Look at me. I am smiling because today is my wedding day. And the only reason that I'm around for that is because of you. Nate: Yeah. Hilary: Had you not scrubbed in for my surgery... I wouldn't be marrying the man of my dreams today. Neil: Hey. Didn't meant to interrupt you... Nate: No, no. It's, um... we're all good. [ Sniffles ] Neil: Yeah. Well, I, um... hi, first of all. I just wanted to let you know that I have safely delivered your groom to the premesis. Hilary: Where is he? Neil: Staying out of your sight. You're sticking to the rules. Remember the one where the groom doesn't see the bride before the ceremony? That one? Hilary: He's so sweet. He's trying to make this seem like a normal wedding day, but there is nothing normal about getting married in the icu. Neil: Well, devon wants what he wants. And what he wanted more than anything today is to make you happy. Hilary: Well, tell the groom that the bride can't wait to say "I do." Neil: I'll pass that along. Hilary: Was there something else that you want to say to me? Neil: Um... you and I... our relationship has run the gamut over the years. Hilary: In love. Out of love. Married. Divorced. I don't think that there's a word for what we are. Neil: [ Chuckles ] Why don't we try this one, okay? Friends. Hilary: [ Chuckles ] We tried that, remember? It failed. Neil: That's on me, you know. This is the part where you're supposed to disagree with me and then you take half the blame. Hilary: Oh, well, um, how about a quarter of the blame? Neil: That works, but I -- Hilary: Oh, but the man has conditions. Neil: Scared? Hilary: As if. Let me hear it. Neil: Okay. So, from this point forward, we are on the same squad, okay? Part of the same family. And not just for devon. Hilary: I'd like that. Closure, at last. Neil: Yeah. That works, doesn't it? What took you so long? Hilary: [ Laughs ] Neil: I'll see you soon. Hilary: Neil. This is the best present that you could have given me. Neil: That's just what I was thinking. Hilary: You didn't need to do this. Phyllis: Yes, we did, because you're the bride, okay? And we are here. We got the new, the old, the borrowed, and the blue. It's tradition. So, shauna, you are up. Something new. Hilary: Oh! So pretty. Shauna: You like them? Mariah: Well, you know, I am a tv pro, as well, so I got this. Oh, lookit here! We've got some toasting flutes, and they have the bride and the groom's named engraved in them. Phyllis: Classy! Shauna: Devon paid for them. Hilary: You picked them out. I absolutely love them. Shauna: You can use them today, and at the reception you guys are planning for when you get out of here. And on your anniversaries. Hilary: It's such a thoughtful gift. Come here. Phyllis: Okay, mattie. Keep it movin'. Mattie: Okay, uh, so mom and I, who I thought would be here by now, did "something borrowed." Hilary: Oh, they're earrings. They've lovely. Mattie: There's mom'S. If she were here, she'd make some joke about how you should remember that they're on loan. [ Chuckles ] Hilary: And I would snap back and let her know I'll give them back in about 20, 30 years. [ Laughter ] Thank you, mattie. And thank your mom for me. Mattie: You'll be able to do that yourself. She'll be here for the wedding, for sure. Phyllis: Okay, I think it's my turn. Um, open your hand. Mariah: You decided to give her a rock. Hilary: It's heart-shaped. Phyllis: It is "something old," you know? It's a rock. What's older than rocks, right? And the day you lost the baby, i came across this, and I thought about you. Shauna: Like a sign? Phyllis: Well, uh, yeah. To me, it says love is always around. Even when you think you've lost it, you can walk around it, over it, beside it, but it's always there. Mariah: Well, now that phyllis has made everybody a little bit weepy, it's my turn. I got blue. Hilary: I can't even believe that you did this. You're not exactly the sentimental type. Mariah: No, but I figured if I didn't get you something, I'd never hear the end of it, so... [ Laughter ] Oh! Don't pull it out of the bag. Phyllis: Oh! Well, does it bite? Hilary: [ Laughs ] Only you, mariah. Shauna: What is it? Mattie: Can we see? Mariah: No! Hilary: No. Mariah: Oh, no. Phyllis: Oh, okay, that is funny. Mattie: What is it? Hilary: It's, um... it's a joke book. Shauna: I don't get it. Mattie: It's probably dirty jokes, which are sometimes called "blue." Mariah: Yeah, and the cover is highly inappropriate. You guys are underage, so use your imagination. [ Laughter ] I just wanted to make you laugh. Phyllis: Mission accomplished. Okay, guys. Let's give the bride some time to relax so she can get herself together, and, uh, we will be back, and I'll get my dress on and help you, all right? Okay. Hilary: Mariah. Can you stay? I need something. Cane: [ Exhales sharply ] You know, uh, lily probably went through every piece of jewelry she had trying to find the right thing for hilary's "something borrowed." It means a lot for her to be included. Devon: Well, it was hilary's idea. She didn't invite lily to please me. Mattie: Hey, uh, dad, can i talk to you? Cane: Sure. I'll be right back. What's up, mattie? Mattie: Do you know where mom is? Cane: She's not in the room with you and hilary? Mattie: No, she was supposed to be, but she missed the whole gift-giving. Cane: Uh, she probably lost track of time. I'll go find her, okay? Mattie: Okay. Cane: All right. Shauna: Are you and hilary sure you don't need help? Phyllis: You know what would make hilary happy? If you were hanging out with charlie and mattie and having a good time. We've got some time before the ceremony, okay? Shauna: Okay, all right, I'll go, but text me if you need me. Phyllis: You got it. Shauna: All right. Mariah: You are too much. You want to talk about the show now? You have a wedding to get ready for. Hilary: It's important. [ Sighs ] I've always been tough on you. I've never given you credit for how -- how good you are. Mariah: Did you just call me good? Really? How many drugs do they have you on? Hilary: I'm not high, okay? I'm -- I'm being honest. The fact is, I've always been jealous of how great you are on the show. Just a natural. But now I'm just proud of you. I know you can carry the show on your own. Mariah: Thank you. But nobody's interested in watching "the mariah hour." They miss you. They want you back. And I was thinking we could air re-runs until you feel better. Hilary: No. No. It's not gonna work long-term. Mariah: You're making it sound like you're gonna be gone for months. I mean, I know you. You are gonna recuperate in no time. And as soon as they spring you from this hospital, I guarantee you're gonna call the crew, you're gonna have them set up from your bedroom. Hilary: It's a nice thought. It's not gonna happen. Mariah: What are -- what are you saying? Hilary. Hilary: [ Panting ] Mariah: Hilary. Hilary! Hilary! Devon: You mean a whole lot to hilary. Jack: Thank you for inviting me. It is an honor to be here. Mariah: It's hilary. Devon: What? Mariah: I was talking to her. She passed out. Devon: What? Honey. Hilary! "The young and the restless" will continue. Cane: Hey. Lily: I know I missed it. I wasn't there to give hilary her gift. Cane: I thought you wanted to go. Lily: I did, but how can i look hilary and devon in the eye while they get married knowing that I'm the reason why their happiness is so short-lived? Cane: Baby, it was an accident. Lily: I was the one behind the wheel! [ Sobs ] Cane: Sweetie, sweetie. It wasn't your fault, okay? And they don't blame you, okay? And hilary and devon, they want you there. Lily: I don't think I can do it, I can't do it. Cane: Baby, you have to do this. Lily, you have to do this. Lily: [ Cries ] Cane: Sweetheart, listen. It's like you said, okay? Devon knows that he's not going to have a long and happy married life. He knows that all he's doing is making a memory. And he wants you to be part of that memory, baby. For today and for what he knows is going to come. Devon needs you. You have to go. Come on. Lily: [ Sniffles ] [ Sighs ] I know you're right. I know. Cane: Okay. Lily: I know whatever I'm feeling, I have to put aside and just give devon and hilary a wedding day for them to cherish. Cane: You ready to do this? Lily: I'm glad you'll be with me. [ Sniffles ] Cane: I'll always be with you. Okay? Come here. Come here, baby. Lily: [ Sniffles ] Mariah: It happened so fast. I thought she was just closing her eyes or maybe resting for a second, and then I was calling her name and calling her name, and she wouldn't answer. Phyllis: This can't be happening. This can't be happening. I mean, first she loses the baby, and all she wanted was a wedding. That's it. Neil: Can't believe this. I mean, they were so excited about getting married. If this taken away from them... Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa. We're all jumping way ahead of ourselves. It could be something very simple. Neil: See, jack, I would like to believe that, but the last time I saw her, she was tired. Jack: We all have to stay positive, neil. Phyllis: He's right. I mean, she would be furious if we gave up right now. Cane: Wait, did something happen? Mariah: Hilary blacked out. Lily: But she's gonna wake up, right? Neil: We hope so. Devon: Is this like a post-surgery complication? What's going on? Nate: No, it's more serious than that. Hilary's lost consciousness because she's weakening. But I will make sure she has the pain medication she needs to keep her comfortable. Hilary: [ Sighs ] Devon: Hey. Hey, honey. Hilary: Hey. Devon: There you are. Hilary: You weren't here before. Devon: I know. Hilary: How did I miss that? Devon: You fell asleep. You're trying to get your beauty sleep before the wedding? Is that what's going on? Hilary: Trying to look my best for you. Devon: Oh, honey. You always do. Are you sure that you're up for this? Hilary: To being your wife? You bet I am. We have gathered together to consecrate the extraordinary love between devon and hilary. "Therefore, as god's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive each other. If anyone has a grievance against someone, forgive as the lord forgave you. And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Neil: [ Clears throat ] The bride, my friend... she asked me to read this passage. "Violets." "And there stole into her consciousness, words, thoughts, not of her own, yet she read them not, nor heard them spoken; they fell deep into her heart and soul, softer and more caressing than the over-shadowing wing of a mother-dove, sweeter and more thrilling than the last high notes of a violin, and they were these -- love, most potent, most tyrannical, and most gentle of the passions which sway the human mind." The bride and groom have some personal words they would like to share now. Devon: From the very first moment that I saw you, I wanted you. And I tried to dismiss that feeling, and I thought it would pass, but instead, the wanting grew. Then I told myself that i disapproved of you, and I used every opportunity to criticize you, but really... what I was doing was, without realizing it, creating more opportunities to be near you. Because I wanted you. And that wanting continued to grow to the point where I tried to convince myself that I hated you, but in reality, what i really hated was the fact that my wanting had turned to needing. I needed you. And when that happened, it turned out that you wanted and you needed me, too. So I ran. I ran because of love. As much as I wanted to deny it, pretend like it wasn't there, it was always there. It was inevitable from the very beginning. From that very first moment. Hilary? Hilary: Ditto. [ Laughter ] Anything more to add? Hilary: Just this -- after you ran... [ Chuckles ] You came back. Despite all the things that I did to push you away, you didn't just let me back in. You welcomed me. And you gave me the gift of a child. We got to have our family. Even just for a little while. Even when I didn't know it... you're the one I want. And you're the one I need. You're my love. And you will be for every single moment yet to come. Devon: I, devon, take you, hilary, to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us part. Hilary? Hilary: I, hilary, take you, devon, to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward. For better or worse... [ Sighs ] Devon: It's okay. It's all right. You don't have finish them. Hilary: No, I want to. For richer or poorer... in sickness... and in health... to love and to cherish... till death do us part. You have the rings? Devon: Yeah. [ Sniffles ] Hilary: It's the eternity band you gave me years ago. Devon: That's right. I'm glad that you held onto it. Do you remember what we said the first time we exchanged rings? Hilary: Every word. Devon: With this ring, I thee wed, pledging my eternal love for you. Hilary: Like this circle, has no beginning and no end. I now pronounce you husband and wife. [ Applause ]

Hilary had a nightmare that her wedding turned into her funeral. Hilary decided not to tell Devon that she knew the truth about her prognosis, because she wanted the wedding to be happy. Neil admitted to Devon that he'd been selfish to stand in the way of Hilary and Devon's happiness. Lily tried to avoid the wedding out of guilt, but Cane convinced her that she needed to be there to support Devon and Hilary. Neil and Hilary cleared the air. Phyllis told Jack that Hilary was dying. Phyllis texted Billy and asked him to come to the wedding. Tessa told Mariah that they'd have to leave town tonight to go to Crystal. Mariah agreed to go with Tessa. Hilary asked Mariah to take over the show. Hilary passed out. Nate told Devon that Hilary was declining. Shauna was uncomfortable with hiding the truth about the accident from Hilary. Charlie told Shauna that he loved her for protecting Lily. Billy did not come to the wedding, so Jack was there for Phyllis. Hilary and Devon got married.

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John: What do you think is going on, Doc? Man: When did you start having trouble with your vision? John: Right after my son left. Everything looked blurry. My right eye went black. I couldn't see out of it. Man: What about now? John: Well, now everything seems fine. But it was pretty frightening. Man: Any other symptoms? Headache? Numbness? John: I had a headache earlier. Man: Any dizziness? John: No. What is it, Doc? I mean, please tell me there's nothing wrong with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: I suppose we could let Gina handle the food. Or would that be too morbid? Ashley: Why would that be morbid? Gloria: Because Jack picked up all the food at the club the night John went to prison. Jack: You are the only person who would make that connection. Gloria: So does that mean you want Gina to handle the food? Jack: It means I think you're making too big a deal. Gloria: I think it's a special occasion, Jack. Jack: For family. Not for anyone else. Gloria: Then what about all about John's close friends? What about Katherine or Jill? Ashley: Well, those two, yeah, I'm sure. Gloria: Yes, I should hope so, you two. Come on! The governor is commuting John's sentence! Ashley: May be commuting. We haven't gotten any official word yet. Gloria: I refuse to think of anything but positive thoughts. Your father is coming home! Jack: Yes, and it would have to be low-key, because that's what Dad would want. Gloria: Why do you say that? Jack: I've known my father a lot longer than you have. Gloria: Oh, so what, Jack? He'd want all of his friends to be around here. Don't you think? Jack: You know what? Ashley: Okay, you're both right. If it happens, it is cause for celebration. And, yes, we should keep it small and private. Okay? Jack: Abbott residence. Yes. This is his son. Gloria: Who is that? Jack: What? When? We're on our way. Ashley: What happened, Jack? Jack: That was the warden's office. Dad has been taken to Memorial Hospital. Let's go. Ashley: Oh, my God. Did they say anything else? [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Lily, come on out here, please! Lily: What? Dru: Don't "what" me, girl. I'm not yelling for you! Come on! Lily: Yes, Mom? Dru: There. That's better. Are you gonna have any dinner? Look at that. Lily: No, no, I told you. I'm not hungry. Dru: Sweetheart, you have got to eat! This boy is not worth wasting away to nothing for. Neil: Drucilla, the girl shouldn't have to eat if she doesn't want to. Lily: Look, I told you guys I don't wanna talk about Daniel in this house! Dru: Watch your voice! Lily: I have to yell because you're not hearing me. Dru: I do hear you, Honey! I hear that you're in pain and that you're angry! Lily: Yeah, well, being lied to will do that to a person. Neil: Yes, it will. Lily: You know what? Can I go to my room, please? Dru: How am I supposed to help you if you're ripping and running to your bedroom? What can I do? Lily: Besides leaving me alone? Um, let's see... the man that I trusted with my life and then turned around and married turned out to be a complete loser. Hmm... what can you do for me? Nothing-- that's what. Neil: Lily, I am so sorry you're going through this. I know exactly how it feels to have your trust broken by someone you love. Lily: Yeah, it's the worst. Dru: You know, um, Lily, Sweetie, you will get over this, precious, okay? You will. Trust me. Lily: So you're asking me to get over it? Dru: In time, yes. Lily: No, no, not in time. Guys, what don't you understand? Back then... the guy I married now-- set me up. I was just a pawn in his stupid little game. He knew Alex was dangerous, and he still didn't care. So what if I got hurt? And if Alex hadn't come back, then I still wouldn't know. Daniel... just another name on the long list of people who lied to me. And I hate him for that. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Hey. You look like you could use this. Daniel: Might as well. It's not like I'm gonna sleep tonight. Kevin: Rough day, huh? Daniel: How could I blow it so bad with Lily? Kevin: You're asking me? Dude, I'm like, the expert on what not to do when it comes to women. Well, till I met Jana anyway. What? Did something else happen? Daniel: I went home and most of her stuff was gone. She told me that she was moving out. Kevin: It's different from seeing it, though. Daniel: And plus, I got it from both her parents today at work. Kevin: Fun. Daniel: You know, Lily, man, she was just perfect. I used to be able to snap my fingers and I would have girls all over me. But not her. No, no, she made me prove to her that she could trust me before she'd even look at me. So I did. And what a joke that was. I knew what I had done to her with Alex, but there I was, you know, lying to her and... to myself, too-- pretending like it never even happened. Kevin: You put it out of your mind. We both did. Who knew he'd come back? Daniel: People just don't get away with stuff like this, you know? Mac knew that. That's why she wanted you to be honest with Lily. Kevin: And I was--sort of. I let her think it was my idea. Daniel: Well, I should've told her then, too. You know, secrets always have a way of coming out. Maybe I deserve this. Kevin: Look, Daniel, Lily's not perfect. Nobody is. Daniel: Well, at least she never lied to me. Kevin: That you know of. Daniel: Okay, once-- one time she kept something from me. And it was because Colleen swore her to secrecy. You know, it was like a little white lie. It doesn't even count. It doesn't even compare to what I did. Kevin: So now it's a contest? Daniel: No. Kevin: Then why are you being so hard on yourself? Daniel: Okay, don't you get it? It's not how awful a lie I told. Lily and I promised each other nothing but the truth, okay? She kept her word. I didn't. I have no one to blame here except myself. Kevin: Daniel, Lily lies. Yeah, she's actually pretty good at it. Daniel: What are you talking about? Kevin: When you took off last summer and went to Vegas and got married, did Lily's parents know what she was planning? Daniel: Okay, she was lying because she wanted to be with me. You know, all the things that she hates in people the most--the sneaking around, the dishonesty. You know, there she was doing those things because of me. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Um, you know, Sweet, the one good thing here-- come on-- um, is that, uh, we--out of all this madness-- are under one roof. Right, Neil? Neil: Yeah, Dru, we are living under the same roof. That's it. Dru: Okay, so we can, you know, go to the mall. And we can get you a new comforter and curtains. We can get you all the linens you want. Whatever you want! What do you say? Lily: What about Dad's office? Neil: Sweetie, I don't need a whole room. If I'm working at home, I can spread out anywhere. Lily: Yeah, but you've already got it the way you want it. Neil: Listen to me. I'm glad to give you your room back, all right? Lily: No, the guestroom is fine. Dru: No, no, listen, Honey, it'll be fun! How about if we buy you some new bedroom furniture? We'll get you a new desk and one of those swivel chairs! You know? How about it? Lily: Okay, stop, Mom, please. I don't want any new furniture. Besides, I'm not gonna be here that long anyway. Dru: What? What? Neil: So when did you decide this? Dru: Yeah? Lily: You... I moved out of the house for a reason, remember? And just because Daniel and I aren't... whatever. I have to do what I have to do. I can't stay here forever. Dru: Okay, if you're planning on getting your own place, you need to talk to us about it first. And you have to get your feet firmly planted into the ground, young lady. Lily: Mom, I'm sorry. But I'll decide what I have to do from now on, okay? And I'm not staying here, that's for sure. Excuse me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Okay, so you are a horrible person and you deserve to suffer. Does that about sum it up? Daniel, everybody lies at some point. Daniel: That doesn't make it right. Kevin: Sometimes it's necessary. You know? Daniel: No, no, I don't know. Kevin: You didn't have to volunteer that information to Lily and her parents. If you'd let my mom take care of Alex like she promised-- Daniel: Lily still would've found out. And then it just would've been worse because I kept lying to her for that much longer. Kevin, what is the matter with you? I thought that you finally had a conscience after seeing that shrink of yours for so long. Kevin: Daniel, there's honest and there's self-destructive. Alex wasn't a threat anymore. Daniel: You don't know that. He came back. What makes you say he won't do it again? He could come back, go after Lily just out of spite, so he can have the last word or whatever. Kevin: You really believe that? Or are you just trying to rationalize a bad decision? Because that's what lost you your wife. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: What did they say? Jack: Dad is being given a series of tests. Ashley: What kind of tests? Jack: No clue. The nurse couldn't tell me. Gloria: She'll damn well tell me. Jack: Well, Gloria, wait. They don't have any answers either. Gloria: And you believe 'em? Ashley: The minute there's information, someone will talk to us, okay? Just calm down. Jack: You're not the only one that's worried here. We all are. Gloria: And you're not in charge, Jack. Jack: The good news is, Dr. Campbell is with him. He was on duty when the ambulance arrived. Gloria: He's not a cardiologist. Jack: Dad has known him for a long time. Ashley: It may not even be heart-related, okay? Gloria: I just wish they'd tell us something. Ashley: You were with him last. How was he when you left? Jack: He seemed perfectly fine. Gloria: Really? Jack: Yes, really. Gloria: You didn't say anything to upset him? Jack: I don't think I like what you're implying. Gloria: I don't like implying it, Jack, but I know you--you get on a kick about something, and you don't know when to quit. Jack: Are you finished? Ashley: I could think of a dozen reasons why the prison doctor would send Dad here. Jack: You're absolutely right. There is no use speculating. Gloria: Yeah, it could be his medication. Maybe there's a problem there. He was in another fight. Or maybe there's riots at the jail. Ashley: Gloria, calm down. You're just gonna make yourself crazy. Jack: And take the rest of us with you. Ashley: As soon as we hear something, we'll feel better about-- Kay: Jack, I got your message. Um, has there been any news? Gloria: No, nothing. Nothing. And it's horrible. And I don't know how much more of this I can take. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Oh, Baby, it's good that you're putting something in your tummy finally. Neil: Um, listen, Lily, I'm thinking about this. Dru: Hmm? Neil: If you want your own place, that's fine. Dru: No, it's not. Neil: Yes, it is, Dru. I can understand why you wouldn't want to move back in with your parents. You know, you're an adult now. It's moving backwards. Lily: Exactly. Yes, exactly. Neil: Just don't rush into anything. Not until we've had a chance to work things out. Dru: Right, we want you to make, you know, reasonable choices. Lily: Unlike the ones I've been making, right? Neil: Hey, kiddo, no one's criticizing you. What's done is done, and the best thing now is to move on and make this transition as painless as possible. Lily: How do we do that? Neil: I talked to an attorney. It turns out you don't have to get a divorce. Dru: She doesn't? Neil: You were underage when you got married. You didn't have your parent's legal permission. I can file for an annulment on your behalf. You don't have to get your hands dirty, right? You don't have to be involved in any of the mess. Lily: I haven't even been home for a whole day yet, and you guys are already making my decisions for me. Dru: Sweet, we just wanna be supportive. There's a difference. Lily: You wanna be supportive? Stop treating me like I'm 12. Dru: See! You know... you just had to go there, didn't you? Neil: Excuse me? Dru: I mean, divorce? Annulments? Man, you knew it was gonna push her buttons. You knew it was gonna upset her! Neil: I just wanna see Lily get her life back on track! That means getting rid of that kid that she's been with all this time. Dru: Okay, well, you're stirring the pot, Neil. You're stirring the pot. We just got her back. And now you're just pushing her away again! Neil: You know what your problem is? You think by having Lily live here temporarily, it means that we're some happy family again! It doesn't work that way! [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Hey, you all right out here? Daniel: Yeah, I'm just fine. Kevin: Daniel, you and Lily are married, right? Daniel: Not for long. Kevin: You don't know that. Things could turn around. Just give it a chance. Besides, there's nothing you can do about it now. So why torture yourself? Daniel: Okay, Kevin, then what should I do? Kevin: Take up an extreme sport, like, para-sailing or sky boarding. Daniel: Hmm. And what led you to that brilliant solution? Kevin: Jana. She introduced me to a bunch of cool sports. Made me be more spontaneous. Daniel: You really like this girl, huh? Kevin: Yeah, yeah, she's done a lot for me. Daniel: Like what? Kevin: Uh, you know, she just, uh, she helped me out of a few jams. You know, like when agreed to take over the coffeehouse. Daniel: Right. Kevin: You know, I think she could be the one. Daniel: Kevin, if I were you, I'd be careful. You don't even really know this girl. Kevin: Yeah, but what's not to like? You're just worried we're gonna end up like you. Daniel: Yeah, you know what? That not cool. Kevin: You know, a distraction um, oh, hey, you know the--the water tower? Daniel: Yeah, what about it? Kevin: You should go climb it. No, seriously. Jana made me do it the other night. It is such a rush being up that high. Especially if you're terrified of heights, which I am. Daniel: So this is your idea of a date? Kevin: Yeah. I get points for originality, you know? Kevin: Hello. Gloria: Kevin, it's me. I'm at the hospital. They brought John in. Gloria: Just get here, please? I need you. Kevin: Okay, where are you? Gloria: Third floor nurse's station. Kevin: Okay, I'm on my way. Daniel: What's going on? Kevin: Um, I'll explain later. But, um, can you hang out here till Jana gets here? Keep an eye on things? Daniel: Yeah, sure. Kevin: Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] [Gloria remembering] Gloria: What's the occasion? John: Well, because I feel badly about being at the office so much lately. And I missed you. Gloria: I missed you, too. But I understand how important your involvement is at Jabot. John: And I appreciate your being so understanding. Gloria: Oh, John, you mean everything to me. And I'm so happy it scares me sometimes. John: Wait a minute-- scares you? Gloria: Yeah. You know, I just so want to believe that there is nothing in this world that can tear us apart. And that this time it's for keeps. John: Sweetheart... [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: In front of Gloria but, um... I'm worried, too. Jack: About what? Ashley: Maybe Dad was assaulted. Maybe word got out in prison that his--his sentence might be commuted. Jack: Why would anyone attack him because of that? Ashley: Are you kidding? I mean, prison is full of unstable, violent people. Jack: Wait a second, if he had been attacked, we would know that by now. Ashley: Well, then, Jack, it has to be his heart. Do you realize that? Because there's no other reason. Jack: Forgive me but you are starting to sound like that lady over there. Ashley: You know what? This isn't funny. Jack: No, I didn't say it to be funny. Ashley: Dad was so happy. I mean, all this wonderful news on his birthday. Someone must've upset him. [Jack remembering] Jack: Dad, I hope I don't have to remind you. Gloria is responsible for your being in prison in the first place. John: Jack, Jack, I am sick and tired of you and your sister blaming my wife for everything that's gone wrong in our lives! [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Jack? Jack: Yeah, it does seem strange that no one's telling us anything. Ashley: Dr. Campbell? Jack: How's Dad? What can you tell us? Dr. Campbell: John was having difficulty with his vision. We ran a CT scan. He's had a minor stroke. Gloria: A stroke? Ashley: How bad? Dr. Campbell: Well, the prison got him to the hospital as soon as they recognized the symptoms. But there's a critical window of time. Kay: Three hours, isn't it? Dr. Campbell: That's right. Our chief of neurology is examining him now. Jack: Then Dad is still conscious? Dr. Campbell: Oh, yeah. Jack: That's good, right? Kay: Yes, of course, it is. Ashley: What else are you doing for him? Dr. Campbell: We've started him on a thrombolytic medication. It'll dissolve any existing blood clots and prevent any further brain damage. Gloria: Doctor, please, I have to see him. Dr. Campbell: You should be able to see him soon, Mrs. Abbott. Gloria: How soon? Dr. Campbell: As soon as Dr. Morris has finished with his exam, I'll come back with an update. Jack: Thank you, Doctor. Gloria: Why is this happening? Why now? After everything that man's been through. Kay: Gloria, Gloria, now stop it. The doctor said it was a mild stroke. It doesn't sound as though there's any reason-- Gloria: Thank you for trying, Katherine. But until I see for myself that John is all right, I will leave the optimism to you three. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Can you do this for Lily's sake, please? I'd really appreciate it. Neil: I'm sure you would. Dru: We cannot push her. She has to come to her own decisions about Daniel. Neil: If we don't push her to get out of this marriage while the pain is still fresh, guess what'll happen? Dru: You're afraid that she's gonna run back into Daniel's arms, right? Neil: Well, aren't you? Dru: Well, there's a right way and a wrong way to handle the situation. Neil: Of course, there is! And my way is wrong. And your way is right. And I'm the lousy parent. And you've got all the answers! Dru: Lower your voice! I didn't say that. Stop twisting my words! Neil: I'm just trying to show you just how far apart we are. Dru: Fine, fine, fine. We'll do it your way. Watch what happens. Neil: Hey, maybe you've forgotten, Lily's life was almost taken by Daniel. And the lying made it that much more unforgivable. That marriage is over. There's no going back. [SCENE_BREAK] [Daniel remembering] Daniel: This is the happiest moment of my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Gloria, would you please calm down? Your freaking out is not gonna help Dad or anyone else. Ashley: Jack, come on. Gloria: Jack, I know you don't care how I feel, but would you please try to be a little sympathetic? Kay: Gloria, listen to me. The news we have received so far is not that dire. Ashley: Is it just me, or does anybody else feel like we're only getting half the story? Gloria: Thank you, Ashley. That's exactly how I feel. I'm afraid they're gonna send him back to prison before I have a change to talk to him, Katherine. Kay: Why would they bother to do that? Ashley: They wouldn't. Jack: For once, I'm with Gloria. You remember the difficulty we had convincing them to let Dr. Campbell see Dad in the first place. They're functionaries. Until the governor commutes Dad's sentence, this warden may not wanna even do anything that hints at special treatment. Kay: You do have a point. Dr. Campbell: I promised you an update. Ashley: Yes, what's going on? Dr. Campbell: John's being admitted to the hospital. We've moved him to a regular room. Jack: Intensive care? Dr. Campbell: No need, Jack. Gloria: Can I see him? Ashley: We just wanna spend some time with my father before he gets sent back to prison. Dr. Campbell: Well, I can promise you that's not gonna happen tonight. John can have visitors, but only one at a time. I don't wanna overwhelm him. He's still pretty weak. Jack: Okay, I won't get him excited. What's the room number? Gloria: No, Jack, I'm going first. Jack: Gloria... Gloria: I'm his wife. Kay: Let--let--please, Jack, let her go. It's going to be less stressful. Ashley: I agree. I'm sure that Gloria will be a very calming influence on our father, won't you, Gloria? Kay: Yes, of course, she will. I mean, after all, who knows best what is... good for John? Jack: But we're next-- one at a time. Dr. Campbell: Keep the visits brief. He needs his rest. Ashley: We understand. Thank you, Doctor. Dr. Campbell: I'll show you to John's room. Jack: He's weak. Of course, he's weak! He's been in prison! And this isn't the first stroke he's had. Ashley: Come on, just stay strong, okay? Dad needs us now. Jack: I know, I know. Kay: I want both of you to remember something. Now I have know John Abbott ever since we were children. He is, and always has been, a force to be reckoned with. Look at everything that man has dealt with all his life. And he can deal with this. There's no reason to doubt that. No reason whatsoever. Kevin: Hey, Mom called. What's up with Mr. Abbott? Kay: He had a mild stroke. Kevin: Whoa. Is he gonna be okay? Ashley: The doctor is cautiously optimistic, Kevin. Jack: If your mother doesn't drive him over the edge. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Hey, does anybody know where that big jar of pennies is? Neil: For what? Dru: Well, you know, I was thinking maybe we could play a game of cards, you know? 3-hand poker? And, we could all sit back and relax. Could be fun. Lily: So you want us to sit around a big table and pretend we're having fun like a family when we're not? Dru: You know what? It's just a card game, okay? That's all I'm saying. Lily: If you and Dad wanna keep faking things all around town or whatever, then that's fine. But please... don't do it for me. Not at home. Keep it real. I can see right through it. Neil: Where you going, Lily? Lily: I'm going out. I feel like I'm suffocating in this house. [SCENE_BREAK] John: You know, I'd do anything to get out of that place. Gloria: Oh, John... John: Oh, my sweetheart, come on, no tears. Gloria: I'm sorry. You just scared us all half to death. John: I'm sorry. Gloria: No, I'm sorry. Because I promised I wouldn't cry. Because I don't wanna upset you. John: Oh, you're not upsetting me. Gloria: Good. John: I know how worried you've been. Gloria: I'm just glad that stupid prison had the good sense to get you here in time. John: Well, I think, you know, after the problem I had with the medication, they weren't gonna take any chances. Gloria: I just can't get over how good you look. John: You listen to me, I'll be home before you know it. Hey... what's wrong? Gloria: I'm just afraid that guard's going to come in here and take you away from me again. John: Listen, let him try. You see this machine that I'm attached to? I'd like to see him get it through that door. Gloria: That's my John... that I love and I miss. John: Listen, pretty soon, this will all be behind us. And we will be together again. Gloria: I'm counting the minutes, Sweetheart. John: Oh, Honey... Gloria: I'm counting the minutes. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: When are you gonna stop badmouthing your father's wife? Jack: Listen, Sport... Kay: All right, I will bet Kevin has not heard the good news yet. Kevin: What good news? Ashley: It's not 100% sure, but there's a chance that my father's sentence will be commuted to time served. Kevin: Wow. Are you serious? How did that happen? Ashley: Michael's been working with the governor's office for some months now. Kevin: I wonder why he didn't say anything. Ashley: Because he didn't want us to get our hopes up for nothing. Kevin: Well, that's-- that's incredible news. I'm sure mom's flying. Kay: Well, yes, and it's gonna be a relief for all of us once John comes home, don't you think? Jack: Yes, it sure is. Gloria: He seems fine. Ashley: Really? Gloria: Go see for yourself, Ashley. Ashley: Do you care? Jack: No, no, go ahead. Gloria: Honey, I'm so glad you're here. Kevin: I just heard the good news, Mom. Mr. Abbott's getting released? Gloria: Mm-hmm. Isn't that amazing? Kevin: Yeah, and if he's gonna be all right, then-- Jack: Listen, Gloria, when you say Dad seems fine-- Gloria: He was sitting up in bed. He was filling out some forms. And he was making jokes. Kay: Well, that's certainly good news. Gloria: If no one had told me he'd had a stroke... I wouldn't think anything was wrong. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Just great! So now she's just flown back to Daniel. Neil: She knows she can't trust him. Dru: She's gonna forgive that boy anyway. And you know it. Neil: Okay, let's not jump to conclusions. Come on! She's probably out there getting some fresh air. Dru: You know she didn't go for fresh air! Do you know how much damage you just caused, bringing up that legal business?! The divorce business?! Neil: Sure, sure, now blame me for Lily storming out of here. Dru: Neil, I'm just saying, not now! Why now? Can't you see that?! Neil: What I see is a young woman who needs to make some major decisions in her life. She's an adult now. She needs to have options. Dru: Not right this second is all I'm saying! Neil: There you go-- classic Dru. You don't wanna deal with things head-on. You wanna avoid everything. Well, I'm not feeling it anymore, and neither is Lily. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: What are you doing? Daniel: Kevin had to take off. I'm just filling in. Lily: Oh. Daniel: Do you, uh, want something to drink? Lily: No, thanks. Daniel: Hey. Are you all right? Lily: No. No, I'm not all right. I've gone from one bad situation to another. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: See, Dad, this just proves that you have to get out of that awful place. Because it's just too darn stressful. John: Oh, Honey. Let's hope that it's an issue we don't even have to think about anymore. Ashley: The Governor's gonna sign that order. I know he will. And then you're gonna be back home with us where you belong, right? John: Right. Jack: Just can't get enough of us, can you? Ashley: Oh, no, not you again! John: Oh, never! Come on in, Jackie. Jack: Well, this is some birthday party you're throwing for yourself today. Ashley: It's gonna be different next year, right? John: You know, I have everything a man could ever hope for-- my beauty, my Jackie, Traci, Billy and my grandchildren. Jack: And soon, your freedom. Your much-deserved freedom. Ashley: Anything we can get you? Anything else you might need? John: You know, just continue to be like you have been-- be there for each other. And, uh... and Gloria-- you know, she's really upset about this so... be extra kind with her. You know, I would really appreciate that. Ashley: You love her a lot. John: Oh, yes. You know, I feel so blessed to have the family I have. I would never have gotten through this ordeal-- being in prison-- without you. I love you both. Ashley: Oh, Daddy. Woman: Doctor's orders-- only one visitor at a time. Ashley: Oops. Sorry, I guess I'll go. And, um, I'm gonna be right outside, all right? I'm not going anywhere. John: We'll talk later. Ashley: Okay. John: And, Ash? Ashley: Yeah? John: I love you. Ashley: Oh, Daddy, I love you, too. Jack: Listen, I'm gonna get Michael to look into the status of your release. John: You think that's necessary? Jack: Dad, I'm not letting you go back to that prison-- not for one minute. Not after what's happened here. John: Is it getting stuffy in here? Jack: No, not really. Listen, I'm not kidding about this. If we have to keep you in this hospital bed by some ruse just until the Governor signs the papers, we're gonna do whatever it takes. You hear me? John: Yeah, could you open a window? It's getting so warm. Jack: Dad? Hey are you all right? John: I'm just... having trouble with my damn breathing. Woman: You know what? I'm sorry, sir, you're gonna have to go now. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: What's going on? Lily: What isn't going on? I haven't even been home for five seconds yet, and my parents are already making me crazy. They try and act like they're getting along, but... Daniel: It's pretty tense, huh? Lily: Yeah. Yeah, and I don't know where I'm gonna stay if they keep snipping at each other like this. Because I can't stay there. Trying to control me again. Tell me how to live my life, when theirs is beyond screwed up. Daniel: Well, you know, you could always... Lily: No, Daniel, that's not an option anymore. Daniel: I'm sorry. Lily: Yeah, me, too. Why did I think I could go back there? I was so wrong. They can't even help me. Everything's such a mess. I don't have anyone. There's no one to talk to. No one I can trust. No one... [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: You know, Neil, your way of dealing with things "head-on" is a bit dictatorish, if you ask me. Lily is fragile right now. With all the pressure. Neil: She also can't deal with living with all the lies. Dru: Oh, here we go again! Here we-- why don't you just throw that in my face just once more time-- all the innuendo and hints and glares. You know, you're so subtle, I might not know that you're mad at me. Neil: Keep it coming, Baby. Now we're getting down to it, aren't we? Dru: I'm sick and tired of this! I have owned the fact that I kept a secret from you and Lily. Because I felt that the secret would protect this family! But I'm dog-gone sure not gonna take the responsibility of what happened with Lily just now! Neil: Sure, because everything you do is for us, right? So self-serving and manipulative! Dru: See, this is exactly why I didn't share the information about the paternity years ago. Because you're so self-righteous. You never make a mistake. You're never wrong! Neil: Oh, that's so stupid. You know I've made plenty of mistakes. Dru: When? In 1972? Neil: I stood by and watched Lily throw away her life on that kid. She had a brilliant future. Dru: She still does! What are you talking about? Neil: Lily's been burned now, right? So much for idealism and being able to trust people. Because once you've lost that, you can never get it back. All you can do is make a fresh start, try to move on. Dru: She's not the only one who needs to move on, okay? We both need to think about our future right now. Because I'm sick and tired of being crucified for mistakes I made! I'm done! I'm over it! Neil: Yeah? Well, how about this? I'm done, too! Dru: What are you talking about? Neil: I can't stand any more of this, Dru. I can't stand you always fighting me, telling me I'm wrong, telling me what to do. I especially can't stand what you've done to our daughter. Treating her with disrespect and deceit. You know what? Lily wouldn't be in this mess if you'd have been honest from the very beginning. Dru: What are you saying? Neil: I agree with you. It's time to look at the future. Make some very serious changes. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: By the way, my father was so touched that you were here with us, Katherine. Kay: I'd be nowhere else. Gloria: I appreciate it, too, Katherine. Thank you. Kay: You're most welcome. Kevin: It must've been a huge relief, seeing Mr. Abbott doing so well. Ashley: Yes. Gloria: Yeah, but it was strange, though. I had such a feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach. Ashley: What's the matter? Jack: Uh, I don't know. Something's wrong. The nurse kicked me out. Gloria: What? Kevin: How come? Jack: Dad was having trouble breathing all of a sudden. Woman on PA: Code blue, room 322. Code blue, room 322. Ashley: That's Dad's room! Jack: Oh, God! [NEXT_ON] Brad: Oh, no... Nick: What? Brad: I think I know what they want. Devon: How are you guys supposed to work on your problems when Neil's not even here? Where is he? Dru: Okay, listen, he'll be here, all right? Gloria: How is he, Doctor? Man: I'm sorry, Mrs. Abbott.

Dru has food ready but Lily won't eat. Drucilla gets frustrated that all that Lily does is sit in her room and brood. Neil tells Lily that he knows how it feels to be lied to by someone that you love. Dru rolls her eyes. Jack and Ashley argue with Gloria about the coming home celebration they are to have for John. Gloria wants to have a big party but the siblings only want family and maybe Kay and Jill there. Dru plans on setting Lily's room back up the way that she likes. Lily doesn't find that necessary as she plans to move out. She won't be staying. Gloria, Jack and Ashley arrive at the hospital but there isn't any news on John yet. When Gloria hears that Jack was the last one with him she quickly jumps to the conclusion that Jack caused whatever is wrong with John. John had a stroke and has been put on medication. No one can see him until the Chief of Neurology is finished examining him. Ashley tells her brother privately that she too is getting worried. She knows that for this to have happened. Someone must have upset him. Jack quietly thinks back to his father getting angry at the idea of Jack shutting Gloria out of the family company. Jack gets ready to visit his dad first. Gloria wants to be first. Ashley and Kay agree that Gloria should be first. Gloria talks with John and feels that if they hadn't told her that he were ill, she couldn't tell. Ashley is next to see her dad now. Neil and Drucilla agree that Lily can move out if she wants. She can't stand living at home again. Dru acts like they are a happy family Lily knows that isn't true. Jack and Ashley visit with their dad. He thanks them for being there for him and he asks that they take care of Gloria. Jack talks with John alone, happy to see him looking as always. "Is it stuffy in here?" Jack says it isn't. John has trouble breathing and Jack is pushed out of the room. Code Blue! "Get him breathing!" someone shouts. The staff run to John's room and the paddles are applied.

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Megan: Well, the article about you says that "You're a backstabbing snake who double crossed his own partners to satisfy a long standing vendetta against Victor Newman." If Victor Newman was the subject of your next exposé article, what would the title be? Jack: The man with a black hole for a heart. Television turns off Sharon: How could you say that about Victor? Jack: It just sort of slipped out. Sharon: Sighs Well, perhaps doing the interview wasn't such a good idea. Jack: Phyllis wrote the article about the turf wars at "Restless Style." She said terrible things about us. I was defending us. Sharon: By going on national television and-- Jack: Between the David Chow expose and Nick and Phyllis' piece slamming us, believe me, sales of this issue are gonna go through the roof. Sharon: And you think that's gonna make Nick happy? Jack: It certainly oughta. Sharon: Jack... what has happened to us? Jack: What do you mean? Sharon: You know, we started "Restless Style" thinking that we were gonna accomplish great things. Jack: We have accomplished great things. The magazine and the web zine are more popular every single month. Sharon: No, I am not talking about just turning a profit. It feels like we sold our souls to the devil. Jack: I know you hate all this infighting. Sharon: Jack, it was supposed to be a fresh start, remember, for all of us. For Nick and Phyllis, for you and me. And instead, we're just opening up old wounds. We're creating new ones. We're using the magazine against each other as some kind of a weapon, and when is it all gonna end? Jack: It isn't. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Here. Jill: What's this? Chloe: It's the new issue of "Restless Style." Jill: Oh, I wish I had time for fashion magazines. Chloe: No, there's an article on David Chow that you need to read. Cane: That can wait, Chloe. Mom, we have something we have to tell you. Jill: What is it, Honey? Cane: Chloe and I got married. Jill: When? Chloe: The day before last. Jill: Why wasn't I invited? Cane: It was at the courthouse. It took two minutes. Chloe: No mess, no fuss, no frills. Cane: Trust me, Mom, you didn't miss anything special. Chloe: And I'm sorry that we messed up your plans for the party. Jill: Well, now, little girl, you didn't. Instead of an engagement party, it'll just be a wedding reception. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Victor left me Newman Enterprises, and I intend to continue his vision here. But this I cannot do so long as I'm surrounded by people I can't trust. This is why I fired Neil Winters. I refuse to work with someone who resents me, someone who shows me no respect. I looked over your résumé. It's pretty impressive. You have a wealth of experience. And, um... well, frankly, you're a bit of a shark. That's a good thing. That's a good thing. My father's book was titled "Ruthless." I sense that quality in you. Which is also a good thing, so long as you know who your enemies are. So I'd like to offer you a position her at Newman. C.E.O., 3-year contract. This is the salary I had in mind. Brad: I have no doubt the salary's more than fair, Adam. You've got yourself a deal. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: So, Mom, that was some stunt you pulled. I need you to call me and let me know you're okay. I love you. I should've known better. I should've known it was too easy to get her to agree to come home. Phyllis: So that note she left with the pilot? What did it say? Nick: It said she wasn't ready to leave Dad behind, and now she's alone in Mexico doing God knows what. Phyllis: I'm worried about you. Nick: Don't. I'm fine. Phyllis: You're not fine. Your father just died. And your mom is in a foreign country, possibly in danger, after years of sobriety, she's off the wagon. So don't--don't tell me you're fine, Nick. Victoria: I don't believe that he's gone. Nick: I don't believe it either. Victoria: How's Mom? Where is she? Nick: She ditched me in Mexico. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: This is very important to me. Chloe: It is going to be really awkward. Cane: I think Chloe's right. I think a party will only draw attention to the pregnancy. Jill: Well, it will be worse to cancel. Because you're the new C.E.O. of Jabot, and you're going to be a father. Cane, you need to show people that you have your life together, your personal life. And what better way to welcome Chloe to the family? Chloe: Okay, well, then, um, how about we postpone it, after the baby's born? Jill: I thought you were so proud to be married to my son. I mean, you were certainly the aggressor in your little affair. Chloe: I am proud. Jill: Then why are you fighting me? Chloe: Because I just thought that this was something that he wanted to do, but if he's cool with it-- Cane: Look, Mum, I understand. I think whatever you want, it's okay. Jill: I really do want this. So it's settled then. The party's tomorrow. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Hi, you guys. J.T.: Hey. Nick: Hey. Paul: Hey, listen, uh, Nick, Vicki, I can't tell you how sorry I am about your father. Nick: Have you heard from my mom? Paul: No, ever since you told me she was in Mexico, I've been trying to call her, but no answer. Phyllis: Well, she could've turned off her phone. J.T.: Why would she do that? Victoria: She might be out of her mind with grief. Nick: I'm gonna fly back there today. Paul: Look, why don't you let me go. You're exhausted. Quite frankly, I don't think you're up to the task. Nick: Paul, you let me worry about that, all right? Paul: Nick, your mom needs our full focus right now. You can't give it to her. Nick: You can't either, right? I mean, isn't your daughter in the hospital? Paul: She's been released. She's fine. Look, please, I need to do this. It's my fault your mother could be in trouble. Victoria: Why your fault? Paul: I never should've let her go to Mexico in the first place. Nick: All right, well, J.T. and I sent a crew of men down there to search for Dad. I can split 'em up and half can look for Mom. Paul: Have you been in contact with the local authorities? Nick: Yeah, and the harbor master. I even called the bartender hoping that she had shown up to his place. Paul: All right. Any luck? Nick: None. She could be anywhere. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: No, I do not care to make a statement. Jack: Who was that? Sharon: A reporter. Wants to know how I feel about being called a "Hair chewing child bride." Jack: There is always payback, you know? Sharon: How? Doing an expose on Phyllis? Jack: Might make you feel a whole lot better. Sharon: You know what? I'm all done with the dueling articles. Jack: Think of all the things Phyllis has done. The article would write itself. Sharon: If you're just trying to justify doing this piece on Victor... Jack: Wait, a piece on Victor Newman's death would be the biggest story to come down the pike in ages. Sharon: I don't care. Jack: Honey, do you know how many magazines are gonna wanna jump all over this story? Why shouldn't we? Sharon: I'm not going to hurt Nick that way. Jack: Yeah, like Nick wouldn't hurt us? Sharon: Okay, well, if you don't care about Nick, why don't you think about Noah? Jack: No one knows Victor Newman like we do-- his history, his relations, the tragic events that led to his death. There are gonna be so many half-truths and lies and rumors flying around about Victor Newman in the next few days. Why don't we set the record straight? Tell the true story. Maybe we owe your son that. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: I see you have read it, too. Jill: Did you know about this? Kay: Not until this morning. Jill: This thing claims that I knew about David Chow's gambling problem and yet I did nothing to address it. And that I used the scandal to appoint my son as C.E.O. Kay: Did you? Jill: You know I didn't. Damn Bradley must've leaked it. Kay: Forget about Brad. We have bigger problems. Jill: What problems? Kay: This article puts you and the company in jeopardy. Now we are open to S.E.C. investigation. Did you know that? Worse, Jabot stock could take another hit. Jill: Yes, Mother, I did know all that! Right now, I am going to find Brad. Kay: Don't you dare walk out on me! [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: You couldn't have chosen anyone better suited to run this company, Adam. Adam: Well, you know, Brad, in a lot of ways, I think that you and I... think a lot alike. Brad: I hope that's a compliment. Thank you. Adam: My father and I spoke often of... taking a more aggressive approach to diversifying the company, acquisitions, whatnot. Brad: Newman Enterprises needs to engage globally like never before. Increase our dealings with China. Adam: I agree. Exactly. Way too many opportunities have been lost there recently due to hesitation. Brad: That happened so many times when I worked here previously. It frustrated me to no end. Adam: I'll tell you, with the two of us at the top, I think this company's gonna be bigger than ever. It's just a shame my old man won't be around to see it. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: I don't think Dad's dead. Phyllis: Well, your mom must feel the same way. Why would she stay? J.T.: Victoria, they found pieces of the boat. Victoria: I know. Nick: I wanna believe it, too, that he somehow survived, but every day that goes by... Victoria: But you haven't given up hope, right? Nick: No. No way. If I could survive a plane crash.... J.T.: That's right. That's right. And I feel like the Mexican authorities rushed things a bit. Phyllis: You mean, issuing a death certificate without a body? Victoria: Um, what about Mom? Do you think she's in trouble? Nick: No, she's probably just waiting in that bar that Dad was always hanging out in Mexico, waiting for him to walk through that door. Victoria: What if she starts drinking again? Nick: I don't think she will. Victoria: Okay, so you're not worried? Nick: Well, I really wish she'd answer her phone. Victoria: Well, I can't just sit here anymore wondering about Mom. I'm gonna go with Paul. Nick: You just got back from Dubai. Reed needs you here. J.T.: Yeah, and somebody's gotta deal with your power happy brother, too. Victoria: Well, you know, I really can't think about business when... Nick: Paul's gonna find her, Sis. Victoria: All right. Fine, he's got 48 hours, and then we're taking the jet and we're searching ourselves. Nick: Okay. Deal. Victoria: I can only wonder what Adam's been up to while I've been gone. Nick: I'm guessing, uh, running Newman Enterprises into the ground. Victoria: Yeah, well, I'm gonna stop that right now. I won't be long. J.T.: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: So how you feeling? Heather: Um, better and better. Thanks. Paul: You gave me quite a scare there, you know? Heather: Yeah, I can't believe I collapsed like that. It was kind of embarrassing. Paul: Did you get your tests back? Heather: I did. You know, everything's fine. I had a low red blood cell count due to anemia, but, uh, that was probably from stress and exhaustion. Paul: Well, I just thank goodness it wasn't more than that. Heather: I really appreciate you flying back from Mexico. It meant a lot to me to have you and Adam there. Paul: Well, it doesn't begin to make up for, um, all the times I missed when you were growing up, but... Heather: I was really touched. Paul: I'm supposed to fly back. Heather: When? Paul: Today. If you need me, I can stay. Heather: No, no, I don't. Thanks. Um, I don't. But it sounds like Nikki probably does. [SCENE_BREAK] J.T.: Well, I'd go with Paul, but I think I should stay here with Victoria. Nick: Yeah, it's the right call. J.T.: Listen, while you were gone, Paul and I needed some information on your dad, so I looked it up on your computer and I saw something weird. Nick: What? J.T.: Signs of hacking. Phyllis: Hacking? J.T.: Yeah, somebody was trying to track down your whereabouts. Nick: Any idea who? J.T.: Jack. Phyllis: Jack? Why would he do that? J.T.: Well, my guess is he wanted some information on Victor in Mexico, and he probably needed it for the magazine. Nick: No, he wouldn't dare write about my father. J.T.: I wouldn't put it past him after that last interview. Nick: What interview? J.T.: Well, he was responding to an expose about him and Sharon. He said some pretty bad things about your dad. Phyllis: What did he say? J.T.: Well, he was quoted as saying that Victor has a black hole for his heart. Jill: Your mother put you up to this, didn't she? Making me the fall guy for the mess she created with David Chow? Nick: Jill, that is not my article. That is Jack's. Jill: Well, you're partners, aren't you? Nick: If you think we're partners, why don't you read the expose we did on him and Sharon. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Fine, get back to me. Sharon: I know that doing the story on Victor would be profitable. Jack: How about this, how about I talk to Noah? Believe me, he'll understand. Sharon: Oh, sure, he will. Because you'll sell him on this idea that you're going to tell a story about his grandpa that's going to be very flattering and show him in this wonderful light. Jack: It will. Sharon: No, it won't. Because you will end up sensationalizing it to sell magazines. You'll end up hurting everybody because you can't stop yourself, Jack. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Thank you for the heads up. Chloe: What's wrong? Cane: So why didn't you tell me about the article in "Restless Style." Chloe: I tried to tell you, a couple of times. You kept on interrupting. Cane: What, so you just thought you'd just give it to my mum? Chloe: Well, I thought that she should know what they said about her. It was pretty brutal. Cane: You work for a sleazy outfit, Chloe. Chloe: Well, then, you know, why don't I just quit in protest and live off the Chancellor fortune? Cane: Isn't that what you've been planning to do all along? Chloe: Scoffs I was joking. You know, I'm just pushing your buttons. Isn't that what husband and wives are supposed to do? Cane: No, I thought that husbands and wives were supposed to support each other. Chloe: Well, where's the fun in that? You know, I don't see you trying to be all that supportive of me. You gotta give some to get some. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: How would you like it if someone did a tell-all story about your father after he died? Jack: My father never did an unkind thing in his life. Sharon: Oh, come on, Jack, of course he did. He was human. So was Victor. So are you. Jack: What is this-- you didn't fight me when I rewrote the article about Sabrina. Sharon: You know why? Because she was still alive, and that makes a big difference. Writing this story about Victor, it would just be wrong. Brad: Nice digs. Jack: Hey, Bradski. Brad: Hey, Sharon. Do you mind if I talk to Jack in private for a moment? Jack: Honey? Sharon: Yeah, sure. Brad: Thanks. Jack: So... what's up? Brad: I wanted to thank you for that article on David and Jill. Pretty juicy stuff. Jack: Well, I'm glad you approve. Brad: It's going to tank Jabot stock. Jack: Aren't you a little worried Jill's gonna hand you your walking papers? Brad: Nope. Jack: Hmm. Sounds to me like you got something lined up. Brad: You're looking at the new C.E.O. of Newman Enterprises. Sharon: Hey. How you doing? Nick: I'm okay. Sharon: I know you, Nick. You're trying to put on a brave face, but you're holding it all in. Nick: I'm just-- I'm dealing with it. Sharon: Really? Nick: Yeah, I know you're concerned that I'm gonna shut down, you know, like I did with Cassie, but that's not gonna happen. I promise. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: I'm surprised you haven't replaced that painting with one of you. Adam: Well, nothing beats the real thing. Victoria: You're awfully smug, aren't you? But I wouldn't get too comfortable. Adam: You know, Victoria, I really don't care what you think of me. And I intend to be the child our father deserved. Victoria: You think you can just waltz in here and take over? Adam: I have. And one of the first decisions I'm making is to terminate you. Victoria: Terminate? Adam: From the Latin word terminatus, which means "To end." You're fired. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Hey. Mind if I give you some advice? Heather: Uh, can I stop you? Paul: Look, I know it's none of my business, okay? Heather: Mm-hmm. Paul: But I think you should slow things down with Adam a bit. Heather: You're right, it is none of your business. Paul: I'm only looking out for you. Heather: Adam is an amazing man. He's kind, he's smart, he's caring. He couldn't have been more concerned about me when I was in the hospital. Paul: I don't trust him. Heather: You barely know him. Besides, Adam and I have a lot in common. You know, we both grew up believing we knew exactly who we were, only to find out it was all a lie. Paul: Look, you're missing the point. Heather: I'm not blaming you. Trust me, I'm done with that. I'm just saying that I get Adam. He's trying to figure out who he is and what it means to be Victor's son. And it isn't easy. Paul: No, I know it's not easy, and... Victor isn't around anymore to help him through it, but... Heather: What are you worried about anyway? Paul: I had enormous respect for Victor Newman. But I was also witness to what he put Nikki through. Heather: And what does that have to do with Adam? Paul: If he's anything like his father, and I highly suspect he is, I hope you don't get to see his cruel and heartless side. Heather: You obviously don't know the Adam that I know. Have a safe trip. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: This company is my father's legacy. Adam: Our father. Victoria: You have zero experience running a conglomerate the size of Newman Enterprises. Adam: I don't have the history here that you do, but I'm surrounding myself with people who know this company inside and out. Victoria: Really? Like who? Because you fired Neil. You're firing me. Adam: There are other capable executives. Victoria: Adam, you're too green to be C.E.O. You're going to destroy everything that my father worked to build. Adam: Well, I'm not going to be C.E.O. Victoria: Really? Adam: I'm the chairman of the board. Victoria: Okay. Well, then who? Adam: Brad Carlton. Victoria: Scoffs Are you kidding me? Are you crazy? Do you have any idea what Brad Carlton is about? He would do anything to get ahead. Adam: So you say. Victoria: For your information, Brad stole company secrets from Newman when he went over to Jabot. You will get more loyalty out of a snake. Adam: If he committed a crime, Victoria, then why wasn't he arrested? Victoria: Because, Adam, I cut him some slack, because he's my ex-husband. You fire all the people that my father trusted, and you replace them with someone that he loathed? And you call that protecting a legacy? Adam: This isn't about protecting a legacy. It's about moving this company into the future. And whether you like it or not, that's me. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Jill, what a nice surprise. Jill: There you are. This just confirms it. Brad: Confirms what? Jill: You are the only one who could've fed those vicious lies to these vultures. Brad: Hmm, well, no comment. Jill: Then how about no job? Brad: How about no problem? I've already accepted another position-- C.E.O. of Newman Enterprises. Jill: You're kidding. Brad: Jill, come on. You should know by now, I'm a like a cat. I always land on my feet. Jill: Bradley, might I suggest that while you're settling in at Newmans, you put aside some time for court appearances? Brad: What court appearances might those be? Jill: You signed a confidentiality agreement. I will sue the pants off you. Brad: You know, Jill, I have dealt with a few things in my life a little bit more significant than a little confidentiality agreement lawsuit. So you go ahead. Bring it on. [SCENE_BREAK] J.T.: I'd start with the bartender. Paul: Yeah, I will. That guy doesn't miss a trick. Kay: Paul, your office said I'd find you here. Now why aren't the two of you searching for--for Nikki? Paul: Well, we're just, uh, making last minute plans. In fact, I'm on my way to Mexico right now. Kay: I've made a dozen phone calls. J.T.: We all have, Katherine. Kay: Well, I'm terrified she'll be on another bender and God only knows where we'd find her then. J.T.: I know. Paul: Well, the best way to get her-- Victoria: Katherine. Kay: Oh, my darling. You poor dear. Victoria: It's okay. I know it's gonna be okay. Kay: Your father is going leave a huge void in all of our lives. Victoria: Well, now Mom's missing. Kay: Darling, don't worry about that. I'm depending on, uh, Paul to bring her home. Paul: All right, I gotta head over to the airport. Kay: I'll walk you out. Paul: I don't want you to worry. You know I'm not gonna let anything happen to your mother, all right? Victoria: Yeah. Paul: Okay. Be strong. I'll talk to you later. J.T.: Good luck. J.T.: Did you see Adam? Victoria: Yeah, I saw Adam. Mm-hmm. J.T.: Who won the smack down? Victoria: That jerk canned me. J.T.: What? Victoria: Yeah. He fired me. And you'll never guess who the new C.E.O. of Newman Enterprises is. J.T.: Adam? Victoria: No, not Adam. Brad. J.T.: Oh, great. I'm working for a couple of idiots. I might as well resign. Victoria: No, you can't do that. You cannot do that. I need you--I need you there. I need you to keep an eye on things for me. J.T.: Hey, listen, I know things are infuriating right now, but Adam is in way over his head. He's gonna self-destruct. Victoria: Yeah, I know, trust me. But I cannot let him take the company down with him. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Hey. Ever heard of libel? Jack: Nothing libelous about the truth. Jill: Well, it's not the truth, Jack. Oh, wipe that smirk off your face. That is the last issue you will ever publish. Jack: All of the facts have been checked and backed by documentation. Jill: Whoever fed you that garbage was playing you for a fool. Jack: You know exactly who fed me the garbage. Why don't you talk about suing him, okay? Or perhaps you could help me write an expose about him? Jill: No. You will be hearing from my lawyers. Jack: And you'll be hearing from the S.E.C., I guess. Jill: You know what's wrong with you? You're bitter. Jack: Now why would I be bitter, Jill? Jill: Because I run Jabot and you don't. You're not even allowed to hold a job in the mailroom there. But you know what? All of this is gonna go away for me, but you-- you will still be locked out of the company that your father founded. Nick: I guess she told you. Jack: You know, what she just said to me about my old man's company could just as easily have been said to you. Nick: Me? Jack: Yeah. I'm barred from working at Jabot. You're barred from working at Newman. We both had to start over. The only difference is, my father lived an honorable life. Nick: You know, you make me sick. You hurt everyone around you and you just don't give a damn. Jack: You and Phyllis are the ones who made this worse by attacking Sharon and me in print behind our backs. Though I have to tell you, it has created a good deal of buzz. Nick: Yeah, I heard about your interview-- your little comment about my dad having a black hole for a heart? Jack: Look, I'm sorry about your old man. I should've said that first. Nick: Yeah, but you didn't. You bragged and you gloated, and I think it's time I do something about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: We are going to talk, Jill. Jill: Not now. I have a migraine. Kay: I don't think you realize just how serious this is. Jill: Why do you think I have the migraine? Kay: You knowingly let someone who's involved in illegal activity remain C.E.O.--co-C.E.O. of Jabot! Jill: I had only just found out, Katherine. And if Brad hadn't opened his big mouth-- Kay: Well, what did you expect? You led him to believe that he would be C.E.O., and then you gave it to Cane. Jill: I would've made it up to him. Besides which, you should be thanking me. Kay: For what? Jill: Evidently, he's been made C.E.O. over at Newman. Kay: You've been asking me for months to stop looking over your shoulder. Now how can I possibly do that when you let garbage like this happen? Jill: Katherine, I didn't do anything wrong. Kay: Perhaps not. But let me inform you right now, I'm going to be watching you even closer-- you and Jabot. Jill: So that's a threat, huh? Kay: I just don't trust you anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: What happened to every man and woman for themselves? Cane: Well, I looked on your side of the fridge. You got nothing there but diet jell-o and carrot sticks. Chloe: What's wrong with carrots? Cane: Nothing, if you're Bugs Bunny. Cane: Try it. You need to eat healthy for the baby. Chloe: Not bad. Cane: So is there any, uh, good tips in that book? Chloe: You know, I never knew it was so complicated to take care of a little person. Cane: Yeah, well, I suppose we'll have to learn about that together, huh? 'Cause there is one thing I know that kids like. Chloe: What's that? Cane: They like it if their parents can at least treat each other well. Chloe: Well, we can do that, right? Cane: We can try. [SCENE_BREAK] Heather: Look at you, all large and in charge. Adam: I'm glad you're here. Heather: How was your day? Adam: Oh... the higher you rise, the more people wanna bring you down. Heather: I hope you know I'm not one of them. Adam: Pack your bags. Darling, you're moving to the ranch with me. Heather: Um... are you sure? Your father-- he just passed away. I mean, maybe we should wait awhile. Adam: I'm sure about you. Heather, I mean... I knew ever since we met, ever since the first kiss. We had this connection, you know? Heather: Yeah, it's, uh, it's called chemistry. Adam: No, it's more than that. We are so much alike. Heather: I was just telling my dad the same thing. Adam: Well, you know, you and I had to work a little harder to get where we are, but look at us. I mean, you are on your way to becoming the hottest hot- shot prosecutor that ever was. Heather: Laughs Adam: And I run a multi-billion dollar corporation. We made it, Baby. Heather: Hmm. You think so, huh? Adam: No, I know so. Heather: There's something sexy about a man who wants to rule the world. Adam: Every king rules better with a queen. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: You wanna hit me, Nick? Go ahead, if you think it will help. Nick: I sure want to, but you're not worth it. Jack: I really am sorry about Victor. Nick: Oh, yeah, it shows. Is that why you hacked into my server, Jack? So you could find out what's going on with my dad in Mexico? Jack: Oh, come on, Nick, grow up. Nick: Excuse me? Jack: Grow up. You're not in the Newman cocoon anymore. It's time you saw the world for what it really is. Nick: And what kind of world is that, Jack? Jack: It's a tough world, Nick. And you don't do yourself any favors hiding behind these childish ideals. Nick: So you're calling me a child because I believe in what's right and wrong? Jack: Boy, you really don't get it, do you? Nick: No, you don't get it. And you'll never get it until you alienate yourself from everyone and you're all alone. Jack: Oh, am I pushing people away, Nick? Does that include Sharon? You trying to tell me something, Nick? Sharon: Jack, just stop it, okay? Just stop it. Jack: Well, I guess we know where her loyalties lie, don't we? Phyllis: Yeah, we sure do. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Sighs J.T.: Voice mail again? Victoria: She'd never wanna worry me like this. Why isn't she answering her phone? J.T.: Look, she could've forgotten to charge it or she could've lost it. Victoria: She would've found some way to call me, I know her. Unless something's already happened. [SCENE_BREAK] Woman on P.A.: Flight 83 to Puerta Vallarta now boarding at gate six. [SCENE_BREAK] Cell phone ringing Man: A drink, Senora? Nikki: Oh, no. No, thank you. Man: You know, if you want me to keep lying about you being here... Nikki: Okay. Is this what you want? Nikki: Here. Man: Senora is very generous. Nikki: Please tell me everything you know about Victor. Why did he get on that fishing boat? Man: The senor paid for my silence. I'm an honorable man. Nikki: Please, I'm desperate. I need to know-- I need to know what happened to him. If he is dead, I need to know where his body would've washed up. Man: Senora, there's much coastline and a big ocean. I'm very sorry for your loss, but it's not good for you to be here. Go home. Nikki: I-I can't. I can't. He's the father of my children and they need him. I need him. Until you can prove to me that he's dead, I'm not going home. I can't go home. [Nikki walk outs and leaves her cell phone on the counter] Cell phone ringing [NEXT_ON] Victoria: What's Heather doing here? Nick: Adam asked her to move in. Victoria: So Heather is officially the woman of the house? Sharon: Don't provoke Nick. Jack: Taking his side again. Michael: "I, Victor Newman, hereby make this will --

Jill finds out about the article in Restless Style and is furious sounding off on all involved. Kay also is not happy and advises Jill that she will be watching her closely from this point on. Cane and Chloe talk about trying to get along for the sake of the child. Nick and Jack go at it after its brought to his attention what Jack said about Victor. Jack wants to do an article on Victor but Sharon refuses. Adam fires Victoria and hires Brad then tells Heather to pack her bags and prepare to move into the ranch. Nikki is MIA and everyone is concerned, Paul leaves for Mexico to find her. Nikki refuses to leave Mexico without answers.

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Murphy: It's gonna be a hell of a day. Jill: Yeah, especially when you tell me exactly what we're doing here, Murphy. Cane: Okay, what do you mean? Lily: Yeah, I thought we were here to mark the anniversary of her passing. Jill: Well, according to Murphy, Katherine has some instructions from the great beyond, and she intends to deliver them herself. Murphy: Wonderful seeing you two again. Lily: You, too. Cane: You, too, Murph. Kevin: Maybe you guys can get some information out of Murphy, because he will not say a word to us. Murphy: My lips are sealed. [Laughter] Billy: Hey. I just got your text, and I broke several of our fine city's traffic laws trying to get here as fast as I could. Victoria: Thank you. Billy: [Sighs] So, is everything okay? Victoria: No, um, yeah, everything's fine. The baby's fine. It's about Johnny. Today is his preschool orientation, and I have to be there. I promised him. Billy: Well, you -- you can't just walk out of here. I mean, your health's got to come first -- yours and the baby's. Victoria: I know, but that's just it. We've been given the all clear. Dr. Chiverton signed the release, and I'm just waiting for the paperwork, but I'm a prisoner of bureaucracy at our son's expense. [Sighs] Billy: Not if we stage a prison break. Nikki: [Inhales deeply] [Exhales deeply] [Sighs] Jill: Thank you so much for coming, Victor. Victor: Anything for Katherine. Jill: Agreed. That's why I've decided that you and I are calling a truce for today. Ah, but after that, may the best woman win. Victor: Okay. Jill: And speaking of women, where is Nikki? Victor: She should be any minute. Nina: Is this a private gathering, or can anyone join in? Paul: Hey! Hi! Nina: [Chuckles] Paul: How are you? Nina: I'm well, thank you. How are you? Paul: Fine. How's L.A.? Nina: God, never mind that. How are you? I heard about the shooting. Paul: Oh, it's gonna take more than a bullet to take me out. Nina: [Chuckles] Esther: Nina. Nina: Oh! Esther: Welcome back. Nina: Hello, Esther. Thank you. It's good to be here. Esther: Good to see you. Nina: Hey. [Both chuckle] Jill: Where's chance? Nina: Oh, unfortunately, he could not make it, but he wanted us to know that he is going to follow Katherine's instructions and do something today that would make her proud. Devon: Afternoon, everyone. Nina: Hi, Devon! Neil! Hi. How are you? Hi. I don't think we've met. Hilary: Um, I'm Hilary. Nina: I'm Nina. Nice to meet you. Jill: Hilary is Neil's bride. Nina: Oh, congratulations. Hilary: Thank you. Jill: I haven't had a chance to offer you my good wishes since your quickie wedding. Hilary got him to the altar so fast that it made my head spin. Nina: [Chuckles] Neil: Why don't you stop insulting me and my wife, Jill? Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Does it make you feel good? Jill: If you're gonna insult me, you better take your sunglasses off and look me in the eye. Neil: I can't look you in the eye. Jill: Why, Neil? You've never been bashful. Lily: Jill -- Neil: No, lily. It's okay. I can't look you in the eye... because I can't see. Victoria: Uh, excuse me -- uh, I think you have the wrong room. Billy: I thought you wanted to make a break for it. Victoria: [Chuckling] Billy. Billy: No, no. I am your orderly... Victoria: What are you... Billy: ...Clifford fefferman. And you are my patient, Eunice neidermeyer. Victoria: This is a little crazy. Billy: We are going down to x-ray to get you a brain scan, and that's our cover in case anyone asks. Victoria: Okay. Well, what's wrong with my, um, brain? Billy: Where to begin? Victoria: [Chuckles] Billy: Where to begin? Victoria: Okay, just -- what is this? Billy: Take that. It's gonna cover up the baby. Victoria: Okay. Uh, sure. Okay. Billy: You can thank me when we're out of here clear. Victoria: Thank you. [Chuckles] I was gonna thank you. Billy: All right. Victoria: I was gonna thank... Billy: Coast is clear. It's time to move out, Eunice. Victoria: Eunice is the worst name ever. Billy: It suits you. Neil: And then the lights started flickering, and I went over to the electrical box, which I shouldn't. I grabbed the two loose wires, and I put them together, and the next thing I know, I wake up in the hospital, and everything's completely dark. Lauren: Oh, Neil. Esther: You poor thing. Michael: I'm so sorry. Neil: No, stop it. Stop! Stop it, all of you! Okay? There's nothing to be sorry about. I-I'm -- this is just temporary. Lily: Of course it is, dad. Jack: And we'll all do everything we can to help you. Hilary: Yes, we will. Victor: Neil. I'll fly in the best doctors, okay? Whatever you need, you call me. Neil: Thank you, Victor. That means a lot. What I really need is for all of you to stop treating me like a child -- like I'm a victim -- because I'm not. I'm not blind. I just can't see right now. Neil: This is Katherine's day, and let's just keep it about her, all right? Colin: You heard what the man said. Jill: Murphy, the stage is yours. Victor: Whoa, whoa. Nikki is not here yet. Just wait a minute. Nikki: Oh, yes, she is. Victor: There she is. Hi, my sweet. Nikki: Hi, darling. Victor: So... Nikki: Okay, let's do this... for Katherine, of course. Murphy: It's so good to see so many of Katherine's loved ones here. I know how much it would mean to her, but instead of me telling you, I'll let her tell you herself. "I'm sure you're all marveling at the forethought it took for me to write all these letters. There are those of you who will think it's my desperate attempt to cling to life just a little bit longer, while others will call it nothing more than a grandiose, a self-important dog and pony show. Yes, Jill, I'm talking about you." [Light laughter] Murphy: "But I believe I've taken pen to so many papers because I don't want to leave you all. So I'm going to ask you to humor the dead woman. Quite frankly, I leave you no choice. I want you to carry out a little ritual. It's inspired by a ceremony I participated in on my bucket-list trip with my dear... sweet... [Voice breaking] Husband, Murphy." Michael: Hey. Want me to do it? Murphy: Yeah. Michael: Okay. Got it. "Many of you used to come to me for advice or support and even a good, swift kick in the rump. No doubt you're all missing my unvarnished brilliance now. Well, you're in luck. I'm going to give you another chance to confide in me. It's your turn to write a letter. Put down all your thoughts, your hopes, dreams, troubles, whatever's on your mind. Afterward, place the letters in the bowl I provided and light them on fire. The smoke will then deliver your words to me." Jill: God, this is why we're gathered here together? To play pen pals with a ghost? Michael: "For you cynics in attendance, I'd like you to participate anyway. Just the act of writing down your feelings may help you clarify them and maybe even manage them. Or perhaps you'll envision me listening closely, raising an eyebrow, drumming my fingernails on the side of my cheek, and then telling you exactly what needs to be done." Jill: [Chuckles] Michael: "Either way, I trust you'll find the answer you're looking for." Jill: That'll be the day. Michael: "Now start scribbling, everybody, and remember I love you all." Murphy: [Murmuring] Kevin: Yeah. Yeah. Murphy: That was... Kevin: We love you, too, Mrs. C., So let's get to work. Murphy: Thank you. Colin: So now she's giving us a homework assignment. Devon: My grandmother always knew how to surprise. Esther: This is gonna be so much fun. Jill: Oh, settle down, Esther. Paul: "Dear Katherine, there have been a lot of changes in the last year. Chris and I just celebrated our first anniversary, thanks to you. And at the same time, you sent Nikki on a journey that would change her life. Well, it -- it changed mine, too. You helped bring our son back to us, and I can never thank you enough." Nikki: "Things are good. The kids -- all of them -- are doing well. Victor and I are talking about a vacation. Those are all lies, Katherine. I've been drinking again. If only you were here. You would..." Lauren: "Katherine, I did something really stupid last year, and I put my marriage at risk. But, you know, Michael and I were able to put things back together better than ever. But now things just don't seem right, and I don't know why." Michael: "Lauren and I couldn't be happier. But, um, I'm sure you already know that. I can feel you smiling down on us." Colin: "Go ahead. Snarl if you want to. As if you didn't dislike me enough before, now I've gone behind Jill and Lauren's backs and dragged their new boutique into a money-laundering scheme. Not that I had any choice. It's the only way to keep Jill and my family safe, and I'd do anything to protect them. I love them that much." Esther: "You know, Mrs. C., I put up with Jill for your sake, and I try to keep the house as beautiful as the day you left it, but without you -- I'm sorry -- it's just not the same." Murphy: "My dear Katherine, I've done like you asked, sweetheart. I'm living my life to the fullest -- bowling, fishing. I've even taken up ballroom dancing. And one of these days, I'm gonna take you in my arms and trip the light fantastic." Nina: "Thanks to that letter you left me, I was able to get over Paul. And my writer's block is gone, too. The main character in my new book is a feisty titan of industry with a heart worth more than all her billions. Sound familiar?" Lily: "You gave me my incredible wedding in France to cane and helped me in so many other ways. Now it's my dad who needs help." Cane: "Hilary's playing the dutiful wife and Devon the dutiful son, but how long can that last?" Devon: "I know dad needs her. I'm not sure he can get through this without her. I'm not sure I can, either. She's all I think about, and she's all I want. I have to believe there's a way we can still be together." Hilary: Would you like to dictate that to me? Neil: Hold on one second. You know, I think I got this. I can write in my sleep. If you do me a favor, I want you to read it back. Hilary: Yeah. Neil: Okay? Hilary: Okay. Neil: Okay. It's done. [Sighs] Hilary: "Dearest Katherine, I miss you very much. You must meet a lot of angels up there in heaven, but I've got one of my very own right here." Lily: Why are you doing that? Neil: What happened? Lily: He just ripped up his paper. Neil: I'd like to know the reason for that, too, son. Devon: I didn't like what I wrote, so I'm gonna write a new letter. You guys can go back to writing yours. Victoria: Did you see Johnny's face when I walked in? Billy: All I saw was this flash come running up to hug you. Victoria: He thinks you're cool, too. Billy: Yeah, second place. I'll take it. Victoria: Well, I'm just really glad that he made a new friend. Billy: Yeah, they're probably in Colton's backyard right now, digging up earthworms as we speak. Victoria: Before you know it, they'll be graduating high school. Billy: Got to enjoy every second of it. Victoria: Yeah. Can't believe it's been a whole year since Katherine passed away. I'm sorry I'm missing her remembrance today. Billy: Me, too, but, hey, you know she'd understand. And you're still tired from the orientation, so... Victoria: You could still go. Billy: I could, but I want to be here for you and the baby... if that's okay with you. Victoria: Uh...yeah. It's okay, as long as you make me something to eat. I'm starving. Billy: All right. What do you want? Victoria: Uh, surprise me. I'll be right back. Billy: Sounds like a plan. Abby: Hey. What's up? Billy: Hey, I need to ask a favor -- one I never thought I'd be asking for. Kevin: "When you willed me this key last year, there was only one door I wanted to unlock. It took me awhile, but I finally opened my mind to other possibilities, let my imagination run wild, and, to be honest, it's taken me to some pretty scary places." Jack: "I trust you and dad are having a grand old time up there, Katherine. As for what's going on down here, I finally said goodbye to Phyllis. I just pray she's at peace." Victor: "I'll spare you the details of my current project involving Phyllis. You most certainly would not approve. I know that. I just wanted to say that I miss you, Katherine. I really do. I think of you every day." Murphy: Finished? Jack: The rest is up to Katherine. Murphy: Thank you. Jill: Here you go, Murphy. Murphy: You didn't write anything. Jill: I have nothing to say to Katherine, since, obviously, Katherine has nothing to say to me about this music box. So, put that in your bowl and smoke it, huh? Murphy: Thank you, Victor. Oh. Hilary: Okay, almost there. Neil: Okay. Hilary: Okay, here it is. Just put it in. Neil: Okay. [Bowl clatters] Murphy: Oh, no, no, no. It's okay. No problem. Kevin: Here, here, here. Murphy: Got it? Jack: We got it, Neil. Not to worry. Kevin: Thanks. Murphy: All right, thanks. Murphy: Thank you. Jack: Oh, only for you, Katherine. Yeah. Murphy, I got one more. Murphy: Thank you, Jack. Oh, are we ready to do this? All: Yes! [Applause] Murphy: [Clears throat] Nikki. Nikki: Yes? Murphy: As Katherine's closest friend, it's only right that you do the honors. Victor: Go ahead, sweetheart. Go ahead. Jill: "It's only right that you do the honors"? See? Always second place. It's the story of my life. Colin: Not anymore. Nikki: [Exhales shakily] [Frank Sinatra's "I'm gonna live till I die" plays] Murphy: All right, in closing, Katherine had this to say. "My dear friends and family, thank you for trusting me once again with your innermost desires and fears. For those of you who are content and at peace, I celebrate with you. For the rest, I know this little ceremony isn't the solution to your problems. Some challenges are too great, even for me to solve. And human nature is prone to giving in to deceptions and secrets. Even our best intentions can end up complicating things. It's not always easy to take one day at a time. But life must be lived and lived to the fullest. That's my wish for all of you. Until next year, my loved ones, take care. Katherine." Victor: This is Victor Newman. Dr. Cutler: Thank you for getting back to me so soon. I wanted to let you know that I'm here at the facility, and I've just examined Phyllis. Victor: So, what's the prognosis? Do you think you can bring her out of her coma? Victoria: Mmm. That was perfect. Isn't it interesting how you don't realize that you're craving something until you get a taste of it again? Billy: [Sighs] Yeah, you -- you always did love my PB&j; sandwiches. Victoria: [Chuckles] Yeah, I did. So does Johnny. You know, he asked me if you'd make him one on his first day of school. Billy: That is gonna be something, huh? Watching him walk into that classroom? Victoria: I hope he's all right. I mean, I hope he'll be okay when we leave him there. Billy: Johnny's a champ. It'll be me who's bawling my eyes out. Victoria: [Chuckles] It was harder than I thought it would be today -- walking into the classroom and seeing those little chairs and that little -- that pink toy tea set. Billy: Yeah. Yeah, you remember the, uh -- the me that Delia pretended to serve us from it on parents' day? Victoria: Yeah. She was wearing that big pink feather boa. It was too big for her. Billy: Yeah. Victoria: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you sad. Billy: No. Those are great memories. But I got to make some new ones today, like when Johnny was telling his teacher how he was born on the planet krypton. [Chuckles] Victoria: Yeah. Um, I'm gonna put these in the dishwasher. Billy: Let me -- let me get them for you. You should get some sleep. Victoria: That's not gonna happen. I mean, Hannah's gonna be home with Johnny soon, so... Billy: I could stay if you want me to. Esther: That was a beautiful ceremony. Lauren: Mm-hmm. It was. I know Katherine approves. Don't you, Jill? Cane: Maybe she's apologizing for not writing a letter. Nina: It'll be the first time since I've known Jill that she's been at a loss for words. Murphy: Ladies and gents... [Up-tempo music plays] Katherine specifically wanted a party, not a wake, so let's have a party. Esther: [Chuckles] Murphy: Esther, would you trip the light fantastic with an old codger? Esther: [Chuckling] Oh, you don't have to ask me twice. [Both chuckle] Michael: May I? Lauren: I would love to. [Chuckles] Cane: Come on, baby. Let's show them how it's done. Lily: [Chuckles] Neil: Oh, right over there? Hilary: Do you want to give it a try? Neil: What? What are you talking about? Out there on the dance floor? No, no, no, no. I've stumbled enough for one day, but there's no reason that you should sit this one out. Hilary: It's okay. Neil: No, it isn't okay. Where's Devon? Devon! Devon! Devon: Yeah, right here. I'm right here, dad. Neil: Hey. Devon: Hey. Neil: Come here. Um, how would you like to dance with my beautiful wife? Huh? Go on. Victor: Well, then, you can start immediately? Dr. Cutler: Within the hour, yes. Victor: When could one expect results? Dr. Cutler: If it works, we'll know very quickly. Victor: Well, I have every confidence in you, doc. Dr. Cutler: As long as you understand...there are no guarantees. Victor: I expect to hear from you. Goodbye. Paul: Nikki, don't you think you should sit down? Nikki: I'm fine, Paul. Really. Paul: I think it would be a good idea if -- Victor: Excuse me. What's going on? Paul: Uh, she seems a little shaky. Nikki: No, I'm not sha-- I mean, I'm -- Victor: Sweetheart. Nikki: Look -- look at everybody here today, okay? Every-- everybody I-is upset. It's an emotional time for everybody, and I don't need the two of you hovering over me, so...if you just excuse me, I-I need a couple minutes alone. Ohh. [Sighs] [Exhales deeply] Stitch: You okay? Nikki: Hey! What are you doing? You can't -- you can't sneak up on somebody and -- and scare them like that. Stitch: I was just jogging through the park, Nikki. You feeling okay? You don't seem like yourself. Nikki: Oh, that's rich, coming from somebody who stole some man's identity. Stitch: Okay, you seem a little off, and I don't think it's your M.S. Nikki: Okay. Well, there you go, then. You've solved my problem, so, uh, you can just run along. Victor: What's going on? You're meeting with a doctor now? Is there something I should be concerned about? Nikki: Absolutely not. Victor: Doc? Stitch: You might want to take her home soon. Nikki: Oh, my God. Victor: Okay, sweetheart. The festivities are over with. Let's say our goodbyes. I'll take you to the ranch, okay? Nikki: Yeah, thanks a lot for your unsolicited advice there, Dr. Rayburn, or whatever you're calling yourself these days. Murphy: Thank you for coming. Victor: Thank you so much. Nikki: Thank you so much. Victor: Esther, nice to see you. It was a very nice party. Thank you. Nina: So, I'm sorry to see cricket's not here. Paul: Oh, she had a trial she couldn't get out of. Nina: Maybe if she had been around, you wouldn't have spent the afternoon watching Nikki. Paul: I am concerned about her. She's had a tough go of it lately. Nina: Yeah, I heard you found out you two share a son. Paul: That's right, Nina. It's a complicated situation. Nina: It doesn't really change the fact that you and cricket are married. Tied the knot right here, as a matter of fact. Paul: Is there something you want to say to me, Nina? Like, "happy anniversary"? Nina: You ended it with me to be with cricket. So you two had better be the real deal. Lauren: Oh, thank you for the dance. We haven't done that in a long time. Michael: Yes, yes, it was nice. Mwah! Lauren: "Nice"? Michael: Yeah. Lauren: Oh. Kevin: So, what do you think? Did Mrs. C. Get our messages? Lauren: I thought so at first, but now I'm not so sure. Michael: Oh, I think she'd have plenty to say to you. She'd -- she'd say something like, uh, "don't you even consider leaving town, young man. You stay here in Genoa City and make a good living for yourself." That's what she'd say. Kevin: I think that she probably regretted waiting till the end of her life to fulfill her bucket list. She would tell me to complete my destiny, steamroll over anyone to get there, and don't worry about the consequences. Colin: Leave it to Katherine to stir things up. Cane: Yeah, let's just hope you were honest in your letter to her, since, you know, you can't be honest with me, your own son, huh? Colin: And what would you mean by that? Cane: I don't know. Maybe since I caught you lying to me about the things you were doing -- that sketchy looking guy yesterday. Colin: Don't get upset. Everything's under control. Jill: Wait. I hope you're congratulating your father. Cane: Wow. What am I congratulating him for, huh? Jill: For throwing in his lot with Lauren and me. He is now a legitimate businessman in the boutiques. Colin: That I am. This woman's changed my life. Cane: Wow. Well, let's hope you can be honest with her for both your sakes. Excuse me. Colin: [Sighs] Right. Jill: What's with him? Colin: So, I saw you gazing rather deeply at Katherine's picture. Is everything all right? Jill: I don't know. Writing these letters and burning them? And then gathering everybody here and putting us through this ridiculous exercise? [Sighs] Couldn't I just be like a normal person and go to the cemetery and put flowers on her grave? Cry in the privacy of my own home? I mean, isn't it bad enough that my heart is breaking because she's gone? [Sighs] See, why do I have to jump through hoops all the time to prove myself to her and inevitably fail? Oh, Colin, not a single damn thing has changed. Colin: [Chuckles] That's where you're wrong. You've changed. Look, she sent you on a journey. Now, I guess for the first time, you didn't finish up back where you started from. You finished up with me...right here. Jill: Oh, my God. Oh, my God, Colin. I finally figured out what this means. [Low-tempo music plays] Devon: This feels really good. Hilary: Okay. Neil needs us. Jack: Hey, buddy. How you doing? Can I get you anything? Neil: Hey, Jack. Just a description of my wife. Jack: [Chuckles] Neil: How's she look out there? Hey, come on, Jack. Is it that hard to describe? Are you just tongue-tied by Hilary's beauty? And kiss everywhere Jack: She's a knockout, Neil. She's absolutely radiant out there. Victoria: [Sighs] It was a good day. Billy: You know, it could be like this every day. Victoria: You need to go. Billy: Okay, but I'll be back, you know. I'll be there for Johnny's first day of preschool and his first tee-ball practice and every other important event in his life. You can count on it. And you can count on me, Vick. I'm gonna prove it to you. [Door closes] Victor: You were kind of quiet in the car, my sweetheart. Nikki: Uh, it felt good to turn my mind off for a little bit. Victor: [Sighs] Yeah. Katherine asking us to write down our feelings and thoughts. Nikki: Yeah, she probably wouldn't like what I said. Victor: Why? Nikki: Ah, I guess I got a little maudlin. The whole thing is stupid. What -- what does a letter do, anyway? Victor: Baby, are you okay? Nikki: [Sighs] Yeah, I guess I just would have rather had my best friend in the flesh, that's all. Victor: Baby, you always have me. You know that, don't you? Nikki: I know. I know. Victor: Okay. Dr. Cutler: This may be your last chance, Phyllis. I hope it works. I know how many people are anxious for you to wake up... and hear what you have to say for yourself. Jill: Oh, I have an idea. Why doesn't everybody come back to our house now? Cane: Sounds good to me. Michael: Good idea. Let's go. Jill: Continue the party. Neil: Okay. Jack: You good? Okay. Neil: Thank you. Thank you. Devon: Okay? Neil: Okay. [Clears throat] Devon: Let's go. See you, Jack. Lily: Bye. Jill: Bye. Sweetheart, would you mind going back to the house and helping Esther welcome the guests? Colin: Where will you be? Jill: I'll be right here. I want a little private moment. Colin: See you back at the house. Jill: You crafty old devil all this time, I've been staring at this box, day in and day out, trying to find a clue as to where the treasure was. And it turns out that the hunt was the treasure, and along the way, Colin and I found each other again, and, oh, Katherine, I swear to God, I have never been so happy in my whole life. And I have to believe that you were trying to tell me that the -- the journey was what mattered, not the destination. So thank you. Thank you, because you and this music box -- you really worked your magic. So, I don't need this anymore. I'm gonna give it back to you. I hope whatever journey you're on right now, you are having the time of your life.

Billy visits Victoria in the hospital where she is wanting to make her quick exit but she is confined for the time being. Everyone sees a picture of Katherine as they await the beginning of the memorial service. Nikki pours herself a drink and gulps it down in order to calm her nerves. Jill thanks Victor for coming to the celebration. She asks about Nikki's whereabouts. Neil, Hilary, and Devon arrive. Jill and Neil exchange some sarcastic words. Jill tells Neil to look her in the eye and tell her that. Neil tells Jill that he cannot look her in the eye because he cannot see. Jill hugs Neil as a way of apologizing to him. Billy helps Victoria to leave the hospital. Neil tells the group what caused his blindness. Victor promises to get the best doctors for him, but Neil insists that his blindness is only temporary. Nikki arrives for the celebration where Murphy reads a letter from Katherine, but he begins to cry so Michael has to take over. Katherine's letter gives them all instructions to write her a letter and then burn all the letters together. Everyone begins to write their letter to Katherine. Neil writes his letter and then asks Hilary to read it back to him. Devon listens to the letter and then rips his letter up. This alerts Lily as to why he tore the letter up.

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Billy: Who do I talk to about buying some of these masterpieces? Daniel: Are you serious? Billy: Why wouldn't I be, bro? Daniel: Natasha? Um, this gentleman is interested in some of the sketches. Which ones do you want? Billy: Most definitely... that one. His model is amazing. Colleen: There you are. Daniel: Hey. Yeah. Colleen: Whatcha doing? Daniel: Sighs Just... soaking it all in. Colleen: Amazing night, huh? Daniel: It was a little overwhelming. Colleen: Well... do you need some company to help you celebrate? Amber: Can I have one more, please? Billy: You know, this is probably my worst trait. I don't give up easily. Amber: What do you mean? Billy: You ditched me. Yep. You walked right out of that room and didn't say a single word to me whatsoever. Amber: I'm sorry. Billy: Sir, can I get a scotch. Man: Sure. Billy: Neat. Having second thoughts about hanging out with me? Amber: No. No, not at all. I just, uh... you know, it got a little claustrophobic in there. Billy: Yeah, I agree. But, uh, this-- this is better. Thank you. To Daniel's inspiration for all his wonderful drawings. You know, as beautiful as they are, they do not compare to the original. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: You're calling very late. Does this mean you've heard something? The S.E.C. ruled in my favor? Yes! Yes! Did they put it in writing that I in no way manipulated the Jabot stock price by covering up the David Chow affair? Great. Okay, what else? Well, I should hope my giving information on Brad to the F.B.I. helped. It tied him financially to the mob. Great, all right, have the decision sent to me right away, and thank you. You did a great job. Okay, me? I'm going out to spread the good news. Okay, bye. Oh, glory hallelujah! [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: You're River's daughter? Girl: Why would I make it up? Lauren: It--it's just-- it's the first we've heard of this. You know, there's probably a lot we don't know. Come in. Come in. We're standing in the door. Michael: Who's your mother? Lauren: Well, did you come here with River? Michael: Just at least tell us your name? Eden: Eden. But that's all you're getting from me. My dad's in jail and it's your fault. Michael: My fault? Eden: He saw the cops coming into the diner but got you out of there to save your butt. So now you've gotta save his. Michael: Do I? [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Hmm. Chloe: Hmm. Uh, he's not home. Jill: Oh, drat, I have some important business to discuss with him. It can't wait. Chloe: Uh, okay, well, he will be home shortly, so why don't you come in and wait? Jill: No, I think I'll just wait in the car. Chloe: In the car? Jill: I have some calls to make. Chloe: You know, don't you think you're being a little childish? I am carrying your grandchild. Now would it kill you to come in and just spend a few minutes with me? [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: So if Daniel the gifted artist becomes famous, so will you. Amber: I'd kinda like to get there on my own, thank you. Billy: Oh, we don't wanna be anybody's Mona Lisa? Amber: He's not going to be drawing me anymore. Billy: Hmm. You know, actually, he's a hack. He didn't do your eyes justice. He should've captured that sparkle. Amber: No one's ever told me my eyes sparkle before. Billy: No? Hmm. Well... Lily: Hey, um, Billy? Sorry, Guys. Have you seen Colleen? Billy: Oh, not since I left the art show. Lily: Yeah, it was weird. We were supposed to head out together, and then she just kinda vanished. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: Why do you look so sad? Your show was an unqualified success. Daniel: I guess. Colleen: Daniel, look how many sketches you sold. Daniel: I just-- I wish that Billy hadn't come. Colleen: Oh, come on, he's not that bad. I mean, you just never really knew him well enough. Daniel: No, what I do know is that he treated Kevin like crap when Gloria was married to his dad. Um, I know that Jana, who likes everyone, found that he was the one exception to her rule. And I know that he gave Amber a fake name when he met her. Colleen: So? Daniel: So guys only give girls a fake name for one reason-- so they can bail after they hook up with them. Colleen: Okay, Billy showed up to support Amber. That's hardly bailing. And Billy uses "Liam" when he first meets people to maintain some anonymity. Daniel: Who does that? Colleen: People with famously wealthy families, Daniel, okay? Liam is just a regular guy. Daniel: Liam is a player. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: Mmm. Giggles Billy: You want another? Amber: Mmm. I don't know. Uh... you know what? I'm gonna go to the restroom, and then I'm gonna tell you when I get back. Billy: Okay. Amber: Okay. Billy: Okay. Amber: Giggles Billy: All right, I'll be right here. Amber: Okay! Billy: Okay! Hey. Why don't you come join us while you're waiting for CeeCee? Lily: Uh, that's okay. Billy: Oh, come on. Do you really wanna sit here alone in this great bar in this great city? Lily: Actually, Amber and I-- we don't really hang out together. Billy: Why? Did she, uh, break up your marriage between you and Daniel? Lily: Um, not exactly. Billy: Exactly what does that mean? Lily: Well, it means that her and Daniel became an item after we were both divorced. Billy: Oh, both divorced? Amber was also married? Lily: Yes, she was. To Cane, actually. Billy: Oh, really? To Cane? My bro. Your main squeeze. Lily: Yep. Exactly. So, uh, Amber and I-- we pretty much keep our distance. Billy: You know, I should probably meet this brother of mine. I mean, from what I can see, he's been involved with some pretty wonderful women. [SCENE_BREAK] River: I have nothing to say to you. Myers: Well, then I don't suppose you'd, uh, like to save everybody a lot of extra time and money and just confess? River: Yeah, right, just leave me alone. Myers: If you cannot get an attorney, an attorney will be appointed for you in the morning. I don't think it's gonna do you any good. River: How's that? Myers: You set off a bomb that killed a man. River: We never meant to hurt anyone. Myers: His death was the result of an act of terrorism. Terrorism. You couldn't pick a worse time to be facing that charge. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Uh, Lauren, would you mind looking after the child while I go down to the prison and see what's happening with her father? Lauren: Sure. Eden: I'm going with you. Michael: That's not a smart move. Eden: Oh, why? Michael: Because you're a minor. Eden: I don't feel like one. Michael: The law doesn't care how you feel. Look, with your father in jail, there may be guardianship issues. Eden: I'll risk it. Michael: You wanna end up in foster care? Lauren: I-I think you should just let Michael sort this out. Eden: Will you let my dad stay here when he gets out on bail? Michael: Well, that's not gonna happen. I mean, the bail part. Look, your father has been on the run for 40 years. He is a definite flight risk, and there are the other charges. Eden: He was just fighting for what he believes in. He wanted the world to be a better place, for people to stop hurting each other. The charges are bogus! Michael: All right, all right, that might be true, but he's still gonna have to prove it in court. Lauren: Michael will do everything he can to help. Won't you? Michael: I can't make any promises until I find out what's going on at the station. The charges may be bogus, but the F.B.I. Is all over this case. So I just wouldn't count on... your father coming home tonight. Armed man on board a greyhound because bus arrested for stabbing nowhere passenger. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: See, there's-- there's the eyes, and there's his little nose and mouth. See, there's his feet and there's the hands. Esther: Oh, my grandchild! Kay: Is the baby healthy? Cane: Yeah. Kay: Well... Cane: Yeah, he's doing well. Kay: Thank God for that. Esther: To think, I'm related to Katherine Chancellor, after all these years. Kay: Well, we wouldn't exactly have chosen it that way, but, uh, yes, Cane fathering Lily's baby does mean that. Esther: Lily's baby? Cane: It's, uh, it's Chloe's baby, Grandma. Kay: What did I say? Cane: You said Lily's baby. Kay: Well, whatever. All right, how about all of us having some dessert? I think we deserve dessert. Deserve dessert. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: So, uh... Cane and I-- we went to the Ob/Gyn earlier. Jill: Oh. Is the baby okay? Chloe: Fabulous. Healthy and growing. We actually saw a picture, um, of him on the, uh, sonogram... monitor, and, uh... well, it's not a him yet. You know, it's just easier than saying "Him or her" all of the time. Anyway, the doctor, uh, said that he is just great and it's a model pregnancy. Jill: Good. Chloe: Okay, then... [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: Well, Lily, no Colleen yet? Lily: Uh, no, I haven't seen her. Billy: I wonder what waylaid her. Amber: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: So are you glad I came? Daniel: I wouldn't have wanted to share this with anyone else in the entire world. Colleen: Is that the truth? Daniel: It's the naked truth in the naked city, so help me God! Colleen: Naked. Daniel: What are you doing? Colleen: Naked truth, naked city, naked artist. Daniel: Colleen? You are the most beautiful... sexy... unbelievably incredible... person that I've ever met. Colleen: Make love to me, Daniel. Daniel: Make love to you? Colleen: Make love to me right now! [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Amber, are you okay? Amber: Huh? Billy: You look sick all of a sudden. Amber: Oh, uh... it just must've been the martini. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: Are those the ones my Uncle Billy bought? Daniel: Mm-hmm. It would be a shame if they were to get lost in the mail, hmm? Colleen: Let me ask you something. If those sketches were... of a flower or a street scene or let's say... of me, would you be this upset? Daniel: What, do you think I'm pissed because they're of Amber? Colleen: Well, aren't you? Daniel: I just think it's a little excessive. You know, I don't see what he's trying to prove. Colleen: You still have feelings for her, don't you? Daniel: Yeah. You know, I'm a friend of hers. She--we were friends before anything else, but that's all. Colleen: Okay, is that what you see me as? A friend? Because... Daniel, I hope you see me as something more. . Daniel: I do see you as something more. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Uh, do you want something to drink or eat? Michael could be a while. Eden: I'm fine. Lauren: Why don't I call your mother and let her know that you're safe? Eden: She wouldn't answer since she's been dead for 15 years. Lauren: I'm sorry. Eden: Stuff happens. Lauren: So have you been living at the ashram all this time? Eden: Look, I appreciate your attempt at bonding, but can we just fast forward through all that crap? Lauren: I'm just trying to help. Eden: Well, if you, uh, really wanna score some points, you could let me take a bath. The motel, um, my dad put us up in was pretty gross. Lauren: Yeah, of course. We have bubbles and bath salts. You can really relax in there. So everything you need is just-- it's down the hall to the right. Towels, shampoo, a robe. Do you want me to wash your clothes while you're in there? Eden: Oh, uh, they probably could use it. Lauren: All right. Just toss 'em in the hall when you're ready. Eden: Oh, uh, there's some more stuff in my bag if you really wanna knock yourself out. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Thank you. River: Michael, what? They arrest you, too? Michael: No. River: Thank God. You, uh, saw it on TV? Michael: Yes. But the principle reason I'm here is in response to the pleading of my sister. River: Oh. Michael: A little detail you managed to leave out of your life story. River: Things were complicated enough with us without bringing Eden into it. Is she okay? Where is she? Michael: She is back at the apartment with Lauren. So... explain? River: I met her mom when I was teaching college in California. Michael: Oh, wait, wait, don't--please, please don't tell me this is the kid who got you booted off the faculty? River: Yeah, but she wasn't a kid, she was a grad student, not much younger than me. Michael: Grad student? Yeah, grad students. "I fell in love blah-blah-blah." I've heard this before. River: We got romantically involved. And... when she got pregnant, I got all uptight. Not because... because I didn't care for her, but I'd already abandoned one wife and child. And I didn't wanna put someone through that again. Michael: That's noble of you. Did you tell her the truth about your past? River: Yeah. She didn't care. She just wanted to stay together, whatever the risk. Michael: Willing to live with the secrets, was she? River: Until some, uh, busybody at the school... alerted the--the ethics board about our situation. It got in the local papers. They let me go, which is so much the better. Michael: Yeah. You didn't want the F.B.I. probing further into your little summer of love. River: Exactly, that's when she and I took off. Michael: Wait... Eden--your daughter-- that poor girl was born on the run? River: Shortly after we fled. Michael: Where's the mother? River: After she gave birth, she split. Michael: And what--why? Being a fugitive wasn't her cup of tea? River: She had a drug problem. Michael: Well, is she clean now? Because she can take Eden-- River: No. No. She's dead. Michael: The drugs? River: She tried hard. She couldn't kick it. I took Eden, we moved from place to place until we found the ashram. That's where I raised her. Michael: All right, how much does your daughter know about the murder of the bank janitor? River: She doesn't have a clue how serious the charges are. Michael: Why didn't you tell her? River: She's a kid. I told her what I thought she'd understand. Michael: Well, she's gonna grow up fast when she hears the truth coming out at your trial. River: I don't wanna think about it! Michael: Well, you had better start thinking about it, because it's gonna happen! [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Oh, I am so glad you're home. Chloe: Mm. Thanks a lot. Cane: What are you doing here? Chloe: Oh, she came to talk to you. Jill: I'm really capable of speaking for myself. Chloe: Oh, well, you wouldn't know it from the past hour. Cane: Here, look, let me show you this. It's the, uh, it's the baby's first ultrasound picture. Jill: Oh, the ultrasound! Cane: See its head? Jill: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Cane: The feet. A little bum. Jill: Oh, my God! Chloe: It's a cute little bugger, huh? Cane: It's amazing, isn't it? When you actually get to see it like this. Look. Jill: I wish I'd had something like this with you. Chloe: You know, we should get a scrapbook. You know, have the baby's first picture, put it in. Jill: Honey, when's the due date? Chloe: Its right there on the ultrasound, see? Jill: Good. Um, Chloe, do you mind if I have a few moments alone with my son? Chloe: Sure. I'll just, uh, go in the kitchen and feed your grandchild. Cane: Sighs So what's, uh, what's up? Jill: Oh! Oh, I have the best news! [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: So do you like New York as much as I do? Lily: Uh, yeah, of course. But as far as big cities go, I will always be partial to Paris. Billy: A girl after my own heart. Colleen: Sorry we're so late, Guys. We just lost track of time. Daniel: Finally got that, uh, gallery closed down. Billy: Mmm. Colleen: So what are you guys all up to? Billy: Oh, we're just chillin'. Lily: Oh, Colleen, you might wanna fix your-- Colleen: Oh! So embarrassing. Amber: Billy and I have just been having the greatest time, haven't we, Baby? I mean, we didn't even realize you guys were running late. Billy: No, we didn't. Amber: Unh-unh. [Billy remembering] Colleen: I don't know how into Amber you are, but the more time you spend with her, the more it frees up Daniel for me. Billy: Oh, CeeCee, you're into Romalotti? Colleen: Would you please just do it for me? Billy: Yes, I'll do it for you, sure. Anything for you, Cee. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: So, Honey, what do you think? Should we have one for the road here? Or should we grab a drink back at my hotel room? Amber: That is the best idea I have heard all night. Billy: Huh. Amber: In fact... I'd love nothing more. Billy: Great. Bye, Guys. Colleen: See ya later. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: So since there was no incriminating evidence against me, the S.E.C. had to drop their investigation. Cane: So you're in the clear? Jill: I am completely in the clear! Cane: Oh! This is wonderful news! Jill: I know! I know! And it also means that I can get back to work. Cane: Yeah, but don't push it. Not too fast. Jill: What? Cane: Well, the stock price stabilized. Just let the dust settle. Jill: No, I've got to take back control of Chancellor Industries. I am going to move boldly, and we're gonna be partners. Cane: How? Jill: Well, you have first-hand knowledge now of how Katherine likes to meddle in company affairs. And the two of us working together is the only way we're gonna be able to keep her in check. [SCENE_BREAK] Esther: It was so sweet of Cane to think of us. Kay: Yes, well, he's a good man. Esther: Yeah, and he's gonna be a very good father. Kay: Yes, he will. Esther: It's just wonderful the way he talks about the baby. It's so clear that he cares, like when he showed us the ultrasound. Kay: What ultrasound? Esther: You know, at the coffeehouse? When he showed us the ultrasound pictures of the baby, remember? Kay: Oh, yes, yes, yes. Well, don't look at me like that. Is it a sin to get mixed up once in a while? Esther: Its one thing messing up names, Mrs. C., but this is more serious. Kay: It's nothing, Esther. Nothing. Esther: I think you should see the doctor. Kay: All right, I'll mention it to him the next time I have a check-up. Esther: But this has happened before. Kay: So? So what? I'm warning you right now, don't you dare say a word about this to Jill, 'cause you know how she has a tendency to just blow things out of proportion. Don't you dare mention it to her! [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: So you taught Eden to live her life in fear? Never to trust anyone? To be ready to run... whenever? Just in case the F.B.I. showed up? River: Look, I did my best to make her self-sufficient. Michael: Yeah. In case this happened. River: Look, I figured the day might come when she'd have to live on her own, but... she's still just a kid. Michael: Yeah. She's a minor. She's gonna need a guardian. No guardian. River: I thought maybe... would you take her in? Michael: That's a tall order, don't you think? River: Please. I'm begging. She's the world to me. Michael: Mmm. Okay. Fine. Yes. I... Man: Mr. Baldwin? My hero. Have no fear, your savior is here. River: Who are you? Dick: Dentner. Dick Dentner, attorney and activist, and I promise you, I haven't given up the good fight. River: You're here to represent me? Dick: I was at Kent State when the shooting started. I marched against the convention in Chicago, even had a fling with Joplin. This seems a fitting place to end up. Michael: Uh, excuse me, Mr. Dentner? Um, the court appointed you? Dick: Self-appointed, my man. I saw the pigs arrest you on television, and I knew this case was for me. So... Lowell? River? I'm your attorney if you want me. River: Yeah. Sure. Dick: Perfect! We're a team! And together we're gonna stick it to the man! Groovy, huh? River: Right. Right on. You were in Chicago '68? Dick: I was at Chicago. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: Oh! Ah! Giggles Amber: Wow. Billy: Thank you. That was nice. Amber: Yeah. Billy: Oh, Daniel and Cane are morons. Idiots. Amber: I guess you're just blessed. Billy: Laughs I'm serious. How could he let you go? My God, look at you. Amber: You really mean that, don't you? Billy: Oh, yeah. Scout's honor. Amber: Well, that... means... more to me... than you could possibly know. Billy: Let's find out. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: It's getting late. Lily: Late? Come on now, New York is just coming to life at this hour. Colleen: Mm-hmm. Oh, I should call my dad and see what's going on with his case. Excuse me one minute. Lily: Okay. Well, Daniel Romalotti, congratulations. Everyone is very proud of you. Daniel: Thank you. You know, it's all because of Sabrina, right? I mean, she's the one who made all of it happen. Lily: Mm-hmm. Daniel: It really is too bad that she couldn't be there tonight. Lily: Yeah, I know it is. Makes me feel even more sad to think about how people treated her before she died. Daniel: Sure, everyone gave 'em a hard time when she married Victor. Lily: I know, but they were in love. It's like you can't help who you fall in love with. Daniel: It's never logical, is it? Lily: Mnh-mnh. Well, maybe sometimes, but in my case, it is definitely not. Daniel: Oh, me, too. Lily: Listen... Colleen is my best friend and... I just want her to be happy. Daniel: You wanna know if I'm on the level? Lily: I mean, if you're the guy for her, then I am all for it. But I just hope... that she's the girl for you. Because if she's not... Daniel: 'Cause if she's not, what? Lily: If she's not, then just take it from me, there is nothing worse than not being with the person that you are in love with. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Ow. Cane: What's wrong? Chloe: My hands hurt. Cane: Why? Chloe: They're, uh, stiff, achy. I don't know, I read that I guess it's just common in pregnancy. Cane: What, you can't take something for that? Chloe: No, I can't. You know, the book says that the best therapy is just to rub them, but the more I do it, the more it hurts. Cane: Sighs Come here. Chloe: Why? Cane: 'Cause I'm gonna rub them for you. Come here. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Hello. Kay: Oh, well, I wondered where you were. Jill: I went to visit Cane. Esther: Did he show you the photograph of the baby? Jill: Yes, he did. It makes it so real. How'd you know about it? Esther: Oh, he showed us, too. Jill: When? Kay: Well, I called him about something when he was at Crimson Lights, so we just stopped by on the way home. Esther: I'm so happy that the baby is healthy and thriving. Kay: Well, it's also gonna be a blessing for Lily. Esther: Mm-hmm. Jill: For Lily? Esther: Oh, you know, Mrs. C. is still adjusting to the fact that Cane married Kate--Chloe instead of Lily. Would you like a snack, Mrs. C.? Kay: Yes, come to think of it. I am getting hungry. Esther: Let's see what we can find. Kay: Okay, thank you. Uh, you and I-- we'll talk later. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: How did it go? Michael: I'm worried. This... hippie lawyer came out of nowhere to represent Lowell. Lauren: And--and what's wrong with that? Michael: Well, he was a pontificating gasbag who just wanted one last gasp of the '60s. Lauren: Ugh. Groovy. Michael: Yeah, that-- exactly! That! Lauren: Look, Honey, you know what? The charges are bad enough. I'm sure he's not gonna turn this into a screw the establishment circus. Michael: He, uh, actually said, "We're not gonna let the pigs do the man's dirty work." Lauren: Ugh. Well, you can't let him say that in court. Michael: Oh, the jury will convict before he completes his opening statement. Lauren: So what are you gonna do? Michael: I don't know. Eden: You don't know? Michael: I will do what I can. Eden: Yeah. I know what that means. Is my stuff ready? I gotta go. Lauren: Wait a minute, go where? Eden: I gotta find a place to stay. Michael: All right, listen to me, stay here. Eden: I don't wanna stay here. You don't know me. I don't know you. Let's keep it that way. Michael: I'm not letting you go. Eden: What are you gonna do? Lock me in the bathroom? Michael: No, but... listen to me, I promised your father that I would look after you. He is in a bad spot. And the one thing that could make him feel worse is if I have to go in there and tell him that you took off on your own. Eden: I can fend for myself. Michael: Okay, okay, here. Just--just go ahead and make him suffer more. Michael: All right. All righty, here's the deal. If you stay with us, I will do whatever I can to help your father. Eden: Yeah, I'll buy that when I see it. But okay... I'll stay... for Dad's sake. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: So tell me about Cane. Amber: What do you mean? Billy: Well, I mean, he's my brother, but I don't know anything about him. Amber: Hmm... Cane is one of the most decent guys I have ever met in my life. Billy: Oh, yeah? Amber: Mm-hmm. Billy: So then what broke you up? Amber: Mistakes. Billy: Mistakes? Amber: Mm-hmm. Billy: Well, I'm glad you made those mistakes. Otherwise, I'd be here alone tonight. Amber: Mmm. Billy: So after you... Cane was with Lily? Amber: With her? If they were any closer, they'd be one person. [NEXT_ON] Kevin: You're hiding something. Damn it, will you tell me what's going on? Nick: What happened in Mexico? What did you do? Sharon: Since you're so fascinated in where Jack went, he's in L.A. with Ashley. Phyllis: Why didn't he take you?

Daniel's show wraps up and things between Colleen and him heat up in the gallery. At a nearby bar in New York Amber sulks but Billy cheers her up while probing for information about Cane. Michael goes to see River to get an explanation about his sister Eden, River ask Michael to take her in and he obliges. Michael also vows to do all he can to get River off. Cane shows Kay and Esther the ultrasound, Kay insists the baby is Lily's both Esther and Cane become concerned. The SEC drops the charges on Jill and elated she goes to tell Cane but is forced to bond with Chloe. Lily tells Daniel to not string Colleen along if she isn't the one. Chloe gets a hand massage from Cane. Billy shows interests in Lily.

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Neil: You're resigning? Ashley: You can't be serious, Jack. Jack: Oh, I assure you, I am. The Abbott-winters foundation will hereafter be known as the winters foundation. I wish you all the best, Neil. Neil: I don't want your best wishes. I want you to stay on as my partner, Jack. Lily: This foundation has meant so much to people. Devon: Wouldn't be the same without you, Jack. Neil: I know it's a terrible time. I get that. But to go all scorched-earth on us -- it's not necessary. Jack: Suppose we let me decide that. Ashley: Jackie. Jack: Listen... I've lost my faith in the cause. I no longer believe in the mission. Redemption, second chances -- I don't believe in it, thanks in no small part to my brother here, whose entire life I have tried to help. But it turns out he's an incurable addict -- a lost cause in every sense of the word, and I'm not gonna waste my time on him or anyone like him again. Billy: Well, St. Jack, everybody. With all the answers once again, self- righteous to a fault -- biggest hypocrite I know. Ashley: Billy. Billy: Here's a little fun fact for everybody. Jack -- he slept with my mother while she was still married to our father. It was before my time, but, still, an interesting little piece of family lore, isn't it? Do whatever you're gonna do, Jack. Quit or don't quit. But take the martyr act and shove it. Jack: Martyr? Really? Did you or did you not sleep with my wife, making a mockery of my marriage and burning to the ground any chance you and I will ever have of a relationship? Billy: I'm not gonna deny what I did or the damage that I caused, but you sure as hell are gonna deny your role in it. You don't want to face the real reason Phyllis turned to me. You were just as responsible for your marriage blowing up as I am. Nikki: I suppose you want to be alone. Phyllis: Well, I suppose you're right. If you've come here to condemn me, I suggest you take a ticket and come back later. I'm not in the mood. Nikki: I don't want to condemn you, Phyllis. I'm actually very concerned. Phyllis: Oh, really? Why do I find that hard to believe? Nikki: I am worried about the fallout this situation is going to have on everybody -- both of our families. Jack came out to the ranch yesterday to declare war on Victor. Phyllis: Why are you telling me this? Nikki: Well, it's gonna be hard enough to keep those two from killing each other, and if you go after Victor, too -- [Chuckles] Phyllis: Oh. You mean because I have nothing left to live for but revenge? Victoria: I am not tied to Billy -- at least not the way that you mean. Travis: What way do I mean? Victoria: We have kids together, yes, and we're gonna co-parent, but that's where it ends. Travis: Okay. Victoria: [Sighs] Am I upset about the way that he's living his life right now? Yes. But am I jealous of him and Phyllis? No, not at all. Travis: Victoria, I'm not trying to put you on the spot here, okay? This whole situation's a mess. Victoria: Yeah, I know. You think? Travis: So, I think I should give you the space you need to figure some things out. Victoria: Space? I...don't know where that's coming from. I mean, I don't even know what that means. Travis, are you saying that we should stop seeing each other? Jack: I suggest you stop talking before I stop you. Billy: Phyllis slept with me because you pushed her away, Jack. You were more interested in making peace with Victor instead of listening to your wife, but I listened to her. I was there when you weren't. And that little friendship turned in to something more, Jack. Phyllis loved me. Jack: You son of a -- Devon: Hey, Jack. Neil: Jack, stop! Hilary: Sorry I'm late. Neil: It's not worth it, Jack. Ashley: This is over! This meeting's done. Jack: Oh, you bet it is over. Travis: No. I still want to be with you. It's just I don't want to pressure you, Victoria. Okay? I don't want to make things more complicated than they are while you work through all this stuff with Billy. Victoria: Wait. Hold on a second. All of what stuff with Billy? I don't know where this is coming from at all. I really don't. And I don't know if I like the sound of it, either. Travis: I've been living out of a suitcase, all right? When I came back to town, it's not like I had a plan. I need to get a job. Victoria: Yeah. I hope you're not thinking about the one that Jill offered you. Travis: No. No. Definitely not. But, you know, I should have a place of my own. Victoria: Look, if this is because Billy came by the other night, then -- Travis: Me being there is just adding a level of complexity you don't need right now. Not much is gonna change, right? I'm still crazy about you. We're still together. I'll just have a place to pick up my mail every now and then. Does that make sense? Victoria: Yeah, it makes sense. Yeah. Travis: Okay. Well, I'll get my things together, and I'll be out before you're back from work, okay? Victoria: Okay. Yeah. I mean, if you really think that this is what's best for us, then...yeah. Travis: I do. Victoria: Okay. Nikki: You have to understand why I'm concerned, Phyllis. You did everything you possibly could to get Victor thrown in to prison, and then when he got out after serving his time, you continued to go after him. Phyllis: I don't know if anybody would really blame me. It's not like he's served his debt to society. What he did to Jack and me scarred us, scarred our marriage. Nikki: I know that. That's why I'm so scared about what you might do. I mean, I don't know. You feel like you have nothing left to lose? Phyllis: Oh, no. I-I have a lot to lose. I-I still have my daughter. Nikki: So then you're not planning on... Phyllis: What, Nikki? Going on the attack? No. You can stand down. Just let me finish my drink in peace, please. You're not very good at reading social cues, are you? Nikki: Actually, I read them very well. I'm just choosing to ignore them. Phyllis: Oh, okay. Well, I see that you have [Sighs] More to say, and you obviously don't trust me, so I'm betting that you have an argument all ready to go to convince me to take the high road with Victor. You can save your breath. My desire for retaliation has cost me absolutely everything. And Jack was right. Every bad thing that has happened, I have brought on myself. I planted the landmines, I knew where they were, and I stepped on every single one of them. And now...Jack is not only rejecting me, he's kicking me out of jabot, he's asking for a divorce. Nikki: Okay. Wait a minute. I saw your video on GC buzz. I thought you were going to fight for him. Phyllis: What's the point? The harder I fight, the harder he fights back. Ashley: Let's go, Billy. Billy: Gladly. Think about what I said, Jack. Before you go ripping in to your wife again, or me, take a good, long look at how we all ended up here. Ashley: Okay, stop. [Door closes] Jack: I apologize. I did not mean to turn my final meeting into a cage match. Hilary: Final? What are you talking about? Devon: I'll fill you in later. Jack: I'll have my lawyers draw up the paperwork. We want this break to be nice, clean, easy. Now, if you'll excuse me... Neil: Oh, no. No. No, Jack. No, you don't. I'm not just letting you walk away. What are you doing?! Hilary: Jack quit? Devon: Yeah, because of Billy. Hilary: No, no. He's making a huge mistake. Devon: I know, and not just by leaving the foundation but the whole way he's handling the situation. Hilary: Not good, I take it? Devon: Let's just hope that Neil can get through to him. Neil: We had a conversation yesterday about not letting your anger blind you. Jack: Oh, I promise you, I'm seeing clearly -- crystal clear. Neil: Okay. You know what I see? I see a guy who's hell-bent on hurting himself, a man who is headed for a very dark place. You know what you're supposed to do when everything is crumbling around you. You're supposed to hang on to someone, something, anything -- anything that's on solid ground. Right? Like your family, who supports you -- like your work that matters. Jack: Like this foundation? Neil: Yeah, like this foundation. You can't just abandon this project right now. Jack: Watch me. Neil: You say that we don't have anything to offer -- nothing of value -- that our work is in vain. Well, I don't believe that. And I think that if you see a little bit clearer and a little bit calmer that you won't believe it, either. It's true. We can't save everybody. But there are so many more people that we can save. Jack: Good for you, Neil. I'm glad you're fighting the fight. Neil: I am! Jack: I meant every word I said. I want no part of this. Have a good day. Neil: Hey, Jack. Hey, come on! Jack! [Sighs] Hilary: I'll see what I can do. Devon: Seeing Jack and Billy go at it like that was crazy. Lily: Yeah, it was horrible. Devon: I get they're hurt, and I'm the last person to judge anyone. Lily: Nope, not when we live in glass houses. Devon: Among others, but especially us. I just hope that in time -- and I'm sure it's gonna take a long time -- they can get past all the pain the same way that Neil and I have. Lily: Well, I think if anyone can get through to Jack, it's dad. I just really don't like Hilary interjecting herself into this. Devon: Don't start with this. Lily: I can't believe you just stood there while she went chasing after Jack. Devon: He needed a friend to talk to. Lily: A friend? Really? Did you forget that she threw herself at him? Devon: Lily. Lily: Please do not make excuses for that woman. Devon: It's not an excuse. We were in a bad place back then, okay? We wanted different things. We were frustrated and unhappy with each other, okay? And, yeah, she made a move at Jack. But we've gotten past that. We're both happy now. She's just as into this marriage as I am. Lily: You sure about that? Hilary: Hey. Jack: How can I help you, Hilary? Hilary: Uh...I just wanted to make sure you're okay. Things got a little intense back at the meeting. Jack: I'm fine. Actually, I'm better than fine. Now that I've resigned from the foundation, I can focus my energies on jabot, where they are needed. I spread myself a little too thin. Now I've got a mountain of things to catch up on, so, if you don't mind... Hilary: Jack, I think you can use a friend. Now, you've been there for me, so, please, just let me return the favor. Billy: Jack's all about blaming everybody else? He ought to look in the mirror. His marriage didn't fall apart because of me, Ashley. He alienated Phyllis. He told her to just get over what Victor did. Ashley: Are you kidding me? Billy: And she tried to get him to understand, but he refused to listen to her. Ashley: You're putting your own spin on things, Billy! Billy: No, I'm not. Ashley: Yes, you are! He would never be that callous. He didn't tell her to just get over it. He didn't share her need for revenge! Billy: She was tormented. Do you understand that? I watched her every single day. Jack -- he didn't want to see it or he refused to see it. Now look what's happened. She's begging him to get past being wrong, and he's flat-out refusing. That is hypocritical -- not that I expect you to see it that way, because you're always on his side. Ashley: Could you please just stop with that? Now, listen to me. You blew up Jack's life when you slept with Phyllis. He's gonna lash out at you, Billy! And guess what -- if you can't handle it, maybe you need to keep your distance. Maybe you're the one that should be resigning from the foundation board. Billy: Probably. Ashley: Focus our energies on brash & sassy! And focus on your own damn life. Please stay the hell out of our brother's way. And keep away from Phyllis. Nikki: Well, maybe it isn't any of my business, but... I hope that you don't give up on Jack. Phyllis: Why would you care what I do? Nikki: Maybe because... deep down I truly believe the two of you love each other. And I have been where you are -- believe me -- more than once, desperately loving my husband but not knowing if my marriage could...succeed again. [Sighs] This last time, I was certain we were going to divorce again -- certain. But we managed to work it out. Phyllis: Congratulations. Nikki: See, I had to forgive Victor, and he had to forgive me. And that wasn't easy. That was very difficult. And for the longest time, all he could think about was how betrayed he was by his family, so I had to kind of steer him back into happier memories, you know -- when we had good times, when we had that bond. And when I did that... the distance between us shortened, you see? Phyllis: I've tried everything to do. Nikki: You know, you're not trying, Phyllis. You are sitting there, crying into a martini. That is called "surrendering." But do you really want to give up all hope on Jack? 'Cause that sure as hell isn't the Phyllis I know. So, you're doing okay? Victoria: Gosh, Mom. We talked about this. Nikki: Yes, I know. I just wanted to see how you're handling this news about Billy with my own eyes. Victoria: Well, I haven't completely lost my mind, so at least that's something. Nikki: Yeah. I mean, you are upset. And don't tell me you aren't. I know better. Victoria: Mom... okay, look -- I guess I am a little upset. But it's not about Billy. It's about Travis. Nikki: Did something happen? Victoria: He asked me if I was jealous of Phyllis and Billy, and I assured him that I wasn't, but, suddenly, he decided that we should take a step back, so he's getting his own place, and he couldn't rush out of here fast enough to go and pack. Nikki: Oh. Well, honey, that's not the worst thing. Victoria: No, I know. I know. I know. I know. It's not the end of the world. [Sighs] It's just a little confusing. That's all. Nikki: Is there any truth to it? Victoria: What? Nikki: The thought of Phyllis and your ex being together -- does that bother you? Victoria: Maybe a little. Devon: I think I know where I stand on my own marriage. Lily: Well, gee. Where I have heard that before? Devon: Tell me where this is coming from, 'cause I thought that you and Hilary have, like, started to become friends, put aside your differences. You keep saying what a great thing it was, her getting dad to reconnect with his mom. Lily: One act of kindness doesn't erase all the time that she spent scheming against our family. That doesn't mean her priorities have changed, either. Devon: Okay. Are you finished? Lily: All she cares about are status symbols, and now an Abbott -- the same one she went after before -- is available. Devon: I just think you're way off base. Lily: You know that I'm right. The fastest way for her to climb the social ladder is to go after Jack. She doesn't care about marriage vows, either. She cheated before. Who's to say that she won't do it again? Devon: I could ask you the same question. What's stopping you from cheating on cane again? Lily: How can you even ask me that? Devon: Because you can't have it both ways. Either you believe once a cheater, always a cheater, or people can actually learn from their mistakes and deserve a second chance. Which is it? Phyllis: Jack?! Jack? Jack: I know it's taken some time for me to get back there to what we had, to what we were. But I want you to know right now... I am there now. I feel it -- all of it. I love our connection. So now I can honestly... and unconditionally... offer my pledge... forever to you... and ask that you do the same to me. Phyllis: [Gasps] Jack: Red... will you marry me? Phyllis: [Crying] Yes. Yes. Yes. Jack: There. How's that for a package? Phyllis: [Chuckles] Jack: I love you. When I'm with you, I am more alive... than I've ever been with anyone. Phyllis: Anyone? Jack: Do I have to prove myself to you? Phyllis: Every day and every night -- especially every night. Hilary: You are hurting, Jack, and I understand because I hurt Neil just as badly. But it led to some pretty disastrous things, so I am hoping that you learned from our mistakes. The way that Devon and I have handled the situation, the way that Neil went crazy -- I think that we all regret how everything snowballed. Jack: Well, you don't regret it enough that you stay away from each other. In fact, you're still together now. Hilary: Yes, but that's because I realized that as much as I cared about Neil, Devon was the love of my life. Now, with Neil, our marriage was over before he even found out, so it is different than with Phyllis. Jack: Oh, is it really? Hilary: Jack, I saw the interview. And you want to know what really stood out to me? Is how much Phyllis loves you and how lousy she feels about what she did. She is filled with remorse, Jack. I truly believe that. So whatever this affair was to her, it was not meant to last. Jack: You know, I am absolutely amazed to be hearing you of all people defending her. Hilary: Well, I guess you don't have to like the woman to understand where she is coming from. She was torn in two, Jack. And when the dust settled, she chose you. She chose her husband. Jack: Lucky me. Hilary: Okay, Jack. You have every right to feel bitter. But I am just hoping that you consider your next move, because as much as you want to punish Phyllis, trust me -- from someone who knows -- she is punishing herself far more than you think. Jack: If Phyllis is doing that, that's what she should be doing. She cheated and lied for months on end. I will give you this much. She started in this direction after what Victor did to her. As for Billy, he has no excuse. He saw that Phyllis was vulnerable. He took advantage. He betrayed me in the worst possible way. There is no coming back from this. In fact, for all I care, Billy can rot in hell. Billy: That's rich, ash -- telling me to focus on my own life. Maybe you should take your own advice instead of wrecking everybody else's around you. Ashley: You need to stop trying to put this on me and take responsibility for what you've done. And for your information... I happen to love both my brothers. You're the one that put me right in the middle of the two of you. And you know what else? Phyllis is more than just my sister-in-law, Billy. I work with her every day at jabot. This is affecting me, too, personally and professionally. Billy: Jack fired her. And it's pretty clear your opinion of me, so you're not in the middle anymore, ash. Congratulations! That's got to feel great! Ashley: Are you not hearing what I'm saying? Are you not getting that this is killing me, too... watching both my brothers tear each other's throats out, watching my family fall apart?! And you don't give a damn because you're selfish and you're immature and you didn't care. You just had to have Phyllis, no matter what the ramifications were, right? You want to be alone? Fine. The next time that you hit rock bottom -- and, believe me, Billy, you will, because that's what you do so well -- don't you dare call out asking for my help to get back up. Victoria: Thanks, mom. I don't know. Maybe. Maybe somewhere... back in the deep, dark recesses of my mind, I thought that Billy would still be there for me, you know -- in case I wanted to try again. Nikki: Honey, it's normal to feel that way when you've loved someone like you and Billy did. Victoria: But to hear that he's been with someone else, someone that he's very passionate about... I don't know. I guess maybe it's like that door is finally closed. And [Sighs] I hate myself for clinging to those old feelings and for letting them get to me. I really do. Nikki: Honey, it's perfectly understandable. Victoria: But mostly I am mad at myself for letting him keep me from being more deeply invested with Travis. Nikki: Do you really think the two of you could actually be something real? Victoria: I don't know, mom. I know this is gonna sound really stupid, but... I just feel like Travis gets me, you know? I feel like we're on the same wavelength. He's never insecure. He never flies off the handle. He's patient. He's kind. He's strong. [Chuckles softly] And in the midst of all this madness that is my life, he's like -- he's like the calm in the eye of the storm. Nikki: You want to know what I think? Victoria: What? Nikki: I think you ought to be talking to someone else. Lily: Do not compare me to Hilary. I am nothing like that woman. Devon: Is that right? Lily: I'll admit that I made an error in judgment. Devon: Two times. Lily: Fine, twice. But my intention was never to hurt anyone. Look at Hilary's history. Devon: Let's not, please. Lily: She came to town to get revenge on dad for her mother's death. She threatened our entire family. Devon: I remember. Lily: Well, you're acting like you forgot. Devon: No, I'm not. It's just that was then. This is now. Lily: Okay, look -- I'm not trying to argue with you. I'm just trying to help you. Devon: I know you are, and I love you for it. I really do. But you need to realize that people can change. And I'm not being naive. I've actually seen it. When she was in the hospital, didn't know she'd make it out alive, it gave her a new perspective on life and on us -- made her realize how lucky we are to have each other. I have no doubts about how much my wife loves me. Lily: Well, for your sake, I hope you're right. Devon: You know what? I am right. We've been through hell and back and come out stronger for it. Not everyone gets that kind of happy ending. Neil: [Banging on door] Billy! Billy: [Sighs] Come on. Neil: Are you in there?! Hey, hey, Billy! Hey. It's me. Billy: [Sighs] Neil: Um, listen, I'm gonna cut right to the chase. There are some things I think that we need to discuss. Billy: Yeah, yeah. You want me to resign from the board. Not a problem. Ashley already suggested it. In fact, Jack should have never asked me to join in the first place, because I got nothing to give. Neil: That is absolutely not true, Billy. Billy: No. You should ask any one of my relatives. They'll be happy to tell you how much of a loser I am, Neil. Neil: Okay. Wait a minute. I want you to stay on. I hope you will. Billy: [Chuckles] Oh, I see what you're doing here. Throw a lifeline to a drowning man because you're a good person? Be careful, buddy. I'll drag you down with me. Neil: All right. Uh... hey, listen, man. I understand this battle that you're fighting. Yeah, I do. It's a constant struggle. And keeping yourself centered when all you really want to do is run as fast as possible in the opposite direction and self-destruct -- I'm seeing what's looking like the beginning of the end, a downward spiral. Oh, yeah. That drink -- you got that drink. Then there's number two and three. You start feeling pretty good -- good enough to pick up that phone and call the bookie, right? The next thing you know, you're sitting around a poker table, blocking everyone and everything else out. I realize that you might not be digesting everything I'm saying. But I am here to remind you, my friend, that when you were at your lowest point, when Delia died... it took time. But you somehow managed to pick yourself up and get on with your life. Billy: Only to blow it apart again. So maybe Jack's right. Maybe there is no helping somebody like me. I mean, clearly, I haven't learned my lesson. Jack: What are you doing here? Phyllis: We didn't get to finish our conversation. Jack: I said everything I intend to say. Oh, by the way, I resigned from the foundation. If you want your board seat back, I suggest you bring it up with Neil. Phyllis: You shouldn't have done that, Jack. Jack: I had to. I finally saw the light. Our work doesn't help people. It provides them a temporary crutch until they fall down again and return to exactly who they were, only now they blame everybody else for it. Phyllis: Okay. Obviously, you're talking about Billy, but that is not true for everyone else who loses their way. That's exactly why I'm here -- to own up for what I did. You were right. I knew exactly what I was doing, and I cannot put that on you. I can't put that on Billy or Victor. I take full responsibility for every painfully wrong thing I did. I set myself up to destroy my marriage and to destroy our life together. Jack: You don't really have a choice at this point, do you? Phyllis: Just let me finish. What I cannot accept is that this is an end for us, and I know you don't want to hear that again. I know you don't want to hear again how much I love you, but I will not stop saying it because I never have and I never will stop loving you, Jack, which is why I am asking you, from the depths of soul... for your forgiveness. [Door opens] Travis: Hey. Perfect timing. I was just about to finish up -- Victoria: No, no. Look, you can't leave. Travis: Victoria, I thought we agreed that this was -- Victoria: No. You agreed. I hadn't formulated my opinion. Travis: Okay. Well, you had some time to think about it. Victoria: Yes, I have. I have been thinking, and I don't need space and I don't need time to figure out things with Billy. I-I don't. Travis: You sure about this? Victoria: Look, please just be quiet and listen to me, okay? I haven't been fair to you. Travis: How so? Victoria: I have been holding back on letting things get too deep with you because of my past with Billy. But I don't want to do that anymore, because you are my present, and, hopefully, you'll be my future, too. Neil: Billy, it's never too late. I think what you got to do is make a pact with yourself and start working the steps again immediately, you know? Don't fall back on destructive patterns. You got to break the cycle, man. You can do this. First you got to do it for yourself, and then you can do it for your kids. Don't let your mistakes define you -- or your sins, your flaws, your shortcomings, whatever you want to call them, cast a shadow over your children's lives. I know you want better for them. Billy: Of course I do. Neil: Good. Then you know where you have to begin -- with the steps. What's the first one? Admit that you're powerless. Your life has become unmanageable. And then you got to work the rest of them. Billy: [Sighs] Neil: You make a searching and fearless moral inventory. And above all, you have to make amends to the people that you've hurt. Billy: That's a lot easier said than done, isn't it, Neil? Neil: I never said it was gonna be easy or simple or pain-free. I'm just saying that you know where to start. Ashley: Oh. Hi. What are you doing here? Nikki: Well, I was in the building with Victoria. I just thought I'd come up. Ashley: Oh. Well, Jack's not here. Nikki: Actually, I wanted to talk to you. Ashley: Okay. Come on in. Nikki: I, uh... wanted to check in with you about Jack and Billy. I mean, he is still very much a part of Victoria's life and he always will be, not to mention the fact that he's the father of my grandchildren. Ashley: Yes, and if anybody can get Billy to get his life together, it's those kids. But he won't be hearing it from me. He's living his life now, and I'm living mine. Nikki: Well, I'm sorry to hear that. I know it's going to take people a long time to work through this. Ashley: Well, I'm more concerned with how Jack works through it, because he's on a tear right now. Nikki: I know that, but that will pass, and then he will realize that he needs to get past it and find happiness again. That's exactly what I told Phyllis earlier. She cannot give up hope. She's got to keep reaching out to him. Ashley: Wait. You did what?! That's the worst thing you could have done. Jack: You don't want my forgiveness. You're choking on guilt, and you want me to make you feel better, to set you free. Phyllis: I promise you that is not what this is about. Jack: You know what? I'll do it. I'll say the words you long to hear. I forgive you, Phyllis. There. You feel better? Now you can get on with your life however you want, with whomever you want. I can't get on with mine as long as you're in it. Whatever we had between us, whatever existed, is gone. Phyllis: Really? It's all gone -- all the memories we made with one another, just gone? Jack: Those memories have all been replaced by images in my mind's eye I can't get out of it -- images of you with Billy in his bed, images of you and Billy at the cabin! In each other's arms! Those memories have destroyed everything -- everything -- that you and I had together. I hope it was worth it. Phyllis: You don't mean this. You know what I see every time I turn around in this house? I see the connection we have! I see everything that we've created with one another! Jack: I feel terrible for you. This must be torture. Let me help you. You want to get away from those? Get out of this house, now, and never step foot in it again! Travis: Victoria, I understand what you're saying -- Victoria: No, listen to me, okay? Look, this is not some impulsive reaction. All right? I mean, when you said that maybe you should walk away for a little while, it hit me. That's not what I want -- not at all. And then everything just started falling into place. I mean, you are just this incredible man, and I would be stupid not to give this a chance. I'd at least like to try. So, take this bag upstairs and put your stuff away and make this your home with me and the kids. Travis: Is that an order? Victoria: I don't know. Did it sound like one? It did, didn't it? Are you all right with that? Devon: Hi. What was that for? We just saw each other not too long ago, man. Hilary: I'm just feeling lucky to have you. Lily: Good. Keep it that way. Hilary: Don't worry. I will. Devon: Hey. Neil: Hey. Devon: Any luck? Neil: With Jack? No. No. But the I went and saw Billy. Lily: And? Neil: I think I made some headway. At least he listened, or he pretended to. Hilary: I wish I could say the same about my conversation with Jack. Lily: Well, he's hurting, and rightfully so. Devon: Hey, honey, at least you tried. That's more than most people would do. Hilary: I just really wish that I could have done more. I've never seen Jack this angry. Frankly, I am worried about what he's gonna do next. Nikki: Ashley, Jack and Phyllis have to communicate. They have to learn to forgive each other. That's the only way they're gonna get through this, the only way they will reconcile. Ashley: I don't want them to even think about reconciling, Nikki. Phyllis has torn Jack's heart out of his chest too many times. She doesn't deserve him. She never has. Personally, I would love it if Jack says goodbye to her and never looks back. Phyllis: Jack, I do not want to leave this house. This is not what we need. Jack: Fine. I will throw you out. Don't worry -- you'll land on your feet. You always do. Billy's got lots of room. You can stay with him. As a matter of fact, let me go pack a bag for you right now. Phyllis: Come on. We have to talk this out. Jack: Let go of me. Phyllis: Do not pack my things, Jack! Jack: Let go of me! Phyllis: Ohh! Jack: [Breathing heavily] Billy: What did you do to her? Phyllis? Hey, hey. Jack: Phyllis? Phyllis! [NEXT_ON] Ashley: Both of my brothers need to run as far away from her as they can and never look back. Paul: A woman hit her head. She's unconscious. Kevin: Why would they call you? Paul: It was at the Abbott estate. Jack: Phyllis? Can you hear me?

Jack resigned from the Abbott-Winters foundation. Billy accused Jack of being a hypocrite and told him to admit he drove Phyllis away by ignoring her feelings. Jack tried to attack Billy after Billy said Phyllis had loved Billy. Hilary followed Jack to Jabot and encouraged him to learn from her, Neil and Devon's mistakes. She told Jack that it was clear that Phyllis loved him. Lily and Devon disagreed about whether Hilary would try and pursue Jack romantically again. Devon was convinced that Hilary was committed to their marriage. Nikki touched base with Phyllis to make sure she wouldn't go after Victor again. Phyllis said she was through seeking revenge. Nikki encouraged Phyllis to fight for her marriage. Travis told Victoria he was going to move out so she could have space to deal with her feelings about Billy and Phyllis. After a talk with Nikki, Victoria realized she'd let her past with Billy get in the way of her present with Travis. Victoria asked Travis to officially move in with her and the kids and he accepted. Billy accused Ashley of ruining lives and of taking Jack's side all the time. Ashley told Billy not to call her the next time he hit rock bottom. Billy started to feel like he had nothing to offer anyone. Neil came by and tried to convince Billy to work the 12 step program and make amends to the people he hurt. Nikki told Ashley what she said to Phyllis. Ashley admitted she hoped Jack never took Phyllis back. Phyllis told Jack she took full responsibility for her actions and she asked him to forgive her. Jack told Phyllis to get out of his house and never return. As Jack went upstairs, Phyllis followed and grabbed his hand. Jack roughly pulled away, and Phyllis fell down the stairs and was knocked unconscious. Billy arrived and saw Phyllis lying motionless on the floor.

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Nurse: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Nurse #2: Epi in. Doctor: All right, we're gonna try again. Nurse: 1, 2, 3, 4... Doctor: Okay. Nurse: 5. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 1... Doctor: Okay, listen for breath sounds. Nurse: 4, 5... Nurse #2: Breath sounds good. Doctor: Okay, we're gonna need another milligram of epinephrine and atropine. Damon: I'm sorry, Phyllis. I never should've dragged you into this. Boy: Dad? Damon: Elias? Damon: Elias? Elias: Hey, Daddy. Damon: Oh, my baby. Wh--what-- what are you doing here? Elias: I heard you calling me. Damon: You-- you heard me? Elias: Somethin' real bad happened, didn't it? That's why you needed me. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: I cannot believe you started without me. Michael: Hey, beautiful. I'd hug you, but I'm all... Lauren: But what? Michael: Well, look at me. I'm all sweaty. Lauren: Mmm. I love it when you're all sweaty. Michael: I'll put that in the memory bank. Lauren: Mm, please do. Wha-- don't tell me that you're a little shy with public displays of affection. Michael: No. Me shy? Lauren: Yeah, well, what was I thinking? Michael: Come here. Lauren: Giggles Michael: I would be delighted to be affectionate with you anytime, anyplace, anywhere. And if anyone notices... Lauren: Michael. Michael: They can just think that-- how did that jerk Baldwin land such-- such an amazing woman? Lauren: You know, it's funny 'cause I don't remember you being modest. Michael: Well, it seems like a little self-laceration is in these days. Lauren: What's going on? Is it Kevin? Michael: You know, I wonder if we'll ever have a date where my brother isn't the main topic of conversation. Lauren: Yeah, I hear you, but is he in trouble? Michael: Hmm, trouble, no. But once again, his problems are becoming mine. [SCENE_BREAK] Alex: Baby, you are so hot. Lily: Wait, Alex. I need--I need air. Oh, God. Everything is spinning. Wait... Alex: I won't let you fall. Trust me. Everything is gonna be good. Only problem is you won't remember any of it. Kevin: Lily? Are you okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Hello. Victor: Hi. Nikki: Where have you been? Nikki: Obviously. You went to see Ashley. Victor: Yeah. I did. Nikki: How is she? Victor: The end of her marriage is taking a serious toll on her. And I'm very concerned. Nikki: What does that mean? You're gonna start spending more time with her? Victor: You know that she and I share a special bond because of Abby. And what I'm about to say now sounds awfully self-serving, but I had no idea how... deep her feelings were for me. Nikki: Victor, I told you she wanted you back. Victor: You were right. Nikki: So what does she want to do now? Ride off into the sunset with you? Does that about sum it up? [SCENE_BREAK] Door opens and closes Brad: I didn't know you were here. I left some files. Have you talked to Victor? Brad: I guess it didn't go as you expected. Hurts, doesn't it, when you base your life on an assumption that turns out to be false? Ashley: Yep, it does. Brad: It's amazing how you can convince yourself someone's in love with you when they're not. Ashley: Does it accomplish anything by making me feel worse? Brad: Newman's good at crushing people, isn't he, Ash? Ashley: I brought this on myself. Brad: Yeah. Yeah, you definitely did. Ashley: I had to be honest. I was driving myself crazy with all the lies. I thought that the truth would solve all my problems. Instead, I've lost everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Hey, Nicholas. I'm glad I ran into you. Nick: Hey, Jack. Jack: Cranberry juice. Nick: I just came in for a late workout. Jack: Yeah, same here. Nick: Hey, did you, uh, get a chance to talk to anyone at Jabot about hiring Sharon? Jack: I did. I'm afraid I don't have good news on that front. Nick: Really? Jack: Yeah, I have a buddy over in finance. I got him to take a little look at the current budget. And not only have they killed the men's line, it looks like they're laying off about 20% of their workforce. Nick: Ouch. Sorry. Jack: Yeah, I think Jabot is gonna be runnin' lean and mean for the next year. Of course, if that changes... Nick: Then they're gonna rehire the layoffs. Jack: Exactly. Which is a shame. I think Sharon would be a great spokesperson for Jabot's products. Nick: Well, maybe sometime in the future. Jack: Yeah. You do know this is a dollars and cents decision? I would happily go to bat for your wife if Jabot could afford it. Nick: Right. Well, um... I have an idea. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: So what can I do? Michael: Huh. How's your right cross? Lauren: My what? Michael: Well, apparently, my beloved younger brother has challenged me to a duel. A fight, if you will... over you. Lauren: Oh, right. You mean, like, pistols at dawn? Michael: He's deadly serious. You know how creative he can be. Lauren: Well, I know he was unhappy when he heard about us, but I thought he was handling it. Michael: He was putting up a good front. Lauren, I was really proud of him. You know, I thought he was finally acting like a grown-up. But he's still the same childish, immature Kevin. His idea of conflict resolution is to lash out again, you know? Make the other guy pay. Lauren: You're not planning on fighting him, are you? Michael: Grunts [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Kevin. Kevin: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sneak up on you. I was--I was sitting over there, and I-I saw that you looked a little freaked, and, uh, it got me worried. Lily: Thanks, but I'm fine. Kevin: You sure about that? I know you pretty well, remember? I can tell when you're upset. Something's up. Lily: My history teacher always says that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. And that's definitely me. Kevin: How so? Lily: Just after everything that happened between you and me, I made a decision, you know, to start fresh and stop obsessing about the past. Kevin: That's good. That's good. Lily: Yeah, well, except the very next time some guy paid me a little attention, I fell for his stupid act without a second thought. Kevin: Y-you're talking about Alex? Lily: I can't get these horrible memories out of my head. I mean, how could I have been so stupid? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: What Ashley said word for word is not important. Nikki: But she was hoping that you would leave me. Victor: Just drop it, darling. It's not important. Nikki: She actually said that, didn't she? She wanted you to end our marriage. I just can't believe that. I mean, assuming that you have been pining for her all these years, you--you just were waiting for a chance to get rid of me? Victor: She didn't put it in those words, all right? Nikki: I don't care what words she used. The facts... they speak for themselves. I'm gonna go see her right now. Victor: No, you will not! Nikki: Why not?! Victor: Because telling a person you don't feel about them the way they feel about you is not an easy thing to do, all right? She's already hurting enough from my rejection. Don't go twisting the knife. Nikki: Your rejection? Victor: Don't you understand that you are the love of my life? That'll never change, all right? But she is hurting right now, and obviously, I feel badly about that because I-I can't support her in any way. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Ash, you've been acting like you were the center of the universe. It was only a matter of time before you got burned. Ashley: Do you know that I really wanted us to work? Brad: Wanting things to be a certain way doesn't mean they will be. Ashley: Yeah, well, I realize that now. If I could live the last year over again, I-- Brad: All right, all right. Look, let's not rehash it. Your feelings for Newman have always been obvious. Ashley: So have my feelings for you. Brad: Yeah, but they weren't enough, were they? And what's done is done. Ashley: That sounds so final. Brad: It is final. I'm moving on with my life, and I suggest you do the same. Ashley: You say that so casually. Is it-- is it really that easy for you? Brad: Easy? This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. But living in the past gets you nowhere. And maybe now you finally understand that. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: You can find me in the E.R. Thanks. Dru: Liv, I came as quick as I could. Is there any hope? Olivia: It'll take a miracle. Dru: Oh. Olivia: That's why I called you, honey. I knew how close you were to the man. Dru: See, I knew. I sensed something was wrong with this man the last time I saw him, but I never imagined it would end like this. This is unbelievable. Olivia: Well, nobody expects a tragedy like this to happen to anybody they know. Dru: Not someone like Damon Porter. He--he is one of the most peaceful people I have ever met. I never would've imagined that he was so filled with rage. Olivia: He must have kept it bottled up inside. Dru: But to meet this kind of violent end? No, this tells me that this world is out of whack. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Mom, I'm sorry. Phyllis: I can't believe this. Daniel, he's in there, he's dying. This man is dying. Daniel: You know, sometimes things just happen that can't be explained. Phyllis: Oh, I can explain this. Oh, I can explain this one. Daniel: Someday you'll tell me. You know, not now, but... Phyllis: No, I'll tell you. Damon had a son. And--and if he would've lived, he would've been your age. Daniel: What do you mean, "if he would've lived"? Phyllis: He died as a child. Daniel: Well, I didn't know that. Phyllis: Yeah, of course not. That's why he was so hard on you. You reminded him of his son. Daniel: Well, I don't know, maybe if I had known, maybe-- maybe I would've treated him a little bit differently. Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah, maybe you would've. If I would've known it would turn out like this, I would've done a lot of things differently, believe me. Daniel: It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. Nurse: ...2, 3, 4, 5. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Doctor: He's exsanguinating. We gotta get more blood in him. Nurse #2: I'm gonna start two o-negatives going in and a fresh plasma. Nurse: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Doctor: Let's get a good pulse with C.P.R. Nurse: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Doctor: Another milligram of epi. Nurse #2: Epi is in. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Thanks. Okay, what's your idea? Let's hear it. Nick: Let's say that Jabot hired sharon, only I cover her salary personally, under the table. Jack: You want this that badly? Nick: I think Sharon really needs it. Jack: Nick, I don't know. Nick: Look, Sharon's new to the game. She wouldn't expect top dollar. And in the meantime, she'd be doing something worthwhile. You have no idea what this would do for her self-esteem. Jack: You do realize, don't you, this could backfire? She'd be mighty upset if she found out you were footing the bill. Nick: Well, that's a risk I'm willing to take. Jack: Okay, okay. I'll see what I can do. Nick: Thanks. If you make this happen, I'm gonna owe you one. Jack: I gotta ask this one more time. Are you sure this is worth the risk? [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: I can't believe you're going along with this. Michael: Kevin will not take no for an answer. Lauren: Michael, it takes two to have a fight. Michael: That's exactly what I said to him. You do want me to walk away from this? Lauren: Yes. I-I mean, what's it gonna prove, the two of you trying to pummel each other? It's not gonna help his problem with you being involved with me. Michael: Kevin is angry. He wants to vent. He wants to be open and above board and violent, apparently. Lauren: But this isn't the way. I mean, you're so much bigger than him. You could hurt him. Michael: I have no intention of hurting my little brother. Lauren: Yeah? What about his pride? Michael: Look, Lauren, you know Kevin. You know that when he makes up his mind to do something, he does it. And unfortunately, he is determined to strike back at me. You know, if I don't face him, he'll come at me anyway, and I'd rather be prepared. And, of course, I will continue to try and talk him out of it. Lauren: And if you can't? Michael: I have to keep trying. I don't want this to happen. God knows, it's the last thing I want. But I may have no choice in the matter. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Lily, you have to put that whole situation out of your mind. Lily: I can't. I can't just forget what happened to me. Kevin: Is it okay if I sit down? Lily: Yeah, sure. Kevin: Have you talked to your parents about this? Lily: No, no. They would freak out. Kevin: Well, you know, uh... you know, when I--when I try not to think about something, it's all I can think about. They key is to trick yourself. You know, think about something else in its place. Lily: Believe me, I've tried. I focus on school and I hang out with my friends. But whenever I'm alone, I remember all over again. You know, I've even had nightmares... about Alex coming back to finish what he started. Kevin: That isn't going to happen. I promise you, he will never bother you again. Lily: How can you say that, though? You don't know. Kevin: Look, he's gotta know that the cops are looking for him. The minute that slimeball came anywhere near you, he'd be arrested. Lily: You think? Kevin: Absolutely. The police will protect you. Lily: Yeah, well, they didn't protect me before. Kevin: You mean with me? Kevin: Look, Lily... I know that I've said this before... but I am so sorry for what I did to you. I was messed up then, you know? But, um, but I'm better now. Lily: You know, I think you are, too. I guess you kinda made up for things by saving me. Lily: God, I should've known Alex was a snake from the moment I met him. I'm so stupid. Kevin: All right, stop it. Stop putting yourself down, all right? The guy was smooth. You couldn't have known that. Lily: Why do all the creeps go after me? I mean, tell me the truth, Kevin, out of all the girls in the world, why did you pick me to be your victim? [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Gotta get in there. Daniel: Mom, there's nothing you can do. Phyllis: You hang on. Don't you leave me. Damon: Phyllis, my precious girl, I am so sorry. I don't--I don't know, but I think this is how it's supposed to be. Elias: No, Dad. It isn't. Damon: Elias, what... what do you mean? Aren't you here to take me with you? Elias: No. I came because I thought you needed me. Damon: I do need you. God, I need you desperately. I've needed you since the day you left me. Elias: It wasn't your fault that I died. Damon: I couldn't help you. I couldn't save you. I'm supposed to be your protector. Elias: You were. You always were. Damon: Until that day. Elias: I don't blame you. I never blamed you. Elias: And, Dad? You shouldn't blame yourself. Nurse: Doctor, we've got v-fib. Doctor: All right, fibrillator pads. Okay, charge it up. Doctor: Clear. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: You're so cold. Brad: What do you want, my sympathy? Brad: I told Newman what you wanted. He didn't believe me. Ashley: You discussed me with Victor? Brad: He sought me out, not the other way around. And I'll tell you exactly what I told him. I've washed my hands of you. Of course, he didn't believe me. In fact, he, uh, he actually asked me to help him make you the strong, independent woman he once knew. And that's just like him, isn't it? Wanting other people to mop up his messes. Ashley: Don't blame him. I am responsible for this entire situation. Brad: Yeah, well, I'm not gonna argue with that. Your little secret ruined our family. It ruined everything I thought we had, and that doesn't mean I'm letting Newman off the hook, either. He led you on for months, dropping little hints here and there. Ashley: You think he manipulated me? Brad: You saw what you wanted to see, Ash. Ashley: Well, sometimes you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone. Brad: Come on, Ash. I was never really more than a stand-in for Newman, was I? Ashley: Please believe me when I tell you that I spent some of the happiest moments of my life with you, Brad. If I could turn back the clock, I would. I know what I've lost. I sacrificed my family for a fantasy. Brad: What are you saying, Ash? You wish you could have me back? [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Lily, this is not some horrible pattern that you are gonna keep repeating for the rest of your life, okay? It was a coincidence. Lily: I'm 16, Kevin. It's happened twice already. Three strikes and you're out, right? Isn't that what they say? What if the next time is even worse? Kevin: There isn't gonna be a next time, okay? Every guy you meet is not going to be a jerk. Lily: Yeah, it's easy for you to say. Kevin: Look, Alex didn't know anything about you, all right? You know why he picked you? He picked you because you were the prettiest girl there. That's why I was interested, 'cause you're beautiful and you're sweet. Lily: No, you mean stupid and naive. Kevin: I would hate to think that I was responsible for making you so bitter. Lily: You have no idea what it was like... being trapped in that elevator with that creep grabbing at me. I wanted to push him away or punch him, but I... I couldn't move. My muscles wouldn't work. I was so scared. I never wanna feel that way again--never. Kevin: I know how that feels, you know, to be weak and afraid. Kevin: Look, if I have anything to do with it, you will never feel that way again, okay? Lily: You know, for such a long time, I was... so mad that you weren't charged for what you did to me. But I guess that... if you were locked up you wouldn't have been able to save me from Alex. I guess everything worked out the way it was supposed to. Kevin: Maybe. Lily: Yeah. Anyway, I should probably go home. Lily: Thank you... for letting me vent. Kevin: Anytime. Lily: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: I still wanna know what you meant. What kind of support? The kind that only a husband can provide? Victor: Darling, you know that Ashley and I have always had a special relationship. Nikki: Yeah, but can you continue that, knowing how she feels about you? Victor: All I'm asking of you is that you be the bigger person right now and go easy on her. Nikki: And you are so concerned about how my actions affect Ashley. What about how her actions affect us? I mean-- Victor: I know, I know, I know. Nikki: Well, she has destroyed a lot of lives-- ours, Brad's, Abby's. I-I-I think that it's time that she learns something about consequences. Victor: Can we please not talk about this anymore? Must we rehash everything right now? I'm aware of everything, okay? It's not easy right now. Nikki: Okay. Victor: Don't you know I love you, hmm? Nikki: And I love you. I love you so much. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: I know it's too late for us. Do I wish things could be different? Of course I do, but I know they can't be. Brad: For what it's worth, I wish things could be different, too, if for no other reason than Abby. Ashley: Oh, God. Brad: She's going to be devastated. Ashley: I don't know how I'm gonna find the words to tell her, Brad. I don't know if I have the heart for it. Brad: We can't pretend anymore, Ash. Things are the way they are. Ashley: Just please, you promise me that you're gonna be there for her, please? Brad: Nothing would ever keep me away. Ashley: Okay. Brad: Look, um... they're going to have to be some decisions made in the next few weeks. And I just want you to know that I have no intention of making things ugly. I want this to be as quick and painless as possible. Ashley: Yeah, I feel the same way. Ashley: You were a good husband, Brad. You were a wonderful husband, a wonderful father. Brad: I better get going. Ashley: Okay. Brad: I'll talk to you soon. Ashley: Okay. Door closes Ashley: Sobbing [SCENE_BREAK] Elias: Dad... it's not over. It doesn't have to be for you. Damon: To be with you, to walk with you, talk to you, hear you laugh. I do nothing but dream about you, Elias. Elias: But you have so much to live for. Damon: Do I? I've done nothing but think about you since the day you died-- you and how unfair it was to lose you. I've been so angry. I've been so full of hate. Elias: It's time to let that go. It's bad to hate. Elias: And you told me that. Damon: Yeah, I did. Damon: That day just before it happened. Elias: She doesn't want you to go. Damon: I know. Elias: She cares about you. Damon: And I care so much about her, but I don't wanna leave you. I do not wanna lose you again. Elias: Oh, Dad, you'll never lose me. I'll always be with you... right here. I love you, Dad. Damon: I love you, Elias. I love you. I love you. I love you. Doctor: He dropped 40 of vasopressin. Nurse: Got it, doctor. Vasopressin. Doctor: Getting up. Up the bolus. Nurse: 3, 4, 5... Nurse #2: Got it. Nurse: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... Doctor: Charging again. Everyone clear? Clear! Elias' voice: I'll always be with you, Daddy. You're my hero. It's time to live. I love you. Nurse: We've got a rhythm. He's got a pulse. Doctor: All right, check the blood pressure. You gotta take him to the O.R. Let's go. Pick up the ambulance bag. Release the gurney. Hook up the oxygen. Get the I.V. Pulse. Get the blood hanging. Nurse: We got it, we got it. Blood's going in. Doctor: All right, let's move it, guys. Nurse: Surgeons are ready. [NEXT_ON] Kevin: You did a really lousy thing, and you're going to get what you deserve. I'm gonna give it to you. Victor: Devon, there are a lot of people willing to help you. Devon: I've heard that line before, right about the time when people say good- bye.

Lily was troubled by her bad experiences with men and felt she'd never find happiness. Kevin spoke with her, assured her she'd never be hurt again, and apologized for his role in making her feel like a victim. Michael told Lauren about Kevin's challenge, admitted he'd do everything to prevent it, but said he had to be prepared for the possibility of a fight. Jack told Nick there was no money at Jabot to hire Sharon. Nick said he'd pay her salary under the table if Jack got her work. Victor reassured Nikki that he loved her and had rejected Ashley. Brad told Ashley their relationship was definitely over, suggested they both move on, promised to be there for Abby, and said he wouldn't make a divorce difficult. Ash broke down, realizing she'd lost everything. Drucilla arrived at the hospital to find out how Damon was doing. Phyllis told Daniel the story of Elias. Damon's spirit spoke with Elias'. His son told him it wasn't his time to go, that he had too much to live for. Damon's spirit returned to his body, and there was suddenly a pulse. Phyllis hoped he'd live while the doctors got to work.

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Chance: Hey, did you guys save us some seats? Nina: Yeah, well... Jill: Chuckles Nina: I don't think it would be a problem. You are the star of the show. Murphy: Now this little lady may just steal the spotlight. Chloe: Oh. Chance: I know. I know. Isn't she gorgeous? Chloe: Chuckles Chance: Looks great, doesn't it? Jill: Yes, you look lovely. Chloe: Thank you. It was actually a gift from Chance. Kay: Oh, I'm here. I'm here. Chance: There she is. Kay: Oh, my goodness. Chance: Come here. How are you? Kay: Oh, be still my heart. Look at you. Chance: I wasn't sure you were gonna be able to make it. Kay: Well, you don't think the mayor would give you a medal of valor, uh, before I could get here, do you? All: Laugh Kay: Otherwise I'd make him do it all over again. Nina: Laughs Chloe: Oh, yeah, that would be fun. He'd love that. Chance: Yeah, well, I'm a little uncomfortable with all this exposure. Nina: Yeah, well, we're lucky he even told us about it. Jill: We are so proud of you, honey. I know your father wishes he could be here. Nina: Quietly Isn't that the guy? Chloe: Guy? Oh, that's the new D.A. You know, he's the one who chewed out Chance when, uh, Patty escaped St. Jude's. Chance: Right. Chloe: Interesting. Chance: Well. Nina: It'd be nice to watch him eat his words. Owen: Detective Chancellor, how are you? Chance: I'm well. Thank you, Mr. Pomerantz. Congratulations on your appointment to D.A. Owen: Oh, thank you. I'm sure we'll be working even closer now. Chance: I hope so. Uh, I believe you know my grandmother. Owen: Mrs. Abbott, of course. Jill: Hello. Owen: Mrs. Chancellor, welcome. Kay: Owen, how are you? Chance: This is my-- Owen: Come and talk to the chief. Chloe: Well, uh--oh! Hi. Oh, hey. Chuckles Kay: Chuckles Chloe: So much for, uh, stealin' the spotlight. Kay: Oh. Murphy: You okay? Chloe: Yeah, I'm okay. I'm a stylist. I'm used to that, you know? I fade away into the background. Kay: Chuckles Oh, stop. Chloe: Mm. I don't care. It's fine. Chance: Hey. Chloe: Yeah? Chance: You're not gonna make me go through this alone, are you? Chloe: Excuse me. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: I'm sorry. Billy: No, don't be sorry. Just don't do that. Don't think those thoughts. Mac: We have to face reality. Billy: What? This isn't real, the way you feel here with me? Look, we disagree sometimes. It doesn't matter, as long as we end up right back here, okay? Mac: Billy, I can't. I can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Just tell the grand jury everything you know. Ryder: That's not much. I mean, it was Deacon's plan. I was on a need-to-know basis. Kevin: He never even hinted at who the murderer was? Ryder: Scoffs Deacon wasn't gonna trust me with that, if he even knew himself. Kevin: Oh, he knew. I mean, he gave you all the details about what happened in the alley, right? For your confession. Ryder: Yeah. Kevin: So tell that to the grand jury. Make them wonder how Deacon knows so much. Make 'em think that he's the guy they should be looking at. Ryder: Deacon has an alibi. A-and anyway, he can just say he got the information from Amber. Kevin: Sighs Ryder: I'm not trying to freak you out, Kevin. It's just-- Kevin: Look, I'm already freaked out. I mean, my best friend is on the hook for murder. Just go in there and spill your guts, you know? And--and try and raise some reasonable doubt. Ryder: Yeah. Okay. Kevin: Thanks. And that's all I can ask. Ryder: Sighs I can't tell him what he wants. Jana: That's surprising. You're usually so good at that. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: All right. Well done. Well done. Better luck next time, counselor. All right, we'll get together at the end of the week. We'll file these papers, and you, sir, will be done. Cell phone rings Heather: Heather Stevens. Oh, hi, Nancy. Yes, please. Some good news. Excellent. Yeah, that'll definitely wipe the smug look off Baldwin's face. Well, there is a grand jury hearing tomorrow. It wasn't exactly necessary, but you know Owen, so as soon as it's over, we will put that arrest warrant to good use. Okay, thanks, Nancy. Michael: What arrest warrant? Heather: Were you spying on me? Michael: You filed for an arrest warrant on Daniel Romalotti before the grand jury testimony. Heather: No, no, no. No, you misunderstood. Michael: Oh, did I misunderstand you? Let's call Nancy. Let's have her clarify, shall we? Heather: O-okay, fine. Fine. I have a warrant, and as soon as the grand jury indicts your client, he's going back to jail. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: Here, let me-- I'll--I'll-- Phyllis: No, I-I have it. Thank you. Amber: Okay, that was really good, by the way. Phyllis: Are--are you just saying that because of the thanksgiving debacle? I mean... Daniel: No, you just really came through. I mean, now I know what I'd want for my last meal. Phyllis: Daniel, don't do that. Daniel: Come on, do what? We've been--we've been avoiding the subject all night long. There is a possibility that I may go back to jail. Phyllis: No. No, there's not. No, there's not. Clears throat Daniel: What... Laughs What's that--the-- Amber: What? What? Daniel: The look. What's the look? What's the deal? Amber: Nothing. Nothing. Phyllis: No, we're just positive things are gonna work out for you. Amber: Yeah, we'll make sure of it. Daniel: I wish you guys could. Okay, no, no, no, no. There it is again. What's goin' on? Phyllis: Chuckles Nothing. Amber: Your mother has an idea. Phyllis: No, no, no, I don't. No I don't have one. Amber: I think he will be reassured. Phyllis: I don't think he needs reassuring. Daniel: Well, yes, I do. I would love to be reassured. Amber: Sighs If--if things aren't really... Phyllis: Scoffs Amber: Working out legally for us, then we could leave. Daniel: What do you mean, "leave"? Amber: Leave the country. Your mom would pay for it. Phyllis: Scoffs Thank you. Daniel: Wait, you want me to run? Phyllis: No. No. No, I don't, unless it's your only option. Daniel: Oh, my God. You actually think that I'm gonna get convicted. Phyllis: No. No. Daniel: You--yeah, you do. Look at the two of you. You guys are freakin' out. You think that I'm toast. Amber: No, you're not toast. It's just-- Phyllis: I'm not freaking out. Daniel: Scoffs Well, I kinda am now. Phyllis: Daniel. Daniel. Amber: Daniel, where are-- Daniel, where are you going? Sighs Phyllis: Why'd you do that? Amber: We needed to tell him. Phyllis: No, "we" did not need to tell him. We needed to ease him into the subject slowly at some point, not blurt it out. Why did I think you could be subtle? Amber: Oh, enough with the digs, all right? If we are too busy fighting with each other, then Daniel re-- really will be toast. Phyllis: I don't want to fight with you, Amber. I don't want to fight with you, okay? You're married to my son. Amber: It would be nice if you could say it without gritting your teeth. Phyllis: Well... Sighs Amber: No, you know-- no. I don't need you to like me. In fact, I don't care. I just need you to work with me. Phyllis: Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. No, I'm not workin' with you. You're working with me. Amber: Oh, and what would that difference be? Phyllis: I'm in charge. Amber: Oh, because I would screw it up, right? Go ahead. Just--just say it, Phyllis. Just get it all out of your system right now. Phyllis: Well, yeah. Yeah, you'd screw it up. You just chased him out of the room. Hello? You know, y-y-you're--you're-- you're impulsive. You're impulsive. You lack judgment. You rush things. Amber: Just like the wedding. Phyllis: Well, yes. Yes. Now that you bring it up, Amber, just like the wedding. That wasn't spontaneous. That was--that was a-- a quick move. You know, Deacon wouldn't even be in my son's life if it weren't for you. Amber: Oh, I-is there anything else then? Phyllis: Yes! You look at my son exactly like I look at Nick, like he's the only man in the room. [SCENE_BREAK] Ryder: You still think I'm playing Kevin for the fool? Jana: No. I think you're the fool. Your brother Kevin is offering you something that you've never had before, isn't he? A real friendship, real loyalty. And what are you doin', Ryder? You're bloody blowing him off. Ryder: I'm not. Jana: You're not? Well, then why don't you take this chance? Why don't you prove that Kevin is right? How about you prove that you're more than just a con man? How about you prove that you're more than just a snake? Ryder: All I can do is tell the truth. Jana: Yes, so why don't you? Ryder: I am. Y-you know as much as I do. Jana: Who was the woman in the car the night of the murder? Ryder: She's got nothing to do with this. Jana: No? So then would it bother you if I went and asked her myself then? Ryder: I don't want her to be badgered the way I've been. Jana: Sighs Tell me something, Ryder. This woman that you're protecting-- does she defend you the same way that Kevin does? Hmm? Does she protect you the way that he does? Sighs Like I said, a bloody fool. Kevin: I've been talking to him about it. He says there's nothing more he can tell us. Daniel: We'll see about that. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: I have an appointment at the fertility clinic tomorrow, remember? Billy: What would you say if I told you I was fine with that? Mac: I would say that you're desperate, and you're saying things you don't mean. Billy: What if I meant it? Mac: In my perfect world, you would get over what Cane did and support me through this, maybe--maybe even hold my hand in the delivery room. Billy: Well, I wouldn't have to go stroller shopping with Cane, would I? Mac: I don't need you to be his friend. I need you to be mine. Could you look me in the eye and tell me that you could do that? [SCENE_BREAK] Heather: Look, Michael, don't be so shocked. We have the same evidence as we've had all along, and it was enough before to get a warrant. Michael: Yeah. Oh, yeah. Yeah, it was, but that was before someone else confessed. Heather: And recanted. Michael: It was also before Daniel tracked down that stolen painting and had it sent back to the museum. Heather: Doesn't absolve him of murder. Michael: No, but it sure as hell indicates more to the story. Look, if you were doing your job, you would be using the grand jury for what it was intended-- you know, to shine some light on the truth, not just to rubber- stamp your own biased conclusions. Heather: I'll see you tomorrow, counselor. Michael: You-- does your boss know you're doing this? Heather: Owen will be fully supportive. Michael: Chuckles Bull. Bull! He'll be furious. He wanted to do this by the book. You went behind his back. Heather: Okay, look, this might surprise you, um, but Owen is a pretty big fan of, uh, putting away criminals, especially murderers. Michael: Really? Well, he hasn't been a very big fan of yours lately, has he? Yeah, that's right. I've heard. Ooh, and this is gonna push him over the edge-- prosecutorial misconduct, and on a murder case. And the defendant just happens to be the stepson of Nicholas Newman, and given your rather contentious history with that family, bingo! Heather: Clears throat That's beneath you, Michael. Michael: Sighs Yeah, you're right. Ahh, but think of what someone like Billy Abbott would do with a story like this. You know, over there at "Restless Style," they just live for this kind of stuff, all that juicy innuendo. Heather: Okay, look, causing problems for me might be your idea of a good time, but it's still not gonna help your client. Michael: You know what would help my client? To know what Deacon Sharpe and Ryder Callahan are gonna say to the grand jury tomorrow. Heather: That testimony is sealed. Michael: Yeah. But you could get transcripts. Oh, come on. Come on. Nobody has to know. Just like nobody has to know how you screwed up jumping the gun on that warrant. Phyllis: Hey, uh, Michael, I need you. Michael: Coming. Phyllis: Should you be doing that? Michael: What? Sighs Phyllis: Angering the woman who holds the future of my son in her hands. I mean, usually, I'd be all for it, but... this is where you tell me that you can take care of a woman like Heather. Michael: I know exactly how to handle Heather. Amber: And you've spent hours coaching Daniel, so he knows exactly how to handle her, right? Michael: Yeah. He's as ready as he's gonna be. Phyllis: Good. Is it enough to keep him out of jail? [SCENE_BREAK] Murphy: Boy, they do make a good-looking couple, don't they? Kay: Mm, I didn't think she'd feel at ease in this environment, but, uh, she's doing very, very well. Jill: Oh, please. She's a chameleon, okay? So she can blend in. Doesn't make her any less a lizard. Kay: Jill, that is not fair. Jill: Sighs Kay: Stop it. Stop. Nina: She cares about him. I'll give her that. But it doesn't mean that she's the right woman for him. Murphy: That's not up to us. Kay: You know, exactly. Now come on. Let's not make the same mistakes that we did with Phillip. Murphy: Yeah. Chloe: Okay, you guys can stop talking about me now. I can hear you. Kay: Chuckles Oh, ho. Owen: Welcome, all. Thank you for coming. I want to particularly thank the mayor, Police Chief Krandall and Chief Boyle, the chief of detectives, for being here this evening. This is a very special night for all of us as we honor the bravery of this young man-- detective Phillip Chancellor IV. You know, in reviewing your file, Detective, I could not be more impressed. Everything you do, you go all out-- multiple tours of duty in Iraq, and then you come home and decide to serve your community in the same way you served your country. He was not even on duty the night he risked his life to stop a robbery in progress. I guess heroism is just a way of life for you, Detective. On behalf of the D.A.'s office, I am very pleased and proud to award you this commendation for service above and beyond the line of duty. Congratulations. Man: All right, this one's for the newspaper. Chance: Uh, wait. Uh, wait. S-sorry. One second. Come on. Chloe: Um, no, no, no. This is your moment. Stop it. Chance: If it's my moment, then I get what I want. I want you. Come on. Chloe: Scoffs Chance: Come here. Okay, ready. Man: All right, smile. Camera shutter clicks Man: Uh, one more. Camera shutter clicks Man: Great. Chance: Can I get a copy of that? Man: Yeah, sure thing. Chance: Great. Thank you very much. That wasn't so bad, was it? Chloe: No. This is nice. Shiny. Heather: I missed it. I am-- Chance: Hey. Heather: I am so sorry. Chance: No, no, it's fine. Don't--don't worry about it. Don't worry about it. It's fine. It's okay. Thank you for coming. Heather: Of course. Of course. Chance: Um, do you know my girlfriend Chloe? Heather: Yes, we do. Nice to see you. Chloe: Yeah, good to see you, too, yeah. Chance: Um, so we're all headed back to the house to celebrate. Uh, are you able to stop by at least? Heather: I'd love to. Um, but I can't. I have to get back to a hearing. I'll call you tomorrow, though, because I have some questions for the Hoffman case. Chance: Okay, great. Sure thing. Heather: Okay. Congratulations. Chance: Thank you. Appreciate it. Chloe: Bye. Chance: You know, you're cute when you're jealous. Chloe: What? Chance: What do you mean? Chloe: What do you mean? Come on. I'm just staking my claim. Chance: Uh-huh, staking your claim? You want to plant a flag in me, too? Chloe: Oh, I'll plant one on you. Chance: Oh. Mm. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: It feels like no matter what I say, you're not gonna believe me. Mac: I just don't want you making a bunch of empty promises. Billy: They're not empty. Okay, I admit there are gonna be days when I'm not thrilled that you're carrying around some other guy's child, okay? It's--it's a lot to ask. Mac: I know. Billy: So why don't you cut me some slack? Mac: We're gonna have to define "slack." Billy: Well, we can do that. Mac: But if it means that tomorrow you're gonna go right back to picking fights with Cane and trashing people I love in "Restless Style," then that's it. Billy: I'm not gonna do that tomorrow. I'm busy tomorrow. Growls Mac: Can you-- can you be serious, please? Billy: I am being serious. I'm in it to win it, Mac. I-I'm not givin' up, not ever. We've been through too much. We're gonna get through this, okay? Cell phone rings Mac: It's the clinic. Billy: You should take it. See? I'm being supportive. Mac: Chuckles Hello? Hi. It--it's me, yeah. I'll be there. Billy: Sighs Kelly: Hi. Billy: Hey, Kelly. Um, hmm. Kelly: As far as you know. Chuckles I'm headed to the airport. Going back to New York. Billy: Yeah? Well, hey, let me walk you out. I'll--come on. Kelly: Oh, no, no. That's okay. I don't want to interrupt. But I was thinking that maybe when I'm home over Christmas, we could-- Billy: Y-yeah, Christmas. You know, that--that--that-- it's gonna be tough this year. Clears throat Kelly: Mm, really? Billy: Yeah. Kelly: That's too bad, because I was thinking maybe we could pick up where we left off. You know, maybe somewhere a little more comfortable than a loading dock. Whispers Not that that wasn't fun. Billy: Yeah, I, uh... Clears throat Kelly: Sighs Normal voice My name, my number. Mac: You slept with her. Billy: Um... I was depressed. I didn't-- Mac: Please don't tell me any more. Billy: It was nothing. Mac: I know what it was, Billy. Billy: Look, I-I was-- I was afraid I lost you and Jack and CeeCee and everyone, and I just wanted to stop feeling for a minute, and I know it was stupid, but it didn't mean anything. Mac: Please stop talking. Billy: Just--just stop, okay? Just--we were this close. Just-- come on. What we have is so much more important than just a bad decision. Mac: It wasn't just a bad decision, Billy. It's who you are. It's what you do when things don't go your way, and you want to be the man that I rely on? Billy: I'm the man that you love. Mac: The man that I love doesn't exist anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Sighs Kevin: Hey, hey. Do not tear into him. Daniel: Why do you keep protecting him? Kevin: I'm protecting you. He's gonna help you tomorrow because I asked him to, but if you go and get all up in his face-- Daniel: How do you know that he's gonna help me, huh? How do you know that he's not still workin' for Deacon? Kevin: Deacon? The guy who let him rot in prison? He got played by Deacon, just like you did. When are you gonna realize you two actually have a lot in common? Daniel: Chuckles Jana: We can't trust him when he's withholding this much information. Kevin: Fine. Fine. We'll get him to sit in here and go over all of this again. Daniel: But you just said not to. Kevin: No, I just said don't be a jerk about it. Look, I want answers, too. And just so you know, I made it perfectly clear if he does not come through for you tomorrow, he's lost a brother. Daniel: You still got my back. Kevin: Don't be stupid. Of course I do. Hey, Ryder. Come here for a sec, pal. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: If Daniel is arrested again-- Phyllis: Wait, wait. Wait a second. Wait a second. What happened to "don't expect the worst"? Something has changed. Why aren't you telling me? Michael: If he's arrested again, it's not the worst. The case still may never go to trial. Uh, I could ask for the charges to be dismissed. Phyllis: Sighs Michael: We could be looking for new evidence. There are-- Phyllis: We have looked. We have looked for new evidence. Those bastards have hidden it so well. Sighs Amber: Sighs Okay, um, I-if that's what they're gonna do, I-if they--they're gonna arrest him, how much time do we have before they do that? Michael: I expect them to move fairly quickly. Amber: Okay, but then he'd be right out on bail again, right? Michael: Hopefully. Phyllis: Oh, hopefully? Michael: Hopefully. All right. Um... sighs It depends on the judge. Daniel has a history as a flight risk. Amber: Where do they think he's gonna go? It's not like he's-- he's what's-his-name who went to France. Michael: Well, all right, what's-his-name who went to France happened to be a French citizen. Amber: Okay, whatev-- well, then they would just send him right back to the U.S., right? Unless he went someplace that they don't extradite to the U.S.? Like, uh, I-I don't know. Phyllis: Y-you've never known anyone to do that, right? No one has ever done that. Amber: No, but if--if they were gonna do that, like... Michael: No. Amber: Where--where would be the-- Michael: Stop. Amber: Well, I'm-- I'm saying hypothetically. Michael: Stop. Don't. Stop. Stop thinking of it. Quietly Either of you, stop it now. Phyllis: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Murphy: There you go. Nina: Oh, hi. Chloe: So, um, Mom took Delia Christmas shopping. Murphy: Well, I guess that makes this date night. Kay: Chuckles Chloe: Mm. So, uh, how do you feel? Are you--you okay? Chance: I feel great. Kay: Chuckles Chance: I feel great. Kay: Chance, congratulations on the honor. I'm sure there's many more to come. Nina: I just hope the rest don't involve risking your life. Chloe: Chuckles Kay: Ahh, hear, hear. Murphy: Yeah. Jill: You know, I would say that you're a credit to your family, but I don't think your family can take credit for you. Kay: Chuckles No. Jill: It honestly boggles my mind, Chance, that for a baby that was born into the kind of strife and conflict you were, you've turned out to be a man with this tremendous strength of character. From an adorable little boy to a man we all look up to. Chloe: Hmm. Jill: Chuckles Chance: Thank you, Grandma. Chloe: Cheers. Chance: Come here. Chloe: Chuckles Chance: Come here. Jill: Oh, I love you, honey. Chance: I love you, too. Jill: Mm. Nina: Well, it doesn't surprise me a bit. I've always known how amazing you are. Chance: Mom, stop. Stop. Jill: Chuckles Chance: Look, I just, first and foremost, just want to say thank you to all of you for being there tonight. It's nice having your own cheering section. All: Chuckle Chance: Um, I especially want to thank Chloe. Yes, that's right. I'm sure all of you at this point have probably figured out that, uh, she means a lot to me. And it meant a lot having you there tonight with me. Chloe: It meant a lot to me, too. It did. Kay: Chuckles Murphy: Chuckles Chloe: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Come on, you're just mad right now. Mac: I'm not mad. I know that you can't help it. Billy: Of course I can help it. I just need a reason, okay? I need you. Mac: Really? You're gonna change for me? Like you changed for Chloe and Delia? Billy: That's not fair. That was different. Mac: Scoffs right. I suppose Sharon wasn't meeting you in loading docks. Billy: You can't-- you can't just walk out on me. Mac: I didn't-- I didn't think that I would be able to because there were too many memories and too much love, but I guess it'll be easier now. I mean, hey, what you did, it's kind of a gift. I can finally let you go. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Where is Daniel? Phyllis: We don't know. Michael: Where is he? Amber: Really, we-- we don't know. Phyllis: Listen, we suggested that he might want to think about leaving the country. Michael: You--you don't-- you don't do that! Amber: Yeah, that was pretty much his reaction. Phyllis: Yeah, he doesn't want to do it. He doesn't want to do it, Michael. But, honestly, if it comes to that, I will send him. Michael: It would be the worst possible thing for him to do. Phyllis: Really? No. 25 years to life is the worst possible thing for him, compared to sittin' under some palm trees somewhere. Michael: A palm tree somewhere? Where? Where? Phyllis: I don't know. Some tropical island that doesn't have an extradition treaty. Michael: Oh, all right. No extradition treaty. You know where you're talking? Somalia, okay? Rwanda. Iran. Those are your options. Amber: Well, you know, we really haven't thought it all the way through. Michael: Do you think?! Quietly Look, if Daniel's caught at the border or in the airport, which he most likely will be, all presumption of innocence is gone, totally shot to hell! Phyllis: They don't care! They don't care that he's innocent. They want a conviction! Michael: Shh! Phyllis: They want a conviction. Heather wants another notch on her belt, all right? And then my son's life is over. So you tell me what to do. I will do anything. I will say anything. Voice breaking But what I--what I will not do is sit back and watch them railroad my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: How did Elkins meet Deacon? Ryder: I don't know. Kevin: But that's how you knew Deacon, right? Through Elkins? Ryder: Yeah. Daniel: Was Elkins afraid of Deacon? Ryder: What? Daniel: The night in the alley, when we realized that someone else was there, Elkins was scared. I mean, he knew that somebody had it in for him. Ryder: N-no, Deacon wasn't the third man. Jana: Yeah, he could have sent somebody else, though. Ryder: I don't know anything about that. Kevin: Look, we're just trying to figure out their relationship. How did they get on? Ryder: I didn't spend any more time around these guys than I needed to. Jana: Oh, looks like you're gettin' a touch upset. Ryder: Well, it's a lot of pressure. Daniel: Chuckles You think they're not gonna ask you these same questions tomorrow? Kevin: Okay, I-if not Deacon, was there anybody else that Elkins was afraid of? Daisy: Whatever he says, he's totally lying. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Sighs Sighs Sighs Chloe: Hey, where is Chance? Kay: Uh, talking to Phillip. Chloe: Oh, okay. Kay: Nina finally got her video conferencing fixed on her laptop. Chloe: Oh. Kay: Uh, where's your purse? Chloe: I don't--I don't know. I can't find it. I think I left it at work, and I hate not having my phone when I'm, you know, with Delia and all, so... Kay: Well, darling, call Billy. Have him bring it over. I'm sorry. Last time Billy was here, I... Chloe: No, you-- actually, Chance and I worked that you thanks to you. Kay: You mean to say my advice actually was helpful? Chloe: I know, right? Kay: Hmm. Chloe: Actually, it was very helpful. It was spot-on, like always. Kay: Mm. Chloe: And you were right. I just had to 'fess up... sighs and tell him how I felt. Kay: Well, we know how he feels. The way he spoke about you tonight. Chloe: I know. He just looks at me like-- like no one else has ever looked at me. And it's... inhales I'm just not used to it. Chuckles Kay: I'm so happy for you. Chloe: Chuckles Thank you. Kay: Get your purse. Chloe: Yes, okay. Mwah. I'll be right back. Kay: Be careful. Nina: Chloe leaving? Kay: Um, oh, she's, uh, she went to, uh, get her purse. Murphy: Oh, at the ceremony? Kay: No, no. At the "Restless" office. Jill: Well. Chuckles How convenient. Kay: What are you talking about? Jill: Scoffs She just happens to forget her purse somewhere where she's gonna conveniently find Billy working late, alone, fresh off his breakup with Mac? Please. Kay: Are you implying that she's going to try and take advantage? Jill: Sighs She's just a tiny little shark smelling blood in the water. Kay: Oh, I thought she was a lizard. Chuckles Murphy: Chuckles Nina: I-I really hope Jill's wrong, but, you know. Kay: Nina, now you said Chloe's feelings for Chance were real tonight. You said that. Nina: Yes, but I also know how badly she wanted to get back together with Billy. Murphy: That's understandable. He's the father of her child. Kay: Do you know what? She's gonna prove the three of you wrong. Murphy: Scoffs Kay: Chuckles [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Do you know something about this guy that we don't? Daisy: Yeah. Nobody told you that he sent a rat to Lauren on your wedding night. Daniel: Laughs What? Daisy: Yeah. So disgusting. Gift wrapped. Ryder: I didn't do that. Daisy: I'd take Lauren and Michael's word over yours any day. Ryder: You don't even know me. Daniel: Wait a minute. How come I didn't hear about this? Kevin: Because it was your wedding. Nobody wanted to freak you out. Daisy: Ryder did. Kevin: Okay, that's enough outta you. Jana: Okay, no more arguing. Let's stop. Um, how about some coffee, Daisy? Daisy: Just don't let me near the burner. Jana: Oh, yeah. Is your arm all right? Kevin: Sorry about that. Ryder: Whatever. I'm gettin' used to it. Daniel: Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: The best thing you can do for Daniel is to let me handle this. I'm gonna do everything-- Phyllis: Sighs Michael: Phyllis, I'm gonna do everything I can, everything possible. I'm gonna do what I'd do if he were my son. Phyllis: Okay. Michael: Are you hearing me? Phyllis: Yeah. Amber: Well, at least Deacon and Ryder have to, um, testify, so maybe they'll let something slip. Sighs Phyllis: It doesn't matter if they do. Grand jury testimony is sealed. Amber: No, it's-- it's gotta be recorded somewhere, though, right? Um, somewhere that-- that Kevin could maybe, um, find a computer and-- and--and hack into it? Michael: I'm sorry. Would you mind not recruiting my brother to commit more crime? My hands are kind of full right now. All right, you two go home. Phyllis: Sighs Amber: Sighs Phyllis: Michael. Michael: I've got this. Phyllis: Okay. Michael: Go. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Look, Ryder knows how important it is to me that he help Daniel. Jana: Look, he is not gonna tell you if he decides to screw Daniel over. His testimony is secret, Kevin. Well, it's not like heather Stevens is gonna confide in you. Kevin: Would you just admit that there is a chance he is gonna point the finger at Deacon? And if he does, then the reason, the only reason, is because of me, because I stood by him, which would make what I did a good thing, right? Telephone rings Ryder: Crimson Lights. Daisy: Don't let 'em know it's me. Ryder: What the hell was that before? Daisy: Oh, gosh, you're welcome. I didn't know you were enjoying the conversation so much or I wouldn't have interrupted. We should go over what you're gonna say tomorrow in front of the grand jury. Ryder: Oh, no, you, too? Give me a break. Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Okay. Okay, listen, running away is a bad idea. I'm sorry I brought it up. And I'm sorry I put Amber in the middle. Daniel: Whoa. Laughs Did you just apologize to Amber? Phyllis: Oh... Chuckles Amber: We're actually kind of on the same page for once. Phyllis: For now. For now. Daniel: Sighs Amber: Where'd you go? Daniel: I went to see if I could get anything else out of Ryder. Amber: Really? After Michael told you not to? Daniel: We are not gonna have this conversation after you just got done going to Deacon. Phyllis: No, no, no. Daniel, you're not gonna do that again. Trust Michael. Do what he says. He has your best interests at heart. In fact, I think he has something up his sleeve. [SCENE_BREAK] Heather: What are you doing here, Michael? Michael: I just wanted to make sure we had an understanding. Heather: Okay, fine, you want to tell Owen about the warrant? Be my guest. I don't think that he'll have a problem with it. But even if he did, the last thing I'm gonna do is make things worse by giving you grand jury testimony. I could be disbarred. Michael: Is that your final word on the subject? Heather: No, no, it's not. These are-- "Go to hell." [SCENE_BREAK] Murphy: Katherine, more cider? Kay: Oh, thank you, darling. Indistinct conversations Chance: Mom, thank you. Nina: Oh, isn't that cool? The webcam? Chance: Yeah. Yeah. Jill: Yeah, and I thought Phillip looked good. Chance: He did. He did. It was a relief, actually. Jill: Yep. Chance: Um, where'd Chloe go? Kay: Oh, she went to get her purse. She, uh, left it at, uh, "Restless Style." Chance: Is there more champagne? Murphy: Oh, yeah, right here. Chance: Great. Jill: Sighs Wish we had a webcam at "Restless Style" right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: Billy, I can't. Billy: Do you remember when we were kids and we got stuck on that elevator? And we realized that, uh, what we thought was over wasn't? Mac: Well, this is exactly the opposite, because it is over. Billy: You're gettin' all spun up over something that doesn't matter. Mac: I am so sad for you. You know how to make yourself feel better, but you have no idea how to be happy. Billy: Well, I do when I'm with you. Elevator door opens Billy: I don't want to hear it. Chloe: I just came to get my purse. You okay? Billy: No, I'm not. Chloe: Oh. I'm sorry. Billy: I think I'd rather hear you gloat. Chloe: Chuckles Well, I'm not in the mood. Not tonight, but, uh, hang in there, buddy. Billy: Wait, you're really just gonna walk off and let me wallow here? Don't you think you should buy me a drink or something? Chloe: Chuckles Um, no. I-I can't. Billy: You got plans. Chloe: That's not it. Chloe: I just don't love you anymore. Billy: Chuckles Yeah. [NEXT_ON] Kay: Tell me why you think I should invite you in on my I.P.O. Jack: I'm going to let somebody else do my talking for me. Heather: Unless you take the stand this minute, you'll be held in contempt. Daniel: I can't go back to jail, Michael. I just can't do it again.

Chloe tells Nina to save them some seats. Nina tells her , "well." Jill chuckles at the conversation. Chance commends Chloe on how gorgeous she looks. Kay arrives just in time for the ceremony. Owen walks up and pulls Chance away for a conversation. Chloe fades into the background until Chance looks for her for the picture. Mac tells Billy that she is sorry, but they have to face reality. Kevin tells Ryder to tell the grand jury everything that he knows. Kevin insists to Ryder that Deacon knows who the murderer is. Heather gets an arrest warrant for Daniel. Daniel finds out that Phyllis wanted him to skip town. After the ceremony, Chance introduces Chloe to Heather. Billy gets a call from Kelly letting him know that she is leaving. Mac finds out that Billy is up to his same old games with women. Mac finally says good-bye to Billy and tells him that it will be easy to let him go. Chloe walks in on Billy. Billy wants Chloe to buy him a drink, but she refuses by telling him that she doesn't love him anymore.

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Billy: Hey. I am still not finished with this issue, if you could believe that, but all that's left is a plug on the cover story, so... Phyllis isn't quite done, so I'm gonna grab a shower, and I'm gonna get a kiss. Victoria: Groans Billy: Or not. What's the matter? Victoria: I don't know. I just feel... not-so-good. Billy: Wh-what? Why didn't you call me? What's wrong? What's goin' on? Victoria: I don't know. I was okay last night, but this morning, I... Groans Billy: Th-this morning? Really? Victoria: Groans Billy: Like--like morning sickness kind of sick? Victoria: Oh. I don't know. Maybe. I mean... do you think? Billy: Singsong voice I don't know. Normal voice I don't know. What do you think? Victoria: Sighs Great. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Oh, no. Where could Delia be? I can't find her anywhere. Is she behind this chair? Gasps No. Uh, Chloe, hey. Oh, got some bad news. I don't know how to tell you this, but, um, well, I lost Delia. Chloe: Gasps Oh, no! Kevin: Yep. Whoa, wait a second. Chloe: Laughs Kevin: Was that your hiding spot the whole time? You are so sneaky! Chloe: Yes, she is. Kevin: Sneaky little one. Chloe: Chuckles Kevin: Uh... Chuckles Did you make your deadline? Chloe: Uh, you know what? Uh, Phyllis' stuff isn't ready yet, and we don't have a cover, but guess what? It's not my problem. No, it's not. Kevin: Well, if you want, Dee and I can go out for a little while and just let you collapse. Chloe: Oh, no, no, no, no. 'Cause we are all going out... Singsong voice 'Cause guess what we're going to? Gasps The Christmas tree lot. Normal voice It's finally up, and there's a photographer there, and they're actually doing, like, a whole fund-raiser thing, so I think that we should do our Christmas cards. Kevin: Gasps Our Christmas cards? Chloe: Yeah. Kevin: Uh-oh, I'm scared. Chloe: Oh, no, no, no. Look, look, look. I went to the thrift store. Kevin: Oh. Oh, Dear. Okay, wait. You know what I think? Chloe: Yeah, what? Kevin: I think that Mommy is sleep-deprived. I think she's delusional, and if you think for one second that I'm putting any of this on, then you-- Chloe: Oh, you are doing it. Oh, yes, you are. You're doing it. Tell him he's doing it. Delia: You're doing it. Chloe: Laughs Kevin: Two against one? Chloe: Yeah. Kevin: Man. Chuckles [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I have not looked forward to Christmas this much since I was a kid. Jill: I know. Having little ones around really makes Christmas. Woman: Sorry. Excuse me. Jill: I can't tell you how I treasure the memories of my boys when they were little. Oh, my God, Lily. When you see their faces the first time you light the Christmas tree, or they think they hear something on the roof on Christmas Eve... Lily: Laughs Jill: It's priceless. Lily: I can just see Billy now with his head up the chimney. Jill: His head? Try his whole little body. Lily: Aw. Jill: He ruined his Christmas sweater. I can still see the soot on his nose. Lily: I don't know. I just--I wish that Cane had memories like that from when he was young. Jill: Yeah, I know. But you know what? He's making all his happy memories here now with you and the babies. Lily: That's true. He left work early today so we could go Christmas tree shopping. Jill: Well, good. He's been working too much lately. Lily: Oh, way too much. I mean, basically almost all through Thanksgiving. Hope it's not through Christmas, too. Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Come in. Hey. Sofia: Hey, Cane, how are you? Chuckles Cane: Good. How you doin'? Sofia: Oh, I'm good. Well, I don't mean to interrupt if you're already hard at work. Cane: No, no, no, no. That's all right. I was about to take a break. Uh, I've almost finished the E.U. market analysis, so... what's up? Sofia: Good. Are you ready to, uh, tackle another assignment? Cane: Sure. Yeah. Sofia: Great. Tucker was intrigued by the short-haul concepts in Blake's report. Now you're familiar? Cane: Y-yeah. Yeah, I am. Sofia: Well, good. He wants a feasibility study. You know, site selection, feedstock availability, cost and production. Cane: Okay. Sofia: Well, good, 'cause you know Tucker. He wants it by yesterday. Chuckles Get Blake to help you. He can do the grunt work. You do the analysis. Unless, of course... Cane: Clears throat Sofia: If Blake doesn't pass his background check. Cane: Wait, wait, wait, wait. What... Chuckles What--what--what-- what background check? [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Did you sleep well? Daisy: Better than I have in months. Knock on door Phyllis: Come in. Daniel: Hey, um, I, uh, needed that note to pick up Summer. Phyllis: Right. Where'd I put that? Um, listen, I really appreciate you doing this. Daisy: Gasps Phyllis: I really do. I have the deadline, and-- Daniel: Yeah, I'm fine. It's okay. Daisy: Sighs Phyllis: What--what-- what's wrong? Daisy: She's kicking a lot. Feel. Phyllis: I want to feel. Wow, yeah, she's kicking a lot. There's a gymnast in there. Sighs Daisy: Maybe she heard your voice. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Sighs Um, I didn't know that Tucker still had doubts about Blake. I mean, I thought he was really impressed with that report that he did. Sofia: He was impressed, thank goodness. I mean, that would not have been good for us if Blake would have flubbed that. Cane: So... why are you guys doing the background check? Sofia: It's just routine. Neil suggested it. Sighs So, um, any questions about the new assignment? Cane: Uh, no. No, I, uh, no, I-I-- I know what you want. Um, okay. Hey, you know what? I've gotta go in to meet Lily and the twins, so... Sofia: Okay. Cane: All right? Sofia: Um, why don't you kiss those little babies for me, okay? Chuckles Cane: Chuckles I will. I will. All right. Bye. Sighs Exhales [SCENE_BREAK] Cell phone rings Blake: Scoffs Yeah, yeah, what's up? Sighs Cane: Hey, um, we need to meet. Uh, I have a problem. Blake: Yeah, well, I'm at Gloworm. Cane: I'll be right there. Gloria: A little more coffee, Gentlemen? Blake: Why not? Gloria: Ahh. Man: Well, thank you. Gloria: Uh-huh. Man: Do I understand correctly that you're the proprietor? Blake: Uh, the original Gloworm. Gloria: Indeed, I am. First time here? Man: Yeah, new in town. Gloria: Great. Well, welcome to Genoa City. Hope to see a whole lot more of you. Gentlemen. Blake: Sighs Man: What was that about? Blake: Oh, Cane. Just some new crisis. If he thinks he's got troubles now, just wait till he sees you. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Mom, Mom. Phyllis: Yeah, she-- she hasn't eaten since last night, okay? Daisy: Wow. That looks beautiful. Phyllis: Yeah, it's, um, a tomato and basil omelet, uh, fresh-squeezed orange juice. I'll just take that. Daniel: That's, uh, nice. Just like livin' in a resort. Daisy: It has nothing to do with me. It's for the baby-- your baby. Phyllis: Sighs Um, listen, I-I have to go. Um, everything that she inhales and ingests, it goes right to that baby. You know, they're finding really weird things in the cord blood, like pollutants and pesticides, so... Daniel: W-w-well, what about the note? I need the note. Phyllis: Um, it's-- it's on--on, my, um, on my dresser. You'll--you'll find it. Uh, Billy's probably havin' a cow. [SCENE_BREAK] Woman: Chuckles Woman: Hey! Chloe: Laughs No way! Woman: You caught me moonlighting. Chloe: Awesome. This is Nika. She's, uh, she's a fashion photographer. We used to work with each other all the time. Nika: I happened to be in town for a few days, so I'm volunteering a few shifts. It's for a good cause, and Katherine Chancellor's very persuasive. Kevin: Yeah, uh, so is her namesake. Right, Katie? Chloe: Uh, hey. Hey, so we have this idea for a Christmas photo. Kevin: No, no, no, no, no. She has an idea for a Christmas photo. Jana: Okay, so, um, it's for a preschool, and the children are gonna be decorating it themselves. Man: Oh, okay. May--so maybe about 4 feet? Jana: Uh, yeah, actually. That sounds just about right. Chloe: That's a big one! Kevin: Let's bop Mommy on the head with that. Chloe: Laughs Kevin: Laughs Nika: You know your mom's a hoot. You know that? Kevin: Yeah, well that is certainly one word for her, right? Chloe: Hey, you better watch yourself. Kevin: Uh, why? What could you do to me that could possibly be worse than what's in those bags? Chloe: Oh, you--you should know that--that we here are a world-class mother/daughter snowball-throwing team. Kevin: Oh, really? Really? Chloe: Yes, we are. Yeah. And you better watch out, 'cause we're gonna get you right in the kisser. Kevin: Oh, ow. Somehow I'm... Chloe: Right in the kisser. Kevin: Not worried about it. Chloe: Laughs Kevin: I can take both of you down. Chloe: Get off me, you big old oaf. Ow! Oh, don't tickle me. No! Laughs [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Sighs Cane: Sighs Blake: Now, Mate... so come on. What's the problem? Cane: What's the problem? Tucker is doing a background check on James Collier who doesn't exist, and neither do his references. That's the problem. Blake: Scoffs No worries. It's all been taken care of. Cane: And how has it been taken care of? Blake: Well, it was fairly bloody obvious last time I saw Tucker that red flags were raised. So we've arranged real, live people to respond if anyone contacts James' references. And trust me, the recommendations will be glowing. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Sighs Well? Billy: It's not what we discussed. Phyllis: It's so much better than what we discussed. Billy: Yes. Phyllis: I know you didn't want me going after Sharon. Billy: Look, the whole point was to counteract the impression we left before that we were too soft on Adam. Phyllis: Oh, you can't accuse me of doing that. It's all there in black-and- white. Adam's a murderer. Adam's scum. Billy: And you lump Sharon in the middle of it. Phyllis: Billy, Sharon lumped herself in the middle of it. She got Adam an attorney. She got him out of jail. I mean, what was your first thought when you heard about that? What was it? Oh, my God, what is Ashley gonna think? And that was mine, too, but does Sharon care? No, she doesn't. She doesn't. She doesn't care how any of this affects anyone else, including her daughter. Billy: Clears throat I'm not disagreeing with you completely. It's just y-- Phyllis: You know this is gonna fly off of the shelves. Billy: Yes, it will, but there's gonna be blowback-- a little bit for me, a whole lot for you, and I hope you're ready for it, okay? Phyllis: I am. I'm ready for it. Billy: Because Sharon still has friends here. Phyllis: Scoffs Billy: She has Victor. She has Nick, even though he's pissed off. And Jack, by the way. Phyllis: Uh, unh-unh. I don't care. Every word is true. Billy: You're sure? Phyllis: Mm-hmm. I stand by it. You want to see the cover? Billy: Oh, I don't know. Do I want to see the cover? Phyllis: I think you do. Billy: Wonderful. Phyllis: Okay, get ready. Get ready. Sighs Billy: Uh-huh. Oh, wow, you're really goin' for it, aren't you? Phyllis: Yes, I am. Are you? Billy: Well... Sighs Computer keys clicking Billy: There it is. It's off to the printer. Buckle your seat belt. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: I think it's really sad your sister can't come home because of me. It's not like I'd ever do anything to hurt her. Daniel: Yeah. Because conspiring with Sarah to murder Summer's mom--no, no, that wasn't hurtful at all. Daisy: Sarah had me brainwashed. When I look back at the things she got me to do-- Daniel: Like getting pregnant? Daisy: That wasn't her plan. It wasn't anyone's plan. It just... Sniffles It just happened. Daniel: No, it didn't just "Happen," Daisy. You came over to my place, and you drugged me. Daisy: You-- you were confused. You... you thought I was Amber. Daniel: Well, at least you finally admit it. Daisy: I got to imagine what it'd feel like just for a little bit to have someone care about you, to hold you, to feel safe. Yeah, I grew up with Sarah-- not a lot of warmth and affection there. You shouldn't think that our baby came out of some dark plot. She didn't. Haven't you ever done something because it felt right, even thought you knew it was wrong? [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Yes, you will. Kevin: I mean, do you believe this? Nika: Oh, Man. Laughs Kevin: Come here. Chloe: Okay, so you might not be able to put together whole Christmas connection just yet. Nika: You're recycling bad gifts? Chloe: Laughs No. Laughs We are, you know, "A Wonderful Life." You know, in the movie when the guy, he thinks that, you know, he wants to imagine what the whole world is like without him there, and it's such a disaster? So this is what the world looks like if, you know, there weren't stylists like me. Nika: Oh, it all comes together. Of course. Chloe: Yeah, so... Kevin: Yeah, but, you know, the thing is, you're a trendsetter. So what if people take you seriously, and then you could be setting loose on the world an epidemic of mullets? Chloe: Scoffs Um, I'll risk it, okay? All right, I'm gonna get in here. Kevin: Here, take your daughter. Chloe: Okay. You get in the sled, "Scrooge." Kevin: All right, thank you. Chloe: Come on. All right. Kevin: Here we go. Chloe: Everyone together. Nika: Okay, right over here. Kevin: You ready? Chloe: Say, "Cheese." Delia: Cheese! Kevin: Cheese. Chloe: Laughs Cheese. Kevin: Uh, what else can you say? Say... say... Chloe: Santa Claus! Delia and Kevin: Santa Claus! Nika: Say, "Gingerbread." All: Gingerbread! Nika: Say, "Christmas." All: Christmas! Chloe: Cold Christmas. I'm freezing. Kevin: Oh, wait, then there's this one, too. Turn around. Chloe: What? Oh. Chuckles Nika: That's--aw. Say, "Jingle Bells." Kevin: Jingle bells. Chloe: Jingle bells! Delia: Jingle bells. Kevin: Jingle bells. Chloe: Yay! Nika: Say, "Santa." All: Santa! Nika: Laughs Chloe: My wig's falling off. Aah! Oh! Nika: Laughs Gotta get that one. Kevin: Laughs Chloe: Laughs Oh, no! Laughs Kevin: Quick. Chloe: Laughs Cheese! Snowflake! Kevin: Cheese! Chloe: Reindeer! Kevin: Why don't I spin around? Makes airplane noises Nika: Okay, right this way. Kevin: All right. Cheese. Delia: Cheese! Kevin: One more. Delia: Cheese! Kevin: Say, "Santa Claus." Delia: Santa Claus. Chloe: Santa Claus! Woman: Child protective services. Jana: Imitating older woman Yes, hello, Dear. Uh, I'm at the Christmas tree lot on the corner of Greenside and Pike, and, uh, I'm afraid that I've just witnessed a couple taking some highly inappropriate photos with their little girl. Kevin: One, two, three... whoa! Jana: Yes, you see, I work with, uh, young children, and I'm afraid that she's been highly traumatized. Chloe: Laughs Whoa! Kevin: Okay, no more. Chloe: No more. that is a hot mess. Nika: Look at the wig. Sofia: I know. That's like Tina Turner mullet or something. Laughs Nika: All wrong. Sofia: Oh, Malcolm and I have to be on your Christmas card list. Chloe: Oh, yeah, don't worry. It's going out everywhere. Sofia: Those are great. Kevin: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Did you just say everywhere? How many people are actually gonna see this thing? Chloe: Everyone. Gloria: Hey, I'm Gloria Bardwell. I called earlier about wreaths and garlands and-- Man: Oh, for the restaurant. Gloria: Yes. Man: All right, we've got your order set aside. Gloria: Sure. Sofia: Laughs Look at that. Kevin: Oh, no. Laughs Chloe: Laughs Kevin: Laughs Chloe: That looks great. Kevin: You've gotta be kidding me. Chloe: Oh, you look so cute. Kevin: Okay, wait, wait. How do I delete some of these? Chloe: Hey, no, no, no, no, no. You can't--no. You cannot-- Kevin: I'm deleting that one. Come on. Sofia: Who put that mistletoe up there? Chloe: What? Oh. Groans Chuckles Kevin: Oh, what the heck. Chloe: What? Kevin: I've been wanting to do this for a long time. Chloe: Laughs Kevin: Mwah! Sofia: Laughs Chloe: Laughs Gloria: Are you okay? Jana: Laughs Yeah, of course. Why do you ask? Kevin: Mom, hey. Gloria: Hey, Honey. Kevin: Welcome back from Boca. Gloria: Thank you. Kevin: How long have you guys been here? Jana: Long enough to see you getting your photo taken. Imitates gunshot Kevin: Ahh. Jana: Sighs Don't be embarrassed. It was really funny. Kevin: Oh, you know, um, Chloe, uh, set up this whole thing where we did this traditional Christmas photo. She, you know, really kind of gets into the holidays. Jana: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Well, you would naturally, you know, when you have a child... Sighs Of your own. Um, Delia should bring that photo to school. Kevin: Maybe. I don't know. Jana: Excuse me. Kevin: Sighs Gloria: Well, that was creepy. Kevin: Mom, come on. The divorce has been really hard on her. Chloe: Delia found all these pretty ornaments. Gloria: And you have excellent taste, Delia. Chloe: And we were thinking maybe this one for next year. Gloria: Oh, come on, Kevin. You're not still thinking about raising Daisy's child. Delia: Speaking indistinctly Chloe: Mouthing words Kevin: Well, Mom, I talked to a lawyer already. How's that for serious? Delia: Sparkle. Sparkle. Chloe: Mm. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: Thanks. Your mom doesn't want me going up and down the stairs. You ever picture her? Daniel: Picture who? Daisy: The baby. I'm hoping that she has your smile. Daniel: You know what? We're--we're not gonna do this, all right? We're not gonna sit here and pretend like we planned this baby, like we're a couple or something. Daisy: We're not a couple. We're mother and father. Daniel: Biologically. Accidentally. What's the matter with you? Daisy: It's not her fault. Are you gonna punish her for my sins? Daniel: Scoffs Who's talking about punishing anybody? I hope she grows up and has a fantastic life. Daisy: Without you in it. Daniel: I can't be late to go pick up Summer. Clears throat [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: So... enjoy the peace and quiet while you can, because once this issue hits the stands, all hell's gonna break loose. But I guess that's not an entirely frightening prospect for someone who's rooming with the devil. How's that goin', by the way? Off the record, of course. Phyllis: Mm, off the record. Um... it's okay. Billy: Mm-hmm. Phyllis: I laid down the law right away. Billy: Yeah, because Daisy has such respect for the law. Phyllis: Sighs Um... I am helping her. I am protecting my... Whispers Grandchild. Billy: Oh. That actually scares me a little-- a lot, actually-- how far I would go to protect my kids. Phyllis: Normal voice Kids...? Billy: Yeah, okay, kids, may--uh, Victoria and I... Phyllis: Really? Billy: We don't know. Just--it's just-- Phyllis: Really? Oh, nice. Billy: Yeah. Phyllis: Off the record. Off the record, Billy. Off the record. Billy: Uh, look, this is I'm saying. You and I... Phyllis: Uh-huh. Billy: We would kill for our kids, right? Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Billy: Okay, and we're both respectable, law-abiding, decent citizens, for the most part. But how far do you think someone like Daisy would go, hmm? Think about that and watch your back. Phyllis: I made it clear what was goin' on. She knows I'm trying to protect her baby. She's grateful. Billy: How could you really know what's goin' on in her head? I mean, she's had such a messed-up life, and sometimes, you just can't escape that. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Yeah. Lily: Okay, I'm ready. Jill: Okay, good. Yeah, you want your-- Cane: Hey. Lily: Hey. Cane: You finish your shopping? Mwah. Lily: Um, no, they didn't have Bumpy the Camel books. Jill: Aw. Hi, Sweetheart. Mwah. Well, there's plenty of time before Christmas, you know? I can just get in touch with the publisher. I have lots of contacts from when I was-- Lily: Whoa. Whoa. Hello. Hello, slow down, okay? They-- I'm on the waiting list. They'll probably have it next week. Don't worry. It's fine. Cane: Well, you know, maybe, uh, you can fly the author in, and he can sign it personally, you know? Jill: Interesting idea. Lily: I think the grandparents are going a little overboard this Christmas-- just a little bit. Jill: That is our prerogative. Hello! Lily: Yeah, I had to make my dad swear that when he came back from New York, he wouldn't have, like, a giant piano or a life-sized teddy bear or something. Jill: Okay, this is Mattie and Charlie's first Christmas. Cane: Yeah, and we're kind of getting the feeling we need to get a larger tree. Lily: Yeah, so we can find it behind all the presents. It's ridiculous. Cane: Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Jill: Oh, all right. We're out of here. Come on. Your parents are "Bah humbugs." Let's go. Let's go. Lily: What? No, we're not. Jill: Yes, you're so sweet, Babies. Is he warm enough? Cane: Yes. Lily: Yeah, he's fine. Jill: Aw, look at him. Aw, hello, Sweetheart. Blake: Cane, Lily. Lily: Hey. Blake: Hi. Lily: How are you? Blake: I, uh, think you left this behind. Lily: Oh, my gosh, thank you. I hate when I can't find these things. Oh, um, have you met Jill Fenmore? Blake: Uh, no. I haven't had the pleasure, no. Lily: Well, this is, uh, Cane's friend from Australia. They're working together now. Jill: Oh, it's lovely to meet you. Blake: Nice to meet you, as well. Neither one of us seems to be getting much work done today, I see. Lily: Yeah, I stole him away so we could go Christmas tree shopping. Cane: Yeah. Blake: Right, yeah. No, I saw the lot on the corner. Cane: Chuckles You know what? It's funny, 'cause if we see you there, I'll kind of get the feeling you're following us. Blake: I'm actually here to pick up a new book. Lily: Oh, I hope it's not "Bumpy the Camel." Jill: Laughs Blake: Why? Lily: It's sold out. Yeah. Blake: No, "Bumpy the--" no. Lily: Yes. Blake: Damn, I knew I should have got here sooner. Lily: Laughs Cane: Yeah, well, uh, see you later. Blake: Uh, absolutely. Lily: Bye, good to see you. Blake: Bye, Lily. Lily: Bye. Jill: Come on, we're gonna go over here. Yeah, we'll go right over here. This is good. We're going this way. I don't know where you're going. Blake: Clears throat The Christmas tree lot. Corner of Greenside and Pike. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Oh. Woman: I'm so bummed. They sold out of the new one. Victoria: Yeah, I know. It's my son's favorite. Did you get on a wait list? Woman: Oh. Boy: Come see the trains. Woman: Excuse us. Laughs Victoria: Sure. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Charlie, Honey, over here. Look over here at mommy. Sofia: Oh, you're so cute. Cane: Look at mommy. Nika: Everybody say, "Reindeer." All: Reindeer! Blake: So the one with Cane is Jill Abbott Fenmore. She considers herself his adoptive mother. Nika: Good one. Let's get Cane and Charlie surrounded by all the lovely ladies in their lives. Cane: Oh, you hear that, Charlie? You hear that? You see how good we got it? All right, we got it good. Jill: We got it good. There, Sweetheart, look. Cane: Come on let's go. Nika: Say, "Cheese." Jill: There you go. Blake: Old Cane's become quite the family man. Man: It's too bad his loyalty lies with the wrong family. Lily: Maybe one more? Cane: One more. Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Oh, look at all the trees. Summer: Can we get this one? Daniel: Oh, you want to get this one, huh? Well, um, you do know how small my apartment is, right? I mean, if we get this one, then I'm probably gonna wind up sleepin' on the fire escape. Is that what you want? Summer: Giggles Let's take it to mommy. Daniel: Well, you know, mommy's not home right now, and even if she was, we're not supposed to go there. [SCENE_BREAK] Knock on door Daisy: Come in. Oh, uh, Daniel just left. You missed him. Kevin: I--well, actually, I came to see you. I tried to call first, but-- Daisy: Oh. Chuckles But they took away the phones and the internet and the tin cans and string just in case. Kevin: I guess you can't really complain, though. It's pretty cushy compared to jail. Daisy: You know what? In some ways, it's worse than jail. At least there, I was just a number. Nobody knew me well enough to hate me. Here, everybody hates me. Kevin: Well, I wouldn't say that. Daisy: Name one person who gives a damn about me here-- not the child growing inside me, but me. Chuckles Sarah was a mess. Yeah, she used me, but, uh, she--she took care of me. And my whole life, even before I was born, I always had my brother beside me. Sighs Kevin: You still do. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Gasps Hey! There's my girl. Oh, I was just thinking about you. Look at you. Look at you. Chloe: Okay, do you think that maybe you could not say that? Call her your little girl? 'Cause she's my little girl. Victoria: Oh. Well... well, everybody loves Delia because she's so adorable. Chloe: Mm-hmm. Victoria: Oh, Boy, I'm just gonna set you down here. Chloe: Oh, are--are you not feeling--are you sick? Victoria: I am really-- I'm okay. Chloe: And you're picking up my child? Okay, well... Scoffs Victoria: Just relax, okay? Chloe: Oh. Victoria: Just relax. Chloe: Yeah, but you're a mother, and you know that you should-- you should know better. Victoria: Okay, well, if it is what I think it is, it's not contagious, all right? Sighs Chloe: Oh. Oh, so you mean... like, in nine months, you'll be feeling better. Victoria: Yeah. Chloe: Mm. Victoria: It's possible. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Okay, so Mom explained to you that she's helping take care of someone who's sick, right? Which is-- it's really nice of her. Summer: I could help. Daniel: I know you could help. And you know what? I know that you would be a great helper, because your dad told me what a great job you're doing helping take care of Faith. But you know what? The thing about this lady is... Sighs She's kind of a pain in the butt. Summer: Giggles Daniel: You think that's funny, but it's true. It's true. You know, she's one of those people who's really unhappy and she always tries to make everyone else around her be unhappy, too, and she's pretty good at it, because she's got a lot of practice doing it, like the Grinch. You know who the Grinch is, right? Mm. So obviously Mom doesn't want you hanging out with someone like that, 'cause what if she was mean to you? So Mom just thinks that while she's taking care of her, which is just gonna be for another couple weeks-- just a little temporary thing, I promise-- it's better for you to stay with Dad and Faith. You're havin' fun with them, right? Summer: I miss Mommy. Daniel: Yeah, I know you do. Come here. I know you do. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: So have you given any thought to it? Me raising the baby? Daisy: It's weird for me to picture her with anyone but me. Kevin: Daisy, that's not realistic. And being a good parent, and I know that neither of us... Daisy: Sighs Kevin: Have firsthand experience with that, um, sometimes means making tough decisions. And I'm family. I'm your family. And I would never hold any of that against her, you know? Door opens Kevin: Uh, everything that happened and who her mother is. Daisy: Unlike Phyllis, you mean. Kevin: I'm just saying-- Phyllis: Well, un-- unlike Phyllis, what? What are you talking about? Daisy: Oh, uh, Kevin was offering to raise my baby. Phyllis: Oh. Are you kidding? Kevin: No. No, I'm not kidding. Phyllis: Um, Kevin, that's really sweet of you. It's really sweet, I mean, being Daniel's best friend and all, but no one would expect you-- Kevin: Uh, yes, you're right. I am Daniel's best friend. Phyllis: Right. Kevin: But I'm the baby's uncle. Phyllis: I know. There are people in the world who would do that job much better than you. Kevin: Ooh, I disagree. Phyllis: Um, listen, Kevin, given your history, just-- Kevin: Listen, Phyllis, you have a history, too. Phyllis: What are you talking about? Kevin: Uh... Phyllis: Scoffs Kevin: Nothing. Nothing. Well, actually, no. You know what? I was talking about the time that you were declared an unfit parent. So I don't think you're in any position to be throwing stones at me. Phyllis: Oh, you know what? I can throw a lot of stones, a lot of stones, and I have really, really good aim, Kevin. Kevin: I'm not so sure about that. Daisy: Hello? Remember me? I'm still here. The baby's mother. The one who actually gets to make this decision. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: All right. Lily: Oh, that's so pretty. I'm glad that we got this one. Cane: Huh? Sofia: Nice work, Cane. Lily: Yeah. Cane: Thank you. So-- Lily: So who wants some eggnog? Anyone? Cane: Uh, that's code. That means, uh, we would like you to stay and do decorations, so... Lily: Yeah. Sofia: Chuckles Well, I can hang around for a little bit. Where are the lights? I could get you started. Lily: They're in the garage. I'll get 'em. Don't worry about it. Sofia: No, no, no. You sit. Enjoy your eggnog. I'll get it. Lily: Okay. Cane: Yeah, you've, uh, been on your feet all day. Come here. Lily: Yeah. Cane: Sighs Lily: Sighs Cane: Grunts So you still haven't told me what you want for Christmas. Hmm? Lily: Well, 'cause I have everything I want. What about you? Have you been a good boy this year? Chuckles Cane: Um, all I want for Christmas is my family to be healthy, to be happy and to be safe. That's all I want. Lily: Chuckles Sighs [SCENE_BREAK] Blake: Sighs So now you know what Cane's been up to. Man: She could tell me more. Man: Hello. Jana: Okay. If you'd just excuse me. Um... Man: Sure. Boy: Miss Jana! Jana: Gasps Well, hello! How are you? Nice to see you here. Woman: You're his favorite teacher. Jana: Yeah? Oh, well, it's so wonderful running into you here. You know, I've seen Delia here, too. Woman: She's a sweetheart. Jana: Yes, I know. She's so cute. I can't get enough of her. Woman: Say good-bye to Miss Jana. Boy: Bye. Jana: Bye. Laughs So sweet. See you soon. Woman: Okay, come on. Boy: See you soon. Jana: Sighs Sorry. Man: That's okay. Jana: Okay, um, my car is just--it's that one over there. Man: All right. Okay. No problem. Jana: I'll just follow you. Come on. Gloria: What are you up to? Jana: Sighs I don't know what you're talking about. Gloria: I'm watching you, Jana. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: You know what? Would you give Uncle Kevin the present that we got him? Gasps Go grab it. Go grab it. Kevin: You got a present for me? Chloe: Mm-hmm. Kevin: Is that for me? Chloe: Yeah. There it is. Delia: All right. Kevin: Chuckles Whoa. Delia: Ow. Chloe: Chuckles Oh. Kevin: You okay? Delia: Yeah. Kevin: Wow. Chloe: Mm-hmm. Kevin: Sighs That was really, really nice of you. Chloe: Well, you know, we're trying to stay positive, because we know that Daisy's gonna do the right thing, and she's gonna let you raise the baby. Kevin: Thank you. Can I have a hug? Chloe: Chuckles Kevin: See? This is what happens when kids grow up with the love they deserve. They are kind and sweet and thoughtful, just like you. Chloe: Yeah, she's a good girl. Kevin: And that's what I want for my niece. Doorbell rings Chloe: Oh, I'll get it. Kevin: Do you want some hot chocolate? I want some hot chocolate. Grunts Delia: Me, too. Kevin: You do? Chloe: Hey. Woman: Hello. I'm from child protective services. Chloe: Oh, hi. Come on in. Um, I'm sorry. Is there a problem in the building? Woman: Is that Delia Abbott? Chloe: Yeah. Yeah, it is. Why? Woman: We've had a complaint. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Hello, Honey. Singsong voice I have a present for you. Ta-da, ta-da ta-da! Yay! Victoria: Sighs I don't need it. I'm not pregnant. Billy: You sure? Victoria: It's just a bug. Billy: You sure, sure? Victoria: I got my... Sighs Billy: Oh, gotcha. Okay, well... Clears throat That's okay. We'll just save that for next month, and we'll keep trying. In the meantime, I'm gonna give you a kiss, but we're gonna take precautions. Chuckles Mwah! Now stay on your side of the couch. Chuckles Victoria: Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Ho ho ho! Phyllis: What are you doing? What are you-- what are you doing here? What-- Daniel: Grunts, sighs Phyllis: Hey. What a surprise. Daisy: You must be Summer. Summer: Is there a baby in your tummy? Phyllis: Yeah, there's a baby in her tummy. Daisy: Chuckles Yeah. Phyllis: Yeah, there is. Baby. Baby girl, go upstairs right now, right now, really quick. Your favorite pajamas are on the bed. And, uh, go pack every single thing you want to bring to your daddy's, okay? Every single thing. Don't forget anything. Summer: Giggling Phyllis: What are you doing? What are you doing? Why are you bringing her here? Daniel: Sighs Well... Sighs It, uh, is Christmastime, and since I'm not in such a festive mood and I don't want to decorate, that little girl needs someplace that she can deck the halls. Oh, yeah, and then maybe she misses her mother. Phyllis: Sighs She can't come here, Daniel. It's not possible. She cannot be here with her. Daniel: She can be here if Daisy's not here. Phyllis: No, she can't! She needs to stay here. Sighs It's a high-risk pregnancy. She can't be in jail. I don't know what else to tell you. Even the judge agreed. Daniel: I'm not saying send her back to jail. I'm saying she should come home with me. [NEXT_ON] Kevin: What are you implying? Billy: You are a lousy influence on my daughter. Daisy: Kevin said he's-- Daniel: No, no, I know what Kevin said--that he wants to take it. No, there's no way I'm gonna let that happen. Man: So what did he tell you about himself? Jill: I really don't think that Cane ever felt wanted.

Victoria experiences morning sickness and thinks that she is already pregnant. Kevin plays hide-and-seek with Delia before Chloe suggests that they have pics taken for the Christmas cards. Jill and Lily relive Christmases past when Billy was a young boy. Sofia stops by to check on Cane and tells him that they are doing a background check on Blake. Cane is beside himself with worry regarding what to do about the background check. Daisy wakes up as Daniel comes to visit to get a note in order to pick Summer up from school. Daisy's baby begins to kick. Cane asks Sofia why they are doing a background check on Blake. Cane calls Blake and tells him that they have a problem. A man questions Blake about the phone call. Kevin, Chloe and Delia arrive for their Christmas photos. Chloe and Kevin have a snowball fight. Blake lets Cane know that everything has been taken care of. Billy becomes upset over the article about Sharon and Adam. Daniel and Daisy argue over the fact that she became pregnant as a result of drugging him. The Christmas photos are taken as Sofia watches, wanting to be on the Christmas card list. Kevin and Chloe kiss which doesn't sit well with Jana. Gloria notices that something upset Jana. Kevin and Jana meet and discuss the Christmas photos. A woman from Child Protective Services visits Chloe and Kevin.

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Hilary: Devon. Devon: Wow. Wow, wow. Hilary: I'm glad you like it. Devon: Like it? Hilary: Well, I just -- I want to make sure that everything is gonna be perfect for our first Christmas Eve in our brand-new place. Devon: You keep calling it our place. It doesn't feel like home yet, hon? Hilary: Well, it's gonna take a little getting used to. The move happened so fast. Devon: Yeah, but our suite at the club always felt temporary to me. This is -- this is real, you know? It's permanent. We can start an amazing life here together. Hilary: Yeah, I hope so. Devon: What do you mean, you hope so? What does that mean? Hilary: Devon, you need to accept that I am determined to build a dynamic career for myself, wherever that leads me. Devon: Okay, but where, uh, where exactly do you plan on having it lead you? Away from me? Away from here? You gonna go to new York or L.A.? Honey? Are you, by any chance, considering taking one of those new job offers you got? Hilary: Hmm, well, what if I am? Devon: What if you are? You know what I want for Christmas this year? Just one thing. I want you to come back to the GC buzz. Hilary: Oh. Well, if that's true, you're gonna need to talk to my agent. [Chuckles] Jack: Barry, I knew things were going well. This donation is substantial. Barry: Happy to help. It's a worthy cause. Jack: Well, this check will go a long way toward helping our foundation's New Year's Eve celebration be a great success. Barry: Glad you're impressed. So, between that check and helping out your friend Hilary, I'm hoping that that favor I owed you has been fully repaid. Jack: And you would be right, though I think I did you a favor introducing you to Hilary. Talented woman, isn't she? Barry: She is. Her looks, her style. You know, she could really take off. Lily: Jack. Jack: Hey. How are you, Lily? Lily: Good. I just want to tell you I'm really excited about the benefit next week. Jack: Thank you for all you've done. I know it has been a good bit of help. Lily: Yeah, well, I felt bad that we couldn't host the event here, so my dad kind of guilted me into working for him. But I'm happy to do it, though. Jack: Well, we're happy to have you onboard. Lily: Yeah, thank you. Well, merry Christmas. Jack: And merry Christmas to you, and to cane and the kids. Lily: [Chuckles] Thanks. Barry: So, you got any plans for the holidays? Jack: Oh, uh, playing it pretty low-key this year. Gonna be at home with my... my family. Jill: [Sighs] Billy: Hey, mom. Jill: Oh, ho, ho. Billy: You're, uh, leaving it till the last second to get your shopping done, aren't you? Jill: I'm telling you, I am a woman on a mission. Billy: Taking on the hordes of people running down the aisles, looking for last-minute gifts? You're brave. Jill: I will trample and trounce anybody who tries to get in between me and the perfect gift for my grandchildren. Billy: [Chuckles] Jill: [Sighs] By the way, these are all wrapped and ready to go for you to take to Katie and Johnny. Billy: Okay, good. It's gonna have to wait till tomorrow, though. Jill: Honey, it's Christmas Eve. Billy: Yes, I know, but it's Victoria's day with the kids. Jill: What?! Billy: Look, if I can deal with it, so can you. Jill: Listen to me. That is the most ridiculous thing I ever heard. Neither you nor Victoria have a significant other right now, so do the sensible thing and come together for Christmas for your children. Billy: We are divorced, okay? We're doing things separately. Jill: I don't want you to be alone tonight. Billy: I'm fine with it. Jill: Well, I am most certainly not fine with it. Traci: Here you go. Ashley: Thank you. Traci: Here. Uh, what do you think? Maybe we should turn on some Christmas carols, huh? Ashley: Do you think it'll help? Traci: Got to do something to make it feel like Christmas Eve around here. Ashley: Okay. Christmas carols, here we come. Traci: Okay. It seems kind of strange, doesn't it? Ashley: Hmm? Traci: Just the two of us and Jack. ["Jingle Bells" plays] Ashley: Yeah, Abby's with the Newmans this year. She said that she'll be here in spirit. Does it count? Traci: [Chuckles] No. Ashley: [Laughs] I know. Traci: And what about Billy? Ashley: He's keeping his distance. Who can blame him? Every time he reaches out, Jack just shuts him down. Traci: I can completely sympathize with Jack. I mean it. But...[Sighs] To push it to the point of forcing brash & sassy out of the jabot building by the end of the year -- I mean, what is the rush? Ashley: Well, he says it's expansion, you know? He's making a play for Fenmore's. Whatever. Traci: Well, that's a calculated business move, but the eviction? It's a personal attack on Billy, and this is the time of year we should be coming together. Ashley: Makes me miss dad more than ever. Traci: Yeah, me, too. Dad always taught us that Christmas was a time for hope. Ashley: Yeah. Traci: And he always said, "just because things are bad..." [Chuckles] Come on. Ashley: [Laughs] Traci: Finish it. Ashley: Just because things are bad doesn't mean they won't get better in time. Traci: Because we're Abbotts, and we never give up on our own. [Chuckles] We miss you, Daddy. Ashley: We miss you, Daddy. Hey jingle bells, jingle bells Gloria: Oh, I wish you could have been here to experience it firsthand, fen. It was dazzling. Your grandmother popping out of a box. [Laughs] Best Christmas present ever. Michael: I told you. All is come, all is bright situation contained. Lauren: [Laughs] Yeah. For the moment. That's because Chloe and Gloria are on opposite sides of the room. Michael: Hmm. Gloria: [Laughs] Love you, too. I love my grandson. Michael: Aww. We're fond of him, too. Lauren: Yes. Gloria: I think I'm gonna go freshen up, get a second wind. Quite a journey from France. Lauren: [Chuckles] You must be exhausted traveling all those miles...in a box. [Both laugh] Michael: Well, listen, let us know when. We'll get a car service to drop you at the hotel. Gloria: Hotel? It's Christmas Eve, Michael. Don't be silly. I came all this way to be with family. Michael: Meaning? Gloria: I'm going to stay with you and Lauren for as long as you'll have me. Jill: I wish I hadn't made these other plans now. I'm going over to join the festivities at Devon's new place with cane and Lily and the kids. Billy: Well, have fun. I'm more than capable of spending that on my own. Jill: Yeah, but it's Christmas Eve. Why don't you come with me? Billy: I need you to understand something, okay? That's not where I want to be right now. Jill: If you will not go over to Victoria's, there might be something else familial you can do, somewhere else you could go. Billy: Don't even ask me to try and figure it out with Jack, okay? Jill: Oh, please. Jack. I wouldn't even ask you to offer an olive branch to that idiot, the way he's behaving right now. Billy: Okay. I like that. Jill: And Ashley is on jack's team. Billy: Okay, mom, listen. Jill: But Traci -- you could spend the night with Traci. Billy: Mom. Jill: Traci would never want you to be out in the cold on the holidays. Billy: You're right. It's the holidays, okay? So don't get all worked up. You should be in a good mood. I want to hear your -- your holiday cheer. Jill: I am in a good mood. Traci is the solution here. Billy: Both of my sisters already reached out to me, okay? Jill: They did? Billy: [Chuckles] Jill: They did. Billy: Yes, they did. They did, okay? Ashley is not happy with the way Jack is acting, and of course Traci, who's got the biggest heart in the world. Jill: So, honey, call them, okay? Go on over there. Billy: I'm not gonna do that, okay? I'm not gonna act like my big brother and make them choose sides on Christmas. Everybody else is all caught between Jack and me, and I don't want to make things harder for them. Jack: Just thought I'd say hello. Phyllis: Hello. Surprised to see you here on Christmas Eve. Jack: Yeah, I'm headed home now. How about you? I assumed you'd be with summer. Phyllis: Oh, lucky girl. She is actually in Belize with a couple of friends. It was a birthday present from nick and me. Jack: Lucky girl. Then you're... Phyllis: Alone, yes. Jack: And later? Phyllis: Later I am heading to Michael and Lauren's, and I do have plans, Jack, even if they aren't with... even if they're different this year. Jack: Hard to believe that was a year ago, the two of us up at the cabin alone before my family surprised us with a visit. Phyllis: And now we have moved on. So looking back doesn't make any sense, right? Not even at Christmas. Lily: Hi. I didn't get to meet you before. I'm Lily Ashby. I'm the manager of this club, and I saw you come in here before with my sister-in-law, Hilary? Barry: That's right. Pleasure to meet you, Lily. Lily: Yeah, you, too. You're Barry, right, her new agent? Barry: I am her agent, but I'm definitely not new. Been doing this for quite some time, which is why you look familiar to me. Weren't you a model? Lily: Wow. I was a model. [Chuckles] A long time ago. You do know your business. Barry: I try. Lily: [Chuckles] May I sit? Barry: Please. Absolutely. Lily: So, um, I know that Hilary is very enthusiastic about where her career could go from here. Barry: She's been talking to you about it? Lily: Oh, yeah. Yeah, yeah, we chat. We have a lot to say to each other. Barry: Mm-hmm. Lily: So, please. Tell me. What are your plans on making my sister-in-law a big star? Hilary: Your family is gonna be here any minute, and I don't want to be in the middle of an argument when they get here. Devon: Well, I don't want to be in the middle of the party and have this be unsettled. Hilary: It's settled. Devon: Sweetheart, I am not going to talk to your agent, okay? I want to speak to my wife. Hilary: See? That right there, that is the problem. You only see me as your wife, not as an individual who has her own professional goals. Devon: That's not true. Hilary: [Scoffs] I disagreed with you, and what did you do? You fired me. Devon: Because we had different visions where the show was concerned. Hilary: Then why would you even want me back? Devon: Because you're a fantastic host. You light up in front of the camera. The audience responds to you. Hilary: And? Go ahead, go ahead. Keep -- keep the compliments coming. Devon: And I love working with you. Hilary: When I agree with you. Devon: No. Hilary. Hilary: Yes. Devon: This is not about you agreeing with me, okay? This is about you and me putting out something that we can both be proud of. Hilary: I want that, too. I do. Devon: Then what's the problem? Hilary: Well, I also want a show that people will watch, okay? Devon, what good is all of that hard work if nobody's gonna see it? Devon: I hear you. We will find middle ground. Hilary: If you trust me. Devon: You know I trust you. Hilary: You have to trust me to make my own decisions, Devon. The show needs to be mine. I need to control the stories, and I need to have a title that makes my position clear. And I want a salary, the type of salary that the other production companies were willing to offer me, because this is about my value and my merit. So, you want me? That's what it's gonna take to keep me. Michael: Is this okay with you? Honey, is that okay? Gloria staying with us? Gloria: Of course it is, because Lauren loves me. Don't you, Lauren? Lauren: [Chuckles] Nobody is more extraordinary than you, Gloria. Gloria: Thank you. You know me so well. And now that we're going to be roomies, you're going to discover more about me. Lauren: I'll bet. I'll bet, I'll bet. Gloria: [Chuckles] Lauren: Honey? Honey. Now. Michael: You can use Fenmore's room. Gloria: Excellent. That's settled. Now what are we gonna do about that? Oh, come on. I know you two are as worried as I am about how Chloe's taking advantage of Kevin. Lauren: We're very supportive of their relationship. Gloria: Oh, please. Do not say that is so. Michael: Kevin is very happy to be back together with Chloe. They're good for each other. Lauren: That's right. And he went in with his eyes open. Chloe, from moment one, told him that Bella was not his daughter. Michael: [Chuckles] It's Kevin's life, Gloria. He gets to decide how he wants to live it. Gloria: So when your darling son decides to move in with a crazy woman and her fatherless child, only to get his heart decimated, you tell me how you feel. So never mind about my maternal concerns. Never let it be said that this glorious Grinch was the one who ruined the night before Christmas. Lily: I know that Hilary is thrilled to have you as her agent and all of those job opportunities. Barry: I can line up any number of jobs for Hilary -- entertainment, news. She'd kill on cable. Lily: Oh, yeah, I agree with you. And I'm sure she would love to shine on a bigger stage. Barry: Probably, but marriage is a pretty tricky business, especially if your husband is also your boss. Lily: Yeah, Hilary and I talked about that, how it might benefit her to distance herself from Devon. Barry: I wish she still felt that way. It seems that your sister-in-law only wanted me to prove a point to her husband, make him see her value. She doesn't have plans to make any moves anytime soon. Lily: Right. It's smart. Um, so she allowed Devon to think that she had all these offers, but... Barry: That is the art of negotiation. She seems to love him very much. Devon: I never want you to question your worth. Hilary: I know that you say that, but... Devon: No, no. No buts. No buts. Um, I don't want to lose you. So I'm gonna make you a deal. If you agree to come back, the show is yours. Completely. And I mean it. The title, money, complete control over every story you tell. Hilary: [Sighs] Devon, that's -- that's all that I want. Devon: With that being said, you know the standards that I want to uphold, okay? So no more, uh, "creative editing" and no more slander, because if you keep going down that road, there will be a lot of people with their lawyers lined up waiting to make sure we don't have a show anymore. Hilary: You have my word. Can I kiss you now? Devon: Yeah, by all means, please. I know we've both made mistakes, and I really hope that moving forward we can, uh, do it with a little bit more respect for each other. Hilary: We will. We will. We most definitely will. Devon: Well, welcome back. Hilary: [Laughs] [Doorbell rings] Devon: Oh, geez. Hilary: Well, let's get this party started, shall we? Devon: No, no. Yeah, okay. Let's do it. [Sighs] Hilary: [Squeals] Devon: [Chuckles] Who is it? Neil: Hey, hey. Devon: Hey! Hilary: Merry Christmas, Neil! Neil: Merry Christmas! Santa Claus has arrived. Devon: How are you, dad? Neil: Good, good. Well, happy faces. Aren't you both in the holiday spirit. Hilary: Never better. [Chuckles] Jack: Well, have a nice holiday. I guess I'll see you at the office next week. Phyllis: Will you? Jack: What does that mean? Phyllis: Well, you've been trying to oust me from the company for months. I thought maybe giving me a boot just before Christmas would give you some sort of joy. Jack: You almost look as if you're disappointed I didn't fire you. Phyllis: Well, I know it's coming. I just think maybe I'm hoping for you to put me out of my misery. Jack: And what about your threat to sue me for half my share in the company if I did fire you? Phyllis: Oh, Jack, you knew that was never gonna happen. Jack: What about this new project of yours you seem so excited about, excited about working at jabot again? You really willing to walk away from that? Phyllis: I am. I am very excited about this new project, and I am not excited about working for jabot. Jack: Then you did want to get fired. Um... wow. You're looking elsewhere? I mean, have you found another position? Phyllis: No. It's just time. It's what you wanted. Ashley's gonna be thrilled I'm gone. Jack: You're really to the point where you're ready to walk away? Phyllis: You were right. It's what's best for both of us. Merry Christmas, Jack. Jack: Merry Christmas. [Upbeat music playing] [Traci and Ashley laugh] Traci: Whoo! [Laughs] Oh. [Laughter] Ashley: Mrs. Martinez. Traci: Oh, so sorry about the noise. We were -- we were just -- Mrs. Martinez: Dancing like you used to. It's so fun. [Laughs] Still only three for dinner? Traci: Yes, unfortunately. Mrs. Martinez: Ay. Ashley: [Chuckles] Traci: Well, you heard the lady. Crank it up. [Doorbell rings] Ashley: Oh. Annoyed neighbor? Oh! Billy! Billy! Billy: Hey. Traci: Oh, you came! Billy: I did. Just long enough to -- mwah -- drop off some presents before Jack comes downstairs. Ashley: He's not home. Billy: What? Ashley: He's not home! Billy: Well, in that case... ohhh, my goodness. Cookies and homemade fudge. Ashley: Yeah. Billy: Wow, it actually feels like Christmas in here. [Clears throat] Ashley: Hey. Billy: All right. Hold on a second here. Priorities. Ashley: Yep, go ahead. Traci: Yeah, that's right. [Laughs] Ashley: [Laughs] Billy: Mmm. Traci: Well? Ashley: Right? Billy: Mm. Where is Mrs. Martinez? Traci: [Laughs] Billy: Look at you! Mrs. Martinez: My little Billy! Mwah! Billy: You made all my favorites! Mrs. Martinez: My present to you. This family is so generous to me and my children. Billy: Well, you tell those children they have the best mom in the world and they better take care of you this Christmas. Here. This is for you. Mrs. Martinez: Oh! Billy: From me. Mrs. Martinez: Oh! [Sobs quietly] Traci: [Chuckles] Billy: I didn't mean to make her cry. Ashley: Yeah, I've heard that before. Traci: Happy tears, though, Billy. Billy: Happy tears? Well, in that case, give me some presents. Ashley: Right. Billy: Here. [Clears throat] Okay. Ashley: [Sighs] Billy: Um, ash. Ashley: Oh, it's a big one. Billy: This one's you, Traci. Traci: Thank you. And here's your giant gift from us. Billy: Socks? Traci: Big box. [Laughs] Billy: And here, this is for, uh, for Abby. We can just stuff that under the tree. Ashley: Oh, that was sweet of you. Traci: Anything for Jack? Billy: Yeah, I got him something, but I, uh, I'll just hold on to it for now. Ashley: Oh, that was really nice of you. Billy: Did you think I was gonna miss Christmas Eve with my sisters? Come on. Just because my brother's a tyrant and he hates me. Ashley: He doesn't hate you, Billy. Billy: Hey, no lying in front of the Christmas tree, okay? It's bad luck. [Sighs] Okay. I should get going. Ashley: No. Traci: Oh, no, no, no, no. Not yet, not yet, not yet. Ashley: You have to stay at least so we can open our presents. Billy: I don't think we should. Traci: Please. Just stay long enough to spend some time with your sisters on Christmas Eve. Please? [Chuckles] Billy: [Chuckles] Kevin: [Laughs] Bella: [Giggles] Lauren: Listen, honey, uh, hang in there where Gloria's concerned. Chloe: Ugh. I feel like I should be telling you that. I don't know which is worse -- her giving me the stink eye or her loving you so much that she wants to move in with you. Lauren: Oh, well, that's a good point. Trade ya. [Laughs] Come on. Chloe: Fat chance. I think Kevin and I are finally ahead on that one. Lauren: Uh-huh. Kevin: Well, it's a bummer that fen and Scotty couldn't join us. Michael: Ah, well, maybe we'll all be together next year, but I'm gonna make sure Lauren sees them soon! She misses her boys, doesn't she? Mwah! Kevin: Hey, is fen still planning on doing the whole lawyer thing? Michael: Yeah, it's looking that way. Kevin: Wow. That's impressive. He's really turned his life around. Michael: And so have you. I mean, think about where you come from. You work for the police. Kevin: Right? Who'd have thunk the two of us, given where we came from, that we would end up on the side of law and order? Michael: Oh, not me. Come here, you little scamp. Ohh! Man, I'm thankful for it. And I'm happy for you. In a serious relationship again and getting to look after this little cutie here. Mwah! Bella: [Giggles] Michael: [Sighs] [Groans] I'm sorry Gloria's giving Chloe such a hard time. Kevin: I'm not Bella's dad. Chloe's been honest about everything. I don't understand why mom doesn't get that. Michael: All right, just give her some time to warm up to the situation. Jill: Wow, Devon. Oh, this place is spectacular. Devon: Thank you, Jill. We like it. Jill: And what a lovely holiday party. Thank you for including me. Hilary: Well, we thought it would be a nice gesture. Jill: Ohh, Hilary, Hilary, Hilary. Somehow I doubt you turned to your husband and said, "Devon, sweetie, let's include Jill for Christmas Eve." Hilary: True. Neil: Hey, uh, Devon. I'm looking around here, and I know you're enjoying this place 'cause there's nothing like having a place you can call your own. Devon: I couldn't agree with you more, man. Hilary: And we have really big plans not just for this apartment but for the whole building. Jill: The whole building, Devon? Hilary: Yeah. Devon didn't tell you? Well, we bought the entire place from the developer. Neil: Wow. Devon: It's a good investment. Neil: Yeah. Putting down some serious roots here, ain't you? Cane: All right. Who's ready for Santa?! Mattie: Me! Cane: [Laughs] Mattie: I'm gonna stay up all night to see him! Charlie: And the reindeer, too! Cane: And the reindeer? Huh? Yeah? Lily: Hey. Cane: Hey, mommy's here! Lily: Hi! I'm sorry I'm late, you guys. Hi. Cane: I missed you, baby. Lily: Hey, everyone. Merry Christmas. Devon: Merry Christmas. Hey, Lily. Make yourself at home. Billy: Do you like them? Do you like your presents? Ashley: Of course. Traci: Absolutely. Billy: Yeah? Are you lying? Are you glad I put the gift receipts in there? Ashley: Absolutely. Traci: Yes, we are. [Laughter] Billy: Well, I'm not returning this. It's perfect. It's exactly what I wanted. It's beautiful. Traci: Oh, Billy, we got exactly what we wanted, too. [Chuckles] We got to spend some time with you today. Ashley: Aren't you glad you hung around? You could open up your great gift. Billy: Yeah, I am. I mean, you know, to spend time with my sisters in this beautiful place on Christmas Eve. Traci: Do you remember all the Christmases when you were a little boy? Billy: Oh, gosh, yeah. Traci: [Chuckles] Billy: Running up the stairs as soon as the sun set. Ashley: That's because you wanted to get to sleep as early as you could so that Christmas morning would come sooner. Traci: [Laughs] Billy: Come running down the stairs, dad behind me snapping photos, laughing. Ashley: Never, ever wanted to miss you opening up your presents, not once. Billy: So many fantastic Christmas memories in here. Thank you for adding another one today, tonight. Traci: [Voice breaking] Billy, have a cookie. [Both laugh] Ashley: I might have a cookie. Traci: Have another cookie before I lose it. [Laughs] Billy: I got to say, cookies, fudge, laughs, love -- it's not what I expected this year. [Door opens] Billy: I think most people would say all I deserve is a lump of coal -- Jack: Did you not get the message the last time you stopped by here? Billy: You mean when you changed the locks on the front door? Jack: You're not welcome here. Billy: I just came to bring some Christmas presents for my sisters, Jack. Jack: You all had some time together. So -- Traci: Jack. Ashley: This is insane. Traci: Can't you and Billy just have a cease fire long enough to get through Christmas Eve dinner? Ashley: One meal. Just a couple of hours, Jackie? Can't you manage that for Traci and me, who just want us to be together as a family so we can remember what this holiday is for? Billy: Thank you. I'm sorry, but I, uh, I don't think that's gonna happen. [Sighs] Bye. Thank you very much. I love you. Bye. [Door opens] [Door closes] Ashley: Have you nothing to say for yourself? Jack: Wow. Something smells amazing, Mrs. Martinez. Michael: Merry chri-- oh, my gosh! I love the new look. Mwah! Phyllis: Thank you. Michael: It suits you. Phyllis: Thank you. Whoo, looks like someone started the party early. Michael: Well... Chloe: Hey. Phyllis: Hi, guys. Chloe: Merry Christmas! Michael: It's quite the Christmas Eve we're having. Phyllis: Hmm. Lauren: Hi, sweetie! Phyllis: Hey! Michael: Look who's here! Phyllis: Here she is. Hey, did fen come home? Lauren: Uh, not this year, but I am planning a sit-in in his apartment for valentine's day. Phyllis: [Laughs] Michael: Well, we did get a, uh, surprise visit this year. Lauren: Yes, we did. Phyllis: Gloria! Holy -- wow. You're back. Gloria: And your hair looks fabulous! Oh, maybe I need to switch it up a little bit. Bet you had one of those "wash that man right out of my hair" moments. Ah, but which man was it? Billy or Jack? Lauren: Honey, come help me in the kitchen. Chloe: You know that Santa is going to come soon on his sleigh. Yes, he is! I know, I'm as excited as you are. Kevin: It's gonna be a really, really special Christmas. Chloe: [Sighs] Bella: Whee! Both: Whee! Chloe: There he goes! Well, this is the first time that we're gonna wake up together. We're gonna have a real traditional Christmas morning. Bella: Whee, whee! Chloe: [Laughs] You know, I mean, I'll have you take a million photos -- Bella: Christmas, Christmas! Chloe: Christmas business! Kevin: [Chuckles] Chloe: A million photos because I'm gonna cherish every one of these moments. Lauren: So, honey, you know, I've been wondering how long is it gonna be till you finish developing that online strategy for Fenmore's we were talking about? I-I want it up and running really, really fast. Phyllis: Things are coming along. Lauren: Good. Phyllis: Yeah, I think you're gonna have something in about a month or two. Lauren: A month? Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Lauren: Can we expedite that or...? Phyllis: Well, uh, things could speed up considerably if I actually worked for you full time. Lauren: You would leave jabot? Phyllis: Lauren, look, I'd like to get out of there before Jack tosses me out on my butt. He's on a tear. He wants to get rid of brash & sassy, and there is no doubt I'm gonna be next. Lauren: But I thought you wanted to fight for him. Phyllis: Ooh, I fought. I fought and I lost. And I am done fighting. And I am done being the masochist. And you can only beat your head up against a wall so long. Lauren: That's true. Phyllis: Yeah. Lauren: You sure you're over it? Phyllis: Yeah. I am. In fact, I told Jack I hope to be on my way soon. So, if you want me, I'm all yours. Lauren: Are you kidding? Phyllis: Nope. Lauren: Yes! Phyllis: [Laughs] Lauren: Deal! Phyllis: Yay. Lauren: Oh, my gosh. Phyllis: Good. Gloria: What? Kevin: You know it doesn't have to be like this, right? Chloe over there, you over here and this big, dumb wall separating all of us. Gloria: Stop it. I've been civil. And if you have a problem with that, why don't you just go back over there and talk to everyone's favorite unwed mother? Kevin: Look, I need you to accept that I am committed to Chloe and Bella. I don't understand why that's so hard for you. Gloria: You don't even know -- Kevin: Mom, listen. Listen to me. I love that little girl like she's my own, which means that you would be like a grandmother to her, a very young and beautiful grandmother. Gloria: You don't even know who the father is, Kevin. Chloe: Gloria. You have made your position perfectly clear. And thankfully Bella already has a grandmother, and her name is Esther. And she is happy to spend Christmas with us, so please, Kevin, do not waste your breath asking Gloria for something she obviously does not want to give. Jill: Oh, look at that. Cane: So... you do realize that you can't stop staring at Hilary. Lily: I'm not staring. Cane: Yes, you are. Lily: No, I'm not. I'm just wondering what changed. Because last time I heard, Devon told me that she wasn't even speaking to him. Cane: Well, maybe they made up. Lily: Yeah, and then some. They're acting like they're newlyweds or something. And look, he buys her a penthouse? Cane: Lily Ashby, you sound like you're jealous. Lily: No, I'm nauseous, because I'm hoping there's an end to it. He has to draw a line somewhere, right? Cane: Well, uh, I know you don't like this woman, but it is her house and it's Christmas, so please don't make a scene. Lily: I'm not gonna make a scene, but I will never forgive or forget what she has done to our family. Cane: And I don't blame you and understand, okay? Charlie: Mom, dad! Cane: Hey! Mattie: When are we going to the concert in the park? Cane: You want to go to the park now? Why? Mattie: We found the presents aunt Hilary and uncle Devon got us. Charlie: And there's one for Moses, too. Neil: There is. He'll love that. I'll be sure to give it to him tomorrow. Charlie: Can we open them now? Mattie: Please? Lily: We said that we would keep the presents under the tree until tomorrow morning, remember? Jill: That's right. We should always stick to the rules, shouldn't we? But there is one little known exception, and that's when you have a favorite grandma and she brings presents on Christmas Eve. They're Christmas Eve presents, and you can open them on Christmas Eve. [Laughs] So run over there and get the bags I showed you. Okay. Quick like bunnies. Sorry. Cane: It's all right. Neil: Hey, there. I don't mean to put you on the spot, but, um, just checking in to see if you're still gonna host our New Year's Eve benefit. Hilary: Yeah, I would never let you and Jack down, and I've been helping with the planning for weeks. Why would you think that I wouldn't be there? Neil: I don't know, I heard you found yourself an agent. You trying to broaden your career? Hilary: Yes, that -- that is true. But the benefit is very important to me, and I would never turn my back on the foundation. Neil: That's good to hear. I'm real glad that we're still on your agenda. Devon: About that, actually. Hey, could I get everyone's attention? I, uh, I just want to say thank you all for being here. I really appreciate it. This is definitely the first of many holiday parties we will be throwing for our friends and family. And I have some exciting news to share. Hilary will be coming back to the GC buzz as our host, but also as our executive producer, and I'm very happy about that. Neil: Wow. That's wonderful news. Cane: Well, congratulations, Hilary. Chloe: I'm sorry if I made you and everyone uncomfortable, but I refuse to let Gloria look down on me and my daughter. Bella: [Gibberish] Chocolate. Michael: Gloria, Bella wants to give you this. Yay! Gloria: Thank you, sweetie. Kevin: Well, it's a start. Chloe: Well, she is being nice to a sweet, little girl. How could she not? Kevin: That is not just any little girl. It's Bella, and she's irresistible. Chloe: You're right. She is. Michael: You did a great job! Look, everybody, come here! Come here! I think Bella has just shown us the true meaning of Christmas, and I want to thank you 'cause you're the best! -- Mwah! -- The best baby ever! And I would like -- glasses, everyone. Lauren: Okay. Michael: [Sighs] I would like to wish a very merry Christmas -- ooh! -- To each and every one of you, and especially you. Lauren: Aww. Michael: Mwah. Lauren: And you! Kevin: Merry Christmas. Chloe: Merry Christmas. Lauren: Merry Christmas. Michael: Merry Christmas, darling. Chloe: Merry Christmas, baby! Michael: [Chuckles] Jill: This looks really interesting, but I think we should open it at home. There's a lot of pieces. Cane: It doesn't take batteries. Jill: It doesn't take batteries, which is much more educational. Lily: Hey. Devon: Hey. Lily: What, uh, happened to you standing your ground, not letting Hilary back on the show? Devon: I obviously changed my mind. And I don't really appreciate you approaching me like this at our party. We talked it through. Lily: You mean you were afraid that she would go elsewhere so you gave in. You know she had no intention of leaving GC buzz, right? Devon: She very well could have. She, uh, had plenty of other job offers, and she has a talent agent. Lily: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Her agent is legit. Hilary is the one who's a phony. Devon: Excuse me? Lily: I hate to tell you this, but all of her "job offers" were a ploy. Devon: And what do you mean? Lily: She used that agent to manipulate you to get everything that she wanted. Devon: Lily, stop this, please. Lily: I talked to the agent. His name is Barry. He told me everything. Devon: What exactly did Barry tell you? Lily: He told me that he thinks that she has serious potential but that she wasn't interested in any job offers. All she wanted to do was make you grovel. Devon, I'm sorry, but she played you again, just like she always does. [Indistinct conversations] Jack: Look, I know we don't always see eye to eye. Ashley: Thanks. Jack: And I know sometimes I, uh, I make it pretty difficult for both of you. But I love you very much. And you have no idea how much it means to me that you're spending this holiday with me. Ashley: We love you, too, Jack. Traci: I would like to pray before we eat. Thank you for the many ways in which we are blessed this Christmas Eve. For those who are no longer with us, know that you are in our hearts and our memories. For those who simply couldn't join us, know that we are thinking of you, and whether we are together or apart, we will always be family. Ashley: Amen. Jack: Amen. Billy: [Sighs] [NEXT_ON] Connor: Merry Christmas. Victor: Merry Christmas to you, young man! Jill: You belong with your kids. Billy: I was actually hoping for a Christmas miracle. O Christmas tree Such joy you bring

Jill was concerned when she realized Billy would be alone for Christmas Eve, but he insisted that he'd be fine. Barry gave Jack a large donation for the Abbott-Winters Foundation. Lily tricked Barry into telling her that Hilary never planned to take a job on another show. Hilary and Devon came to a deal about GC Buzz that they were both happy about. She'd come back to the show in exchange for full control, an executive producer's title and a competitive salary. They shared a kiss after their agreement. Jill, Neil, Cane, Lily and the twins celebrated Christmas Eve with Devon and Hilary at their penthouse. Lily was angry when she found out Devon rehired Hilary. Lily told Devon what Barry said. Jack approached Phyllis and tried to strike up a chat about her holiday plans. She was distant with him. He was shocked when Phyllis said she was ready to leave Jabot. Ashley, Billy and Traci had a joyous celebration at the Abbott Mansion until Jack arrived and kicked Billy out. Billy ended up alone at the Athletic Club bar, while his siblings had Christmas Eve dinner at the family home. Lauren and Michael hid their dismay when Gloria announced that she planned to stay in their spare bedroom. Gloria unsuccessfully tried to convince Lauren and Michael to help her break up Chloe and Kevin. Lauren hired Phyllis to help her out with Fenmore's. Chloe and Kevin shared some happy moments with Bella. Kevin urged Gloria to give Bella and Chloe a chance. Gloria wasn't interested, and Chloe told Kevin not to waste his breath asking Gloria to do something she didn't want to do. Michael engineered a warm interaction between Bella and Gloria, which gave Kevin hope.

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Adam: I can't talk right now, Sage. I don't have time. Sage: Well, you need to make time. Constance is sick. Adam: She's an old lady. They get sick. That's what they do. Sage: She could be dying, Adam. She's asking for her grandson. Do you hear me?! Adam: Okay. All right. I'm on the way. Adam: Cute baby. Victoria: Thanks. Billy: Vick. Victoria: I need your help. Nick: Faith?! Faith! Sharon: Faith? Faith, are you in here? Nick: She's not up there. Sharon: I saw the light on. I thought maybe... Nick: Yeah, me, too. Sharon: I must have left it on. God, Nick. Where is she? Nick: We're gonna find her, all right? We just got to stay positive. Sharon: You're right. You're right. She's okay. She's gonna come home...safe. Avery: Are you sure this is Faith's bike? Dylan: Yeah. I saw her riding it at the ranch. Nikki and Victor gave it to her for her birthday. Avery: Okay, the bike's here. Faith's not. Dylan: Something's not right. Avery: Yeah. I'm gonna call Nick. I'll call the staff -- see if anybody's seen her. Dylan: Avery. You okay? What are you doing here? Faith: I had to get away from him. Dylan: From who? Faith: My dad. Nick: I'm at Sharon's. No, dad. Faith is not here, so please call me if you hear anything. Okay. All right. I'm going back out. [Cell phone rings] Sharon: Hello? Dylan: Sharon, it's Dylan. Faith's here at the coffeehouse. Sharon: Oh, thank God! She's with Dylan. Nick: Okay. I'll call Paul and let him know. Sharon: Dylan, we're on our way. Stitch: I was hoping adjusting these middle notes would give us the scent we're looking for. Ashley: It takes time to perfect a fragrance. Stitch: It's frustrating -- all the hours we put in and nothing to show for it. Ashley: That's not true. I'll work a little bit longer on it after you leave and see if I can make some headway. Stitch: You know, you practically live here lately. Ashley: Well, when you feel passionately about something, you don't mind putting in late nights. Ashley: Well, then, you leave me no choice. Stitch: Ohh! Ohh! Okay. That is -- that is freezing. Ashley: It's okay. It's gonna warm up. I promise. Stitch: Yeah? Ashley: Yeah. Stitch: Yeah, you're right. Ashley: Aah! Oh, no! No! Stitch: It's getting warmer already. Ashley: This isn't exactly what I had in mind. Stitch: I'll send you my latest calculations. Ashley: We can't keep doing this. This is just ridiculous. We're acting like everything is normal between us. Victor: Of course! I'm very relieved Faith has been found! Are you kidding? And Nicholas will be happy that you're telling everyone about it. It's an enormous relief. Uh, sweetheart, I'm about to go into a meeting, so I will see you soon, okay? I'm very happy to hear this. Okay. You'd better have a good reason to ask me to come out here. Tobias: I do. Victor: So, what is Ashley developing in the lab? Cane: Well, you didn't exactly expect them to lay down, roll over, and die, did you? Joe: Well, I thought my charm would at least win them all over. Cane: Well, you've already won over some of Genoa City's biggest movers and shakers, so you should be expecting a lot more people to come to your little cocktail party. Hello. Colin: I-I-I-I hope that I'm on the list. Jill: Without a plus-one. Joe: You know, I'm surprised an intelligent, forward-thinking woman such as yourself is not on the right side of progress, Jill. Jill: Oh, I don't like what we're progressing to. Cane: Well, maybe you should come to the cocktail party and see what he's proposing. Jill: I already know everything I need to know, honey. I'm not gonna change my mind. Besides, I like a good fight. Joe: Even one you know that you can't win? Jill: You're as confident as you are suave, aren't you? Almost like you know something the rest of us don't. Dylan: You want to tell me what happened? Faith: Everything was perfect. We were finally gonna be a family again. Then daddy ruined it. Dylan: Because he called the wedding off? Faith: Mommy's so sad. She pretends she isn't, but I can tell. Dylan: I know this is hard, but sometimes adult relationships can be really complicated. Faith: But if daddy would just talk to mommy -- Dylan: Is that why you ran away -- so your mom and dad would talk? Sharon: Faith, oh, my God. You're okay. Baby, let me look at you. Nick: Sweetheart, you should not have taken off like that. We've been worried sick. Sharon: You know what? Let's -- let's get you home, and we'll talk about it there. Avery: Here's her coat. Sharon: Thank you so much, Avery. Dylan: Her bike's right here. Nick: Thanks for calling. Dylan: Yeah. I'm just -- you know, I'm worried about Faith and how she's handling all this. Nick: The breakup's been hard on her. I'm glad she feels like she can trust you. She's gonna need all the support she can get. Dylan: How 'bout you? How you doing? Nick: Well, you don't have kids, but if you do, you'll understand. When they're in pain, it kills you. Victor: What's on the damn thing? Tobias: Photographs. They're Dr. Russell's files. Victor: You still haven't told me what Ashley is working on. Tobias: If you analyze the formulas on the files, you might find what you're looking for. Victor: What do you mean, "might"? Tobias: I know you wanted definitive answers by the end of the year, but I am doing the best that I can. Victor: That may not be good enough. You have her confide in you. Tobias: That's... not gonna be easy. Victor: I don't give a damn if it's easy. Nothing in life is easy, okay? Just do it. Ashley: I know we decided to just forget about the whole shower experience and, uh, not let it affect our professional relationship. Stitch: It's not working, is it? Ashley: It's not working, no. Stitch: Look, you know, it's just -- it does feel weird, you know, sleeping with you and then telling you that Victoria and I are back together. Ashley: Look, it was a one-night thing, okay? You don't owe me anything. Do you understand? I don't expect anything from you. Stitch: But you deserve more than that, Ashley. It's just -- yeah. Ashley: I appreciate that. We're adults. I understand that relationships can be messy. Life is a little complicated at times. Stitch: Okay. Well, what can I do to uncomplicate things? Ashley: How 'bout if we both just hit the "reset" button and go back to being friends and colleagues? Can we do that? Stitch: That sounds good. Abby: Hi. Ashley: Hey! Abby: Good news -- I just got a text from Noah. They found Faith. Ashley: What happened? Abby: She ran away. But, hey, who wouldn't? With Sharon as her mother -- yeah, she probably couldn't stand being around her another minute. Ashley: I'm sure there's more to it than that. Please. Ashley: Whatever. She is back, and hopefully with Nick. Stitch: Well, I'm glad she's all right. Abby: Yeah. I was planning on spending the whole night looking for her, which I totally would have, but now I can put this to good use. Both: Whoa! Stitch: Yeah, I'm not sure there's any good use for that. Mnh. Abby: Come on! Somebody has got to be the life of the office Christmas party! Come on! Let's go! We're missing all the fun. You know what happens when the suits and the lab coats mix it up. Okay, what's going on with you two? Stitch: Uh... Victoria: Bye, mom. So, Dylan found Faith at the coffeehouse. She's home safe and sound. Billy: A happy ending. That's good. Victoria: Yeah. Billy: And the little angel slept through the whole thing. Victoria: Good. Well, thanks for offering to watch her for me while I looked for Faith. I appreciate that. Billy: Yeah, of course. I'm glad you came to me. Victoria: Listen, while I'm here, I wanted to run some dates past you for the christening. Billy: Sure. Victoria: Okay. Do you want to ask Chelsea to join us? I mean, this sort of affects her, too. Billy: Oh, I appreciate it, but she's -- she's taking a shower, so... Victoria: [Chuckles softly] It's kind of amazing, isn't it? Not that long ago, the thought of you and Chelsea and me and Ben at our daughter's christening seemed kind of impossible, I guess. Billy: Katie has managed to heal a lot of wounds. Victoria: Yeah. Anyway, about the christening -- Billy: Hey, any date you pick will be just fine with me. Victoria: Okay. Billy: Something else? Victoria: Yes. I'd like to make something official -- her name. Billy: Katherine rose? Victoria: Katherine Rose Newman. Joe: Well, you're right, Jill. I do know something that you don't, and that "something" will ensure this project's success. Jill: A list of greedy investors with very deep pockets? Joe: Me. I've never backed a losing venture, and this warehouse-development deal won't be the first. Jill: Usually this kind of confidence I find very attractive in a man. Colin: Hey, I'm proof of that. [Laughter] Colin: But in this case, it only intensifies my desire to ruin that perfect record you love to brag about. Joe: You know, I admire women with fire. Colin: I'd be careful if I were you. One sideways glance, you could be reduced to a pile of ash. Jill: Yeah? I'll reduce you to a pile of ash if you continue to side with your cronies on this. Cane: Well, isn't this gonna be a fun family Christmas, huh? Jill: The three of you guys just don't get it, do you? A city is a living, breathing thing. You cannot continue to chip away at the heart of it, or eventually, you'll have nothing left. Now, the people who were born here, like, me -- we're gonna do everything we can to keep that from happening. We are gonna fight like hell to protect the city that we love. Joe: Well, I'm surprised a shrewd businesswoman like you is so sentimental. Cane: Trust me, don't let Jill's soft heart fool you. Excuse me. Jill: [Chuckles] Colin: Cane's right. I mean, my wife and I might disagree on this matter, but I wouldn't underestimate her -- well, if I were you. Joe: Well, I won't do that. But I am curious about one thing -- how is it an astute, cunning businesswoman such as yourself lost control of Chancellor Industries? Jill: Ah. There's the reason sitting right over there. Cane: Excuse me, Mr. Newman. Is Nikki joining you? Victor: No, she's not, but I'm waiting for someone, so... Cane: Thank you. Let me get you a drink while you wait. Can you get Mr. Newman a tequila, please? Thank you. [Sighs] So... have you decided yet if you're gonna come and join us at our cocktail party to promote the warehouse- development project? Victor: I'll be there. Cane: That is great. My buddy Joe is gonna be happy to hear that, 'cause he was wondering if he could maybe use your name to help -- Victor: Absolutely not. Whatever your buddy's name is, he'll have to use someone else to do that. Sage: She tried to get out of her wheelchair on her own. She took a bad spill. She's already weak. I think the trauma from the fall is putting a lot of strain on her heart. Adam: Sage, you got to take her to the hospital. Sage: She doesn't want to go to the hospital. She wants to die here. Adam: [Sighs] You love her. I get it. Sage: You have no idea. Adam: I may not have the history with her that you do, but I have come to care about her. Sage: All right. Then give her what she wants. Give her her grandson's love. Adam: Okay. Uh, grandmother, it's -- it's me -- Gabriel. Constance: Gabriel? Adam: Yeah. Yeah. I'm here. Constance: I have to tell you something. Adam: No, you don't -- you don't have to say anything right now. Constance: I've kept it from you too long. Adam: Just rest right now, okay? Constance: You need to know, Gabriel. It's about your father. Sharon: All right, young lady. Sit. We need to get a few things straight. Your dad and I are grateful and relieved that you're okay, but you are never, ever to run off like that again. Is that understood? Faith: Yes. Sharon: If you are angry or confused, you come and talk to one of us. Faith: I did talk to daddy. If he'd just tried to make up with you like I asked, I wouldn't have run away. Sharon: Well, that's still no excuse for what you did. And that's not fair to your dad. This breakup is hard on all of us, including him. Faith: Then why can't you change his mind? Nick: Okay. [Sighs] Look, sweetheart, I know... I know you're hurting. And I'm sorry that this is the way things are. The important thing is that this doesn't change at all how your mother and I feel about you. We both love you so much. And we're gonna do everything we can to make this new arrangement work out for you. Faith: You promised we were gonna be a real family again, and that was a lie. Sharon: Faith... Faith: This is gonna be the worst Christmas ever, and it's all his fault! Sharon: We can't go on like this. Nick: [Sighs] Ashley: Abby, there's nothing going on. Abby: Well, then, why did you have such a weird reaction when I mentioned going to the office Christmas party? Ashley: I don't know -- maybe because neither one of us intends on going. Stitch: Yeah. I was on my way to Victoria's. Abby: Of course you were. And what's your excuse? Ashley: I think my time is better spent here, sweetie. Abby: Mom, you seriously need to get a life. You're spending way too much time with these test tubes and boring chemistry geeks. Stitch: She hasn't even started drinking yet. Abby: [Chuckle sarcastically] Weren't you leaving? Stitch: Heh. Have a nice Christmas. Ashley: Thank you. You, too. And thanks for all your hard work. Stitch: You're welcome. Hey, Abby, lay off the egg nog. Abby: Oh, says the guy who got so drunk last week, he had to spend the night on the couch here. Ashley: Stop. Abby: Merry Christmas! Abby: Something's off with you two. Ashley: Tobias. What are you doing here? Abby: Yeah. I thought everyone was supposed to be at the office Christmas party. Tobias: I came by to see if there was anything you needed me to work on -- maybe some analysis of Dr. Russell's latest samples. Ashley: That is so sweet. No. You've been working so hard. Please go to the party. Enjoy yourself. Tobias: If you're sure. I -- Ashley: I really appreciate your dedication. In fact, I've been meaning to tell you that after Christmas, I'm gonna give you even more responsibility here in the lab. Tobias: Thanks! That means a lot. Ashley: Yeah. You just keep on doing what you're doing. You're gonna get exactly what you deserve. Billy: So, you just decided on your own to name our daughter Katie Newman? You don't want her to have my name? Victoria: Billy, just try to understand. Billy: I don't. I don't understand. How could you do this? Victoria: Because for once, I've thought of hers as mine. Billy: And now you know that she is ours. Victoria: She's gonna be living with me -- okay? -- Going to work with me. I'm reopening the nursery so that I can be near her. And, honestly, Billy, you and I are not together anymore. Billy: Vick, I'm her father, just like Johnny is mine, and he has my last name, and Katie's gonna be spending just as much time with me as he does. Victoria: I am not gonna try to cut you off from your daughter. Billy: Wait. Wait. You're just doing this to get back at me, aren't you? I hurt you, and now you want to hurt me, and what better way, right? Victoria: No. Billy: Come on, Vick. Admit it. You're still angry at me for blowing up our marriage, our family. You want to make a point, and what better way than to refuse to give my daughter my name? Victoria: You're right. It's not fair to you. Billy: So, what -- you'll give her my name? Victoria: What do you think about the name... Katherine rose Abbott-Newman? Billy: I guess I can live with it. Victoria: Good. So, Katie Abbott-Newman it is. [Chuckles] I have to get going, but I'll let you know about the dates for the christening, okay? Billy: Yeah. Yeah. Okay. I'll, uh -- I'll bring by Christmas presents later. Victoria: Oh, thanks. Are you sure you're okay with the name? Billy: I guess I have to be. Victoria: Thank you. Billy: Yeah. Victoria: Bye. Billy: Bye. [Sighs] Sharon: I hate that this is happening during the holidays. Nick: I'm doing everything I can to make this a happy Christmas for Faith. Sharon: The only thing that's going to make her happy is if her parents get back together. Nick: We both know that is not gonna happen. Sharon: Yes, we do. But Faith is a little girl. She still believes that Santa can make miracles happen. Nick: Well, I hope you're not giving her false hope. Sharon: What are you talking about? How could you even suggest I'd do that? Nick: What are you trying to say? Sharon: Nick, you made her a promise that we would be a family, and maybe it's my fault that you couldn't keep that promise, or maybe you shouldn't have even made it in the first place. But the point is she's trying to tell us something. If we can't be a family... can we at least not fight? Nick: If you're trying to get me to drop the custody suit, forget it. Sharon: Even after what happened today, you wouldn't consider it? Nick: I am not gonna let Faith's behavior stop me from doing what is best for her. Sharon: Maybe what's best for her is that we not get into a tug-of-war over her. Nick: Well, maybe we just need to work harder to get her to accept the reality of the situation. Avery: Well, I'm sure Nick and Sharon are just relieved. It must be terrifying to think you've lost your child. Dylan: Sharon's still facing that possibility. Avery: You mean if Nick gets sole custody of Faith? Dylan: I know he said that's best, but I'm not sure. I mean, look how it's affected Faith already. Man. You know, being a parent seems terrifying and awesome, all at the same time. Avery: Yeah, kind of like jumping out of a plane. Dylan: Yeah, like without a parachute. Avery: Do you ever think about what we would have been like as parents if our baby had lived? Dylan: For a long time, I tried not to. You know, it was too hard wondering what might have been. Avery: What about now? Dylan: We would have been great parents, and our kid -- our kid would have been amazing. [Cell phone chimes] Avery: Oh, no. It's bad news. Dylan: What is it? Avery: The application I filed to have the warehouse district designated as a historical landmark has been denied. Dylan: Come on! Are you serious?! Landmark status was our one surefire way of saving these buildings from demolition. Avery: It's definitely a setback. But, look, it's not -- it's not a guarantee that the redevelopment project will move forward. Dylan: How are we gonna stop them now? Avery: The buyer still has to get city permits to do whatever construction he's planning. That gives us time to come up with another strategy. Dylan: You said it yourself -- this is our best shot. Avery: It's not our only shot. Dylan: Well, first the mayor cancels -- now this happens? Avery: It's a couple of roadblocks. Dylan: Avery, you don't believe that. You're thinking the same thing I am -- that somebody with a lot of power is getting to all the people who can help us. Joe: Well, you're still upset that Victor Newman was given control of Chancellor -- Jill: Given control? Please. He stole it. Joe: Interesting, because I read that Katherine Chancellor bequeathed her company to Mr. Newman in her will. Jill: He conned a little old lady out of her company. Joe: Or maybe it was that she felt that he was better suited to continue her legacy. Colin: Look, let's agree to disagree on this one and get back to a much more interesting subject -- your redevelopment project. Joe: What about it? Colin: Well, I've recently come in to a spot of cash that I'm looking to invest in a potentially profitable enterprise, like yours. Joe: Well, you know, we're always looking for additional funding to possibly close a deal, but if we need that, I'll be in touch. If you would, excuse me, please. Jill: Mm-hmm. Colin: What? Jill: Don't "what" me. You wouldn't have two dimes to rub together if I hadn't prevented you from paying off that slimeball Kurtz. Colin: Something which I am eternally grateful for. Jill: Really? And this is how you show your gratitude -- by backing something you know I'm opposed to? Joe: I'm sorry to interrupt. I just wanted to say hello. Victor: And you are? Cane: Uh, Victor, this is my friend Joe Clark. Joe is representing the investors in the warehouse-redevelopment project. Victor said he will be attending the cocktail party. Joe: Well, that's great to hear. Victor: But I will not be used to draw in other investors, all right? Joe: Well, I appreciate your candor. You could understand why I had to try -- a man of your reputation. Victor: I'll be at the gathering. You have a nice day. Joe: It was good to see you. Cane. Cane: Joe. Victor: Just a friend? Cane: Former business acquaintance. Victor: He's your conduit back to the corporate world? Cane: That would be if I wanted to come back to the corporate world, but I've already told you I'm very happy where I am. Victor: Well, you must be aware of what's going on in the business world. Cane: I read the financial page. Always tracked what's happened to, uh, Chancellor over at Newman-Chancellor. Why wouldn't I? It was Katherine's company. I care about that. Victor: So, you must have an opinion of how things are going. Cane: Are you referring to, uh, how you have not rebounded after the Bonaventure debacle? Is that it? Victor: One day I'll find out who was behind that. It was quite a setback. Cane: Yes, it was. Between the SEC. Fines, the lawsuit, and the recall costs, it was probably very expensive for you. Victor: Well... just so you know, I have things in the pipeline that will more than make up for the losses that we incurred. Constance: Gabriel... Adam: I'm here. Constance: ...You have to know. Adam: About my father? What is it? Constance: He built all this by himself. Adam: With his software empire, right? Constance: He did it for you, Gabriel. He loved you. Adam: And I loved him, too. Constance: Everything he worked so hard for was stolen from him. Adam: Uh, yeah. The hostile takeover of his company -- yeah, I remember. Constance: Losing it was too much for him. Adam: Grandmother, I know you think his heart attack was a result -- Constance: It wasn't a heart attack. Adam: Okay. I was told that it was a heart attack. Constance: Your father... committed suicide. Adam: Why didn't you, uh -- why didn't you ever tell me that? Constance: 'Cause I wanted to protect you. And now my time is -- now my time is running out, and I... Adam: Don't talk like that. Constance: ...Want you to know who was responsible for the death of your father. Adam: Let's not talk about that right now, okay? Constance: His company was taken over by Newman enterprises. Victor Newman... killed your father. Sharon: Your father and I understand that you're disappointed that things didn't turn out the way we all thought they would. Faith: Now we have to be the kind of family who lives apart again. Sharon: I know that's not what you want. But you still have two parents who love you more than anything in the world. And you get to have two amazing Christmases. Nick: With lots of presents and lots of love. Sharon: Okay? Nick: Kiddo, I know you have friends whose parents don't live together. Faith: But they don't love each other like you and mommy do. If you guys could just get back together, I promise I will never ask for anything ever again. Nick: I'm sorry. We can't give that to you. Sharon: It'll be okay. Faith: No, it won't! Nick: [Sighs] Stitch: Delivery from the north pole. Victoria: Wow! I had no idea there was a Fenmore's at the north pole. Stitch: Well, maybe. I just wanted to get a few gifts for some of my favorite kids. Victoria: A few gifts? Stitch: Yeah. Victoria: [Chuckles] Stitch: Okay. I confess. Maybe I was trying to impress their mom. Victoria: Yeah. [Both laugh] Victoria: There's no need for that, and I thought you were coming over on Christmas. Stitch: Oh. I-I mean, I didn't want to presume. Victoria: No. I mean, don't be silly. I want you to come by, if you want to come over. Stitch: I'd love to. I haven't had a real Christmas since the last one I had with Jenna and max. Victoria: You said you were gonna call her and let her know what really happened. Stitch: Yeah. I-I tried. She's -- she's not taking my calls. Victoria: I don't understand. I thought that you were video-chatting with max. Stitch: I think all the questions from Billy and Chelsea made her afraid that the truth was gonna come out, so I can't -- I can't blame her for trying to protect max, you know? She'll get in touch with me eventually. I just hope that Jenna at least is giving max all the gifts I sent him. Victoria: I'm sorry. You don't deserve to be cut off from your son, especially this time of year. Stitch: Hey... I got you, and I am so grateful for that. Victoria: Come here. You know what? I'm gonna make sure you have a really happy Christmas. Ashley: You can't be completely shocked that Victoria wants Katie to have the Newman last name. Billy: I can and I am, and I'm pretty ticked about it. Abby: I'm sure you could hire a high-powered attorney to fight it if you wanted. Billy: I don't want to fight with Victoria over this. Katie's my daughter. She should have my name. Abby: You said Victoria agreed to add "Abbott" to her name, right? Billy: And "Newman" still comes after it. It just feels so Victor-like, like he's gotten inside her head and turned her against me. Ashley: I kind of think that you're jumping to conclusions here. Billy: The guy has opened up a nursery at Newman-Chancellor. The next thing you know, he's gonna move her into the ranch and start filling her full of ideas about her worthless father. Ashley: Billy... Billy: What? Ashley: ...Victoria is not gonna let Victor poison Katie's mind against you. Billy: So, you think he's gonna be okay with her being half Newman? Abby: Yeah. I mean, he was with me. Billy: Well, that's because Ashley raised you away from Victor. My daughter is going to be under his constant influence. Ashley: I think you're gonna have to trust Victoria on this. Abby: Yeah, and stop imagining a war when my dad hasn't even launched an attack. Billy: Give it time. Abby: You know what? I am so glad that you came here to come to the office party with me. Blow off some steam, all right? Forget all about it. Billy: I appreciate it, Abby, but I'm just not feeling it. Abby: Oh, my gosh. Does anybody around here believe in having fun, or is it all up to me? Ashley: Go have fun for all of us. Abby: Remember, you said that. Ashley: Uh-oh. Don't make me sorry. Abby: Pbbt! Billy: I think that's a safe bet. Ashley: Do you want to tell me the truth now? Billy: About what? Ashley: About why this name thing really bothers you so much? Please don't try to tell me that it has anything to do with Victor. Nick: I'm doing what I think is best for Faith. Sharon: I know. I don't agree with you, but I believe you. Nick: I wish things could be different. Sharon: I thought we were finally gonna be able to put all the pieces back together. Just because things didn't work out doesn't mean that we can't make this a wonderful Christmas for Faith. Nick: We will. Ashley: Do you want me to tell you what I think? Billy: Like I could stop you. Ashley: You're upset that Victoria wants Katie to have the last name Newman 'cause you think that what she's actually saying to you is that it's over once and for all for the two of you. Billy: It's scary how well you know me. Ashley: Sorry. Billy: You know, sometimes I think back to right before Dee Dee... [Sighs] My life was on this trajectory of happiness -- you know, good times -- and then, boom, it all got blown off track, and, uh... no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get it back. Ashley: Until now. Billy: Yeah, Katie's brought all this joy back into our lives. Ashley: Isn't there any way that she can help put you and Victoria back on the path you were on before? Billy: Vick and I are just friends now. I mean, we're -- we're...co-parents. [Sighs] I can't get it back. Ashley: Are you sure? Billy: I'm with Chelsea now. And we're happy. Stitch: Are you sure you don't want me to go grab us something from the burger beat? Victoria: Uh, no. As tempting as that sounds, I have a few last-minute Christmas details to take care of. Stitch: Yeah? I guess I can handle that since we're gonna be together on Christmas. Victoria: And I'm really looking forward to that. Stitch: When I think about how close I came to losing you... Victoria: What?! Oh, come on. That's behind us now, okay? Okay? Stitch: Okay. You sure you want me to leave? Victoria: Yes. I need you to go. I won't be able to get your gift. Stitch: Ooh! Ooh! Can I get a hint? Victoria: Uh, no. Stitch: Has it got a big engine, four wheels, huh? Victoria: Some diamonds. Stitch: Really? Victoria: You better get me something great. Get out! Stitch: Let me give you something. Come here. Come here. Victoria: Bye. Go! Victoria: Hi. This is Victoria Newman. I know you probably were not expecting to hear from me. But I need to speak to you. It's about Christmas. Colin: You stand for the fine people of Genoa City who want to preserve history and the beautification of this lovely town. Me? Well, I'm one of the carpet-bagging bastards who wants to make millions of dollars through progress and redevelopment. You make us -- you make us look good. Me? I-I make us money. Cane: Oh. Sorry about that. So, can I get you guys a table? Jill: What was that little powwow with Victor? Cane: Little powwow? Jill: Hmm. Cane: Oh. Uh, Victor said he would come to Joe's cocktail party. Jill: It's not bad enough that he's destroying Katherine's legacy. Now he's determined to tear away the fabric of our city. Colin: Look, you can't do anything about Victor's involvement with Joe Clark. What I don't understand is how you two could let him take Chancellor Industries. Cane: We didn't let him take Chancellor Industries. Katherine gave it to him in her will. And there's nothing we can do about it. Jill: Maybe. Maybe not. Avery: You're right -- someone is pulling out all the stops to make sure this development deal goes through. Dylan: Yeah, somebody who stands to again a lot of money from all this property. Avery: Well, whoever it is, they must be pretty powerful to have the mayor and the landmark commission on their side. Dylan: We've got a bigger battle on our hands than we thought. Victor: So, what's the word? Joe: Everything's going according to plan. Adam: Grandmother, are you saying my father killed himself over a business deal with Victor Newman? Constance: [Chuckles] He didn't care what destroying my son would do. Adam: Well, I don't doubt that. From what I've heard, Newman would destroy his own son if it meant he got what he wanted. Constance: Promise me you'll make him pay for what he did to your father. Adam: I promise you... Victor Newman will suffer for everything he's done. [NEXT_ON] Mariah: What's going on? Kevin: Just get over to the police station right away. I need your help. Dylan: I brought you something. It's a Christmas present. Sharon: Victor.

Sharon and Nick rush into her home, looking for Faith but she is nowhere to be found. Sharon begins to panic. Adam is on the stairs of the penthouse when he receives a call from Sage concerning Constance. As Adam leaves the apartment, he encounters Victoria and Katie at the elevator. They exchange pleasantries but she doesn't recognize him. Dylan and Avery enter the Coffeehouse and going behind the counter, Dylan sees Faith crouched in a corner. Dylan calls Sharon and lets her know that he found Faith in the Coffeehouse. At the lab, Ashley and Ben remember when they made love in the shower. In the park, Victor is on the phone, talking to someone when Tobias joins him. Victor asks him what Ashley is working on at the lab. Faith tells Dylan that she ran away from home because her parents aren't together. Sharon and Nick come rushing in. Sharon hugs Faith and tells her how worried she was over her. Sharon thanks Avery for her help. Nick and Dylan discuss Faith running away. Victor asks Tobias about the formula that Ashley is working on in the lab. Victor tells Tobias to get closer to Ashley so she will tell him her secrets. Ashley and Ben think that what happened between them was a one night thing and they should go back to just being friends. Abby walks in and invites them to a party but they refuse. Abby senses something amiss between them and wants to know what's going on. Victoria and Billy discuss a date for the christening and that Chelsea should be involved. Victoria wants Chelsea to sit in on their meeting, but Billy says that Chelsea is taking a shower. Victoria lets Billy know that Katie's full name will be Katherine Rose Newman. Billy is upset by this news. Cane, Joe, Colin, and Jill are standing at the Athletic Club discussing the small business owners and what Joe is doing to them by taking their businesses. Jill defends the small business owners and vows to fight to stop Joe and his investors. Joe asks Jill how she lost control of Chancellor Industries and looking across the room, Jill tells him that it was all because of one man. Joe puts Cane up to ask Victor for help in backing his investment. Cane walks over to join Victor at his table. Looking at Constance, Adam urges Sage to take her to a hospital but Sage refuses. Adam walks over to the bed and sits down beside Constance. Constance tells Adam that she has something to tell him that she should have told him a long time ago. At home, Faith will not listen to any of Sharon and Nick's explanations as to why they cannot get back together. Faith gets up and runs upstairs. Sharon looks at Nick and tells him that they cannot go on like this.

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[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Mattie: Your dad's in town? Reed: Yep. Mattie: And that's a bad thing? I thought you two had a good relationship. Reed: When we're on separate continents. J.T.: Mac and I separated. Victoria: No one should be alone during the holidays. Why don't you stay? You can spend christmas with reed and me. Hilary: Wall street financial named chancellor as the one to watch because of cane's leadership. Lily: I wasn't aware of that. Hilary: He didn't mention it? Probably because he thought you wouldn't care. Jill: I think now is the time to sell the company. Jack: This is the details of jabot's offer to purchase chancellor industries. It's really only one clause. "Only a blood abbott can hold the title of C.E.O. Of jabot." Billy: This "blood only" amendment, this is nothing but a cheap shot. As far as me, you don't have to worry about it, okay, because i have your back 100%. Ashley: Thank you. Billy: What now? What are you gonna do? Ashley: [ Sighs ] I guess I have to mount a legal challenge, billy. I've already started meeting with the top attorneys in chicago. Billy: I got a guy. He's great. I'll send you over his contact. Ashley: I may need all the help I can get. It's gonna be a fight. Jack's not afraid to get down and dirty. Billy: Well, I know you. He has no idea what he's about to get into. Jack: I was hoping you had a chance to consider jabot's offer to purchase chancellor. Jill: I have. Jack: And? Jill: I'm sorry, jack. I can't accept the offer. Jack: I see. May I ask -- Jill: It wasn't good enough. Jack: Jill, don't base your decision purely on the dollar amount. Think about logistics. Think about how these two companies fit together. I'll give you an example. Chancellor just acquired a small skincare manufacturer. At the same time, I was overhauling jabot's lab. It is state-of-the-art. Ashley is back in charge ready to make new products. If that isn't fate, I don't know what is. Look, if your head is still on the fence, then maybe you should listen to your heart. Katherine trusted you to do right by her. Katherine trusted me to run chancellor at one point. It seems to me she is up there smiling down, sending out signs, giving this her blessing. Jill: Or maybe she's down there giving the devil a run for his money. Jack: [ Chuckles ] What else can I bring to the table? Jill: My counteroffer and my conditions. Jack: Cane comes with the purchase. Jill: And stays. And that is non-negotiable. The company has shown remarkable growth since he started running it. Jack: Okay, that's not a deal breaker. In fact, as a measure of good faith, I will see to it that cane has a seat on the jabot board. But, jill, the price, it's awfully hefty. Jill: Well, that's the price. Take it or leave it. Devon: Hey, lily. Lily. Lily: Hey. What's up? Devon: You tell me. I was calling your name, and you were ignoring me. Lily: Oh, sorry, I'm just, um, I'm a little out of it. Devon: Is it cane? Lily: Yeah, uh, sam's coming home from the hospital today. Devon: Yeah, charlie and mattie mentioned that when they invited me to his "welcome home" party. Lily: I mean, I'm happy that sam pulled through and he's out of the hospital and that the twins are accepting their new brother. I hope it'll help bring them closer to cane again. Devon: How about you? You want to get closer to cane again? Lily: I mean, I'm not gonna lie and say that, you know, i don't miss him and that it was also nice to spend time with him on christmas eve. Devon: Yeah, you guys seemed like you were getting along pretty well. Lily: Yeah, we were that night, but the few times I saw him at the hospital, it was awkward. And I really want to accept the baby, but I just don't know how I'm gonna handle seeing cane with a baby that isn't mine. Devon: Well, you know, there's no time like the present to face your fear. Esther: Aww. He looks so healthy. Cane: I know, he's getting stronger every day. Here. Esther: Oh, gosh. There you go. Cane: Here you go. Okay. Are you ready for the tour? Esther: [ Chuckles ] Cane: Okay. So, uh, why is it so dark in here? Esther: Oh. Both: [ Hushed ] Surprise! Mattie: [ Chuckles ] J.T.: Hey. Victoria: Hey. J.T.: My flight leaves in a few hours. I wanted to stop by and see reed before I left. Victoria: Yeah, he's upstairs. J.T.: Okay. Victoria: J.T., Before you go, I just wanted to say thank you again for protecting my mom from prosecution. J.T.: I, uh, thought we weren't gonna mention that again, remember? Victoria: Right. J.T.: Oh, my god, are those the cookies we made at christmas? I can't believe there's any left. Victoria: That's because, um, those are the ones that you made. J.T.: Oh, yeah? Hmm. Victoria: Would you like some water to wash those down with, maybe? Yeah? J.T.: [ Clears throat ] Victoria: Here you go. J.T.: That'd be great. Yeah. Victoria: Yeah. J.T.: [ Chuckles ] I really enjoyed spending christmas with you and reed. You know, it reminded me of the good, ol' days. Victoria: Yeah. So, what's next for you? J.T.: Well, uh, probably start looking for a job. Victoria: Where are you hoping to find a position? J.T.: Anywhere I could get a job. But D.C. Would be great 'cause i can see the kids whenever i want. Victoria: So you and mac, have you discussed an arrangement? J.T.: No, not yet, but, uh, i learned my lesson. No matter what happens, mac and I are not gonna have a tough custody battle. Reed: You and mac broke up? Cane: Hey. Hilary: Hi! Cane: Hey. Hilary: How are you? Hey, mattie. Hi, charlie. Charlie: Hey. Mattie: Hi. Hilary: Now, I hope I'm not crashing the party. But when you told me that sam was coming home, I had to rush over and say hi! [ Gasps ] Charlie: Look at him. Hilary: There is the man of the hour. Ohhhh. Look at you with your cute, little hands and that itty, bitty nose! Oh, my goodness. Now, I did an internet search this time, so I think I found an age-appropriate gift. Cane: It's perfect. [ Toy rattles ] [ Doorbell rings ] Esther: I'm on it. Hilary: Do you like it? Do you like it, sam? [ Gasps ] I think he likes it. Look at you. Look at you. J.T.: Yeah, look, sometimes people travel the same path their whole lives together, and sometimes you hit a fork in a road, you know. You want to go one way, your partner wants to go another. It's nobody's fault. You just want different things. Reed: I guess that kind of sums up all marriage these days, huh? Victoria: I wouldn't say that. I mean, your grandma and grandpa have hit some bumps in the road, but they've managed to reconcile. Reed: Do you think that you and mac could do that? J.T.: Honestly, man, I-i don't know. I know one thing. It doesn't change my relationship with you. You know what? Next time you have a break from school, why don't we take a little trip together? What do you say? Reed: Do I get to pick where we go? J.T.: Yeah, wherever you want. Reed: Okay, I guess that'd be all right. J.T.: Yeah? Yeah? No? Not a high five? All right, fist bump. Come on, man. [ Chuckles ] Reed: Okay, um, can I have the keys to the car now? You said that I could go out with my friends tonight. Victoria: That's before we knew that your dad was leaving. J.T.: No, you can let him go. Reed: But he's leaving. Victoria: I know. You can see your friends tomorrow. Reed: [ Sighs ] J.T.: Look, he's spent enough time with me for one trip. Now we got plans to hang out in the future. Get out of here, man. What are you waiting for? Go have some fun, all right? But give me a hug first, okay? Reed: [ Chuckles ] J.T.: You're giving me a hug. Reed: Okay. J.T.: All right. All right, man. Lily: Your foot's sticking out. There you go. Cane: You know, the, uh, the night's been full of surprises. And at first there's this party, and then, um, then you come. Lily: Well, uh, mattie and charlie sent me the invite, and I didn't want to disappoint them. Cane: Yeah. Lily: But congratulations on bringing sam home. Now the real work begins. Cane: Yeah, the, uh, thought of bringing home a newborn was, uh, terrifying. Lily: Was? Cane: Yeah. But then I, uh, I managed to do it. That was quite the confidence builder. Lily: Well, you have plenty of help. I mean, you have esther and hilary, who's very attentive. She knows more about the baby than I do. Cane: Well, that's, uh, that's 'cause she asks. Listen, there is nothing wrong with me sharing updates with her, okay? She's been there for me and the baby. And the more people that sam has in his life, the better it is for him. [ Sighs ] Devon: Hey. It took a lot for her to be here today. Cane: I know. Devon: Yeah. Well, then you know that she's trying to be supportive. Cane: I understand that. I do, okay? But you have to realize that she is the one that asked for the divorce. And I understand that this is uncomfortable for her. But I have a baby here, and I -- it has to be my focus, devon. [ Cellphone chimes ] Charlie: Ah, man. Mattie: What? Charlie: Cross country team's having a party I forgot about. Mattie: We should go. Charlie: You want to hang out with my teammates? Mattie: Not really. But I do have a friend that could really use some fun. Lily: Hey, I am so proud of you guys. Mattie: Let go. Lily: [ Chuckling ] I am. You guys made sam's homecoming so special for your dad. Charlie: Mom, I've been doing some thinking. Mattie: Oh, no. Charlie: You donated blood to save sam's life. You'll always have that connection. Mattie: Where are you going with this, charlie? Charlie: All I'm saying is, you might not be raising sam, but you're just as big of a part of his life as me and mattie. Michael: So let me get this straight. Jabot is acquiring chancellor industries? Jack: Lock, stock, and cane. Jill's stipulation. When can you have these contracts drawn up? Michael: I'm thinking never, given your precarious position at jabot. The timing couldn't be worse. Jack: I disagree. Michael: Your initial offering for this company was a major factor in the board's no-confidence vote. How do you think they're gonna react if you go through with this purchase? Not to mention the pending legal battle ashley's mounting against the amendment? Jack: What are the legal implications if I go ahead with this purchase? Michael: I would have to do some research. The situation is unprecedented. Technically there is no C.E.O. Legally speaking, jabot's like the wild west. Jack: Then I suggest we cowboy up and finish this deal before ashley circles the wagons. Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Nick: Hey. Chelsea: Oh! Hi! [ Laughs ] Hello. Oh, to what do I owe this enthusiastic greeting? Nick: The insurance money for the underground came in today. Chelsea: Oh. Well, that makes sense. Nick: Takes some of the steam off of us having to spend new year's eve at my parents' house so they can renew their vows. Chelsea: What? Nick: Yeah. Chelsea: Oh, that must have been one hell of a check. I thought that that was the last place you wanted to go. Nick: Trust me, we are only going for my mom's sake. Once they say "you are now pronounced husband and wife," we are out of there. Chelsea: Aww, so we don't even get to stay for the cake? Nick: I'm gonna buy you a dozen of your own cakes at our own private thing later. Chelsea: Oh, really? Or maybe better yet, you can buy a really big cake, and then you can jump out of it. Nick: Whatever you want. Chelsea: Great. Thank you. I hate to, um, bring this conversation back down to earth, but did the plumber ever show up? Nick: He did. Chelsea: And? Nick: Flush unit is busted. Chelsea: Hmm. Nick: Yeah. But I am seeing this as an opportunity. See, this is our chance to upgrade. I mean, we've always said that bathroom is too small for us anyway, so...I want to take a shot at it. Chelsea: You? Nick: Yeah! Let's go bigger. Way bigger. We can put in a hot tub. All we have to do is convert a portion of your closet -- Chelsea: Oh, no, no, no, no. There is no way I am letting you cut into my closet space. In fact, I prefer if you expanded my closet. And you can nix the hot tub. Okay, great. Thanks. Good talking to you. Nick: I-I-I want a hot tub. Chelsea: Nice try! Jill: Boy, that's one strong, little kid. He had a grip on my finger like you wouldn't believe. Cane: You sold chancellor, didn't you? Jill: Tonight's about sam. Let's talk business tomorrow. Cane: No, I'd rather hear it from you now so I don't have to read about it tomorrow. Jill: I am so sorry. Cane: Jill. Jill: Jack and I, we came to an agreement, and chancellor will become part of jabot. Cane: Okay, well, I'll have to put out some feelers, and I'll contact the headhunter i worked with before. Jill: There's no need for that, because keeping you on is part of the deal. He even mentioned a possible seat on the board. Cane: Well, that's, uh, that's impressive. Jill: Cane, I know it's not ideal. Cane: Jack didn't want to work with me a few months ago, so I don't think he wants to be forced to work with me now. Jill: It won't take him long to see how valuable you are. And your track record speaks for itself. Honey, I sang your praises. Cane: But you didn't have enough faith in me not to sell the company, did you? Jill: It's the ideal solution, okay? I get to liquidate my major asset, and you get to keep your job. Cane: With less responsibility. Jill: So you have more time with sam. And everybody wins. [ Sighs ] Billy: Whoa, whoa, whoa. What the hell is this? Ashley: What's going on? Billy: Mother just sent me a text message saying that she sold chancellor to jack. Ashley: Oh, my god. Can't you talk her out of it? Billy: I mean, it's worth a shot, but she gets her mind set to something, and... Ashley: This is what I've been telling you. Jack isn't aware that his decisions could gravely impact the future of jabot. Billy: Is he really this desperate to get a win that he doesn't understand how irrational he's acting? Ashley: He's not thinking anything through. He doesn't have a business plan. This could put jabot into debt. And he hasn't even consulted with the board. Billy: Where are you going? Ashley: To kill the deal. Lily: Why are you here? Hilary: Because I didn't want sam and cane to come home to an empty house. Lily: [ Chuckles ] Right. Hilary: Why is it so hard for you to believe that I have compassion for a baby and for cane's situation? Lily: Because you're a cold-hearted witch. And there's something about your new attitude that stinks. Hilary: If something stinks, it's you and your attitude. You know, not everyone is as judgmental and unforgiving as you are. Jill: Ugh. I suppose we have you to thank for her being here. Devon: No, hilary was already here when lily and I showed up. Apparently she and cane are friends now. Jill: When did that happen? Devon: After juliet passed away. She started visiting cane and sam at the hospital. Lily even said she was here yesterday. Jill: Here? In my house? Devon: Mm-hmm. Apparently she's become cane's talk-to for all things baby related. Jill: How ridiculous. She doesn't know anything about babies. He should be talking to lily. Esther: Isn't sam precious? Jill: Look, I know that this isn't the ideal situation, but it really means the world to me that you're here, and I'm -- I'm positive that cane feels the same. Lily: Thank you. Um, yeah, it took a lot for me to come here. Jill: That is understandable. Lily: I'm just -- I'm torn because I really want to bond with sam for the sake of the family, and I know that's what cane wants, too. Jill: And what do you want, darling? Lily: I don't know. Everything is very confusing. Jill: Hmm. Would you like to talk about something more pleasant? Lily: [ Laughs ] Yes, please. Jill: Tomorrow is new year'S. What are your plans? Lily: Oh, plans? Um, pajamas, popcorn, binge watching tv. Jill: Not on my watch, girl! Lily: [ Laughs ] Jill: I'm having a new year's eve bash tomorrow, and I want you here. You deserve to -- no, to relax, to have some fun. Lily, come on. There will be so many people here, you won't even notice if cane's here. Besides, he may choose to stay upstairs with sam all night. Lily: [ Sighs ] Um... Jill: Darling... Lily: I don't know. I'll think about it. Jill: You've had such a rough year. You deserve to get all dressed up and end it in style. Lily: You know what? You're right. Jill: Excellent. I will text you the details. Lily: [ Chuckles ] Okay. Bye. Devon: Hey. How you doing? Lily: Uh, you know, actually, I think I'm gonna take off. Devon: Okay. [ Indistinct conversations ] Charlie: All right. Mattie: They're drinking alcohol, charlie. Charlie: It doesn't mean you have to! Mattie: Are you? Charlie: No. But i am gonna get in some trouble. Reed: [ Chuckles ] Mattie: Reed, we -- we can go downstairs if you want. Reed: No, I think I want to hang out for a little while. I could use a distraction. Mattie: You were pretty vague in your text. What made it such an awful day? Reed: [ Sighs ] My dad managed to screw up another marriage. Mattie: I'm so sorry. Reed: Yeah, at least I don't have to spend any more time with him. Mattie: What does that mean? Reed: It means that he's taking off tonight, so... see ya, pops. J.T.: Do you ever worry that our divorce messed him up? Victoria: Constantly. J.T.: Yeah, that's not really the answer I was looking for, but... Victoria: In his lifetime, I've had three divorces, so I'm not exactly role- model material. J.T.: Well, I don't think either one of us are really capable of making a marriage work. Victoria: I'm the common denominator. It's not easy to be in a relationship with me. I'm hard on the men in my life. I set high standards. J.T.: You were always harder on yourself than anyone else. And there's nothing wrong with high standards. If a guy can't live up to them, that's -- [Chuckles] That's his fault. You deserve high standards. Victoria: Here's to my own personal cheerleader. J.T.: No, I am serious, victoria. Time has given me a little perspective as to what went wrong with us and...you know, I-I think I may have judged you more harshly than you judged me. Victoria: I gave you plenty of reasons. J.T.: Well, maybe. But the past is the past. Victoria: Is it really? I mean, don't mistakes have a way of coming back to bite you? You heard reed earlier when we were talking about marriage. I hate that my personal failures have affected him at all. Johnny and katherine are gonna feel the exact same way. J.T.: So will D.J. And becca. Victoria: You know, maybe you can work things out with mac. There were no indiscretions and no lies. And you can just maybe go back to the way things were and give your kids the family that you want them to have, you know. J.T.: Things may be a little worse than I led you to believe. Victoria: How so? J.T.: The first few years in D.C. Were great, you know. We were...starting a new life together, completely in sync. Then small arguments led to big ones, and we got out of rhythm. Only got worse when becca was born. So we thought moving abroad might spark some old feelings, fix things, but... it was the exact opposite. Victoria: Don't give up, J.T. Go to mac. Fight for your family and your marriage. Chelsea: What did I tell you about hogging all the toys? Nick: Come sit down. Sit down. Take a look at what I got here. Look, this is gonna be a huge patio, and there's gonna be a huge window overlooking the sun deck. And right here's gonna be the all-important master bath that will have a hot tub, all right? It's non-negotiable. And a sauna. It's gonna be amazing. Chelsea: I am sure connor and christian's toy soldiers will love it. Nick: It's not for them. It's for you. It's for us. I want to build our dream home. All right, I'll find a plot of land that's already zoned for development. I'm gonna oversee the whole thing myself. Chelsea: You're gonna oversee all the work? Nick: Yeah. I've been doing repairs at the underground and the tack house for years. I'm good. Chelsea: I make a mean mac and cheese. It doesn't make me a michelin rated chef. Nick: Okay, well, then I'll hire the best construction crew possible, but I am going to be very involved. This has always been a dream of mine. But maybe it's not your dream. Chelsea, what would your dream house look like? What would it have? Swimming pool? Wood fire pizza oven? Would it have a batting cage? [ Chuckles ] Look, whatever you want. Just say the word, and I'll make it happen. Devon: I knew I shouldn't have taken you to see cane and sam today. Lily: No, it's fine. I'm fine. He's a cute kid. He looks better than how he did at the hospital. Devon: Yeah. You know, you had a hand in that, donating your blood. Lily: No, mattie's the real superhero. She came through with that second donation, and that really helped him. Devon: Well, yeah, but, i mean, I'm sure cane doesn't differentiate. You guys are both angels to him. Lily: [ Scoffs ] Well, I think after our last interaction, my halo is tarnished. No, it's fine. I just need to get over myself. Devon: How you plan on doing that? Lily: I don't know. Self-help books, journaling. Devon: Hmm. Lily: Copious amounts of wine. Devon: [ Chuckles ] Lily: Oh, and not seeing hilary every time I run into cane. That would really help. Devon: For someone who's not really maternal, she was, uh, all over that baby. And, uh, she was pretty buddy-buddy with cane, too. Lily: Do you think that she might be making a play for cane? Devon: No. No, I don't think so. Lily: Well, think about it. For one, she knows that it would annoy the hell out of me. Two, he's doing well at chancellor, so he's successful. And three, he's available. That basically checks off all her boxes. Devon: Right, but I think that hilary's, you know, she's trying to be a better person these days. Lily: Really? Devon: Yeah. Lily: So you're really giving her the benefit of the doubt? Devon: Well, why shouldn't I? Lily: Because she always has an ulterior motive. And if she's not doing it to get under my skin, then she's definitely doing it to get under yours. Billy: What'd I miss? Jill: Not a damn thing, and I will make sure of that. Billy: Dare I ask? No, you know what? Um, I don't want to get off track here. Okay, you send me a text message saying that you sold chancellor to jack. Mom, are you sure about that? Jill: It's a done deal, darling. Don't try to talk me out of it because you'd be wasting your time. Billy: Even though the board issued a no-confidence vote against jack? Jill: Come again? Billy: He didn't mention to you that he's no longer the C.E.O. Of jabot? Jill: No, he certainly did not! Billy: Technically speaking, he shouldn't even accept the offer from you. Jill: You didn't think to mention this to me on christmas eve? Billy: Oh, and ruin all the holly jolly? Plus you didn't mention it, so i thought the deal was dead. Jill: Well, I did, too. That's why I went to see him -- to tell him that. And then he threw me for a loop by accepting my offer! Billy: Look, if you want to nurture chancellor and do the right thing by chancellor, jabot is not the right choice right now. I'm just telling you that. Cane: You know what? For once, I agree with billy. Look, I understand you decided to sell chancellor, but don't let it become part of jabot 'cause that company's in crisis mode. Jill: Which you could help solve! Cane: If you put me in the middle of a battle between jack and ashley, everyone is going to lose. Ashley: I know that you're one of jack's biggest supporters, but I also know that you can be objective about this whole jabot situation. Lauren: Okay. Lay it on me. Ashley: We don't have an acting C.E.O., Which means we don't have any clear chain of command. Lauren: Michael told me about the amendment, and I am not a fan. Ashley: Yeah, well, jack's using it as an excuse to ignore that no-confidence vote. He's still working from home, lauren, despite the fact that the majority of the board wants him to resign. He's looking after his own best interests and not the company. Lauren: So do you have a plan? Ashley: Yeah. I want to have another board meeting tonight, and I'm hoping you're gonna help me persuade them to adopt some kind of common-sense measures while we sort through this whole thing. Lauren: Well, why don't you tell me what those common-sense measures are, and then I'll decide what I'm gonna do. Reed: I'm bored. Uh, you want to get out of here? Mattie: Yeah, uh, sure. I'll go get charlie. Hey, um, reed and I are ready to go. Charlie: No one's stopping you. Mattie: You need to bring us home. Charlie: That's gonna be a hard pass. Mattie: Then give me the keys, charlie. Charlie: It's my week to have the car. Mattie: Look, I don't want reed behind the wheel. Charlie: Okay, I might need the car just in case we want a change of venue, so... you have your phone. Get a cab. Mattie: Reed? Jill: Oh! I'm so glad you're here. Lauren: Hi. What's going on? Jill: Billy. Lauren: Uh-oh. Jill: [ Sighs ] We had a very interesting talk. He warned me not to sell chancellor to jack because apparently the jabot board has voted jack out as C.E.O. Lauren: And you're conflicted by this? Jill: Well, of course I'm conflicted. I was bluffing when I wrote down that outrageous amount on that piece of paper, but he actually accepted it. Lauren: So are you questioning selling and that's why you inflated the price? Jill: I did. This is a really, really big decision. But with this amount of money, there was no way I could turn it down. Lauren: Always boils down to the mighty dollar for you, sis, doesn't it? Jill: No, actually, sis. In this case, it doesn'T. I'll tell you the truth. I've been traveling around the world, and it's been extremely disturbing seeing all the poverty and the suffering. So in this case, I thought that I would do something for other people with my good fortune. Lauren: Hmm. It's very admirable. But something is still not sitting right with you. Jill: It's 'cause of katherine. Chancellor is her legacy. And I want it to be that way for many, many years to come. But jack's behavior, my god! It's got me questioning whether he's capable. Lauren: If it makes you feel better, I voted for jack to stay as C.E.O. Jill: So you have faith in him. Honestly speaking, would you advise me to take him up on his offer? Lauren: Well, for the most part, he's kept his promises that he made when I sold him a stake in fenmore'S. Jill: "For the most part." Lauren: Look, we've had our issues. But you know what? He runs a tight ship, and he only wants what's best for jabot. Jill: Okay. And how is he handling this thing with jabot and dina? Lauren: That's why he's working for home. Jill: Ohhh! Yeah! And that's why he insisted i meet him at home instead of the office. Next question. Lauren: Hmm. Jill: Talk to me about the civil war with ashley and jack. Lauren: Messy. Very messy. But I still believe in his leadership qualities. If you want to sell chancellor, you go for it. Mattie: Reed, wait up. I'll -- I'll call us a cab. Reed: What are you talking about? I'm fine to drive. Get in. I'll drop you off. Mattie: No, you've been drinking. Reed: Yeah, I had like two beers. It's fine. I'm not even buzzed. Get in. Let's go. Mattie: If you get in that car and take off, I'll call the police. Reed: You'd narc on me? I thought we were friends. Mattie: We are, but -- Reed: You know what? Fine. Whatever. Go for it. I don't care. Just know that if you do, I will never forgive you. Mattie: Reed. Reed! Ashley: Hey. Jack: Hey. Ashley: Mother upstairs? Jack: She is. Ashley: Okay. I'm gonna go say hi. Jack: Gloria called. You had a board meeting behind my back. Ashley: We did. Last-minute kind of thing. Jack: Mm-hmm. Ashley: You weren't the only one that wasn't able to attend. Jack: But I'm sure you had enough for a quorum. Ashley: Yeah, actually, we did, and we passed an amendment. The C.E.O. Has to work from an office at jabot. Jack: And who supported you in that ridiculous motion? Ashley: Billy and abby, lauren. Jack: Lauren? I thought lauren was on my side. Ashley: She is on your side, jack. But she wants to see you focused on your work like we all do. Jack: Kyle? Ashley: He voted yes by e-mail. So I guess you have a decision to make. Either you remain mother's primary caregiver or you're the C.E.O. Pak woke up with back pain. Chelsea: I am so touched that you want to build a dream home for our family with a wood fire pizza oven and the hot tub and a swimming pool. Really, it's all -- it's awesome. It's wonderful. And I'm grateful that you try to make me happy. It makes me love you even more. Nick: But? Chelsea: I don't want to sound ungrateful. It's just... you know, connor took his first steps in this penthouse. Adam and I, we went through a lot together. All of our memories are here. Nick: Well, we can make our own memories in our own house. Chelsea: That's true, and that's exciting. Nick: But? Chelsea: Just think of all the memories we've created here. I mean, we have so many memories, you and me. I mean, you know, we made love right here. We've made love right down there. Nick: The piano. Chelsea: I could never forget the piano. No way. You know, you helped the kids build that fort with all the blankets down there. And I helped faith design her costume for the school play over there. Nick: Yeah. Chelsea: Every time I walk through that door, I feel the love and -- and the laughter and the whole family. This is my dream home here with you and the boys. Nick: Well, then, let's make some more memories. Chelsea: Really? Nick: Yeah. Chelsea: Thank you. Hilary: We meet again. Devon: Just wrapping up some things. Hilary: I was surprised to see you earlier. Devon: You know what? I was actually thinking the very same thing about you. Then again, you have been spending a lot of time lately with cane, right? Hilary: Sounds like you're asking me if cane and I are involved romantically. Devon: Well, are you? Hilary: What if we were? Is it any of your business who i date? Cane: That kid is no party animal 'cause he is out cold. Jill: [ Laughs ] You were up there so long. I thought you'd fallen asleep, too. Cane: No, I was watching him. I could just sit there and stare at him forever. Jill: Aww. Well, you may have to tear yourself away for a few hours tomorrow night. I'm having a big new year's bash. Cane: [ Sighs ] Jill: And attendance is mandatory, okay? Cane: Okay. How about we have, um, a compromise? Jill: A compromise, meaning you will just pop in for the countdown? No, no, no, no, no. No, you have to learn to recharge your battery every once in awhile. You've been dealing with so much lately, honey. Cane: I know, I know. Jill: You know, with work and the baby and everything else. Clip that monitor on your belt, but I expect you to mix and mingle. And I'll tell you something else. Everybody who matters will be in attendance. Lily: Mattie, hey. What's wrong? Mattie: Um, reed was drinking, and then he got into the car, and -- and I called 911. Lily: Wait, where did he get alcohol from? Mattie: At the cross country party upstairs. Lily: What?! I never would have let you and charlie go if I knew there was alcohol. Mattie: We didn't know that there was gonna be alcohol there until we got into the room, and -- and charlie and I, we didn't touch a drop, I swear. Lily: But reed did. Mattie: It wasn't that much. Maybe I overreacted. [ Sighs ] I shouldn't have called the police. Lily: No, you should have called the police. He could hurt himself or someone else. Mattie: I know, and that's why I did it, but... Lily: What? What is it? Mattie: He said that if I did that, he would never forgive me. I finally found a guy that i like, and now he's gonna break up with me. [ Siren wails ] Jack: Tell you what. I'll have the documents to you by this evening. Once you've had a chance to look them over, we'll talk some more. Perfect. So ashley told me about the board meeting. Much as I hate to leave mother, I have found an agency that can look after her while I'm at the office. Billy: So that's it. That's your decision? Jack: Well, I'm not leaving the company now. Not now that jill has agreed to sell me chancellor. Billy: [ Sighs ] That's actually why I'm here, jack. Uh, she sent me over here with a message for you. She heard about what's going on at jabot, and, uh... deal's off. She's not gonna be selling her company to you. Victoria: I guess this is goodbye. J.T.: Yeah. Okay. See you later. [ Cellphone rings ] Victoria: Hello? Yeah, this is she. What? Uh, yeah, I'll be right there. J.T.: Who was that? Victoria: The police. Reed has been arrested.

Ashley begins the process of a legal battle to become CEO of Jabot and she calls an emergency board meeting to amend the Jabot bylaws to state that the CEO must work from the office not from home. Ashley tells Jack he must choose between Dina and Jabot so having no choice he tells Ashley he will work from the office. JT tells Reed that he and Mac are getting a divorce and he promptly goes with Mattie and Charlie to a party and gets drunk. Mattie and Charlie don't drink but Mattie makes good on her promise to call the police on Reed since he didn't listen to her and drove the car. Mattie fears that Reed will never speak to her again like he promised before he left. Victoria tells JT to go fight for his marriage before they get a call from the police telling them Reed has been arrested. Jack surprises Jill by agreeing to her extremely high offer to buy Chancellor Industries. Jill has second thoughts about the sale after talking to Lauren ,Cane and Billy and finding out about the no confidence vote. Lauren tells Jill things are tough for Jack with the company and taking care of Dina but she still thinks he is a good leader. Cane and Billy agree for once that Jack can't handle caring for his mother and Jabot. Cane asks Jill not to put Chancellor in the middle of a war between Ashley and Jack. Jill sends Billy to tell Jack that she has decided not to sell the company to him since she found out about the confidence vote.

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